House Republicans aren't done slashing food assistance and fighting over social issues
After clamping down on food stamps in the debt ceiling deal, House Republicans now want to take a whack at WIC, the food assistance program for low-income women, infants and young children.
2023-07-31 19:24
How Biden's SAVE student loan repayment plan can lower your bill
While the Supreme Court struck down President Joe Biden's student loan forgiveness program in late June, a separate and significant change to the federal student loan system is moving ahead.
2023-07-31 04:18
First on CNN: Biden administration launches new income-driven student debt repayment plan
The Biden administration is launching a beta website for its new income-driven student loan repayment plan today, officials told CNN, allowing borrowers to begin submitting applications for the program as federal student loan payments are set to resume in October.
2023-07-31 01:49
White House watching rising gas prices 'very carefully'
The White House is watching rising gas prices "very carefully," as President Joe Biden's top advisers are briefing him regularly on the situation, a senior administration official told CNN.
2023-07-29 04:55
Biden takes economic message to Maine as Trump's legal problems persist
Another looming indictment for former President Donald Trump. Another day on the road selling the economy for President Joe Biden.
2023-07-28 17:23
Pence unveils economic proposal that includes eliminating EPA and CFPB
Former Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday released an economic proposal to tackle high inflation that includes cutting government programs, the Environmental Protection Agency and President Joe Biden's incentives aimed at curbing impacts of climate change.
2023-07-27 07:22
With one major strike averted, 'most pro-union president' confronts labor woes
"Mr. President, we got a problem with labor."
2023-07-26 01:54
House Freedom Caucus previews looming appropriations fight
House Republicans are bracing for a bruising showdown with the White House and the US Senate this fall as House Speaker Kevin McCarthy once again will have to decide how far he's willing to go to assuage the demands of the far right members in his ranks.
2023-07-26 01:48
These Covid-19 pandemic-era relief programs are expiring soon
Millions of people are set to lose Covid-19 pandemic-era benefits this fall -- specifically, the student loans payment pause, child care provider stabilization funds, the suspension of work requirements for food stamps and continuous Medicaid coverage.
2023-07-25 17:23
Taxpayers don't have to worry about unannounced visits from the IRS anymore
Americans no longer have to fear the Internal Revenue Service showing up unannounced at their door.
2023-07-25 03:49
DeSantis calls for state investment manager to consider action against Bud Light's parent company
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is urging the state's pension fund manager to consider legal action against Bud Light's parent company amid conservative backlash to the beermaker's recent marketing efforts, the latest attempt by the Republican presidential candidate to inject himself and the state he runs into the country's culture wars.
2023-07-21 08:21
Medicaid disenrollments paused in a dozen states after failure to comply with federal rules
A dozen states have had to pause terminating certain residents from Medicaid and to restore coverage -- at least temporarily -- for tens of thousands of people, according to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
2023-07-21 02:57