Tag: United States government
Fed’s Powell says high inflation temporary, will ‘abate’
WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Tuesday that he expects recent price spikes will soon subside and reduce inflation to a sustainable...
Biden and Congress face a summer grind to create legislation
WASHINGTON — Until recently, the act of governing seemed to happen at the speed of presidential tweets. But now President Joe Biden is settling...
Inflation ahead? Even a top economist says it’s complicated
WASHINGTON — Two months of sharply rising prices have raised concerns that record-high government financial aid and the Federal Reserve’s ultra-low interest rate policies...
Paying fortifies ransomware gangs but scant support for bans
BOSTON — If your business falls victim to ransomware and you want simple advice on whether to pay the criminals, don't expect much help...
US hitting encouraging milestones on virus deaths and shots
COVID-19 deaths in the U.S. have dipped below 300 a day for the first time since the early days of the disaster in March...
High court: Congress erred in patent dispute board setup
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that Congress erred when it set up a board to oversee patent disputes by failing to...
In Senate vote, Biden sees ‘step forward’ for elections bill
WASHINGTON — The White House said Monday it views the Senate's work on an elections bill overhaul and changes being offered by Sen. Joe...
Paid in full? Biden, GOP struggle over infrastructure costs
WASHINGTON — Congressional negotiators and the White House appear open to striking a roughly $1 trillion deal on infrastructure. But they are struggling with...
Rocket falls near Iraqi base housing US troops, no one hurt
BAGHDAD — At least one Katyusha rocket fell close to the perimeter of a military base that hosts U.S. troops in northern Iraq on...
Take 2: Spacewalking astronauts tackle solar panel work
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Astronauts ventured out on their second spacewalk in less than a week Sunday to install powerful new solar panels outside...