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May 2, 2016

Treasury: Debt limit deadline now Nov. 3, earlier than thought

The Treasury Department warns that Congress will need to act by Nov. 3, or the government will be dangerously close to not being able to pay all of its bills.

May 2, 2016

Malaysia gets better grade on human trafficking, but senators suspect political influence

Senators angered by the decision to upgrade Malaysia in the State Department's human trafficking report threatened a subpoena on Thursday unless they receive all communications related to the annual U.S. ranking of countries' efforts to combat modern-day slavery.

May 2, 2016

Obama touts trade deal, during Nike HQ visit

President Obama argued forcefully Friday for a pending international trade agreement, saying the U.S. must write the rules for global commerce now, while it's in a position of economic strength, or lose out.

May 2, 2016

Obama hits the road to push new programs, win support for his tax plan

President Obama hit the road Wednesday to promote a grab bag of new government programs, tax credits and worker protections -- paid for with higher taxes on top earners -- while holding the threat of vetoes over the heads of the new Republican leadership in Congress. 

April 28, 2016

Opioid problems, terrorism top Obama's list of priorities

The trajectory of opioid deaths in the United States is trending in the wrong direction and has to be moved to the top of the federal government's radar screen along with the threat of terrorism and promoting a strong economy, President Obama said Tuesday.

April 24, 2016

Obama calls to 'keep moving forward' on trade deal during Germany visit

President Obama on Sunday began a two-day visit to Germany, where he will focus on trying to make progress on trade talks between the United States and Europe.

February 11, 2016

Sanders, Trump, Clinton, Cruz: There's not a dime's worth of difference between them

What if all the remaining presidential candidates really want the same things?

February 5, 2016

Presidential politics: It's still the economy, stupid

Somebody, please tell me … When did getting rich become a bad thing?

February 3, 2016

US, 11 other countries sign free-trade deal in New Zealand

Trade ministers from 12 Pacific Rim countries including the United States gathered Thursday in New Zealand for the ceremonial signing of a free-trade deal they say will significantly boost trade.

January 16, 2016

Obama vs. GOP candidates: Who's right about the economy?

President says US economy is strong