Democrats plan to investigate U.S. diesel companies involved in easing Russian sanctionsCongress passed the sanctions on Russian diesel in 2022, following the full-scale invasion of Ukraine.The Washington Post2d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyrussian diesel sanctions easing
Before your loved ones lose their federal benefits, send them this textKeep these tips in mind in order to navigate new eligibility requirements for federal food, health care and energy assistance.The Washington Post7d agoWhole story →HealthPlanet
U.S. officials condemn attack on Washington Post photographer in West BankSome lawmakers called for an investigation into the attack on veteran photojournalist Heidi Levine as she was reporting in the West Bank.The Washington Post8d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomywest bank photographer attack
Stop Forced Organ Harvesting Act: Pass it, U.S. Senate - The Washington PostA bill, stalled in the Senate, could help end this illegal global trade.The Washington Post10d agoWhole story →HealthEconomyHR 1503organ trafficking legislation
Democrats hold big edge on economy in key poll for first time since 2012Ahead of the midterm elections, Democrats have won the trust of independents when it comes to the question of which party can guarantee economic prosperity, Gallup finds.The Washington Post11d agoWhole story →Economymidterm elections
Trump’s diesel deal with Russia shows how tied the prices are to Republican success this yearTrump has largely dismissed the focus on higher gas prices, but this deal with Russia suggests the president knows what’s at stake.The Washington Post12d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyrussia diesel deal
Darline Graham opposes Chinese manufacturing. Her husband’s job relies on it.The senator and sister of the late Lindsey Graham has said the U.S. must “stop depending on Communist China for things America can make ourselves.”The Washington Post14d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyus china trade tensions
Trump announces diesel deal with Russia in bid to lower pricesThe amount is small compared with U.S. demand, but the deal aligns the U.S. with Russia and against Ukraine’s efforts to bomb Russian refineries.The Washington Post15d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomydiesel deal announcement
Trump is trying last-minute ways to bring down pricesWhat happened under the Trump administration this week that you may have missed.The Washington Post15d agoWhole story →Economytrump administration actions
Trump escalates effort to fire Federal Reserve governor Lisa CookA commission that will report to the president will assess the mortgage fraud allegations against her and consider evidence from a hearing next month.The Washington Post15d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentfed governor removal effort
Trump’s ‘Super Intelligence Force’ wants safety without slowing innovationThe administration hopes to reap what it sees as the economic opportunities of AI while easing fears that the technology could wage cyberattacks, ax jobs and raise energy prices.The Washington Post15d agoWhole story →TechnologyEconomyai regulation debate
Layoffs at ‘extremely low levels’ despite Americans’ gloom about the economyThe data presents a disconnect with how many Americans are feeling about the economy less than a month from the midterms.The Washington Post16d agoWhole story →Economymidterm elections
We reviewed $1.6 billion of campaign ads. Here are the takeaways.Everyone’s talking about the economy, but Republicans and Democrats can’t agree on what other issues will mobilize midterm voters.The Washington Post16d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentmidterm elections
The double standard in Congress’s push for faster union contracts - The Washington PostRo Khanna’s office took four years to reach a deal. Why should politicians force private-sector workers into one after 90 days?The Washington Post17d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentRo Khannafaster labor contracts act debate
Ruben Gallego, weighing a presidential run, debuts a new economic planThe Arizona Democrat said the ideas are meant to shape his party’s agenda if Democrats retake the Senate in the midterms.The Washington Post17d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentpresidential election speculation
The border counties that swung to Trump are now short of workers. They may swing back.A labor shortage tied to ICE arrests could shake up a trio of battleground House races along the U.S.-Mexico border.The Washington Post17d agoWhole story →JusticeEconomybattleground house races
Half a billion dollars in GOP spending does little to move pollsRepublicans’ massive money advantage has yet to reshape the midterm map, as Democrats keep expanding their ambitions.The Washington Post17d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentmidterm elections
Takeaways from the Maine Senate debate between Susan Collins, Troy JacksonThe debate in a race for a critical Senate seat featured lots of talk about President Trump, high prices and the war in Iran.The Washington Post18d agoWhole story →EconomyGovernmentmaine senate debate
Ex-CIA official pleads guilty to $195 million fraud involving gold barsFBI agents seized gold bars, cash and luxury watches this year at the home of David J. Rush, according to an affidavit.The Washington Post18d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyex cia official guilty plea
Maryland officials won’t speak at Trump’s shipbuilding eventGov. Wes Moore, who has been a persistent critic of the president, will not participate in Tuesday’s announcement of a $6.6 billion investment.The Washington Post18d agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyshipbuilding investment announcement
