The Biden administration will continue to allow tens of thousands of Afghans who fled Taliban control more than two years ago to stay and work in the U.S., as congressional efforts have stalled that were meant to permanently resolve their immigration status, according to two people familiar with the plan.
President Biden reversed course Monday and invited House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and other congressional leaders to the White House next week for talks, as the Treasury Department warned the U.S. could default on some of its bills as early as June 1.
The New York Times reported Monday that digital media outlet Vice is preparing to file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks, citing sources familiar with the matter. The Times reported that Vice has been looking for a buyer to purchase the company over the last few months to avoid declaring bankruptcy. The report said that...
WNBA star Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle, were spotted walking the red carpet at this year's Met Gala on Monday night. The Phoenix Mercury player rocked a beige ensemble at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s annual black-tie event, which this year is titled "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty," in honor of the late...
General Mills recalled four of its Gold Medal all-purpose flour varieties due to the potential presence of salmonella, the company announced last week. General Mills announced the voluntary recall of the bleached and unbleached products with a "better if used by" date of March 27, 2024, and March 28, 2024. The recall includes Gold Medal...
A dust storm in Illinois caused a massive pileup of up to 90 motor vehicles Monday morning, resulting in dozens of injuries and multiple deaths. Illinois State Police said in a statement that the "excessive winds blowing dirt" during the storm caused zero visibility for the drivers, resulting in the pileup. The police said that...
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Another bank collapse sparks calls for reform The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) is calling for overhauls to bank deposit insurance following yet another bank failure on Monday. The report signals that regulators are concerned about...
Age isn’t just a number in 2024 — it’s also proving to be a major campaign weapon wielded by Republicans trying to recapture the White House. The main target is President Biden, who at 80 years old is the oldest president in history running for reelection. But he’s not the only Democrat drawing attacks. Sen....
Ever-rising health insurance costs are crippling America’s job creators and communities nationwide. For four decades, the cost of health insurance has been the No. 1 problem for small businesses. The problem is now exploding into a crisis, according to the latest survey from the National Federation of Independent Business. A stunning 97 percent of small businesses report that...