The president believes the West must publicly demonstrate it can compete economically with China as the world emerges from the coronavirus pandemic.
Carol Semple
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White House drops Trump order targeting TikTok, plans its own review
The Commerce Department will undertake what officials describe as an ‘evidence-based’ analysis of transactions involving apps that are manufactured, supplied or controlled by China.
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San Antonio air base lifts lockdown after gunfire reported
It was unclear whether anyone saw a shooter or whether more than 1 shooter may have been involved, a base spokesman said.
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For infrastructure deal, Biden eyes ‘multiple paths forward’
The president has started new talks with a bipartisan group of 10 senators working on a deal and welcomed a $1.2 trillion bipartisan effort from a group in the House.
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Officials identify fisherman whose body was recovered off Waldoboro
James Guptill had gone out in his skiff on Monday.
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Senate passes bill to invest in U.S. tech industry, counter rivals
The 68-32 vote for the bill demonstrates how confronting China economically is an issue that unites both parties in Congress.
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Biden ends Republican infrastructure talks, starts bipartisan push
The breakdown comes as the 2 sides fail to broker the divide over the scope of the president’s sweeping infrastructure investment and how to pay for it.
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NRA’s gun rights message not slowed by legal, money troubles
The durable clout of the National Rifle Association shows how difficult it is to claw back control from a lobbying powerhouse that has deep roots in the American political system.
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Vinyl records find new groove during pandemic, keeping sales spinning
Retailers cheer on Record Store Day, which is being held on 2 days, June 12 and July 17.
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Lobster lovers feeling the pinch of high prices
Lobster is pricey this season due to a limited supply, high demand and the reopening of the economy as the nation moves past the COVID-19 pandemic.