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New Plan to Target Russia’s Oil Revenue Brings Debate in White House
Treasury officials want to impose penalties on tankers that help Russian oil evade sanctions. White House aides worry that risks making gasoline more expensive.

Chinese Exports Are Threatening Biden’s Industrial Agenda
The president is increasingly hitting back with tariffs and other measures meant to restrict imports, raising tensions with Beijing.

Here’s What’s in the Debt Ceiling Deal
Two years of spending caps, additional work requirements for food stamps and cuts to I.R.S. funding are among the components in the deal.

Here’s What’s in the Debt Limit Deal
Spending caps, additional work requirements for food stamps and a new natural gas pipeline are just several of the components in a deal President Biden...

U.S. on Track to Add $19 Trillion in New Debt Over 10 Years
Congressional Budget Office projections released on Wednesday suggested rising interest rates and bipartisan spending bills are adding to deficits, amid a partisan fight on fiscal...

America Set to Hit Its Borrowing Limit Today, Raising Economic Fears
The milestone will not immediately affect markets or growth, but it sets the stage for months of entrenched partisan warfare.

World Leaders Meet as Global Economy Faces Multiple Threats
High inflation, food insecurity and a possible global recession loom large as the Group of 20 summit discussions begin.

Democrats’ Plan to Fight Inflation May Lower Costs Over Time
A package of tax increases, lower drug prices and other provisions aimed at reducing the federal budget deficit could alleviate rapid price gains.

Biden Turns to Antitrust Enforcers to Combat Inflation
A wide-ranging presidential order helped block a railroad merger and tackle supply-chain problems, and it is planting the seeds for bigger actions.

As Prices Rise Due to Inflation, Biden Turns to Antitrust Enforcers
A wide-ranging presidential order helped block a railroad merger and tackle supply-chain problems, and it is planting the seeds for bigger actions.