

Alan Rappeport
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France Urges U.S. to Change ‘Made in America’ Electric Car Policy
The French finance minister, Bruno Le Maire, said that U.S. subsidies will inflict damage to Europe’s economy.

Yellen Urges Congress to Raise Debt Limit Beyond 2024 Election
Republicans might try to use the borrowing cap as leverage if they achieve a majority in the House or Senate, but the Treasury secretary cautioned...

Yellen Calls for ‘Stabilizing’ U.S. Relations With China Ahead of G20
The Treasury secretary said in an interview that the United States was not trying to “paralyze China’s economy and stop its development.”

Biden to Nominate Former Obama and Bush Official to Lead IRS Overhaul
If confirmed by the Senate, Daniel Werfel will oversee an $80 billion revamp of the tax agency.

White House Deletes Tweet Crediting Biden With Social Security Increase
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...

US Extends Enforcement of Sanctions on Russian Oil Deliveries to January
No decision has been made on the price of the oil cap, which will take effect in five weeks.

I.R.S. Gets Interim Leader at Pivotal Moment for Tax Collector
The White House has yet to nominate a full-time commissioner as the agency embarks on an $80 billion overhaul.

How Biden Uses His ‘Car Guy’ Persona to Burnish His Everyman Image
In the run-up to the midterm elections next month, President Biden is hoping his gearhead reputation will appeal to some parts of the Trump base.

Biden Says 22 Million Americans Have Applied for Student Loan Debt Relief
President Biden accused Republicans of hypocrisy for trying to block the debt forgiveness.

Biden Promotes Infrastructure Law in Pennsylvania Swing With Fetterman
The fate of a Senate race in President Biden’s home state could determine the prospects of the rest of his legislative agenda.