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US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on September 5, 2024. Harris will be attending a campaign event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. US Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris boards Air Force Two at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland on September 5, 2024. Harris will be attending a campaign event in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
Kamala Harris Offered New Ideas On Taxes This Week—Here's What You Need To Know
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Sep 07, 2024
Live Nation and Ticketmaster logos arranged on a smartphone and laptop Live Nation and Ticketmaster logos arranged on a smartphone and laptop
Ticketmaster's Troubles Grow as UK Regulators Investigate Oasis Sales
By
Aaron McDade
Published Sep 06, 2024
An Nvidia office in Taipei An Nvidia office in Taipei
US Rolls Out New Export Controls of Advanced Tech
By
Nisha Gopalan
Published Sep 06, 2024
President Biden in August. President Biden in August.
Another Court Blocks Biden's Second Attempt at Student Loan Forgiveness
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Sep 05, 2024
An illustration shows social security checks, a congressional building and question marks. An illustration shows social security checks, a congressional building and question marks.
Social Security Benefits Are On Track To Shrink Dramatically in 10 Years
By
Diccon Hyatt
Updated Aug 29, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris listen as Second gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks at an event celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 20, 2024 in Washington, DC U.S. President Joe Biden and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris listen as Second gentleman Doug Emhoff speaks at an event celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 20, 2024 in Washington, DC
Your Unrealized Gains Are Safe From Biden/Harris Tax Proposal—Unless You Have $100M
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Aug 28, 2024
US President Joe Biden, center right, speaks during an event in Madison, Wisconsin, US, on Monday, April 8, 2024. US President Joe Biden, center right, speaks during an event in Madison, Wisconsin, US, on Monday, April 8, 2024.
Supreme Court Denies Federal Government's Attempt to Restore Student Loan Relief Plan
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Aug 28, 2024
Family Dollar store is seen in Miami, United States on May 2, 2024. Family Dollar store is seen in Miami, United States on May 2, 2024.
Dollar Store Patrons Getting Nickel-and-Dimed the Most For Cash Back, CFPB Says
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Aug 27, 2024
Mary Ng, Canada's export promotion, international trade and economic development minister, from left, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's deputy prime minister and finance minister, and Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canada's innovation, science and industry minister, during a news conference at a cabinet retreat in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024 Mary Ng, Canada's export promotion, international trade and economic development minister, from left, Chrystia Freeland, Canada's deputy prime minister and finance minister, and Francois-Philippe Champagne, Canada's innovation, science and industry minister, during a news conference at a cabinet retreat in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, on Monday, Aug. 26, 2024
Canada Joins US With 100% Tariff on Chinese EVs
By
Andrew Kessel
Published Aug 26, 2024
Uber logo on vehicle Uber logo on vehicle
Uber Faces $324M Dutch Fine for Transfer of Driver Data to US
By
Nisha Gopalan
Published Aug 26, 2024
A Canadian Pacific Railway Co. locomotive at the Port of Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Aug. 22, 2024 A Canadian Pacific Railway Co. locomotive at the Port of Vancouver in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Aug. 22, 2024
Canada Ends Rail Lockouts After Less Than a Day
By
Nisha Gopalan
Published Aug 23, 2024
A businessman signing a document A businessman signing a document
Federal Court Blocks Noncompete Ban, For Now
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Aug 21, 2024
Cheese imported from Europe is displayed at a supermarket in Beijing Cheese imported from Europe is displayed at a supermarket in Beijing
China Launches Anti-Subsidy Probe on EU Dairy Imports
By
Nisha Gopalan
Published Aug 21, 2024
People check out a Tesla sedan in a dealership in Hangzhou city in east China's Zhejiang province People check out a Tesla sedan in a dealership in Hangzhou city in east China's Zhejiang province
EU Cuts Tariffs on China-Made EV Imports From Tesla
By
Aaron McDade
Published Aug 20, 2024
Graduates at the commencement ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences at UCLA on June 14, 2024. Graduates at the commencement ceremony for the College of Arts and Sciences at UCLA on June 14, 2024.
What's Next in Court Battle Over SAVE Student Loan Repayment Plan?
By
Taylor Tompkins
Published Aug 19, 2024
Illustration of two people watching sand go through hourglass, with a U.S. flag and floating dollar bills in the background. Illustration of two people watching sand go through hourglass, with a U.S. flag and floating dollar bills in the background.
