Obama, Clinton excuse Biden’s debate performance against Trump

Obama, Clinton excuse Biden’s debate performance against Trump

Former US President Barack Obama (L) and former US President Bill Clinton (R) cheer for US President Joe Biden during a campaign fundraising event at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on March 28, 2024.  Brendan Smialowski | Afp | Getty Images Former Presidents Barack Obama and Bill Clinton on Friday tried to … Read more

Biden Cabinet officials unveil new plans to lower prices ahead of Trump debate

Biden Cabinet officials unveil new plans to lower prices ahead of Trump debate

U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks alongside Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo during a Cabinet Meeting at the White House on June 06, 2023 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images President Joe Biden’s Cabinet will wrap up a barnstorming tour Thursday after two weeks on the road, touting the … Read more

Nobel prize-winning economists warn Trump would ‘reignite’ inflation

Nobel prize-winning economists warn Trump would ‘reignite’ inflation

Joseph Stiglitz Cameron Costa | CNBC Sixteen Nobel Prize-winning economists signed a joint letter Tuesday warning of what they see as economic risks if former President Donald Trump were to serve a second term, including reheated inflation. “While each of us has different views on the particulars of various economic policies, we all agree that … Read more

Yellen announces new housing fund amid sticky shelter inflation

Yellen announces new housing fund amid sticky shelter inflation

A maintenance worker sweeps the street in front of a row of new homes in Fairfax, Virginia, on August 22, 2023.  Andrew Caballero-Reynolds | AFP | Getty Images Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Monday unveiled a new slate of financing initiatives to support housing development, including a $100 million fund specifically for affordable housing. The … Read more

Israel’s Netanyahu signals ‘intense’ stage of Gaza fighting close to end

Israel’s Netanyahu signals ‘intense’ stage of Gaza fighting close to end

A boy carries salvaged items from the rubble of a building destroyed during Israeli bombardment at al-Shati refugee camp in Gaza City on June 22, 2024, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and Palestinian militant group Hamas. Omar Al-qattaa | Afp | Getty Images Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu signaled that the “intense” phase of … Read more

Trump previews debate attacks on Biden’s economy

Trump previews debate attacks on Biden’s economy

Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during his campaign event, in Racine, Wisconsin, U.S. June 18, 2024.  Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Former President Donald Trump on Saturday gave a brief glimpse of the ammunition he is loading up against President Joe Biden’s handling of the economy ahead of the first presidential … Read more

Russia open to security talks with U.S. if Ukraine on table: Kremlin

Russia open to security talks with U.S. if Ukraine on table: Kremlin

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov attends Russian-Kyrgyz talks in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan October 12, 2023. Vladimir Pirogov | Reuters Russia is open to “comprehensive” security talks with the U.S., so long as they include the war in Ukraine, Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Friday. “We are open to dialogue, but to a broad, comprehensive dialogue that covers … Read more

Dutch PM Mark Rutte set to be next NATO leader

Dutch PM Mark Rutte set to be next NATO leader

Netherland’s Prime Minister Mark Rutte arrives to attend the European Political Community summit at the Palacio de Congreso in Granada, southern Spain on October 5, 2023. Jorge Guerrero | Afp | Getty Images Romanian President Klaus Iohannis on Thursday rescinded his bid for the leadership of the NATO military alliance and threw his support behind … Read more

Hezbollah leader warns Israel of war with ‘no red lines,’ threatens Cyprus

Hezbollah leader warns Israel of war with ‘no red lines,’ threatens Cyprus

The leader of Hezbollah has vowed a fight with “no rules and with no red lines” if full-our war erupts between the Lebanese militant group and Israel, warning neighboring Cyprus against getting mired in the conflict. Lebanon and Israel have regularly traded cross-border fire since the start of the Jewish state’s war against Palestinian militant … Read more

North Korea rolls out the red carpet for Putin

North Korea rolls out the red carpet for Putin

Russia’s President Vladimir Putin is greeted by North Korea’s leader Kim Jong Un during a welcoming ceremony at an airport in Pyongyang, North Korea June 19, 2024.  Gavriil Grigorov | Via Reuters Russian President Vladimir Putin was met with a grand reception in Pyongyang, North Korea on Wednesday amid concerns from Western officials about the … Read more