Tag: Washington news
FACT FOCUS: A look at Biden's economic policies related to rising prices
North Carolina Gov. Doug Burgum, speaking at the Republican National Convention on Wednesday, claimed Biden's economic policies were responsible for increasing the cost...
Aging bridges in 16 states will be improved or replaced with the help of $5B in federal funding
Dozens of aging bridges in 16 states will be replaced or improved with the help of $5 billion in federal grants announced Wednesday...
U.S hits Mexican accountants and firms with sanctions for timeshare scams that support drug cartel
FILE - The Treasury Building is viewed in Washington, May 4, 2021. The U.S. on Tuesday imposed sanctions on a group of Mexican...
Biden to call for 5% cap on annual rent increases, as he tries to show plans to tame inflation
WASHINGTON -- President Joe Biden is ready to propose a 5% cap on annual rent increases for tenants of major landlords as he...
Powell says Federal Reserve is more confident inflation is slowing to its target
WASHINGTON -- Chair Jerome Powell said Monday that the Federal Reserve is becoming more convinced that inflation is headed back to its 2%...
One Tech Tip: Protecting yourself against SIM swapping
NEW YORK -- SIM-swapping is a growing form of identity theft that goes beyond hacking into an email or social media account. In...