Your Taxes Could Rise and Get More Complicated If Lawmakers Don't Act
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Aug 19, 2024
A pharmacist works at a NYC Discount Pharmacy in Manhattan on July 23, 2024 in New York City. A pharmacist works at a NYC Discount Pharmacy in Manhattan on July 23, 2024 in New York City.
Medicare Enrollees Will See Significant Price Reductions For 10 Drugs
By
Elizabeth Guevara
Published Aug 15, 2024
Nancy Pelosi in March 2023 Nancy Pelosi in March 2023
What Is Nancy Pelosi's Net Worth?
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan
Published Aug 15, 2024
Google Play Store gift cards in a story Google Play Store gift cards in a story
FTC Wants Court To Hit Google with Tough Penalties in Epic Games Case
By
Bill McColl
Published Aug 13, 2024
Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Liacouras Center at Temple University on August 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Democratic vice presidential candidate Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz speaks during a campaign rally with Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris at the Liacouras Center at Temple University on August 6, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
What Is Tim Walz's Net Worth?
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan
Published Aug 13, 2024
US President Joe Biden leaves the podium after speaking during the 115th National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) National Convention in in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 16, 2024 US President Joe Biden leaves the podium after speaking during the 115th National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) National Convention in in Las Vegas, Nevada, on July 16, 2024
White House Aims To Crack Down on Consumer Hassles
By
Nisha Gopalan
Published Aug 12, 2024
California Gov. Gavin Newsom campaigns for President Joe Biden at the Van Buren County Democratic Party's "BBQ for Biden-Harris" event on July 4, 2024 in South Haven, Michigan. California Gov. Gavin Newsom campaigns for President Joe Biden at the Van Buren County Democratic Party's "BBQ for Biden-Harris" event on July 4, 2024 in South Haven, Michigan.
Gavin Newsom Net Worth
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan
Published Aug 01, 2024
US President of the United States Joe Biden delivers remarks on student debt and lowering costs for Americans at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, United States on April 8, 2024. US President of the United States Joe Biden delivers remarks on student debt and lowering costs for Americans at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, United States on April 8, 2024.
Another Attempt At Student Loan Forgiveness Is Moving Forward. This Time You Can Opt Out.
By
Diccon Hyatt
Updated Jul 31, 2024
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event with NCAA college athletes on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 22, 2024. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during an event with NCAA college athletes on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Monday, July 22, 2024.
What Is Kamala Harris' Net Worth?
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan
Published Jul 30, 2024
Tiff Macklem, governor of the Bank of Canada, right, and Carolyn Rogers, senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, during a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024. Tiff Macklem, governor of the Bank of Canada, right, and Carolyn Rogers, senior deputy governor of the Bank of Canada, during a news conference in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, on Wednesday, July 24, 2024.
Canada Just Cut Interest Rates Again. Some Think the Fed Should Do the Same
By
Terry Lane
Published Jul 24, 2024
Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) speaks at a campaign rally at Radford University on July 22, 2024 in Radford, Virginia. Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) speaks at a campaign rally at Radford University on July 22, 2024 in Radford, Virginia.
What Is J.D. Vance's Net Worth?
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan
Published Jul 23, 2024
US Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024. US Vice President Kamala Harris during a campaign event in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, US, on Tuesday, July 23, 2024.
How Kamala Harris May Differ From Joe Biden On Pocketbook Issues
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Jul 23, 2024
President Joe Biden speaks in Washington, D.C., on July 14. President Joe Biden speaks in Washington, D.C., on July 14.
Biden Drops Out of 2024 Presidential Election, Endorses Kamala Harris
By
Taylor Tompkins
Updated Jul 21, 2024
US President Joe Biden speaks about student loan relief at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, on April 8, 2024. US President Joe Biden speaks about student loan relief at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, on April 8, 2024.
Federal Appeals Court Blocks Biden's SAVE Student Loan Repayment Plan
By
Taylor Tompkins
Updated Jul 19, 2024
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention
What Is Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s Net Worth?
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan
Published Jul 16, 2024
The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 9, 2024. The US Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) headquarters in Washington, DC, US, on Thursday, May 9, 2024.
