Nation May 12 Obama administration says oil and gas must cut methane emissions The Obama administration issued a final rule Thursday to cut methane emissions from U.S. oil and gas production by nearly half over the next decade as part of an ongoing push by President Barack Obama to curb climate change.
Nation Apr 28 Senate committee approves $220M Flint aid package WASHINGTON — A Senate committee on Thursday approved a $220 million aid package for Flint, Michigan, as the city struggles to deal with a water crisis and public health emergency from lead-contaminated pipes.
Politics Apr 26 Senators reach new deal to address Flint water crisis WASHINGTON -- For the second time in two months, the Senate has reached a bipartisan deal to address a water crisis in Flint, Michigan, where lead-contaminated pipes have resulted in an ongoing public health emergency.
Nation Apr 17 Millions face Monday deadline to file tax returns Millions of taxpayers face a midnight deadline Monday to file their tax returns, while millions of others will ask for more time —a six-month extension.
Nation Apr 12 Senate GOP to subpoena EPA chief in Colorado mine spill Senate Republicans vowed Tuesday to issue a subpoena to force the head of the Environmental Protection Agency to appear at a field hearing in Phoenix next week on a toxic mine spill that fouled rivers in three Western states and…
Nation Mar 25 As Congress bickers, Flint suffers, Michigan lawmakers say Rep. Dan Kildee, a Michigan Democrat who represents Flint, says his hometown is struggling while Congress bickers.
Politics Mar 15 In reversal, Obama admin to block oil drilling in Atlantic WASHINGTON -- In a major reversal, the Obama administration said Tuesday it will not allow oil drilling in the Atlantic Ocean.
Politics Mar 14 Benghazi committee promises final report by summer WASHINGTON — Nearly two years after it was created, the House Benghazi Committee is plowing ahead — interviewing witnesses, reviewing documents and promising a final report "before summer" that is certain to have repercussions for Democrat Hillary Clinton's bid for…
Nation Mar 08 Democrats denounce GOP 'piñata' comment on Supreme Court Democrats accused Republicans on Tuesday of taking their cues from Donald Trump after the Senate's No. 2 Republican said President Barack Obama's nominee to the Supreme Court should expect to be treated like a "piñata."…
Politics Mar 04 Sen. Mike Lee of Utah: Federal aid not needed in Flint water crisis WASHINGTON -- Republican Sen. Mike Lee of Utah said Friday that federal aid is not needed in Flint, Michigan, where lead-contaminated pipes have resulted in an ongoing public health emergency.