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Title 42 has expired. Here’s what it did, and what comes next for immigration policy.
Here's a look at what comes in the wake of the expiration of Title 42, the pandemic-era immigration policy that lapsed Thursday night.
Biden’s EPA proposes first-ever restrictions on greenhouse gases from power plants
Regulations would target existing power plants, which spew 25% of U.S. emissions. The oil and gas sector, plus many Republicans, object.
Cannabis banking bill ‘faces an uphill climb in this Congress,’ analysts warn before today’s Senate hearing
While marijuana stocks seem to have scored a lift from optimism around a cannabis banking bill, some analysts are downbeat on the SAFE Banking Act's prospects.
Biden describes debt-ceiling meeting as ‘productive,’ but McCarthy says he ‘didn’t see any new movement’
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy says he "didn't see any new movement" toward ending Washington's standoff over the debt ceiling.
Debt-ceiling standoff: As Biden and Republican lawmakers meet Tuesday, here’s what to expect
A divided Washington is making a little progress in raising the debt limit, but the endgame still isn't clear. Here’s what looks likely to come next.
Regional-bank crisis: Here’s how Washington might act to stop the bleeding.
Shares of embattled regional bank stocks were rebounding Friday, but ongoing uncertainty in the sector has led to calls for the government to take action.
Solar power: Congress votes to reinstate tariffs aimed at China, though Biden vows veto
House and Senate vote to reinstate tariffs on solar imports from Southeast Asia, a rebuke of Pres. Biden's aim to cut emissions created by burning fossil fuels.
What child-care proposal has a chance in a divided Congress? Here’s one that ‘could move’
While a divided Congress won't deliver big changes to U.S. child care, modest policy tweaks have a chance, say experts on Monday during a panel discussion.
‘Crypto is dead in America.’ How FTX’s collapse instigated a Biden crackdown on the digital-asset sector.
The outlook for crypto has never looked worse amid a broad regulatory crackdown led by Securities and Exchange Commission Chairman Gary Gensler.
As Biden officially launches his re-election bid, inflation remains a top worry for voters
President Joe Biden has formally kicked off his re-election campaign, with the move coming even though most Americans don’t approve of his performance.
Biden aims to take on ‘environmental racism’ with executive action
President Biden used an executive order to pledge new policies on environmental justice and attacked GOP plans to strip green initiatives as part of debt fight.
Biden adds more EV charging across U.S., with pledges from Uber, Walmart, PG&E and others
The White House's latest rollout would add more than 100,000 public electric-vehicle chargers to the more than 135,000 now available.
Social Security’s expected shortfall sparks debate over tax increases
Rising income inequality undermines program’s ability to pay future retirement benefits, experts say
U.S. intel leaks: Questions and answers as suspect Jack Teixeira charged in court
What to know about the leaked U.S. intelligence documents and the government's case against an Air National Guard member in Massachusetts.
IMF’s Georgieva warns against another Cold War
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva on Thursday warned against another Cold War that would damage the global economy.
Biden floats toughest-ever auto tailpipe emissions restrictions, which could boost sticker prices
The Biden Administration advances the toughest-ever proposed limits on tailpipe emissions, on the way toward greater EV adoption.
Yellen says it is important not to overdo the negativism about the global economic outlook
U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Tuesday it was important not to overdo the negativism on the outlook for the global economy.
U.S. bank stress has not altered positive outlook for global economy, Treasury official says
The financial stress on U.S. banks has not fundamentally altered positive expectations for the global economy this year, a U.S. Treasury official said Monday.
Gensler’s meme-stock reforms are meant to help retail traders. Some investor protection advocates aren’t so sure.
The U.S. SEC chief wants retail stock orders to be auctioned off to market makers and exchanges, but questions remain as to the ultimate impact of these reforms.
Biden team on track for toughest-ever limits on auto pollution: report
The Biden administration will next week propose the toughest yet personal-vehicle emissions rules for model years 2027 through 2032, Bloomberg reports.
