Facing a potentially grim report this week on the economy’s overall health, President Joe Biden wants to convince a skeptical public that the U.S. is not, in fact, heading into a recession.… Read more
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Growing Number in GOP Back Pelosi on Possible Taiwan Trip
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s reported plans to travel to Taiwan have upended Washington’s political divide, with a rift emerging with President Joe Biden over the visit to the self-governing island while prominent Republicans offer encouragement to a political opponent they normally scorn.… Read more
Yellen Downplays US Recession Risk as Economic Report Looms
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said the U.S. economy is slowing but pointed to healthy hiring as proof that it is not yet in recession.… Read more
Hogan Doubles Down Against Supporting Republican Cox for Maryland Governor
Maryland’s Republican governor, Larry Hogan, said Sunday he won’t support the GOP gubernatorial nominee, Dan Cox, whom he once again described as a “Q-Anon” whack job.”… Read more
Biden: Military Say a Pelosi Taiwan Trip ‘Not a Good Idea’
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that U.S. military officials believe it’s “not a good idea” for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan at the moment.… Read more
Trump-Backed Cox Wins Md. Governor Primary, Over Hogan’s Pick
Dan Cox, a far-right state legislator endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Maryland governor on Tuesday, defeating a moderate rival backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan.… Read more
Biden Holds Off on Climate Emergency Declaration
President Joe Biden will travel to Massachusetts on Wednesday to promote his efforts to combat climate change but will stop short of issuing an emergency declaration that would unlock federal resources to deal with the issue, according to a person familiar with the president’s plans.… Read more
What to Watch in Maryland’s Primary Election
The Republican race for Maryland governor in Tuesday’s primary election pits a candidate backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan against a rival endorsed by Donald Trump.… Read more
Youngkin Eases Day Care, School Masking, Quarantine Guidance
Quarantining after exposure to COVID-19 is no longer recommended for unvaccinated, asymptomatic children in child care, K-12 schools and camp settings, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced this week.… Read more
Gas Prices Close in on $5 a Gallon in US, Hit Record in UK
The average price that Americans pay for gasoline is closing in on $5 a gallon, another drain on the wallets of consumers who are paying more for many other essentials too.… Read more
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Biden Fights Talk of Recession as Key Economic Report Looms
Facing a potentially grim report this week on the economy’s overall health, President Joe Biden wants to convince a skeptical public that the U.S. is not, in fact, heading into a recession.… Continue Reading
Growing Number in GOP Back Pelosi on Possible Taiwan Trip
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s reported plans to travel to Taiwan have upended Washington’s political divide, with a rift emerging with President Joe Biden over the visit to the self-governing island while prominent Republicans offer encouragement to a political opponent they normally scorn.… Continue Reading
Yellen Downplays US Recession Risk as Economic Report Looms
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said the U.S. economy is slowing but pointed to healthy hiring as proof that it is not yet in recession.… Continue Reading
Hogan Doubles Down Against Supporting Republican Cox for Maryland Governor
Maryland’s Republican governor, Larry Hogan, said Sunday he won’t support the GOP gubernatorial nominee, Dan Cox, whom he once again described as a “Q-Anon” whack job.”… Continue Reading
Biden: Military Say a Pelosi Taiwan Trip ‘Not a Good Idea’
President Joe Biden said on Wednesday that U.S. military officials believe it’s “not a good idea” for House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to visit Taiwan at the moment.… Continue Reading
Trump-Backed Cox Wins Md. Governor Primary, Over Hogan’s Pick
Dan Cox, a far-right state legislator endorsed by former President Donald Trump, won the Republican primary for Maryland governor on Tuesday, defeating a moderate rival backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan.… Continue Reading
Biden Holds Off on Climate Emergency Declaration
President Joe Biden will travel to Massachusetts on Wednesday to promote his efforts to combat climate change but will stop short of issuing an emergency declaration that would unlock federal resources to deal with the issue, according to a person familiar with the president’s plans.… Continue Reading
What to Watch in Maryland’s Primary Election
The Republican race for Maryland governor in Tuesday’s primary election pits a candidate backed by outgoing Gov. Larry Hogan against a rival endorsed by Donald Trump.… Continue Reading
Youngkin Eases Day Care, School Masking, Quarantine Guidance
Quarantining after exposure to COVID-19 is no longer recommended for unvaccinated, asymptomatic children in child care, K-12 schools and camp settings, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced this week.… Continue Reading
Gas Prices Close in on $5 a Gallon in US, Hit Record in UK
The average price that Americans pay for gasoline is closing in on $5 a gallon, another drain on the wallets of consumers who are paying more for many other essentials too.… Continue Reading