Work requirements for safety-net programs are being debated during debt-ceiling talks
A major point of contention in debt-ceiling negotiations is tougher work requirements for safety-net programs.
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Fixit culture is on the rise, but repair legislation faces resistance
U.S. consumers are showing an increased interest in prolonging the life of the things they own, rather than throwing them out. But some products are easier to fix than others.
Biden says debt ceiling deal 'very close.' Here's why so far it remains elusive
The Treasury estimates the country could default on its loans early next month. But negotiators are still hashing out key provisions like whether to expand work requirements for federal assistance.
The Texas AG may be impeached by members of his own party. Here are the allegations
Saturday, the Texas House will vote on whether to impeach state Attorney General Ken Paxton who investigators say allegedly abused his office to help a campaign donor by committing bribery and more.
Yellen sets new deadline for Congress to raise the debt ceiling: June 5
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen says unless lawmakers raise the debt ceiling by June 5, the government won't have enough money to pay all of its bills.
Carlson's ouster from the Fox News Channel resounds in unexpected ways
Cable news ratings are low — seriously low — damaged by Tucker Carlson, a slow news cycle and, above all, cord cutting.
DEA moves to revoke major drug distributor's license over opioid crisis failures
The agency says it will strip Morris & Dickson of its license to sell highly addictive painkillers after finding it failed to flag thousands of suspicious orders at the height of the opioid crisis.
This obscure program lets Americans donate to help pay off the national debt
The U.S. debt has led to plenty of partisan fights and ... charitable gifts. For decades, a government program has been collecting donations from Americans who want to help pay off the national debt.
Report: 20 of the world's richest economies, including the U.S., fuel forced labor
A report released by human rights organization Walk Free found that the number of people living in modern slavery, including forced marriage and human trafficking, has grown to 50 million since 2018.
'Planet Money' team wants to know: Why is it so hard to forecast the job market?
The team at Planet Money spoke to a number of leading economists to find out why is it so hard to forecast the job market.