Nation Sep 05

The administration's plan calls for returning Fannie and Freddie to private ownership and reducing risk to taxpayers.

Economy Sep 04

The FTC has been investigating YouTube for the way it handles the data of kids under 13. Young children are protected by a federal law that requires parental consent before companies can collect and share their personal information.

Economy Jul 26

The deal comes despite fears of higher prices and job cuts, in a settlement that would create three giant U.S. cellphone companies.

Nation Jul 24

The fine is the largest the Federal Trade Commission has levied on a tech company.

Politics Jul 16

Members of both parties demanded to know why a company with massive market power and a track record of scandals should be trusted with such a far-reaching project, given the potential for fraud, abuse and criminal activity.

Politics Jul 11

Trump convened Thursday's White House "social media summit" of like-minded critics of Big Tech, excluding representatives from the very platforms he exploits.

Politics Jun 24

The bill sponsored by Sens. Josh Hawley and Mark Warner would require commercial services with more than 100 million active monthly users to disclose the types of data they collect.

Politics Jun 11

Members of both parties suggested legislation may be necessary for the financially-struggling U.S. news industry as lawmakers began a bipartisan investigation into the market dominance of Silicon Valley companies.

Politics Apr 03

The unprecedented move is likely to set off a huge legal battle between Democrats controlling the House and the Trump administration.

Politics Mar 27

The Transportation Department watchdog has previously raised questions about the FAA's certification of Boeing planes and the seemingly close relationship between some agency managers and Boeing.