Biden to meet with congressional leadership as threat of national debt default looms
President Joe Biden is set to meet with congressional leadership on Tuesday amid a stalemate in Washington to raise the debt ceiling and avoid a default that would have catastrophic economic consequences.
2023-05-09 20:26
McCarthy-Biden showdown is about much more than the US national debt
The clash between President Joe Biden and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy over the US debt will decide who is the most dominant figure in Washington for most of the next two years. And a failure by the two men to come to terms by this time next month would result in a national default that could have a profound impact on the economy and the 2024 election.
2023-05-09 20:24
Texas mall shooting: Officials investigate gunman's political beliefs
The 33-year-old who killed eight people as they were shopping may have had far-right links.
2023-05-09 19:19
Biden calls for 'fair deal' for writers as strike continues
President Joe Biden Monday called for major studios to come up with a "fair deal" for striking writers who have demanded changes to their contracts.
2023-05-09 11:20
Joe Biden wants US airlines to pay stranded passengers
A proposal to compensate US airline passengers for delays and cancellations is announced by Joe Biden.
2023-05-09 04:20
Three children among victims of Allen mall shooting in Texas
Three members of one family were killed in the attack as well as two primary school age sisters.
2023-05-09 03:28
US Immigration: What happens when Title 42 is lifted?
US officials are expecting the flow of would-be migrants and asylum seekers to spike after 11 May.
2023-05-09 00:24
Exclusive: Nearly 610,000 public sector workers got student loan forgiveness after Biden loosened the rules
Nearly 610,000 student loan borrowers have received debt relief from the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program since October 2021, when the Biden administration temporarily expanded eligibility.
2023-05-08 21:27