Andrew Taylor

Associated Press

Ex-NASA Engineer Now Guiding Manufacturers to Greater Efficiency

Ex-NASA Engineer Now Guiding Manufacturers to Greater Efficiency

September 5, 2025

Toyota, Hyundai Recall More Than 1.1 Million Vehicles for Seat Belt, Panel Display Problems

September 18, 2025

The exterior of the Eli Lilly and Company headquarters in Indianapolis, Indiana, on June 13, 2024.

Eli Lilly Plans $5 Billion Factory to Make Cancer Meds in Virginia

September 18, 2025

Manufacturing CEO Convicted in International Bribery, Money Laundering Scheme

September 18, 2025

Ex-NASA Engineer Now Guiding Manufacturers to Greater Efficiency

Ex-NASA Engineer Now Guiding Manufacturers to Greater Efficiency

David Altemir used to build rocket ships. Today, he helps manufacturers across America improve efficiency.

September 5, 2025

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks on Capitol Hill, Dec. 1, 2020.

Optimism Grows for COVID-19 Relief Bill

Businesses are desperate for help as caseloads spiral and deaths spike.

December 4, 2020

The Federal Reserve in Washington, Nov. 16, 2020.

Controversial Fed Nominee Stalls in Senate

Judy Shelton is an unusually caustic critic of the Fed and was opposed by two GOP senators.

November 19, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., speaks to reporters following the weekly Republican policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, June 9, 2020.

Senate Republicans Unveil $1.4T Spending Bill

Most unfinished spending bills in lame-duck sessions tend to get kicked into the following year.

November 11, 2020

White House chief of staff Mark Meadows speaks with reporters at the White House, Oct. 21, 2020.

Pandemic Relief Faces Uncertainty in Post-Election Session

Capitol Hill veterans cautioned against expecting a quick resolution for a package that has tied Washington in knots for months.

October 23, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks towards the Senate floor, Oct. 1, 2020.

McConnell Warns White House Against COVID Relief Deal

The Senate leader appears worried that an agreement between House Democrats and the White House would drive a wedge between Republicans.

October 21, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., during a debate with Democratic challenger Amy McGrath in Lexington, Ky., Oct. 12, 2020.

McConnell Slates Revote on COVID Relief Plan

Talks on a larger deal fell apart this past weekend, probably for good.

October 14, 2020

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Sept. 9, 2020.

Virus Bill Blocked in Senate

The vote likely ends hopes for coronavirus relief before the November election.

September 11, 2020

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., walks to his office on Capitol Hill, Sept. 8, 2020.

GOP Proposes 'Targeted' Virus Aid; Dems Say Not Enough

The $500 billion bill includes school aid, new money for vaccines and testing, and a second round of funding for small businesses.

September 9, 2020

The U.S. Capitol in Washington, Aug. 3, 2020.

Hopes for Congressional Coronavirus Deal Fade

Expectations that a fifth bipartisan response bill would move ahead have been replaced by genuine pessimism.

September 8, 2020

Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin and White House chief of staff Mark Meadows on Capitol Hill, Aug. 6, 2020.

Virus Aid Talks on Brink of Collapse

Negotiators face impasses over unemployment benefits and aid to states and local governments.

August 7, 2020

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., and Senate Minority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., on Capitol Hill, Aug. 3, 2020.

Lawmakers Dig in on Virus Bill

Negotiators reported slight progress, but multiple obstacles remain.

August 4, 2020

Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, July 27, 2020.

$8B for Military Weaponry Tucked into Senate Virus Bill

GOP lawmakers have more than just the “invisible enemy” in mind.

July 29, 2020

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell, left, and Treasury Secretary Stephen Mnuchin bump elbows at the conclusion of a House Committee on Financial Services hearing, June 30, 2020 on Capitol Hill.

Congress Extends Relief for COVID-Slammed Businesses

Lawmakers created the program in March and have modified it twice since.

July 3, 2020

The Washington Monument and U.S. Capitol at sunrise, March 18, 2020.

Senate Extends Small Business Relief Program

The unexpected maneuver extends the Paycheck Protection Program through August.

July 1, 2020