Tag: 2024 United States presidential election
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...
What to know about Scott Bessent, Trump's pick for treasury secretary
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has chosen money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction and deregulation, to serve...
Argentina's Milei pivots to pragmatism in first talks with China's Xi after playing spoiler at G20
LA PAZ, Boliva -- Last year, then-presidential candidate Javier Milei declared Argentina would not “make deals with communists” in China or Brazil, calling...