Category: United States Politics and Government

F.C.C. Moves Toward Restoring Net Neutrality Rules, Igniting Regulatory Fight

The regulations, which would bar broadband providers from blocking or slowing down services like Google and Netflix, were repealed during the Trump administration.
U.S. Tightens China’s Access to A.I. Chips

The further limits on shipments could cripple Beijing’s A.I. ambitions and dampen revenues for U.S. chip makers, analysts said.
Yellen Assures Europe That U.S. Will Provide More Funds for Ukraine

The Treasury secretary reassured allies that the Biden administration was not backing away from Ukraine despite opposition in Congress.
Yellen Assures Europe That U.S. Will Provide More Funds for Ukraine

The Treasury secretary reassured allies that the Biden administration was not backing away from Ukraine despite opposition in Congress.
In Conservative Media, Biden Is to Blame in the Hamas-Israel War

Much of the coverage from the right has focused on the Biden administration’s decision to transfer $6 billion to Iran in a deal to secure the release of five Americans.
California’s Ban on Red Food Dye Puts FDA on the Spot

The dye was banned in cosmetics after a study suggested it might be a carcinogen. Yet federal regulations still permit its use in foods, stoking concerns that helped build support for the new state law.
The Upshot of Microsoft’s Activision Deal: Big Tech Can Get Even Bigger

With the completion of the blockbuster acquisition, the notion that tech giants can grow through “vertical transactions” remains intact.
U.S. and Qatar Block Iran’s Access to $6 Billion From Prisoner Deal

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Yellen May Face Questions in Morocco Over U.S. Dysfunction

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen calls on Congress to authorize more economic support for Ukraine.
Higher Rates Stoke a Growing Chorus of Deficit Concerns

A long period of higher interest rates would make the government’s large debt pile costly, a possibility that is fueling a conversation about debt sustainability.
Biden Cancels an Additional $9 Billion in Student Loan Debt

The move comes just three days after student loan repayments resumed following a three-year pause.
McCarthy’s Ouster Adds to Market Jitters

Stocks and bonds have tumbled worldwide, with the 30-year Treasury bill hitting a 16-year high. Investors are worried about the economy’s health.