Joe Biden delivered remarks on his administration’s economic record Tuesday at the Brookings Institution, making the questionable assertion that President-elect Donald Trump will inherit a “strong economy.” Biden expressed hope that the incoming administration would “preserve and build” on his policies.
Contrasting views on U.S. immigration policy came into sharp focus on Tuesday during separate congressional hearings addressing the incoming Trump administration’s stance on deportations and border security.
Despite a challenging year for Argentina and President Javier Milei, the payoff from his tough economic reforms is becoming evident. His popularity is rising domestically and earning recognition among conservatives globally.
Syrians in Damascus celebrated Monday, flooding Umayyad Square to mark the end of President Bashar al-Assad’s regime. The sudden collapse of Assad’s government follows a rapid rebel offensive that ousted the dictator after decades of rule by his family.
The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in November, surpassing economists’ forecast of 215,000, the Department of Labor reported Friday. The unemployment rate edged up slightly to 4.2%, as more individuals entered the workforce.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas sharply criticized the redistricting process in her state during a Thursday House Oversight Committee hearing on the 2020 Census.
President-elect Donald Trump announced a slate of key nominations Wednesday for his upcoming administration, selecting experienced leaders to helm pivotal federal agencies.
All three major U.S. stock indexes closed at record highs on Wednesday, fueled by a strong rally in technology shares and encouraging comments from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Salesforce’s positive earnings report and upbeat market sentiment contributed to the surge, while Powell’s remarks on the economy provided an additional boost.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday the nomination of Paul Atkins, a former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner, to head the agency