Trump Courts Oil Industry Support for Second Term Agenda
Former President Trump is collaborating with the oil industry to overturn President Biden's fossil fuel regulations if he wins in 2024.
Target Scales Back Pride Collection After Conservative Backlash
In response to pushback from conservative activists, Target has decided to limit the in-store availability of its Pride Month Collection to roughly half of its 2,000 stores.
TikTok Takes the Feds to Court Over Security vs. Free Speech
TikTok has filed a lawsuit challenging a new federal law that could force its Chinese parent company, ByteDance, to sell the app or face a ban in the U.S.
Biden Administration Proposes Reclassification of Cannabis, Potentially Easing Federal Restrictions
The Biden administration is gearing up to make a historic shift by planning to reclassify cannabis under federal law.
TikTok's Future in the U.S Is On Rocky Ground in the Wake of Biden's Security Legislation
President Joe Biden recently signed a $95 billion national security package that includes a provision potentially banning TikTok, but with a critical timeline extension.
FBI Director Highlights Chinese Cyber Threats to U.S. Infrastructure
FBI Director Christopher Wray recently highlighted a serious cyber threat from Chinese government-linked hackers, known as Volt Typhoon, in a speech at the 2024 Vanderbilt Summit on Modern Conflict and Emerging Threats.
Yellen's Firm Stance on China's Industrial Capacity
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen recently wrapped up a series of meetings in China, where she firmly addressed the issue of Chinese overproduction and its impact on global markets.
House Freedom Caucus Sets Conditions for Funding Baltimore Bridge Rebuild
The House Freedom Caucus is shaking things up with their demands for funding the reconstruction of Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
Shifting Tides in Child Labor Laws Across the U.S.
There's a nationwide movement to revise child labor laws, with some states aiming to loosen them and others to tighten.
New Era in Trucking As Biden Pushes for Electric Heavy Vehicles
The Biden administration just rolled out a regulation that’s all about boosting the sales of electric or zero-emission heavy vehicles, like school buses and cement mixers.
Where the Wealthy Retire: America's Richest Retirement Towns
Looking for a plush spot to spend your retirement? Well, GoBankingRates.com just ranked the richest retirement towns in the U.S., and it's quite the list!
Biden Commits to Federal Funding for Baltimore Bridge Reconstruction Amid Criticism
After the recent collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore due to a container ship collision, resulting in six deaths, President Biden announced the federal government's commitment to fully fund the bridge's reconstruction.
US Justice Department Sues Apple for Alleged Monopoly in Smartphone Market
The US Justice Department and multiple states are suing Apple, accusing it of monopolizing the smartphone market.
Sanders Proposes 32-Hour Workweek Legislation
Senator Bernie Sanders introduced legislation to cut the standard U.S. workweek from 40 to 32 hours over four years, without reducing pay.
Rand Paul Challenges TikTok Ban Bill
Senator Rand Paul (R-Ky.) is opposing a unanimous passing of a bill, requiring Democrats to spend more time on it before a roll-call vote.
Trump Warns Against TikTok Ban, Citing Concerns Over Facebook's Dominance
Former President Donald Trump expressed concerns about the proposed ban on Chinese-owned social media app TikTok in the United States during an interview on CNBC's "Squawk Box" on Monday.
Joe Biden's Spirited State of the Union Is A Defining Moment for American Politics
Joe Biden visibly relished his time as president, evident in his leisurely stroll down the House chamber aisle, shaking hands and snapping selfies with attendees.
U.S. House Pushes for TikTok Divestment
The U.S. House of Representatives is speeding up a vote next week on a bill that would force China's ByteDance to sell off TikTok within six months or face a U.S. ban.
US House Passes $467.5 Billion Spending Package Amid Looming Shutdown Threat
The US House of Representatives passed a $467.5 billion spending package to avoid a government shutdown, covering various sectors like agriculture and veterans' affairs.
U.S. Lawmakers Introduce Bill Urging ByteDance to Divest TikTok Over National Security Concerns
A bipartisan group of U.S. lawmakers has introduced legislation to push China's ByteDance, owner of TikTok, to divest the app within six months or face a U.S. ban due to national security concerns over its Chinese ownership.