• Employment
  • Taxes

Tax Breaks for Products That Were Once Made in America

"President Trump has vocally opposed companies that relocate overseas. But Congress could soon make it easier on them to import…

  • Education
  • Taxes

Republicans are giving raises to striking teachers — and making the middle class pay for them

"Tax hikes in Arizona, Oklahoma, and other states will burden middle- and low-income workers."   More ...

  • Science
  • Security

Two Leading Bidders for Lucrative Los Alamos Lab Contract Have Checkered Safety Records

"Defense contractor Bechtel and the University of California are in the running even though they have run the lab as…

  • Employment
  • Executive Branch

Trump Administration Wants to Train Teens in ‘Hazardous’ Jobs

"The DOL will propose relaxing current rules—known as Hazardous Occupations Orders (HOs)—that prohibit 16- and 17-year-old apprentices and student learners…

  • Elections

Cambridge Analytica dismantled for good? Nope: It just changed its name to Emerdata

"The company formerly known as Cambridge Analytica shocked the media today when it announced an immediate shutdown and liquidation of…

  • Corruption
  • Environment

EPA vs. Dept of Interior

"As Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt faces a seemingly endless stream of scandal, his team is scrambling to divert…

  • U.S. Economy

Congressional Budget Office: Republican policies add nearly $1.6 trillion to deficit

"Total deficit spending will increase by $11.7 trillion over the next 10 years, including an additional $1.58 trillion because of…

  • Environment
  • Science

Scott Pruitt ousted EPA science advisers. Now he’s going after the science itself.

"Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt signed a new directive aimed at increasing transparency in science. The announcement poses a…

  • Corruption

Hobby Lobby Purchased Thousands of Ancient Artifacts Smuggled Out of Iraq

"The Hobby Lobby Bible-thumpers have dealt with some interesting characters in their side business."  More ...

  • Executive Branch

Trump Team Hired Spy Firm for ‘Dirty Ops’ on Iran Arms Deal

"Israeli agency told to find incriminating material on Obama diplomats who negotiated deal with Tehran."   More ...

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