Tag: Washington news

Medicare Advantage shopping season arrives with a dose of confusion and some political implications

Thinner benefits and coverage changes await many older Americans shopping for health insurance this fall. That’s if their plan is even still available...

Tips for shopping for Medicare Advantage plans

Shopping season for Medicare coverage is about to begin. With it comes the annual onslaught of TV ads and choices to consider.People eligible...

Facing a possible strike at US ports, Biden administration urges operators to negotiate with unions

WASHINGTON -- Top Biden administration officials met Friday with port operators ahead of a possible strike at East and Gulf coast ports, with...

Fed's favored inflation gauge shows cooling price pressures, clearing way for more rate cuts

WASHINGTON -- The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation measure on Friday provided the latest sign that price pressures are easing, a trend that is...

Trump favors huge new tariffs. What are they, and how do they work?

WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign...

Trump launches a new business venture during his campaign: $100,000 watches

He's sold Bibles, sneakers, photo books and cryptocurrency during his third campaign for president. Now, Donald Trump is launching a new business venture:...