Government And Institutions

Reform of Wall Street rules and consumer protects imposed after the 2008 financial crisis is likely this year, and much of the law could be undone through a number of ways, the Republican chairman of a key House of Representatives committee said.

Reform of Wall Street rules and consumer protects imposed after the 2008 financial crisis is likely this year, and much of the law could be undone through a number of ways, the Republican chairman of a key House of Representatives committee said.

Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross was confirmed by the Senate Monday to serve as the next Secretary of Commerce.

Billionaire investor Wilbur Ross was confirmed by the Senate Monday to serve as the next Secretary of Commerce.

Japanese auto parts maker Takata is expected to plead guilty Monday to a criminal charge and agree to a $1 billion penalty.

The Federal Communications Commission's new chairman, Ajit Pai, said he doesn't expect the agency to have a role in reviewing AT&T Inc.'s $85 billion takeover of Time Warner Inc.

President Donald Trump is seeking what he called a "historic" increase in military spending of more than 9 percent, a huge rise even as the United States has wound down major wars in Iraq and Afghanistan and remains the world's strongest military power.

President Donald Trump told several chief executives of large insurance companies on Monday that 2017 will be a "catastrophic" year for the Affordable Care Act as he seeks to make good on a campaign promise to repeal the measure.

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and other big defense contractors could benefit from an increase to the Pentagon's budget.

Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman and other big defense contractors could benefit from an increase to the Pentagon's budget.

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday requiring each federal agency to form a task force to review existing regulations and recommend whether to repeal or simplify those deemed to harm the economy and job creation.

Donald Trump used his first presidential appearance before the nation's largest gathering of conservative activists on Friday to sharply escalate his criticisms of the news media and take direct aim at the use of anonymous sources.

Caitlyn Jenner is taking President Donald Trump to task for his administration's reversal of a directive on transgender access to public school bathrooms.

When Illinois state Rep. Michael Zalewski crafted state legislation that would allow car makers to operate self-driving taxi services, he leaned heavily on General Motors Co. His bill, introduced Feb. 8, would limit access to the business to companies that make their own vehicles.

U.S. President Donald Trump criticized the FBI on Friday for failing to stop leaks of national security information to the media and directed the agency to find those who pass on classified information.

Despite the gun laws in place, cities such as Chicago are still struggling to curb their violent crime epidemic. 'Black Guns Matter' Founder Maj Toure has proposed a unique alternative to the conventional reaction of calling for even stricter gun laws. Toure suggests providing more access to guns along with proper training.

Despite the gun laws in place, cities such as Chicago are still struggling to curb their violent crime epidemic. 'Black Guns Matter' Founder Maj Toure has proposed a unique alternative to the conventional reaction of calling for even stricter gun laws. Toure suggests providing more access to guns along with proper training.

What do voters really think about Trump's travel ban?

What do voters really think about Trump's travel ban?

President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he plans to make the U.S. government leaner and more accountable ahead of a meeting with key administration officials to discuss the federal budget.