Category: United States Politics and Government

Elon Musk Puts His Own Politics on Display on Election Day

The New York Times – Business:
The new owner of Twitter has urged his followers to vote Republican.
Biden Spins His Economic Record Ahead of Elections

The New York Times – Business:
The president’s recent comments on Social Security, the deficit and economic growth claim credit where it is not always due.
GOP Lawmakers Question Amtrak Over Six-Figure Bonuses

The New York Times – Business:
Two Republicans on the House Transportation Committee asked the rail service to explain how it awards bonuses after top executives received payouts of more than $200,000 each last year.
Clean Energy Tax Break Draws Scrutiny of Natural Gas Plan in New Mexico

The New York Times – Business:
A defunct New Mexico coal plant would be revamped with the help of subsidies authorized by the new climate legislation, but a plan to rely on natural gas converted into hydrogen has generated criticism.
White House Deletes Tweet Crediting Biden With Social Security Increase

The New York Times – Business:
The automatic cost of living increase that Social Security beneficiaries are receiving is a result of soaring inflation, not a policy achievement enacted by President Biden.
Debt Limit Showdown Looms as White House Braces for a Divided Washington

The New York Times – Business:
G.O.P. threats to leverage the full faith and credit of the United States to force spending cuts have raised alarm about a debt showdown next year — and talks about how to head one off in the coming weeks.
Campaigns Pay Influencers to Carry Their Messages, Skirting Political Ad Rules

The New York Times – Fashion & Style:
Campaigns are using social media influencers as a way to reach young and diverse voters, a novel and mostly unregulated strategy. Some are even spreading the message through dating apps.
Republicans Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare

The New York Times – Business:
Democrats have seized on Republican proposals to limit retirement benefits to galvanize voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Biden Accuses Oil Companies of ‘War Profiteering’ and Threatens Windfall Tax

The New York Times – Business:
The president has been eager to redirect public anger over gas prices as Democrats try to keep power in Congress in the midterm elections.
Jerome Powell Is Popular. His War on Inflation Could Change That.

The New York Times – Business:
Jerome H. Powell, who is well liked across the political spectrum, is presiding over the fastest interest rate increases in generations, with another one expected this week.
Roz Wyman, Who Helped Bring the Dodgers to Los Angeles, Dies at 92

The New York Times – Sports:
As a City Council member, she vowed to bring Major League Baseball to the city and persuaded the team’s owner, Walter O’Malley, to move from Brooklyn.
I.R.S. Gets Interim Leader at Pivotal Moment for Tax Collector

The New York Times – Business:
The White House has yet to nominate a full-time commissioner as the agency embarks on an $80 billion overhaul.