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A signature Biden law aimed to boost renewable energy. It also helped a solar company reap billions
WASHINGTON -- As he campaigned for the presidency, Joe Biden promised to spend billions of dollars to “save the world” from climate change....
The Supreme Court will consider reinstating a critical approval for a rail project in eastern Utah
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court agreed on Monday to consider reviving a critical approval for a railroad project that would...
Yellen announces efforts to boost housing supply as high prices create crunch
WASHINGTON -- The Biden administration is announcing new steps to increase access to affordable housing as still-high prices on groceries and other necessities...
Federal Trade Commission refers complaint about TikTok's adherence to child privacy law to the DOJ
The Federal Trade Commission has referred a complaint against TikTok and its parent company, ByteDance, to the Department of Justice. The FTC said...
Congressional Budget Office raises this year’s federal budget deficit projection by $400 billion
WASHINGTON -- The Congressional Budget Office said Tuesday that it projects this year’s federal budget deficit to be $400 billion higher, a 27%...
India and US vow to boost defense, trade ties in first high-level US visit since Modi's election win
NEW DELHI -- India and the United States on Monday pledged to boost defense and technology cooperation and remove long-standing barriers to bilateral...