Tag: 2024 United States presidential election
Yellen says Treasury will use 'extraordinary measures' on Jan. 21 to prevent hitting debt ceiling
WASHINGTON -- In one of her last acts as Treasury Secretary, Janet Yellen said her agency will start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special...
Janet Yellen tells Congress US could hit debt limit in mid-January
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says her agency will need to start taking “extraordinary measures,” or special accounting maneuvers intended to prevent the nation...
Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
In the first major flex of his influence since Donald Trump was elected, Elon Musk brought to a sudden halt a bipartisan budget...
Iran's rial hits a record low, battered by regional tensions and an energy crisis
TEHRAN, Iran -- The Iranian rial on Wednesday fell to its lowest level in history, losing more than 10% of value since Donald...
On its way out, the Biden administration renews a push for airline-consumer protections
The Biden administration said Thursday it will take steps toward requiring airlines to pay cash compensation and cover lodging and meals for passengers...
Donald Trump's call for 'energy dominance' is likely to run into real-world limits
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump is set to create a National Energy Council that he says will establish American “energy dominance” around the...