Trump, Republicans look to make tax overhaul permanent in phase two of cuts
Republican lawmakers are hoping to build off the momentum of the 2017 Tax Act.
David Stockman: I hired Larry Kudlow to lower taxes, balance the budget
President Donald Trump’s newly appointed National Economic Council Director Larry Kudlow was once hired by the Reagan administration for his low tax and balanced budget approach to governing.
Trump confirms CNBC contributor Kudlow to be economic aide
President Donald Trump is confirming he's picked CNBC contributor Larry Kudlow as his top economic adviser and says the country is in line for a long run of upbeat financial news.
Make temporary tax cuts permanent: SBA’s Linda McMahon
President Trump said this week that he wants to see “phase two” of tax cuts.
New Jersey governor wants higher taxes, money for schools
Gov. Phil Murphy on Tuesday proposed raising the state sales tax, hiking income taxes on the wealthy and legalizing recreational marijuana under a budget plan he said represents a sharp break from the way the state was run the past eight years under a Republican administration.
Trump considers TV commentator as possible economic adviser
President Donald Trump is praising CNBC commentator Larry Kudlow as a potential successor to outgoing economic adviser Gary Cohn.
US sets new record for censoring, withholding gov't files
The federal government censored, withheld or said it couldn't find records sought by citizens, journalists and others more often last year than at any point in the past decade, according to an Associated Press analysis of new data.
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Bids to curb health care costs offer little more than talk
Congress is searching for a way to curb soaring health care premiums.
AP FACT CHECK: A look at Dem governor candidates' claims
The 2018 campaign for Illinois governor could be one of the most expensive races in the nation with several wealthy candidates spending freely to win votes.
Money's not the main issue as lawmakers tackle spending bill
Money's not really the holdup in talks on a huge $1.3 trillion spending bill that's making its way through Capitol Hill.
Kentucky Gov. decries America’s first-ever opioid tax
Kentucky Governor Matt Bevin agrees with the critics that the state’s new opioid tax is not going to work and will not fix the fentanyl problem.
Jersey Shore town seeks ferry to dock next to Kushner resort
The federal government has been advising a beach town on the Jersey Shore on plans to build a pier and start a ferry service that would speed New Yorkers to the doorstep of a resort co-owned by Jared Kushner.
Trade groups say US tariffs on aluminum, steel will hurt
A broad swath of U.S. industries is unhappy with the tariffs that the Trump administration is imposing on aluminum and steel imports, warning the penalties will jack up costs, raise prices for consumers and potentially put people out of work.
Tax benefit boosts Kroger's profit, but outlook disappoints
Kroger Co. reported a surge in fourth-quarter profit Thursday, but the lackluster results and outlook sunk shares.
Vice president touts GOP tax overhaul in Kentucky visit
Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday brought his boss's tough-on-trade theme to Kentucky bourbon country, which has prospered from surging whiskey exports and is nervous about threats of a trade war breaking out.
EU criticizes 'aggressive' tax practices of 7 member states
The European Commission has criticized seven member states for "aggressive" tax practices, whereby governments try to undercut others to attract multinational companies.
Dollar Tree's 4Q results fall short, shares plunge
Dollar Tree Inc. (DLTR) on Wednesday reported fiscal fourth-quarter net income of $1.04 billion.
Trump says he'll push tariffs despite pressure from GOP
In a remarkably public confrontation, House Speaker Paul Ryan and other Republican allies of President Donald Trump pleaded with him Monday to back away from his threatened international tariffs, which they fear could spark a dangerous trade war.
Tax-free Florida is home to 51 billionaires: Forbes
A part-time resident of the Sunshine State is President Trump, whose fortune dropped to $3.1 billion.
















