U.S. House Votes To Buy Time For Obama's Trade Agenda
The chamber now has until July 30 to try again to pass a package of trade-related legislation.
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Yes, Your Car Loan Will Still Be Cheap As Fed Holds Rates Low
Federal Reserve policymakers said Wednesday they will continue to tamp down interest rates. The last time they raised interest rates was June 2006. They set no specific deadline for raising rates.
Paul Ryan: Trade Deal Will Help U.S. 'Set The Standards For The Global Economy'
The Republican House Ways and Means chairman explains to Steve Inskeep why he supports the Trans-Pacific Partnership deal, which is now working its way — in fits and starts — through Congress.
As NAFTA Memories Linger, Unions Hold Fast Against New Trade Deal
Labor unions argue it's yet another deal that will erode American jobs and benefit corporations. But labor specialists say there's a flip side: Companies more engaged in global trade pay higher wages.
Obama Immigrant Detention Policies Under Fire
Since the unaccompanied minors crisis last year, the Obama administration is walking a fine line. With a backlog in the courts, many immigrants remain detained with an uncertain future.
Fueled By Fear, How Richard Nixon Became 'One Man Against The World'
In his new book, New York Times journalist Tim Weiner paints a portrait of a president overwhelmed by wars at home and abroad, whose self-destructive behavior resulted in "political suicide."
Why Obama Has His Work Cut Out For Him On Getting Trade Votes
In an extremely polarized Congress, last week's trade vote yielded an unusually haphazard-looking mix of votes. Here's a breakdown of how the House voted and why it matters.
Donald Trump Is In, Promises To 'Make America Great Again'
After taking the stage to a sustained ovation as the song "Rockin' in the Free World" played, Trump laid out a list of things he would fix if he were president.
The Best Moments From Donald Trump's Announcement Speech
Candidate No. 16 entered the race with a passionate speech Tuesday touching on Obamacare, free trade and the U.S.-Mexico border and beating China.
5 Things You Should Know About Donald Trump
"The Donald" has high national name recognition and has made forays into politics before. He was once one of several contenders for the nomination of the Reform Party and won a primary.