-
JIM TANKERSLEY
Posts
Democrats Spent $2 Trillion to Save the Economy. They Don’t Want to Talk About It.
Polls show voters liked direct payments from President Biden’s 2021 economic rescue bill. But they have become fodder for Republican inflation attacks.
Democrats Spent $2 Trillion to Save the Economy. They Don’t Want to Talk About It.
Polls show voters liked direct payments from President Biden’s 2021 economic rescue bill. But they have become fodder for Republican inflation attacks.
Biden Says the U.S. Is Eyeing ‘Alternatives’ to OPEC Oil
But President Biden did not elaborate on what those alternatives might be.
Britain’s Gamble on Tax Cuts has Economists Warning of Past Mistakes
The International Monetary Fund is just one of the many voices that have criticized a plan to cut rates for high earners.
Biden Calls Trump ‘Irresponsible’ Over Mar-a-Lago Documents
Speaking to “60 Minutes,” the president also declared the Covid-19 pandemic to be “over” in the United States.
Railroad Unions and Companies Reach a Tentative Deal to Avoid a Strike
President Biden announced the agreement after negotiations brokered by the labor secretary lasted deep into the night.
Inflation Report Dampens Biden’s Claims of Economic Progress
The president is trying once again to accentuate the positives in the recovery from recession, but stubbornly high prices are complicating the message.
Inflation Report Dampens Biden’s Attempts to Celebrate the Economy
A higher-than-expected rise in prices is unwelcome news for Mr. Biden as the midterm elections approach.
Fed Chair Powell Signals Interest Rates to Remain High to Fight Inflation
The Federal Reserve chair has taken a hawkish tone in recent appearances, seeking to underscore the central bank's commitment to bringing down prices.
The Jobs Report Could Be Seen as Good News for Biden
Slowing job growth and rising worker participation follow the president’s road map for economic transition