Economy
Biden Will Sign 2 Executive Orders on Economy Friday—Here's What They Are
President Joe Biden will sign two more executive orders on Friday—the latest in a raft of actions he's taken with just the stroke of his pen since taking office on Wednesday.
Republicans Accuse Biden of Putting Jobs at Risk with Climate Change Agenda
The president's decision to revoke the Keystone XL pipeline permit could cost America thousands of jobs.
Stimulus Checks Should Be Biden's Top Priority, Nearly 80% of Americans Say
A poll released Tuesday finds that 79 percent of Americans believe that the "top" or "important, but lower" economic priority of the Biden administration should be to "provide new stimulus checks."
Trump Leaving Office With 3 Million Less Jobs Than When He Entered
Trump has the worst jobs record of any president since Herbert Hoover in 1933.
Communities of Color Need Bottom-Up Jobs Plan Now To Rebuild After Pandemic
Community-led infrastructure job creation is critical to address the massive job losses that marginalized populations have endured.
Biden Team Unveils Timetable to 'Reverse' Trump Admin's 'Gravest Damages'
Biden will take "decisive" action to address four crises—COVID-19, the economy, climate change and racial inequity—in his first 10 days in office, incoming chief of staff Ron Klain said.
After Months of Growth, U.K. Economy Shrinks as Lockdown Returns
The U.K. economy shrank by 2.6 percent in November as England was placed in lockdown for a second time, official figures show.
Republicans Lay Ground for Battle in Congress over Biden Stimulus Plan
One Republican lawmaker complained that an increase to the minimum wage would hurt small businesses.
AOC Moves Stimulus Check Goalposts As Joe Biden Punts for Top-Up to $2,000
The New York representative poured cold water on Biden's proposed $1,400 boost to current checks.
Under Donald Trump's Watch, the National Debt Increased by $7.8 Trillion
Trump promised to "get rid" of the national debt during his 2016 presidential campaign.
What Joe Biden's Stimulus Plan Is Likely to Include
The president-elect is expected to offer $2,000 direct stimulus payments in his relief proposals.
$2,000 Stimulus Checks Would 'Significantly' Help 60% of Earners: Report
The bottom 60 percent of U.S. earners would see an average 11 percent income boost if given a $2,000 stimulus check, according to a new report.
Biden Considered Sanders for Labor Sec, But Dem Senate Control Came First
President-elect Joe Biden considered his one-time foe for the Democratic presidential nomination, Senator Bernie Sanders, to lead the U.S. Department of Labor in his administration but the razor-thin Democratic control of the U.S. Senate ultimately forced him to choose someone else.
You Can Now Use 'Get My Payment' to Track Your Stimulus Check
The payments started being issued last week, with recipients now able to receive updates on their status.
Obama's Top Economist Calls Stimulus Checks 'Unfortunate,' Doubts Impact
Berkley economics professor Christina Romer said direct payments were poorly targeted.
$2,000 Stimulus Checks All but Thwarted, Is Trump Democrats' Last Hope?
The president has advocated for the $2,000 boost, but this has been tied to his other demands. Democrats have called for a vote solely on the checks.
Colorado Governor Criticizes McConnell Amid $2,000 Stimulus Check Blockage
The Senate majority leader has dashed hopes of the boost to stimulus payments being signed off swiftly, with Democrat lawmakers continuing to push for a vote on the matter.
$600 Second Stimulus Payments on the Way, With $2,000 Checks in Limbo
The Internal Revenue Service and Treasury Department have started to send the money approved by Congress and signed off by the president, as lawmakers continue to wrangle over whether payments should be boosted.
How Second Stimulus Checks Decline Under Full $600 Amount
The maximum amount, which could go up if the Senate votes to pass higher payments, declines incrementally compared to how much people earn over certain thresholds.
When Will $2,000 Stimulus Checks Be Sent Out if Senate Approves Bill?
The House voted to approve the proposal last night, but the Senate could still block the measure.
Mitch McConnell Cornered Over Stimulus Checks As Lawmakers Mount Pressure
The Senate majority leader is facing a push to facilitate direct payments being boosted from $600 to $2,000, with the House having passed a measure backing such a move.
Second Stimulus Checks Imminent as Trump Signs Delayed Bill
The president signed a bill authorizing up to $600 payments on Sunday, to aid those suffering financial difficulties amid the pandemic.
COVID-19 Pandemic Sends National Debt to Highest Level Since World War II
The coronavirus pandemic has roiled the markets, tossed most fiscal assumptions to the wind and driven the national debt to the highest level since World War II, as the government spent heavily to support the economy.
When Will Americans Receive Their Second Stimulus Check?
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said checks could arrive as early as next week.
What Biden Has Said About a Third Stimulus Check Once He Becomes President
The president-elect said he would push for a third stimulus package next year.
Conservatives Urge Donald Trump to Veto Stimulus Bill
Mitch McConnell said the Senate could return after Christmas to block any veto attempt by the president.
First-time Buyers at Disadvantage as Housing Prices Surge
The robust housing market underscores the growing split between those who could work from home during the pandemic and remained employed, and those who couldn't, and didn't. Lean housing inventories have led to bidding wars in many markets, pricing many first-time buyers out of the market.
$600 Second Stimulus Checks Still Aren't Enough for Most Americans
Polling has shown there was support for payments to be higher than the amount agreed, with public opinion suggesting the $600 figure is too little.
Lawmakers Given Hours to Study Vast Stimulus Bill Say Deal Passed Too Fast
Republicans and Democrats both complained that they didn't have time to scrutinize the $900 billion package.
Republicans, Democrats Who Voted Against Stimulus Bill Explain Why
Lawmakers on both sides of the aisle took issue with the time they had to read the 5,593-page relief package.