Financial Regulator Proposes Anti-Foreclosure Rules
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Jul 10, 2024
Phillip Swagel, director of the Congressional Budget office, during an interview in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts enacted under President Donald Trump has expanded to $3.8 trillion over ten years, putting a massive price tag on what is likely to be a top issue in Washington next year, according to new estimates from Congress's fiscal scorekeeper. Phillip Swagel, director of the Congressional Budget office, during an interview in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, May 8, 2024. The cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts enacted under President Donald Trump has expanded to $3.8 trillion over ten years, putting a massive price tag on what is likely to be a top issue in Washington next year, according to new estimates from Congress's fiscal scorekeeper.
Budget Watchdog: Deficit Is On ‘Daunting’ Trajectory
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Jul 09, 2024
Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States Jerome Powell speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress at the U.S. Capitol on July 9, 2024 in Washington, DC. Powell in earlier remarks was quoted, “we want to be more confident that inflation is moving sustainably down toward 2% before we start the process of reducing or loosening policy.” Chair of the Federal Reserve of the United States Jerome Powell speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on the Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to Congress at the U.S. Capitol on July 9, 2024 in Washington, DC. Powell in earlier remarks was quoted, “we want to be more confident that inflation is moving sustainably down toward 2% before we start the process of reducing or loosening policy.”
Fed Chair Powell is Getting Equally Worried About The Job Market And Inflation
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Jul 09, 2024
President Joe Biden speaks at a science and technology museum in Syracuse, N.Y., in April. President Joe Biden speaks at a science and technology museum in Syracuse, N.Y., in April.
Biden Administration Announces $504M in Funding for 12 'Tech Hubs'
By
Andrew Kessel
Published Jul 02, 2024
Silvergate Bank logo on a building Silvergate Bank logo on a building
Regulators Fine Silvergate Bank For Misleading Investors in FTX-Linked Case
By
Taylor Tompkins
Published Jul 01, 2024
US President Joe Biden, right, and former US President Donald Trump during the first presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Thursday, June 27, 2024. US President Joe Biden, right, and former US President Donald Trump during the first presidential debate in Atlanta, Georgia, US, on Thursday, June 27, 2024.
How 4 Key Economic Issues Were Addressed in the First Presidential Debate
By
Taylor Tompkins
Published Jun 28, 2024
The US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024. The US Supreme Court in Washington, DC, US, on Wednesday, June 26, 2024.
Supreme Court Limits SEC's Power To Decide on Civil Penalties for Fraud Cases
By
Mrinalini Krishna
Published Jun 27, 2024
The Federal Reserve building in Washington The Federal Reserve building in Washington
Banks Pass Federal Reserve's Stress Test But Aren't As Strong As Last Year
By
Terry Lane
Published Jun 26, 2024
US President Joe Biden speaks about student loan relief at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, on April 8, 2024 US President Joe Biden speaks about student loan relief at Madison College in Madison, Wisconsin, on April 8, 2024
Court Order Partly Blocking SAVE Plan Leaves Student Loan Borrowers In Limbo—Again
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Jun 25, 2024
Microsoft Teams logo is screened on a mobile phone for illustration photo Microsoft Teams logo is screened on a mobile phone for illustration photo
Microsoft Teams Bundling May Have Violated Antitrust Law, EU Says
By
Aaron McDade
Published Jun 25, 2024
A teacher with children A teacher with children
Biden Administration Moves To Forgive Preschool Teachers' Student Loans
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Jun 20, 2024
The Adobe logo is being displayed on a smartphone in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on June 10, 2024 The Adobe logo is being displayed on a smartphone in this photo illustration in Brussels, Belgium, on June 10, 2024
Adobe Charged by Federal Officials With Deceiving Customers
By
Bill McColl
Updated Jun 17, 2024
President Joe Biden in a press conference at the White House, May 2024 President Joe Biden in a press conference at the White House, May 2024
What Is Joe Biden's Net Worth?
By
Hiranmayi Srinivasan
Published Jun 17, 2024
Donald Trump profile Donald Trump profile
What Is Donald Trump's Net Worth and What Are His Assets?
