U.S. Democrats warn Biden against toughening aid for the poor
By Richard Cowan, Leah Douglas WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Democrats in the U.S. Congress expressed frustration with President Joe Biden’s willingness to…
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Exxon rebuts proxy advisor, says net zero emissions scenario ‘unlikely’
By Sabrina Valle HOUSTON (Reuters) – Exxon Mobil Corp has pushed back against investors pressing the largest U.S. oil producer…
Sen. Warren seeks details on ‘troubling’ sale of First Republic to JPMorgan
By Pete Schroeder WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren is questioning federal bank regulators on their decision to sell…
Migrants sleep in Chicago police stations as shelters strain
By Eric Cox and Ted Hesson CHICAGO (Reuters) -Chicago’s new mayor is grappling with how to house hundreds of migrants…
Factbox-U.S. state abortion legislation to watch in 2023
By Gabriella Borter and Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) – State legislatures are wrestling with how much to restrict or expand abortion…
Senate confirms Biden court pick despite Manchin opposition
By Jacqueline Thomsen (Reuters) -The U.S. Senate on Thursday confirmed President Joe Biden’s nominee to the 11th Circuit U.S. Court…
U.S. Supreme Court dismisses dispute over Title 42 border expulsions
By Andrew Chung (Reuters) -The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday dismissed a case in which Republicans sought to keep in…
Biden appeals court nominee Delaney asks to withdraw after bipartisan opposition
By Jacqueline Thomsen (Reuters) -Former New Hampshire Attorney General Michael Delaney on Thursday asked U.S. President Joe Biden to withdraw…
TikTok users file lawsuit to block Montana ban
By David Shepardson (Reuters) -Five TikTok users in Montana who create content posted on the short-video app filed a lawsuit…
Fed’s Williams declines to connect monetary policy outlook to neutral rate view
NEW YORK (Reuters) – New York Fed president John Williams declined on Friday to connect the current monetary policy outlook…