Is Louis DeJoy's 10-Year Plan the Death Knell for the U.S. Postal Service?
The Post Office is responding to a record holiday retail and shipping season by slowing deliveries and raising rates. Something has to give.
Truckers Push to Stop Vaccine Mandate, Fearing Worker Shortage Could Devastate Supply Chain
"We told the administration that this mandate, given the nature of our industry and makeup of our workforce, could have devastating impacts on the supply chain and the economy and they have, unfortunately, chosen to move forward despite those warnings," the American Trucking Associations president said.
Google to Pay Billions for Europe Antitrust Violation, Signaling Future Fines for Big Tech
This precedent could soon result in Google losing its two other antitrust appeals and pave the way for further decisions against Amazon, Apple and Facebook.
Pete Buttigieg Blames Supply Chain Shortages on Lack of Affordable Child Care
"Yes, the childcare issue is not new, but it is a greater crunch than ever," Buttigieg said during a recent appearance on MSNBC.
Private Prison Suspends Work Program, Rather Than Pay Detainees Minimum Wage
Since the Voluntary Work Program at the Northwest ICE Processing Center has been suspended, living conditions in the prison have started to suffer.
Tesla Stock Prices Dip After Elon Musk Proposes Selling 10 Percent of His Own Shares
The billionaire said the only way he can pay taxes is to sell Tesla stocks because he does not take a cash salary.
GOP Rep. Michael Guest Violates Stock Trading Rules, Submitting Disclosures 8 Months Late
Mississippi Congressman Michael Guest purchased $1,001 to $15,000 worth of Exxon stock and sold between $1,001 to $15,000 worth of BP.
Senators Aim to Limit Merger Options in Latest Push to Regulate Big Tech
The Platform Competition and Opportunity Act would give the government greater power to stop mergers that it believes violate antitrust laws.
New Orleans Sewage Department Raided by FBI After Local News Exposes Corruption Scandal
WWL-TV reported some gas lines in the city passed inspection, despite not complying with safety codes and not being installed by permitted contractors.
Mexico Blames U.S. for Flow of Illegal Weapons Into Hands of Criminal Organizations
Seven out of 10 guns in Mexico can be traced back to the United States, says the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
House Dems Take Aim at Richest Americans' Retirement Accounts in New Biden Plan Addition
"IRAs were designed to provide retirement security to middle-class families, not allow the super-wealthy to avoid paying taxes," Senator Ron Wyden said.
Truck Drivers, Facing Shortages, Expect More to Quit Over Biden Vaccine Mandate
The American Trucking Associations warned that the industry could lose as much as 37 percent of its workforce.
Millions of Undocumented Immigrants Could Be Given Path to Work Under Biden's New Bill
Under the new policy, undocumented immigrants would receive permission to apply for work and travel permits for five years.
Democrats Propose Raising Federal Deduction for State and Local Taxes to $72,500
The SALT provision allows taxpayers to deduct certain taxes paid to state and local governments from their federal taxes.
'Just a Dollar a Day': For-Profit Prison Ordered to Pay Detainees $23M for Wage Theft
"This is a landmark victory for workers' rights and basic human dignity," Washington Attorney General Bob Ferguson said.
Terry McAuliffe Concedes Virginia Governor Race to Glenn Youngkin
"While last night we came up short, I am proud that we spent this campaign fighting for the values we so deeply believe in," the Democratic candidate said.
Why Is National Debt a Key Issue for Joe Biden's Social Safety Net Bill?
The National Debt totals over $28 trillion, and Joe Manchin has said he does not want Biden's bill to make things worse.
'Shadow Police' Accused of Covering Up Crimes Committed by Border Patrol Agents
The SBCC alleged that Border Patrol's Critical Incident Investigative Teams may have protected officers from punishments for crimes such as murder, sexual assault, and physical abuse.
Subtropical Storm Wanda Could Be Upgraded, But Unlikely to Make Landfall
The storm, which may strengthen to a tropical storm on Tuesday, remained in the middle of the Atlantic and was unlikely to have any direct impact on the U.S.
As Border Patrol Agents Resist Vaccines, Fear Mounts Staffing Issues Could Hurt Security
Lawmakers who have co-signed Tony Gonzales' letter say any lapse in CBP staffing could overwhelm the agency and allow more people to enter the U.S. illegally.