Economy & Politics

CBO: US Economy Could Take 10 Years to Catch Up After Coronavirus Pandemic

The US economy will be affected by the coronavirus pandemic for almost a decade, according to projections by the Congressional…

5 years ago

Senator Richard Burr To Step Down As Intel Chair Amid Stock Sales Investigation

Richard Burr, the Republican chairman of the Senate intelligence committee, will step down while an insider trading inquiry is carried…

5 years ago

Tara Reade Interview: Joe Biden Assault Accuser Urges Him to Quit Presidential Race

Tara Reade, who accuses Democratic White House candidate Joe Biden of assaulting her 27 years ago, has called on him…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: 33.3 Million Americans Filed Unemployment Claims in Last Six Weeks

The number of US unemployment claims has hit 33.3 million since mid-March amid coronavirus lockdown, about 20% of the US…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: US Oil Prices Fall to Lowest Level Since 1999

The price of US oil has dropped to a level not seen since 1999, as demand dries up and storage…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: President Trump Unveils “Opening Up America Again” Guidelines

President Donald Trump has given governors guidance on reopening state economies in the coming months as the new coronavirus continues…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: US Lost 20 Million Jobs Over the Last Four Weeks

More than 20 million Americans filed for unemployment benefits over the last four weeks, according to Department of Labor filings.…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: Italy and Austria Ease Lockdown for Some Businesses

Italy and Austria seek to ease restrictions brought in to stem the spread of the coronavirus. The European Commission has…

5 years ago

White House 2020: Bernie Sanders Endorses Joe Biden

Bernie Sanders has announced he is endorsing Joe Biden's campaign to take on Donald Trump in November's election. The 78-year…

5 years ago

Coronavirus: World Faces Worst Economic Fallout Since 1930’s Great Depression, Says IMF

IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva has warned the coronavirus pandemic will turn global economic growth "sharply negative" this year. She…

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