Tag: Washington news
US shoppers spent more at retailers last month despite higher prices
WASHINGTON -- Americans stepped up their purchases at retailers last month as low unemployment, steady pay gains and rising stock and home values...
Supreme Court allows a rule limiting pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain in effect
WASHINGTON -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday allowed a Biden administration regulation aimed at limiting planet-warming pollution from coal-fired power plants to remain...
Biden admin to provide $750 million to North Carolina-based Wolfspeed for advanced computer chips
WASHINGTON -- The Biden-Harris administration announced plans Tuesday to provide up to $750 million in direct funding to Wolfspeed, with the money supporting...
Trump's economic plans would worsen inflation, experts say
WASHINGTON -- With characteristic bravado, Donald Trump has vowed that if voters return him to the White House, “inflation will vanish completely."It’s a...
Trump's campaign crowdfunded millions online in an untraditional approach to emergency relief
NEW YORK -- Former President Donald Trump's campaign is using GoFundMe to rally its network of deep-pocketed backers and everyday donors around the...
Data shows migrants aren't taking 'Black jobs' or 'Hispanic jobs,' despite what Trump says
WASHINGTON -- Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump promises the biggest deportation event the U.S. has ever seen if he is elected — a...