Senate advances renewal of key US surveillance program as detractors seek changes
The Senate has advanced legislation that would reauthorize a key U.S. surveillance tool as lawmakers and the Biden administration rushed to tamp down fresh concerns about the program violating Americansโ civil liberties.
Retail sales surge 0.7% in March as Americans seem unfazed by higher prices with jobs plentiful
Americans increased their spending pace in March at a better-than-expected pace from the previous month, underscoring how shoppers remain resilient despite inflationary pressures and other economic challenges.
House passes reauthorization of key US surveillance program after days of upheaval over changes
The U.S. House has passed a bill to reauthorize and reform a key U.S. government surveillance tool without including broad restrictions on how the FBI uses this crucial program to search for Americansโ data.
US applications for jobless benefits rise to highest level in two months, but layoffs remain low
The number of Americans applying for jobless benefits rose to their highest level in two months last week, but layoffs remain at historically low levels as the labor market continues to chug along despite elevated interest rates.
US and UK go after Chinese hackers accused of state-backed operation against politicians, dissidents
Hackers linked to the Chinese government launched a sweeping, state-backed operation that targeted U.S. officials, journalists, corporations, pro-democracy activists and the U.K.โs election watchdog.
Biden and Trump notch more wins Tuesday as primary voters urge them to keep up the fight
Joe Biden and Donald Trump are moving closer to a November rematch, as primary voters around the country urge their favored candidate to keep up the fight and worry about what might happen if their side loses this fall.
Former Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says he's putting together investor group to buy TikTok
Former Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin says heโs going to put together an investor group to buy TikTok after the House passed a bill that would ban the popular video app in the U.S. if its China-based owner doesnโt sell its stake.
Michael Bloomberg tops the Chronicle of Philanthropy's list of Americaโs biggest donors in 2023
Michael Bloomberg, the former New York City mayor, gave the most to charitable causes last year, followed by Nike co-founder Phil Knight and his wife, Penny, and Michael Dell and his wife, Susan, according to the Chronicle of Philanthropyโs exclusive list of the 50 Americans who donated the largest sums to nonprofits last year.
Small business reporting requirement found unconstitutional by Alabama federal judge
In a blow to the Biden administrationโs effort to increase corporate transparency, an Alabama federal district judge has ruled that the Treasury Department cannot require small business owners to report details on their owners and others who benefit from the business.
Biden acts to better protect Americans' personal data such as health records and finances
President Joe Biden is signing an executive order aiming to better protect Americansโ personal data on everything from biometrics and health records to finances and geolocation from foreign adversaries like China and Russia.
How is an ex-FBI informant charged with lying about Bidens allegedly linked to Russian intelligence?
Federal prosecutors say the explosive allegations at the center of an impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden were false and came from an ex-FBI informant who said he was in touch with Russian intelligence.
Venezuela bribery witness gets light sentence in wake of Biden's pardoning of Maduro ally
A Venezuelan businessman who helped hide almost $17 million in bribe payments by an ally of President Nicolas Maduro was sentenced to six months in prison Friday by a federal judge who expressed frustration that his cooperation with law enforcement was undone by President Joe Bidenโs recent pardon of a top U.S. criminal target.
Americans divided on TikTok ban even as Biden campaign joins the app, AP-NORC poll shows
President Joe Bidenโs campaign is embracing TikTok to court younger voters ahead of the presidential elections, but U.S. adults have mixed views about whether the video-sharing app should even operate in the country.
Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek win in doubles to lead the US past Ukraine in the Davis Cup
Rajeev Ram and Austin Krajicek have clinched a spot for the United States in the Davis Cup Finals group round by winning the doubles match against Ukraine for an insurmountable 3-0 lead in the best-of-five-match qualifying series in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Hand over heart, Biden joins grieving families of US troops killed in Jordan as remains arrive home
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden joined grieving families at Dover Air Force Base for the dignified transfer of the three American service members killed in a drone attack in Jordan last weekend.
Americans' economic outlook brightens as inflation slows and wages outpace prices
After an extended period of gloom, Americans are starting to feel better about inflation and the economy โ a trend that could sustain consumer spending, fuel economic growth and potentially affect President Joe Bidenโs political fortunes.