What Is a 'Patriotic Tax'? Joe Manchin Suggests Americans Should Pay It
The West Virginia senator said billionaires should see paying taxes as their "patriotic duty.”
Big Oil to Testify on Climate Change Disinformation—What This Could Mean for Green Economy
The world's largest oil companies will answer questions before Congress on their alleged efforts to obscure the role of fossil fuels in global warming.
Tommy Tuberville Says Defense Contractor Vaccine Mandate 'Threatens Our National Security'
The Alabama senator predicts that the mandate could lead to an exodus of workers that would render some contracting firms inoperable.
TikTok Denies Sharing User Information With China Amid Concerns About Safety of U.S. Data
“We do not share information with the Chinese government," said the head of TikTok's public policy for the Americas during a Senate hearing.
U.S. Launches New Bureau to Combat Cybercrime After Rise in Cyberattacks During Pandemic
The creation of this new department serves as a product of Antony Blinken's belief that the country has entered a "fundamentally new era in global affairs.”
Jeff Bezos to Launch 'Business Park' Space Station for Companies and Tourists
“We are in a second golden age of space exploration and development," Mike Gold, executive vice president of Redwire Space, said.
Caravan of Thousands of Migrants Breaks Past Mexican National Guard During Journey North
Migrants chanted "Libertad! Libertad! [Freedom! Freedom!]" as they made their way through the blockade. As this happened, Mexican National Guard stood by.
Caravan of Thousands of Migrants Plan to Start Journey North on Saturday
Regardless of the status of a petition filed to leave the area, the group will leave the Guatemala border city of Tapachula at 6 a.m.
Federal Reserve Banned Policymakers From Stock Trading, Are Members of Congress Next?
“There're a lot of members of Congress, and some of them come from the world of business, and some have complicated family investments," David Wessel said.
Republican Senators Pen Letter Demanding Biden End 'Discriminatory' Vaccine Mandate Rules
“We cannot lose sight of the massive, negative impacts that your mandates will have on hardworking Americans and their families," the senators wrote.
Progressive Congresswoman Lois Frankel Trades in Fossil Fuel Companies as Gas Prices Rise
As a member of the Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies subcommittee, Frankel sits privy to conversations concerning Department of Energy funding.
World Bank Warns Food, Gas Prices May Not Lower Before Mid-2022 Due to Rising Energy Costs
“Recent volatility in prices may complicate policy choices as countries recover from last year's global recession," said Ayhan Kose, chief economist and director of the World Bank's Prospects Group.
Hundreds of Migrant Asylum Seekers Dehumanized, Sexually Abused by Border Officials: Report
One officer forced a woman to inappropriately touch him, another agent made a woman give him oral sex in exchange for her release, the report said.
DeSantis Wants Legislative Action to Fight Vaccine Mandates, Protect Unvaccinated Workers
“Nobody should have their right to earn a living conditioned on receiving injections, mandated injections," Florida Governor Ron DeSantis said.
Evergrande Asset Dump Fails, No Progress on Other Sales Ahead of Saturday Deadline
The deal would have secured Evergrande with $2.6 billion ahead of a Saturday deadline marking the end of a 30-day grace period on its missed loan payment.
What Do Medical Examiners, Coroners Do? Human Remains Experts Called to Brian Laundrie Search
After the discovery of Brian Laundrie's belongings at the Myakkahatchee Creek Environmental Park in, Florida, a medical examiner has been called.
Police Union Prepares for Court As New York Mandates Vaccines for All City Employees
“Now that the city has moved to unilaterally impose a mandate, we will proceed with legal action to protect our members' rights," Patrick Lynch said.
Evergrande Sale Delayed as Company Seeks to Avoid Default, Other Firms Continue to Spiral
The delay comes as Evergrande nears the end of the 30-day grace period on a missed bond payment from September.
Rep. Jeff Fortenberry Vows to Fight Expected Indictment for Allegedly Lying to FBI
“I did not lie to them. I told them what I knew," Fortenberry said in regard to allegations he lied during testimony before FBI agents.
Can Wall Street Trust the People's Bank of China?
Scott Kennedy, trustee chair in Chinese business and economics at CSIS, said that trust hinges on the bank's intentions.