In a vote choreographed to fail, Democrats tried to bring to the Senate floor a bill to make it easier to sue over compensation discrimination, hoping to make the case to end the filibuster.
The Real Tax Scandal Is What’s Legal
The wealthiest Americans live by a different set of rules, lavishly spending money that isn’t taxed as income.
US Senate passes rare bipartisan bill aimed at combating China’s growing influence
The Senate passed rare bipartisan legislation on Tuesday aimed at countering China’s growing influence by investing more than $200 billion in American technology, science and research.
Senate Passes Bill to Bolster Competitiveness With China
The wide margin of support reflected a sense of urgency among lawmakers in both parties about shoring up the technological and industrial capacity of the United States to counter Beijing.
Texas mom poses as 13-year-old daughter in school
Mom attends 7th grade posing as her 13-year-old daughter to test school security. CNN’s Jeanne Moos reports the school flunked.
Tesla Model 3 loses key Consumer Reports rankings
Tesla’s best-selling Model 3 sedan lost two designations from Consumer Reports after the company made changes to the car’s automatic braking and front collision warning systems.
Jim Fassel, Who Coached Giants to Super Bowl, Dies at 71
He predicted that New York would make the playoffs when no one gave them much of a chance. Then they marched to the championship game, only to lose to the Ravens.
Wealth Tax, Capitol Hill, Watermelon Season: Your Tuesday Evening Briefing
Here’s what you need to know at the end of the day.
Biden Pulls Plug on Infrastructure Talks with Capito
Both President Biden and Senator Shelley Moore Capito, Republican of West Virginia, accused the other of being unwilling to compromise.
For Asian Americans Wary of Attacks, Reopening Is Not an Option
Facing a wave of animosity, many Asian Americans remain afraid of public places even as the coronavirus pandemic recedes.