When members of Congress grilled TikTok’s chief executive last month on Capitol Hill, the app’s supporters sprang to its defense online.The lawmakers were “old, tech-illiterate,” one said. “Out of touch, […]
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Back to news homeBiden’s Reluctant Approach to Free Trade Draws Backlash
WASHINGTON — Since President Biden came into office two years ago, the United States has declined to pursue new comprehensive free-trade agreements with other countries, arguing that most Americans have […]
U.S. Is Ready to Protect Smaller Banks if Necessary, Yellen Says
WASHINGTON — Treasury Secretary Janet L. Yellen expressed confidence in the nation’s banks on Tuesday but said she was prepared to take additional action to safeguard smaller financial institutions as […]
Falling Lithium Prices Are Making Electric Cars More Affordable
Lithium, the common ingredient in almost all electric-car batteries, has become so precious that it is often called white gold. But something surprising has happened recently: The metal’s price has […]
How Washington Decided to Rescue Silicon Valley Bank’s Depositors
WASHINGTON — On Friday afternoon, the deputy Treasury secretary, Wally Adeyemo, met with Jamie Dimon, the chief executive of JPMorgan Chase & Company, at Mr. Dimon’s office in New York.The […]
U.S. Employers Keep Hiring, but Signs of Easing Are Seen
The labor market continued its energetic expansion in February, extending a hotter-than-expected streak that has created abundant job opportunities while frustrating the Federal Reserve in its drive to contain stubborn […]
On Wall St., ‘Socially Responsible’ Is Common Sense. In Congress, It’s Political.
The idea is that you can’t make intelligent and informed investment choices without understanding how companies deal with issues like equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace, women’s access to […]
Biden’s World Bank Pick Looks to Link Climate and Development Goals
The Biden administration’s nominee to be the next president of the World Bank, the international development and climate institution, is embarking on a monthlong sprint around the globe to solidify […]
Biden’s Semiconductor Plan Flexes the Power of the Federal Government
WASHINGTON — Semiconductor manufacturers seeking a slice of nearly $40 billion in new federal subsidies will need to ensure affordable child care for their workers, limit stock buybacks and share […]
Supreme Court to Hold Hearing on Biden’s Student Loan Plan
In September, Jason Doresky received a $10,000 direct deposit from the Education Department. It was a refund for payments he had made voluntarily on his federal student loans since March […]