Tag Archives: domestic politics

As tens of millions are vaccinated against Covid-19, officials from places as diverse as New York state, Israel and China have introduced “vaccine passports” and there is talk of making them universal. …

WASHINGTON – Merchant groups are forming a national coalition to campaign for stricter antitrust laws, including measures that could force Amazon.com Inc. to spin off some of its business lines. The effort …

Since her inauguration, Vice President Kamala Harris has been living in the Blair House, across the street from the White House, while the United States Naval Observatory, the vice president’s traditional home, …

The $ 550 million renovation of Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall, home of the New York Philharmonic, will be completed nearly two years ahead of schedule in the fall of 2022, orchestra …

LONDON – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the UK will begin loosening more public health restrictions starting next week and remains on track to fully reopen its economy for the summer, …

WASHINGTON – Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen advocated for a global minimum corporate tax rate on Monday, seeking the international cooperation that is crucial to fund the administration’s $ 2.3 trillion infrastructure proposal. …

TOKYO. Japan’s foreign minister urged his Chinese counterpart to take steps to improve human rights conditions for Uighurs and stop the crackdown in Hong Kong, according to an official Japanese account of …

When President Biden publicly lobbied Major League Baseball last week to pull their Georgia All-Star Game, he no doubt thought he was on the side of the angels. But now, what is …

WASHINGTON – The Biden administration’s plan to spend $ 80 billion rebuilding the nation’s rail assets could allow Amtrak to pursue the ambitious goal of providing a rail alternative to flying and …

ALBANY, NY – New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and state lawmakers are closing in on a budget deal that would raise corporate and income taxes by $ 4.3 billion a year and …