Category: United States Politics and Government

Biden Will Not Do a Super Bowl Interview With Fox, White House Says

The New York Times – Sports:
The president, who participated when NBC and CBS aired the game, will not appear on a broadcast expected to reach tens of millions of viewers.
Electric Vehicles Could Match Gasoline Cars on Price This Year

The New York Times – Business:
Competition, government incentives and falling raw material prices are making battery-powered cars more affordable sooner than expected.
Energy Department Will Loan $2 Billion to Redwood Materials

The New York Times – Business:
The loan will help accelerate Redwood Materials’ plans to produce components for electric car batteries from new and recycled sources.
Southwest Airlines Faces Tough Questions From Senators

The New York Times – Travel:
The company canceled thousands of flights around Christmas, disrupting travel for about two million people.
U.S. Aims to Curb Investment in China Amid Security Concerns

The New York Times – Business:
The Biden administration is preparing new rules that would restrict U.S. dollars from flowing to China.
Steve Bannon’s Podcast Is Top Misinformation Spreader, Study Says

The New York Times – Business:
A large podcast study found that Mr. Bannon’s “War Room” had more falsehoods and unsubstantiated claims than other political talk shows.
TV Viewership Declines for Biden’s State of the Union Speech

The New York Times – Business:
Fox News attracted the biggest audience of the night, while CNN’s viewership fell by half from a year ago.
President Biden Is Not Backing Off His Big-Government Agenda

The New York Times – Business:
In his first appearance before a Republican House, the president renewed calls for large new economic programs and offered no concessions on federal spending.
Biden Makes His Business Case in the State of the Union Address

The New York Times – Business:
The president took credit for strong job growth and his legislative agenda that’s boosted investment in infrastructure and clean energy projects.
As Biden Prepares to Tout Economy, Fed Chair Powell Takes a Cautious Tone

The New York Times – Business:
The White House has embraced signs that the economy is strong. For the Fed, that strength could prolong its fight against inflation.
Harris Announces Funding to Address Root Causes of Migration Crisis

The New York Times – Business:
The vice president said private companies had pledged almost $1 billion to support communities in Central America.
Jill Biden Shines at the Grammys

The New York Times – Music:
In silver Oscar de la Renta, the first lady hit the high notes.