Energy in America

Trump Jr., donor have longtime undisclosed ties

Donald Trump Jr. has a previously undisclosed business relationship with a longtime hunting buddy who helped raise millions of dollars for his father's 2016 presidential campaign and has had special access to top government officials since the election, records obtained by The Associated Press show.

Atmos investigated leaks before fatal Dallas house blast

An email sent by Atmos Energy to state regulators reveals company workers were investigating gas leaks involving fires at two Dallas homes some 12 hours before an explosion at another home killed a 12-year-old girl.

Indigenous, environmental leaders protest Canada pipeline

Indigenous leaders and environmental activists are converging in the Vancouver area to protest a $5.7 billion ($7.4 billion Canadian) pipeline expansion project that pumps oil from Canada's tar sands to the Pacific Coast.

Racist recordings of ex-Pilot Flying J head released

Secret recordings capturing the ex-president of the country's largest diesel fuel retailer using racial slurs and profanely criticizing his own board of directors and his boss' football team and fans will be unsealed and released publicly.

Business Highlights

___ Trump announces stiff trade tariffs, unswayed by warnings WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump ordered steep new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports Thursday, vowing to fight back against what he called an "assault on our country" by foreign competitors.