Senator Chuck Schumer, the majority leader, will no longer enforce the informal dress code for the chamber, which for decades has dictated that members wear business attire.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Maxwell Frost and Other Gen-Z Politicians on What Drives Their Style Choices
Many of the country’s youngest elected officials hope to express authenticity through their clothing choices.
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U.A.W. Strike Hits 3 Plants as It Seeks Big Raises and Other Gains
The union targeted one factory run by General Motors, one by Ford and one by Stellantis. Prolonged walkouts could hurt the U.S. economy and President Biden.
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U.A.W. Strike Is a Real-Time Test of Biden’s Economic Agenda
White House aides believe the outcome of the battle between the car companies and its workers will underscore many of the president’s policy positions.
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C.I.A. Discloses Identity of Second Spy Involved in ‘Argo’ Operation
The movie about the daring mission to rescue American diplomats from Tehran portrayed a single C.I.A. officer sneaking into the Iranian capital. In reality, the agency sent two officers.
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Biden Accuses Republicans of Undercutting Working-Class Americans
President Biden trained his criticism on House Republicans who are threatening to shut down the federal government if their budget cuts are not enacted.
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UAW Standoff Poses Risk for Biden’s Electric Vehicle Commitment
A looming auto industry strike could test the president’s commitment to making electric vehicles a source of well-paying union jobs.
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Wally Adeyemo, the Deputy Treasury Secretary, to Visit Nigeria
Wally Adeyemo, the highest-ranking member of the African diaspora in the Biden administration, emigrated from Nigeria to the United States as a child.
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Senate Republicans Grill S.E.C. Chair on Pace of Rule Making
Gary Gensler told a Senate Banking Committee that he was not pushing through new rules without giving businesses time to respond.
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Bharat Ramamurti, a Senior Biden Aide Who Helped Shape Economic Agenda, Is Leaving
Bharat Ramamurti supported the president’s competition agenda and pushed the administration to do more for student borrowers and salaried workers
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I.R.S. Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Target Rich Partnerships
The tax agency is opening examinations into large hedge funds, private equity groups, real estate investors and law firms.