Senate barrels toward vote to avert railroad strike with fate of paid sick leave unclear
The Senate Thursday appears set to vote on a bill to avert a rail strike, which would have severe consequences for the U.S. economy just before Christmas if lawmakers do not act.
Biden's push to avert rail strike splits GOP, Democrats in Senate
President Biden's push to avert a national railroad strike could be derailed by a division between Democrats and Republicans within the Senate over expanded sick leave.
House passes Biden-backed bill to avert rail strike
The U.S. House of Representatives passed legislation to avert a national railroad strike, but questions remain about whether the effort can clear the 50-50 Senate.
Biden's push to avert national rail strike faces opposition by progressive Democrats
Progressive lawmakers in Congress are opposing President Biden's push to avert a national railroad strike that could paralyze the nation's economy and supply chains.
With rail strike looming, Biden says he has 'not directly engaged,' contradicting White House press secretary
President Biden contradicted White House officials, claiming not to have been directly in touch with either side in the looming national railroad strike.
Ford recalls 518K SUVs in US over possible fuel leak, fire risk
The Ford Motor Company is recalling some Bronco Sport and Escape SUVs manufactured between the 2020 and 2023 model years due to a possibly cracked fuel injector.
Lawmakers criticize US reliance on foreign oil as OPEC+ slashes production
Congressional lawmakers blasted the United States's continued reliance on foreign energy after OPEC+ agreed to slash oil production by more than two million barrels a day.
White House won't reveal if it did a cost analysis of student loan handout that may total $500 billion or more
The White House is under fire for not making public a cost analysis for President Biden's plan to cancel between $10,000 to $20,000 in debt for some Americans.
Biden student loan handout could eliminate Schumer-Manchin law deficit reduction
President Biden's cancellation of $10,000 in student debt for some Americans could wipe out any deficit savings from the $739 billion reconciliation bill if Congress doesn't step in to offset the cost.