Sabri Ben-Achour
Correspondent & Host
Episodes by Sabri (651)
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Republicans have rolled out a COVID-19 relief bill. Here's what it includes.
Jul 28, 2020
One major difference from the Democrats' bill is a sharp decrease in the amount of money for pandemic unemployment assistance.
Trump turns attention to health care with executive orders he says will lower drug prices
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 27, 2020
The president is expected to meet with pharmaceutical industry executives, who are opposed to the changes, on Tuesday.
If more PPP money is coming, how can the Senate make sure minority-owned businesses benefit?
Jul 24, 2020
Clarity around how to apply for a PPP loan and the terms of repayment would be useful for all companies trying to get a loan.
The tech cold war with China is ratcheting up
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
and Rose Conlon
Jul 24, 2020
"The next few months are going to be really dangerous," says Eurasia Group president Ian Bremmer.
Trump denies asking ambassador to help move British Open to his resort
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Nova Safo
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 23, 2020
The Turnberry is reportedly not profitable, and a major golf tournament could bring in tens of millions of dollars to the local economy.
What Senate Republicans are proposing for the COVID-19 relief bill
Jul 23, 2020
They're divided on whether and how to extend emergency pandemic unemployment benefits.
Ant Group is taking its IPO to Hong Kong and Shanghai. Why is it skipping New York?
Jul 23, 2020
And is it a sign of things to come for relations between the U.S. and Chinese economies?
Oil-rich countries have been hit hard by the pandemic. How can they move on?
Jul 22, 2020
Oil prices are still far below the break-even point for many producers in the Middle East.
U.S. accuses hackers of stealing trade secrets, vaccine data for China
Jul 22, 2020
The Justice Department indictment says two hackers worked with the Chinese government to steal intellectual property from companies around the world.
European leaders strike deal on COVID-19 recovery fund
by
Sabri Ben-Achour
, Victoria Craig
and Alex Schroeder
Jul 21, 2020
EU leaders have officially signed off on a plan to distribute $850 billion to member countries.