US reforms green law to speed clean energy, infrastructure permits

The White House on Tuesday reformed the U.S. environmental review process for major projects which officials said would speed up approval of everything from transmission of power from wind and solar ... Read More

Biden signs new memo to boost security of US critical infrastructure

President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a new national security memorandum to boost the resilience of U.S. critical infrastructure, replacing a decade-old policy. Read More

The US economy is cooling off. Why experts say there's no need to worry yet

The economy slowed dramatically to start 2024. The U.S. economy slowed dramatically at the outset of 2024, though it continued to grow at a solid pace. The finding, released in a Commerce Department ... Read More

The Fed Tries to Steer Clear of Politics, but Election Year Is Making It Tough

Economists are wondering whether political developments could play into both the Fed’s near-term decisions and its long-term independence. Read More

The Power of Us: Climate change has disproportionately impacted these vulnerable US communities, experts say

The disproportionate impacts of climate change on the poorest communities are already affecting pockets of the U.S. Read More

Inflation Is Stubborn. Is the Federal Budget Deficit Making It Worse?

Economists are divided over whether the growing amount of federal borrowing is fueling demand and driving up prices. Read More

News organizations have trust issues as they gear up to cover another election, a poll finds

Americans have a message for news organizations as they prepare to cover the 2024 election: About half of Americans say they're concerned that outlets will report inaccuracies or misinformation. Read More

Confidence of US consumers continues to decline as Americans worry about the future

U.S. consumer confidence deteriorated for the third straight month as Americans continue to fret about their short-term financial futures ... Read More

US economy grew slower than expected at the start of 2024

Gross domestic product, the broadest measure of goods and services produced across the economy, grew at a 1.6% annualized rate during the first quarter. Read More

Starbucks lowers guidance, promises new drinks and deals after customer traffic fell in weak Q2

Starbucks lowered expectations for its full-year sales and profit after a disastrous quarter that saw a slowdown in store visits across the world ... Read More