Hanford Nuclear Waste Site Has History of Safety Issues, Whistleblower Retaliation Claims
The tunnel collapse follows years of allegations of ignored safety concerns, whistleblower retaliation and obstruction of government investigations. Site cleanup was supposed to be completed by 1998, but estimates now expect completion in 2032.
Halliburton In Colorado: Board Member’s Donation Shows Power Of Oil And Gas Industry
A Colorado ethics watchdog eyed the oil and gas industry’s power: “It’s not common to see a contribution that’s so closely timed to legislative action like that,” he said.
Trump Health Care Plan Would Give Wealthy Republican Lawmakers A Tax Break
To pay for coverage, Obamacare imposed a tax on investment income for the wealthiest Americans. A repeal would save some GOP lawmakers and Trump officials thousands of dollars in taxes.
Does Money Buy Votes? Most Americans Say Yes; A New Study Says They’re Right
A new study quantified the effect of cash on Capitol Hill. “It is sort of grimly humorous or might make you want to throw up, depending on how you look at it,” said the research team leader.
Oil And Gas Industry Power Builds Wells Near Schools In Colorado, Trumping Environmental Concerns
While the state is investigating a deadly explosion at a home that was just a few hundred feet from an aging oil well, Democratic lawmakers struggle to advance any bill opposed by the oil and gas industry.
Trump Tax Policy Could Be Huge Gift To Hedge Fund And Private Equity Millionaires
Donald Trump proposed a mechanism that would allow some of the richest Americans to pay a newly-lowered corporate tax rate of just 15 percent.
California Health Care Bill: Big Corporate Money Opposes Single-Payer Proposal
Lawmakers considering the health care legislation have hauled in cash from the industries fighting the measure.
Will Hedge Fund Millionaires Flee South If They Face Higher Taxes? Wall Street Fights Move To Close Loophole
Tired of waiting for federal action, states that are home to private equity executives move to close the carried-interest loophole — together.
Trump Administration Distances Itself From Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman Amid Call For Recusal
Under fire, Trump officials now say the Stephen Schwarzman-led White House Strategic and Policy Forum is not an official part of the White House.
Trump Adviser’s Role Makes ‘A Rigged Game Worse,' Democrats Say
It’s ‘flat wrong’ to allow Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman to influence U.S. economic policy in ways that boost his own firm, say Democratic lawmakers.
How Billionaire Trump Adviser Evades Ethics Law While Shaping Policies That Make Money For His Wall Street Firm
Blackstone CEO Stephen Schwarzman, untethered by ethics law, oversees Trump’s economic policies in ways that are already helping his Wall Street firm.
Why Do Ivy League Schools Get Tax Breaks? How The Richest US Colleges Get Richer
$19 billion a year in tax breaks help elite universities— and Wall Street— grow wealthier, but huge endowments don’t mean more access for poor students.
Why Isn't The Democratic Party Helping In Georgia Race? In Sixth Congressional District, Big Outside Group Donations Favor GOP
With GOP groups giving big money to their candidates, Democrat Jon Ossoff appeared to fall just short of the threshold needed to avoid a run-off in the battle for Georgia's sixth congressional district.
Why Is Lobbying Legal? A Brief History Of Lobbyists In the US
While lobbying has expanded in recent decades, the industry dates back to the very beginning of the U.S.
How Much Time Does Trump Spend At Mar-a-Lago? New Site Tracks Costs Of President's Travel To Resort
A new website shows how often Trump travels to Mar-a-Lago and the cost to taxpayers, but it may be using a faulty figure.
Trump’s Pick For Drug Czar Hauled In Thousands Of Dollars From Drug Distributors He Wrote Bill To Protect
Rep. Tom Marino, who wrote legislation to protect opioid distributors, is expected to be named as the Trump administration's "drug czar."
Can Trump Be Stopped? Special Election For Kansas Congressional Seat Today Could Be Bad News For Republicans
The race to replace CIA Director Mike Pompeo's seat in Congress is much closer than it was just a few weeks ago.
David Dao, Doctor Dragged Off United Flight, Earned $234K From Professional Poker
Dr. David Dao started playing poker professionally after his medical license was suspended.
Platypuses Are Being Decapitated In Australia And No One Knows Why
Authorities said the platypuses were "deliberately killed in a despicable act of cruelty."
Free College Tuition: New York Becomes First State To Guarantee Affordable Bachelor's Degree
A new budget passed Sunday night would make public universities free for families making less than $125,000 a year.
New Cold War With Russia? After Syria Attack, Putin Won't Meet Tillerson in Moscow
Russian president Vladimir Putin regularly met with former secretary of state John Kerry when he visited Moscow.
United Airlines Controversy: Watch Doctor Get Dragged Off Flight Because Of 'Overbook Situation' [VIDEO]
The airline issued a statement apologizing for the "overbook situation," but didn't mention the violent removal of a passenger.
ISIS In Iraq: Mosul Overwhelmed With PTSD After Years of Islamic State Rule
Coalition forces are battling to take the Mosul back from the Islamic State.
National Beer Day: 10 Quotes Celebrating America's Favorite Beverage
The day commemorates the enactment of the Cullen-Harrison Act in 1933.
'Mowgli' Girl Update: Child Raised By Monkeys in India Still Not Identified, May Have To Live In Orphanage
The girl was found living with a group of monkeys in wildlife sanctuary in northern India.
ISIS In Iraq Hangs Civilian Bodies From Electrical Poles In Mosul Fight
Mosul is the Islamic State's last stronghold in Iraq.
Thabo Sefolosha Gets Huge Payout After NYPD Broke His Leg
The Atlanta Hawks' Thabo Sefolosha filed a lawsuit after police broke his leg during a 2015 altercation.
'Mowgli' Girl Found Living With Monkeys in India Walks On All Fours, Doesn't Speak Language
The girl was found in a wildlife sanctuary near the Nepalese border.
War In Space: Air Force To Have General For Combat Outside Of Earth's Atmosphere
The new "space advocate" position will be held by a three-star general.
Who Will Lead Trump-Russia Investigation Now? Devin Nunes Steps Aside From Probe
Congressman Devin Nunes said he would not step aside last week.
