Ilhan Omar cites rising COVID cases to demand Biden cancel student debt
Minnesota Democrat Rep. Ilhan Omar joined calls to cancel student debt Wednesday, pointing to recent the increase in coronavirus cases as justification.
Schumer says Senate could vote to advance infrastructure bill tonight after reaching 'major' agreement
The Senate may vote to advance a bipartisan infrastructure package as early as Wednesday evening, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer said, after negotiators resolving major outstanding issues on the roughly $1.2 trillion deal.
Higher wages: Biden draws ire of restaurant industry over comments
After President Biden’s comments to restaurant owner John Lanni that he will "be in a bind for a little while," unless restaurateurs improve wages, some in the industry are speaking out.
Biden launches inquiry to fix failed college debt forgiveness program: What to do if you don't qualify
Here's what you can do if you don't qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program or Temporary Expanded PSLF.
Biden admin announces ‘Make Buy American Real’ to close loopholes in statute, boost transparency
The Biden administration announced Wednesday plans to introduce the “Make Buy American Real” rule that it says will advance the White House’s commitment to “ensuring the future of America is Made in America.”
Larry Kudlow explains why Biden should recruit Trump to help the call for vaccinations
Larry Kudlow proposed how President Biden and former President Trump can unify to get the country vaccinated.
Dem-sponsored changes to death taxes could cost almost 1M US jobs, study finds
A Democratic proposal to eliminate the stepped-up basis tax provision could kill nearly 1 million U.S. jobs, a new study shows.
Sen. Ron Johnson demands answers from Biden on administration's work with Big Tech to censor online posts
GOP senators are demanding answers from President Joe Biden regarding his administration's coordination with social media companies to "flag" Americans' social media comments for "misinformation."
Bipartisan infrastructure deal enters crucial week as roadblocks remain
A bipartisan group of lawmakers is racing to finalize a long-sought infrastructure agreement this week as they attempt to reconcile key differences that could imperil the roughly $1.2 trillion deal.
3 tips to help ease the burden of student loans once forbearance ends
Federal student loan forbearance due to COVID-19 ends on Sept. 30, 2021. Here's what you can do to get your finances ready for when payments resume.
Biden 'owes' it to America to put pressure on China, foreign policy expert says
Harry Kazianis argued that China is “at war” with the U.S. and that Biden should pressure China with punitive action until the country agrees to an investigation into the origins of COVID-19.
Here's how much taxpayers can get in added federal benefits
The federal government has created and boosted several benefits in order to ensure that Americans are able to weather the financial effects of the coronavirus pandemic, and cumulatively those benefits add up to sizable income boost for some.
Economists clash over inflation tied to Biden's $3.5T spending plan
Biden's proposed $3.5 trillion spending plan could fuel inflation that is already the hottest it's been in nearly three decades.
US preps semiconductor factory plans amid shortage: EXCLUSIVE
The Biden administration is moving forward with plans to potentially build several semiconductor plants in the U.S. to increase chip production amid a global shortage.
US organized labor spent over $1.8 billion on politics, lobbying during 2020 election: report
Organized labor in the United States spent more than $1.8 billion on political and lobbying efforts during the 2020 election cycle, according to a new report.
Biden extends mortgage relief: What it means for you
The Biden administration announced new mortgage relief options for homeowners struggling to make payments due to the COVID-19 pandemic. It said these will prevent a significant increase in foreclosures in the coming months.
Yellen urges Congress to raise debt limit, warns Treasury will deploy 'extraordinary measures' soon
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Friday urged Congress to raise or suspend the debt ceiling by the end of the month, warning that her department will need to deploy "extraordinary measures" beginning Aug. 2 to prevent the U.S. government from defaulting.
Huawei hiring Tony Podesta, lobbyist brother of former top Obama aide, to woo Biden admin: report
The Chinese telecom giant Huawei is hiring Washington lobbyist Tony Podesta – the brother of former top Obama aide John Podesta – in an effort to help improve its ties to the Biden administration, Politico reported.
Biden administration restricting ability to get goods to market is ‘inflationary’: Mulvaney
Former OMB Director Mick Mulvaney argued the Biden administration’s policies are making inflation worse.
Biden administration unveils new measures to stave off foreclosures
The Biden administration on Friday unveiled plans to expand aid for homeowners with government-backed mortgages, an effort to stave off a wave of foreclosures for Americans who fell behind on payments during the coronavirus pandemic.



















