Latest america news today

Here are some of the latest news stories from the United States:

Politics

• The House of Representatives has passed a bill to raise the minimum wage to $15 an hour, a move that could help millions of low-wage workers. The bill now heads to the Senate, where it is expected to face opposition from Republicans. (Source: CNN)
• The Trump administration has announced plans to withdraw from the Open Skies Treaty, a 35-year-old agreement that allows countries to conduct unarmed surveillance flights over each other's territories. (Source: The New York Times)
• The Supreme Court has ruled that the Trump administration can continue to enforce a policy that prevents asylum seekers from seeking protection in the US if they have passed through another country without seeking asylum there first. (Source: The Washington Post)

Economy

• The US economy added 225,000 jobs in January, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, a strong showing that suggests the economy is still growing despite the ongoing pandemic. (Source: The Wall Street Journal)
• The Federal Reserve has announced that it will keep interest rates low for the foreseeable future, citing concerns about the ongoing pandemic and its impact on the economy. (Source: CNBC)
• The US trade deficit has widened to its largest level in 12 years, driven by a surge in imports of goods such as electronics and furniture. (Source: Bloomberg)

Health

• The number of COVID-19 cases in the US has surpassed 27 million, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, with over 470,000 deaths reported. (Source: The New York Times)
• The FDA has approved a new COVID-19 vaccine developed by Johnson & Johnson, which is expected to be distributed to the public in the coming weeks. (Source: CNN)
• The CDC has issued new guidance on mask-wearing, recommending that people wear masks that fit snugly over the nose and mouth to help prevent the spread of COVID-19. (Source: The Washington Post)

Other News

• A powerful winter storm has brought heavy snow and freezing temperatures to the eastern US, causing widespread disruptions and power outages. (Source: The Weather Channel)
• The US has imposed sanctions on several senior officials in Myanmar, citing human rights abuses and the military's seizure of power in the country. (Source: The Associated Press)
• A new study has found that the US is one of the most unequal countries in the world, with the richest 1% of the population holding a disproportionate amount of wealth. (Source: The Guardian)