House Democratic leader met with Biden about ‘the path forward’
Economy

House Democratic leader met with Biden about ‘the path forward’

US House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks to press at the White House after a meeting with President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris on funding the government and avoiding a shutdown in Washington D.C., United States on February 27, 2024. Celal Gunes | Anadolu | Getty Images House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries met […]

White House and Republicans reach a tentative deal to avoid U.S. default
Economy

White House and Republicans reach a tentative deal to avoid U.S. default

President Joe Biden talks with House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of Calif., as they walk down the House steps as they leave after attending an annual St. Patrick’s Day luncheon gathering at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, March 17, 2023.Alex Brandon | APWASHINGTON — House Republicans reached a tentative deal with the White House on Saturday… […]

State Farm to stop accepting homeowners insurance applications in California due to wildfires, construction costs
Economy

State Farm to stop accepting homeowners insurance applications in California due to wildfires, construction costs

A private wild land firefighter monitors a backfire along Old Lawley Toll Road during the Glass Fire in Calistoga, California, U.S., October 2, 2020. Picture taken October 2, 2020.Stephen Lam | ReutersState Farm General Insurance Company on Friday announced that it will stop accepting new homeowners insurance applications in California, citing “rapidly growing” catastrophe risks… […]