After Trump, who? Democrats enter an unusually open race for 2028Democratic hopefuls are already positioning themselves for a 2028 presidential run, with governors, senators, and past candidates actively ...
19 May, 2026, 03.32 PM IST
Trump signs bill funding the Department of Homeland Security, ending record shutdownPresident Trump signed bipartisan legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security, ending the longest agency shutdown in hi...
01 May, 2026, 11.56 AM IST
Dollar at week high as markets raise doubts over Iran ceasefireOn the policy front, Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh's comments at a Senate confirmation hearing were interpreted as slightly hawkish, ...
22 Apr, 2026, 06.38 AM IST
Schumer pushes urgent deal in today’s Senate vote to end 38-day shutdown with one-year ACA tax-credit extensionSenate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer offered a bold plan to end the 38-day federal government shutdown. He proposes reopening the governm...
08 Nov, 2025, 02.22 AM IST
Biden to push tax reform plan in Congress speech to fund once-in-a-generation investmentsThe plan includes $1 trillion in spending on education and child care over 10 years and $800 billion in tax credits aimed at middle and low...
28 Apr, 2021, 10.12 PM IST
Mitch McConnell says hasn’t given up on tax plan being revenue neutral“Actually we’re not, because that’s a rather conservative estimate of how much growth you’ll get out of this pro-growth tax reform,” McConn...
23 Oct, 2017, 12.42 AM IST
Trump’s first address to Congress: Should you smile or keep worrying on Dalal StreetTrump said that his team was developing tax reforms that would reduce the rate on US companies, so they could compete and thrive ‘anywhere ...
01 Mar, 2017, 10.39 AM IST
Lack of detail in Trump speech may disappoint market: Priya Misra, TD SecuritiesThe political capital of a president is always the highest right after he takes over. So the hope is that he can get the reforms done soone...
01 Mar, 2017, 10.03 AM IST
U-turn: Suddenly Trump again a known unknown for economy, marketsTrump's focus on immigration and trade may prove more than disappointing for Wall Street and Corporate America; it could prove downright di...
07 Feb, 2017, 12.36 PM IST
'Obama encouraged by the progress made on immigration reform'Carney said that the prospects of success in this regard can be easily reflected from the comments of Republican Senator.
21 Feb, 2013, 07.19 AM IST
Focus shifts to fiscal deficit as US House of Representatives backs 'fiscal cliff' billBarack Obama now faces pressure to accept cuts in entitlement programmes in his bid to raise debt ceiling.
03 Jan, 2013, 12.42 AM IST
- As Barack Obama returns to White House, Americans will hope for strong ‘jobs’ bill
With the euro crisis likely to continue unabated, US' continuing malaise does not bode well for global growth.
10 Dec, 2012, 06.24 AM IST
Republicans attempting to undo Wall Street reforms: Barack ObamaObama has criticised Republicans for launching "an all-out battle" to undo his ambitious Wall Street reform and consumer protection measure...
29 Oct, 2012, 01.18 AM IST
- US MNCs lobby to alter tax rules they sought
US MNCs have been seeking a tax break on overseas income for yrs, & the top Republican tax writer in Cong is proposing to give it to them.
05 Jun, 2012, 05.15 AM IST
- US Senate blocks Buffett rule of 30% tax floor on top earners
The US Senate blocked the proposed Buffett rule that would set a minimum 30% federal tax rate for the highest earners.
18 Apr, 2012, 01.41 AM IST
World Economic Forum Davos 2012: Reforms tough but would change the economics of business, says Timothy GeithnerTimothy Geithner, US Treasury Secretary, talks about the state of US economy and how the reforms that appear tough, are in the best interes...
28 Jan, 2012, 03.32 PM IST
- US House passes historic Wall Street reform bill
In a major victory for President Barack Obama, the US House of Representatives passed a package of sweeping reforms to the financial regula...
01 Jul, 2010, 11.49 AM IST