Top Economist Leaves White House, and an Economy Not Yet ‘Normal’

Top Economist Leaves White House, and an Economy Not Yet ‘Normal’

Cecilia Rouse says lingering effects of the coronavirus pandemic continue to haunt the recovery from recession — and drag on Americans’ optimism for the economy.
Biden Warns That Climate Change Could Upend Federal Spending Programs

Biden Warns That Climate Change Could Upend Federal Spending Programs

A chapter in the new Economic Report of the President focuses on the growing risks to people and businesses from rising temperatures, and the government’s role in adapting to them.
Biden Caps Two Years of Action on the Economy, With New Challenges Ahead

Biden Caps Two Years of Action on the Economy, With New Challenges Ahead

The president used a slim congressional majority to enact legislation that could reshape the American economy — if his administration can make the laws succeed.