Watch live: White House holds briefing after Biden tours Helene damage, port workers strike deal
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Politics - The Hill
Strong jobs report, port strike deal bolster Harris
A much better-than-expected jobs report released just hours after the quick suspension of a longshoreman's strike is giving a boost and some relief to Vice President Harris's campaign. The port ...23 minutes ago - Kamala Harris -
Business - The New York Times
Ports Rush to Reopen After Dockworker Strike Is Suspended
Days after tens of thousands of longshoreman along the East and Gulf Coasts walked out, their union and their bosses reached a tentative agreement on wages.25 minutes ago -
Business - CNBC
A lasting U.S. ports strike deal is far from done, with automation a big hurdle in ILA/USMX negotiations
The East and Gulf Coast ports strike deal isn't close to done, with a fight over automation between ILA union and USMX ownership group facing Jan. 15 deadline.44 minutes ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden's first White House briefing since taking office
President Biden appeared at a White House press briefing for the first time since taking office. CBS News senior White House correspondent Weijia Jiang was there as Mr. Biden took questions about ...1 hour ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Port worker strike threatens technological progress
The ongoing strike by 47,000 International Longshoremen's Association members is threatening the global supply chain and technological progress, as the union is demanding a halt to port automation.1 hour ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Trump, Kemp tour Hurricane Helene damage in Georgia
Former President Trump is taking time off the campaign trail Friday morning, linking up with Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) to survey the damage left by Hurricane Helene in the battleground state. The ...2 hours ago - Donald Trump -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden makes rare White House briefing appearance
President Biden took some questions at the White House press briefing during a rare appearance to tout the latest jobs report that exceeded economists' expectations. Biden also weighed in on his ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Biden makes first briefing room appearance as president to tout economy, port deal
President Biden on Friday made his first appearance in the press briefing room since taking office to tout strong jobs data and the resolution of a strike at East and Gulf Coast ports that ...2 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - ABC News
WATCH: The need for food after Hurricane Helene
ABC News' Will Reeve visits Asheville, North Carolina, to share how the community is coming together as the need for food grows exponentially.3 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
White House updates Helene response, $45M provided to survivors
The White House updated its response to Hurricane Helene, providing $45 million to survivors of the disaster. President Biden’s administration said Friday that the Federal Emergency Management ...4 hours ago -
Business - CNBC
Port strike ends as workers agree to tentative deal on wages and contract extension
The strike was the first by the ILA since 1977, and it impacted port operations at 36 different ports, including the 10 busiest ports in North America.4 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: White House holds briefing after Biden tours Helene damage, port workers strike deal
White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre will hold a news briefing Friday afternoon. The briefing comes a day after President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia in the aftermath of ...4 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
U.S. Ports Reopen After Dockworkers End Strike
Companies sweeten contract offer to a 62% wage increase to reopen ports from Maine to Texas.4 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Container-Ship Stocks Fall After U.S. Port Strike Ends
Shares dropped as much as 16% as the agreement nixed for now the prospects of higher freight rates.5 hours ago -
Business - Inc.
