U.S., Allies Negotiating Price Level for Russian Oil Cap
WASHINGTON—The U.S. and its partners are rushing to hammer out an agreement on a level for a price cap on...
Executive Branch
Steve Wynn Can’t Be Forced to Register as Foreign Agent, Judge Rules
WASHINGTON—A federal judge dismissed a Justice Department lawsuit seeking to force casino mogul Steve Wynn to register as a lobbyist...
U.S. Supplier Prices Increased in September, Maintaining Pressure on Inflation
U.S. suppliers raised prices in September from the prior month, keeping pressure on inflation that remains high but is easing...
Biden Rule Would Add More Gig Workers to Company Payrolls
The Biden administration is proposing a new rule that could put more gig workers on company payrolls, scrapping a Trump...
Exxon Improperly Fired Scientists Suspected of Sharing Information, Labor Department Finds
The Labor Department said it found Exxon Mobil Corp. XOM -1.01% illegally fired two company scientists over suspicions they shared...
U.S. Jobless Claims Rose Last Week but Remain Historically Low
New applications for unemployment benefits rose last week in the latest sign of a cooling labor market, although they remained...
Economy Week Ahead: Housing Market and Consumer Spending in Focus
Tuesday The Commerce Department releases August figures on new orders, shipments, unfilled orders and inventories of products meant to last...
World Bank’s David Malpass Says He Isn’t Resigning Amid Criticism of His Climate Views
WASHINGTON—World Bank President David Malpass said Friday he wasn’t resigning from his position amid calls from climate advocates for him...
Judge Rejects Antitrust Challenge to UnitedHealth Acquisition
WASHINGTON—A federal judge Monday ruled against a Justice Department antitrust challenge to UnitedHealth Group Inc.’s $13 billion acquisition of health-technology...
WSJ News Exclusive | DEA Investigating ADHD Telehealth Provider Done
U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents have questioned people about telehealth company Done Global Inc.’s practices for prescribing controlled substances, according...
Possible Rail Stoppage Could Fuel More Inflation
As talks around new labor contracts for railway workers reach a crucial juncture, concerns are mounting over the potential upward...
Caterpillar Settles Tax Dispute With IRS, Will Pay No Penalties
Caterpillar Inc. said the settlement included the resolution of the disputed tax treatment of profits earned by a subsidiary from...
U.S. Trade Deficit Shrank in July
The U.S. reported a sharp narrowing in the July trade deficit due to weaker demand for imports, a positive sign...
The U.K., a Maritime Insurance Hub, Commits to Cap Price of Russian Oil
WASHINGTON—The British Treasury chief said the U.K. was committed to a U.S.-led effort to put a cap on the price...
Economy Week Ahead: Job Market and Home Prices in Focus
The Labor Department will release July employment data this week. Job seekers attend a summertime job fair in Jackson, Miss....
U.S. GDP Fell Less Than Previously Thought in Second Quarter
The second-quarter decline in U.S. economic output was less severe than initially estimated and unemployment claims fell slightly last week,...
Twitter Comes Under Washington Spotlight With Whistleblower Complaint
WASHINGTON—A whistleblower’s complaint opens up new political and legal challenges for Twitter Inc. TWTR -7.32% in Washington, as lawmakers and...
White House Planning Student-Loan Announcement Wednesday
White House officials are planning for President Biden to make an announcement on Wednesday about his proposal for dealing with...
U.S. Steps Up Enforcement of Its Long List of Russia Sanctions
WASHINGTON—The U.S. has imposed a set of powerful sanctions against Russia’s economy to punish it for the invasion of Ukraine....
Fed Officials See Need for Continued Interest-Rate Increases, but Less Certainty Over Destination
Federal Reserve officials agreed at their monetary-policy meeting last month they needed to keep raising interest rates enough to lower...