By
Daniel Kurt
Updated Jun 17, 2024
X (Formerly known as Twitter) being shown on a person's iPhone screen among other social media apps X (Formerly known as Twitter) being shown on a person's iPhone screen among other social media apps
Surgeon General Calls for Social Media Warning Labels to Protect Children
By
Aaron McDade
Published Jun 17, 2024
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks on medical debt in the South Court Auditorium of the White House on April 11, 2022, in Washington, D.C U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks on medical debt in the South Court Auditorium of the White House on April 11, 2022, in Washington, D.C
Biden Administration Proposes Wiping Medical Debt from Credit Records
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Jun 11, 2024
Rohit Chopra, director of the CFPB, testifies during the House Financial Services Committee hearing "The Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection," in Rayburn Building on Wednesday, June 14, 2023. Rohit Chopra, director of the CFPB, testifies during the House Financial Services Committee hearing "The Semi-Annual Report of the Bureau of Consumer Financial Protection," in Rayburn Building on Wednesday, June 14, 2023.
CFPB To Create Public Record of Financial Company Wrongdoing
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Jun 03, 2024
A couple signing a document A couple signing a document
CFPB To Probe Home Sale Closing Costs
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published May 30, 2024
People use IRS Direct File at the Internal Revenue Service Building on April 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. People use IRS Direct File at the Internal Revenue Service Building on April 05, 2024 in Washington, DC.
The IRS Is Offering A Way To File Your Federal Income Taxes For Free, For Real, Forever
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published May 30, 2024
President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Former vice president Joe Biden as Former president Barack Obama looks on at the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2017. President Donald J. Trump shakes hands with Former vice president Joe Biden as Former president Barack Obama looks on at the inauguration of President Donald J. Trump on January 20, 2017.
National Debt Likely to Grow No Matter Who Wins US Presidential Election
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published May 24, 2024
Rows of car at the Changan Automobile Distribution Center in Chongqing, China, on May 19, 2024 Rows of car at the Changan Automobile Distribution Center in Chongqing, China, on May 19, 2024
China May Impose Tariffs on Car Imports, Business Group Says
By
Fatima Attarwala
Published May 22, 2024
US President Joe Biden, center, signs orders that increase tariffs on China during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Biden is hiking tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports, including semiconductors, batteries, solar cells, and critical minerals, in an election-year bid to bolster domestic manufacturing in critical industries. US President Joe Biden, center, signs orders that increase tariffs on China during an event in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Biden is hiking tariffs on a wide range of Chinese imports, including semiconductors, batteries, solar cells, and critical minerals, in an election-year bid to bolster domestic manufacturing in critical industries.
Biden White House Is on an Economic Regulation Spree
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published May 17, 2024
View of a construction site of a housing project in Huai'an, Jiangsu Province of China. View of a construction site of a housing project in Huai'an, Jiangsu Province of China.
China Rolls Out Strong Measures To Fix Broken Housing Market
By
Fatima Attarwala
Published May 17, 2024
Sprinklers water the lawn in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday morning, April 29, 2024. Sprinklers water the lawn in front of the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday morning, April 29, 2024.
Government’s Consumer Watchdog Agency Fends Off Supreme Court Challenge
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published May 16, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 13, 2024 U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House in Washington, DC, on May 13, 2024
Biden Levies Sweeping Tariffs on Chinese Chips, Solar Cells, EVs
By
Fatima Attarwala
Published May 14, 2024
A composite image shows the White House, President Joe Biden and Presidential Candidate Donald Trump looming over the Federal Reserve building. A composite image shows the White House, President Joe Biden and Presidential Candidate Donald Trump looming over the Federal Reserve building.
What Would Happen If The Federal Reserve Answered To The President?
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published May 11, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House. U.S. President Joe Biden at the White House.
Biden to Announce $3.3 Billion Microsoft Investment for AI Data Center
By
Naomi Buchanan
Published May 08, 2024
U.S. President Joe Biden leaving the White House U.S. President Joe Biden leaving the White House
Biden Cancels $6.1 Billion in Debt for Students Misled By The Art Institutes
By
Kevin George
Published May 01, 2024
People use IRS Direct File at the Internal Revenue Service Building on April 05, 2024 in Washington, DC. People use IRS Direct File at the Internal Revenue Service Building on April 05, 2024 in Washington, DC.
Nearly 141,000 People Filed Taxes Online Directly With IRS This Year
By
Diccon Hyatt
Published Apr 26, 2024
Tesla cars in San Bruno, California, on Feb. 2, 2024 Tesla cars in San Bruno, California, on Feb. 2, 2024
Tesla Being Investigated Over Concerns About Autopilot Recall Fix
By
Bill McColl
Published Apr 26, 2024