Biden Accuses Oil Companies of ‘War Profiteering’ and Threatens Windfall Tax
The president has been eager to redirect public anger over gas prices as Democrats try to keep power in Congress in the midterm elections.
Saudi Aramco Reports $42 Billion in Profit as Cash Rolls In
The bumper earnings from the world’s largest oil company were, nonetheless, a slight decline on the previous quarter.
Nancy Pelosi: Man charged with attempted kidnap and assault
The suspect had a roll of tape, white rope, a second hammer and zip ties in his possession when he was arrested, the justice department said. He had planned to…
US midterm elections: What’s happened to economy under Biden?
President Biden has rejected suggestions the US economy is weakening.
Guns and abortion – decoding the latest US election ads
US political campaigns have spent more than $6bn (£5.2bn) on adverts this year, a new record. Republicans and Democrats have focused on very different issues and contrasting visions of America…
US court blocks Penguin merger with Simon & Schuster
“The proposed merger would have reduced competition, decreased author compensation, diminished the breadth, depth, and diversity of our stories and ideas, and ultimately impoverished our democracy,” US Assistant Attorney General…
Elon Musk dissolves Twitter’s board of directors
On Monday, Senator Chris Murphy, a Democrat, said that he had asked the government to review the national security implications of the deal, given the large stake in the company…
Taylor Swift makes history as she takes over the entire US top 10
She is the first artist to claim all 10 of the top spots on the US Hot 100 chart.
Timed Teaser: What’s the title of Prince Harry’s book?
Test your knowledge of the news these last few days – 10 questions, 10 seconds each. Go!
Is Venezuela’s US-Appointed “Interim” President Juan Guaidó On His Way Out? | naked capitalism
Gauidó has long outlived his usefulness. Now, he and the “interim” government he fronts are an obstacle in the way of reopening Venezuela’s oil market to US oil majors. The…