U.S. Port Strike Suspended After Tentative Agreement
A 63 percent wage increase for East and Gulf Coast longshoremen helped halt the walkout, which threatened to damage the national economy had it continued.6 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Harris to tour Helene damage in North Carolina on Saturday
Vice President Harris will travel Saturday to North Carolina to tour the damage from Hurricane Helene and get an update on the ongoing recovery efforts in the state. Harris, who is the Democratic ...6 hours ago - Kamala Harris -
Politics - The Hill
Biden student loan cancellation plan on hold again
The Biden administration’s student loan cancellation plan has been put on hold once again in Missouri after brief celebration from advocates this week when another judge ruled the plan could move ...7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Business - The New York Times
Port Strike Suspended After Dockworkers’ Union Receives New Wage Offer
The International Longshoremen’s Association received a new wage offer and will halt its walkout at East and Gulf Coast ports, which began Tuesday.7 hours ago -
Top stories - ABC News
Biden's student loan cancellation is put on hold again after day of legal whiplash
A federal judge in Missouri put a temporary hold on President Joe Biden’s latest student loan cancellation plan on Thursday, slamming the door on hope it would move forward after another judge ...7 hours ago - Joe Biden -
World - Financial Times
FirstFT: Union and bosses agree deal to end port strike
Also in today’s newsletter, Texas Stock Exchange pledges tougher standards than New York rivals and have we passed peak obesity?11 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Asian Shipping Stocks Fall After U.S. Port Workers Suspend Strike
Shares of Asian shipping companies fell sharply after U.S. port workers suspended a three-day strike, dashing hopes for higher freight rates as a result of limited supply.16 hours ago -
World - The Guardian
Middle East crisis live: Beirut strikes reportedly target Nasrallah successor; 18 killed in Israeli strike on West Bank, officials say
Target in Lebanese capital thought to be Hashem Safieddine, say Israeli media reports; Palestinian media say death toll largest in single West Bank attack in 24 years . Lebanon’s ambassador to the ...17 hours ago - Israel -
World - The Guardian
Harris and Cheney blast Trump over January 6 as they make pitch to Republican voters – US politics live
Vice-president and Liz Cheney attack former president for 2020 election lies at Wisconsin campaign event. In a new Truth Social tirade on Thursday morning, Donald Trump accused Joe Biden and ...19 hours ago - Donald Trump -
World - The Guardian
US dock workers agree on deal with port operators to end strike
International Longshoremen’s Association announces agreement for wage hike and immediate work resumption. The US ports strike that shut down shipping on the east and Gulf coasts for three days came ...21 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Biden declares ‘collective bargaining works’ after deal struck
President Biden on Thursday hailed the agreement made between the International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX) to end the port strike, arguing that ...21 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Port workers reach tentative agreement to end strike
The International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA) union and the U.S. Maritime Alliance (USMX), an association of companies that operate East and Gulf Coast ports, reached a tentative agreement ...22 hours ago -
Top stories - CBS News
Dockworkers suspend strike after reaching tentative deal
The strike, the first by East and Gulf Coast dockworkers since 1977, had shut down 14 ports since Tuesday.22 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Port strike boosts pressure on Biden, Harris
President Biden and Vice President Harris may find themselves in an increasingly difficult position the longer the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) strike on the East and Gulf Coasts ...23 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden speaks in Georgia after surveying Helene damage
President Biden spoke in Ray City, Georgia, Thursday afternoon after surveying damage from Hurricane Helene in both the Peach State and Florida. Mr. Biden stressed there are no Democrats and ...23 hours ago - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Trump, Kemp to tour storm damage together on Friday
Former President Trump and Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) will make a rare joint appearance Friday as they tour damage from Hurricane Helene. Kemp and Trump will visit the community of Evans, Ga., to ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Biden gives remarks in Georgia on Hurricane Helene recovery
President Biden traveled to Florida and Georgia on Thursday to witness the damage Hurricane Helene has had on the southeastern U.S. and provide an update on recovery efforts in the wake of the ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
What to know about the damage from Hurricane Helene
The damage from Hurricane Helene could total more than $160 billion, and it is already the second-deadliest hurricane in a quarter-century, according to estimates. Since Helene made landfall in ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Revealed: CEO at heart of US ports strike made crude attacks on Biden and Democrats
David Adam of USMX made coarse remarks about president and appeared to endorse rightwing conspiracy theory. An executive representing ports where tens of thousands of workers went on strike this ...Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Politics - The Hill
Watch live: Nexstar holds telethon to raise funds for Hurricane Helene recovery
Nexstar Media Group — the parent company of The Hill and NewsNation — is holding a digital telethon Thursday to help raise money for Hurricane Helene recovery. Helene made landfall last week as a ...Yesterday -
Top stories - CBS News
Biden heads to Florida, Georgia to survey Helene damage as death toll hits 200
President Biden is traveling to Florida and Georgia Thursday to survey the devastation from Hurricane Helene and receive updates on the federal government's response.Yesterday - Joe Biden -
Top stories - CBS News
White House pushing for dockworker deal with concerns growing over prolonged strike
The White House has been nudging the International Longshoremen's Association and shipping companies to reach a deal with billions on the line for the U.S. economy as the port strike continues. CBS ...Yesterday