Government And Institutions

U.S. Representative Jason Chaffetz, who chairs a House committee with broad investigative powers, on Wednesday announced his plans to leave Congress after the 2018 midterm elections, saying he had no intention of running for any political office.

Prime Minister Theresa May won parliament's backing for an early election on Wednesday, a vote she said would strengthen her hand in divorce talks with the European Union and help heal divisions in Britain.

Prime Minister Theresa May won parliament's backing for an early election on Wednesday, a vote she said would strengthen her hand in divorce talks with the European Union and help heal divisions in Britain.

Massive changes to the financial reform law that established the CFPB could hurt U.S. mortgage borrowers who use the agency to fight erroneous charges and foreclosures.

Massive changes to the financial reform law that established the CFPB could hurt U.S. mortgage borrowers who use the agency to fight erroneous charges and foreclosures.

During a visit to the headquarters of tools and manufacturing services company Snap-on in Kenosha, Wis. Tuesday, President Donald Trump sought to alleviate fears associated with his administration’s timeline for tax reform.

During a visit to the headquarters of tools and manufacturing services company Snap-on in Kenosha, Wis. Tuesday, President Donald Trump sought to alleviate fears associated with his administration’s timeline for tax reform.

Figures on government spending and debt in millions of dollars.

Figures on government spending and debt in millions of dollars.

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday aimed at furthering his “Buy American, Hire American" agenda, while visiting the headquarters of tool and manufacturing service company Snap-on (NYSE:SNA) in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

President Donald Trump will sign an executive order Tuesday aimed at furthering his “Buy American, Hire American" agenda, while visiting the headquarters of tool and manufacturing service company Snap-on (NYSE:SNA) in Kenosha, Wisconsin.

President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday granting states the freedom to allocate federal funds to the health programs of their preference; for some red states that will likely mean withholding funds for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.

President Donald Trump signed a bill Thursday granting states the freedom to allocate federal funds to the health programs of their preference; for some red states that will likely mean withholding funds for abortion providers like Planned Parenthood.

White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer on Thursday reiterated President Trump’s pledge to “drain the swamp” in Washington by reorganizing Federal agencies and making them run more efficiently.

These deductions could increase your chance of an audit, so be careful when taking them.

These deductions could increase your chance of an audit, so be careful when taking them.

President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House Wednesday, doubling down on requests for member countries to step up defense spending in order to increase prospects for global security.

President Donald Trump met with NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg at the White House Wednesday, doubling down on requests for member countries to step up defense spending in order to increase prospects for global security.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Scott Pruitt on Wednesday said President Trump is keeping his promises on the EPA by shifting its focus to developing America’s natural resources while protecting the environment.

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administrator Scott Pruitt on Wednesday said President Trump is keeping his promises on the EPA by shifting its focus to developing America’s natural resources while protecting the environment.