Tag: Joe Biden
Trump defends the US economy with charts after job reports showed warning signs
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump unexpectedly summoned reporters to the Oval Office on Thursday to present them with charts that he says show the...
Trump’s planned 100% computer chip tariff sparks confusion among businesses and trading partners
President Donald Trump's plans for 100% tariffs on computer chips that aren't made in the U.S. are stoking confusion among businesses and trading partners...
Trump’s push for drilling, mining sharpens debate for Alaska Natives about land they view as sacred
BETHEL, Alaska – Fish camps still dot the banks of the broad Kuskokwim River in southwestern Alaska. Wooden huts and tarped shelters stand beside...
Independent candidate for Michigan governor is betting on partisan fatigue in the midterms
DETROIT – Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan spent his political career as a Democrat, leading Michigan's largest Democratic stronghold.But now, he's become a target of...
Trump once hailed mRNA vaccines as a ‘medical miracle.’ Now RFK Jr. is halting advancement
WASHINGTON – President Donald Trump hailed as a “medical miracle” the mRNA vaccines developed to combat the deadly COVID-19 pandemic in 2020.Now, his health...
How reliable is the jobs data? Economists and Wall Street still trust it
WASHINGTON – The monthly jobs report is already closely-watched on Wall Street and in Washington but has taken on a new importance after President...
In his own words: Trump’s comments over the past year on the jobs report
WASHINGTON – In firing the head of the agency that produces monthly jobs figures, President Donald Trump alleged that the recent weaker-than-expected numbers were...
August recess can’t hide tensions ahead for Congress on spending and Trump nominations
WASHINGTON – Lawmakers have left Washington for the annual August recess, but a few weeks of relative quiet on the U.S. Capitol grounds can't...
The Latest: Global markets mostly gain after Trump tariffs and jobs report sent Wall Street tumbling
Global shares advanced Monday after Wall Street had its worst day since May following the release of weak U.S. jobs data and U.S. President...
The Justice Department seeks voter and election information from at least 19 states, AP finds
NEW YORK – The requests have come in letters, emails and phone calls. The specifics vary, but the target is consistent: The U.S. Department...
