United States Vice President Kamala Harris criticised US House Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday (Nov 1) after he mentioned he would “probably” work to repeal the CHIPS and Science Act during a campaign event.

Harris blasts House Speaker Johnson for CHIPS Act repeal 'gaffe'; says Republicans’ agenda hurts Americans

Intel Corporation has been awarded up to $3 billion in funding under the CHIPS and Science Act, a landmark legislation aimed at boosting semiconductor manufacturing in the United States.

Intel awarded up to $3 billion under CHIPS Act to boost domestic supply chains in US

President Joe Biden is pushing back against low approval ratings by touting a measure that he says will help the U.S. create jobs and fight inflation. The CHIPS and Science Act also aims to boost U.S. competitiveness against China by allocating billions of dollars toward domestic semiconductor manufacturing and research. VOA's White House Bureau Chief Patsy Widakuswara has this report.

WION-VOA Co-Production: US passes new CHIPS and Science Act