As House Democrats push for $1,400 stimulus checks,…

Stimulus checks printed at the Philadelphia Financial Center in Philadelphia.Jeff Fusco | Getty ImagesAs a $ 1.9 trillion coronavirus relief package comes together on Capitol Hill, millions of additional direct payments to Americans could be…

The Social Security retirement age could change. What…

zimmytws | iStock | Getty ImagesMany retirees count down the days until they are eligible for Social Security benefits.But that age could change as lawmakers look to improve the program's financial outlook.Social Security's trust funds…

Congress sets sites on climate change in Covid…

Patrick Pleul/picture alliance via Getty ImagesThe coronavirus relief bill passed by Congress toughens rules around use of a common heat-trapping chemical and funnels billions of dollars into renewable energy.The measures, attached to a year-end government…