Government And Institutions

Determined to reverse eight years of a Democratic administration, House Republicans are on track to overturn a handful of rules finalized in President Barack Obama's final months in office to deal with climate change, federal contracting and background checks for gun ownership.

Brick-and-mortar business owners spoke out Friday in favor of two similar bills meant to force online retailers to collect Nebraska state sales tax.

House Speaker Paul Ryan sidestepped an opportunity Friday to embrace President Donald Trump's goal of "insurance for everybody," saying instead that congressional Republicans are aiming for "universal access." Ryan, R-Wis., made the remark in an interview with Politico after Republicans ended a three-day policy retreat in Philadelphia.

Mining operations controlled by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice haven't paid $4.6 million in safety fines and penalties, according to federal authorities.

Mining operations controlled by West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice haven't paid $4.6 million in safety fines and penalties, according to federal authorities.

President Donald Trump, engaged in a diplomatic row with Mexico, plans to shake up trade across North America.

President Donald Trump, engaged in a diplomatic row with Mexico, plans to shake up trade across North America.

TransCanada has quickly filed a new application to build Keystone XL, one of two big oil pipelines being given a second chance by President Donald Trump.

TransCanada has quickly filed a new application to build Keystone XL, one of two big oil pipelines being given a second chance by President Donald Trump.

Figures on government spending and debt in millions of dollars.

Figures on government spending and debt in millions of dollars.

Law enforcement cellphone tracking devices are coming under scrutiny in at least eight states, with lawmakers introducing proposals ranging from warrant requirements to an outright ban.

The CEO of the consumer watch dog established under the direction of Sen. Elizabeth Warren may be on Trump’s chopping block.

The CEO of the consumer watch dog established under the direction of Sen. Elizabeth Warren may be on Trump’s chopping block.

The Democratic majority in the Assembly on Thursday countered Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal with one of its own that creates new tax brackets for those earning between $5 million and $100 million.

Talk of a possible 20 percent tax on U.S. imports from Mexico is raising eyebrows in Asia, where exports to the U.S. drive growth in many economies.

Talk of a possible 20 percent tax on U.S. imports from Mexico is raising eyebrows in Asia, where exports to the U.S. drive growth in many economies.

President Donald Trump is promising Mexico will pay for his massive border wall.

President Donald Trump is promising Mexico will pay for his massive border wall.

President Donald Trump is promising Mexico will pay for his massive border wall.