Regulation

In this Feb. 14, 2019 photo, an Airbus A380, left, and a Boeing 747, both from Lufthansa airline pass each other at the airport in Frankfurt, Germany.
EU, US Reach Deal to End Airbus-Boeing Trade Dispute
The U.S. imposed what could have amounted to $7.5 billion in tariffs on European exports in 2019.
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German Labour Minister Hubertus Heil speaks during a debate at the German parliament Bundestag in Berlin, Germany, Friday, June 11, 2021. German lawmakers on Friday approved legislation meant to ensure that big companies ensure environmental rules and human rights are respected throughout their supply chains.
Germany Approves Plan To Improve Oversight of Supply Chains
The plan is set to take effect from 2023.
Jun 11th, 2021
Sen. Mitt Romney, R-Utah, speaks to reporters as he walks on the Senate subway on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, June 8, 2021, in Washington.
For Infrastructure Deal, Biden Eyes 'Multiple Paths Forward'
How to pay for the spending remains the topic of debate.
Jun 10th, 2021
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In this Sept. 9, 2019, file photo, Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry speaks in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. The Biden administration’s suspension of new oil and gas leases on federal land and water was blocked Tuesday, June 15, 2021, by a federal judge in Louisiana. U.S. District Judge Terry Doughty's ruling came in a lawsuit filed in March by Louisiana’s Republican attorney general, Jeff Landry and officials in 12 other states. Doughty's ruling granting a preliminary injunction to those states said his order applies nationwide.
Judge Blocks Biden's Pause on New Oil, Gas Leases
Jun 16th, 2021
Santos Hilario Galvez makes a purchase at a store that accepts Bitcoin, Tamanique, El Salvador, June 9, 2021.
At Bitcoin Beach, a Glimpse of the Crypto Economy
Jun 11th, 2021
5-mg pills of Oxycodone, June 17, 2019.
Ex-DEA Official: Companies Had 'Systematic Failure' in Monitoring Pills
Jun 10th, 2021
TikTok and WeChat icons on a smartphone screen in Beijing, Aug. 7, 2020.
US Drops Order Targeting Chinese Apps
Jun 10th, 2021
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Jesse Barrientez, aka Red Feather, center, plays the drums and sings tribal songs with other Indigenous people during a march, Clearwater County, Minn., June 7, 2021.
Why a Rural Pipeline Is a Climate Battleground
Protesters are pledging a “summer of resistance” on the ground and in court.
Jun 10th, 2021
EPA Administrator Michael Regan during a press briefing at the White House, May 12, 2021.
Biden Moves to Restore Water Safeguards
The rule — known as “waters of the United States” — narrowed the types of waterways that qualified for federal protection.
Jun 10th, 2021
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., talks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 8, 2021.
Senate Passes Bill to Bolster Tech Industry
Its centerpiece is a $50 billion emergency allotment to help semiconductor development and manufacturing.
Jun 9th, 2021
Three wind turbines in the water off Block Island, R.I., Aug. 15, 2016.
Biden Administration Gauging Interest in Gulf Wind Power
The agency that oversees offshore leases will publish a request for interest for areas off Louisiana, Texas, Mississippi and Alabama.
Jun 9th, 2021
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters after the Democrats' policy luncheon, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, May 11, 2021.
China Denounces US Bill Aimed at Boosting Competitiveness
A Chinese statement said the bill sought to spread the 'China threat.'
Jun 9th, 2021
Sen. Shelley Moore Capito, R-W.Va., walks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, June 8, 2021.
Biden Ends GOP Infrastructure Talks, But New Group Emerges
Some Democrats have considered options that would allow them to pass the bill without Republican support.
Jun 9th, 2021
The U.S. Department of Energy announced a number of policy actions as part of its 100-Day Review on advanced batteries.
DOE Announces Actions to Bolster Domestic Supply Chain of Advanced Batteries
America's energy future needs a "significant increase in battery production."
Jun 9th, 2021
Warren Buffett plays bridge following the annual Berkshire Hathaway shareholders meeting in Omaha, Neb., May 5, 2019.
Report: Many of the Uber-Rich Pay Next to No Income Tax
Overall, the richest 25 Americans pay less in tax than many ordinary workers do.
Jun 8th, 2021
Frozen vials of the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine are taken out to thaw, MontLegia CHC hospital, Liege, Belgium, Jan. 4, 2021.
WTO Panel Considers Easing Protections on COVID-19 Vaccines
The idea is backed by the Biden administration but opposed in other wealthy countries with strong pharmaceutical industries.
Jun 8th, 2021
The World Bank building in Washington, April 5, 2021.
World Bank Projects Best Global Growth in Nearly 50 Years
But the 2021 rebound will be uneven, led by rich countries that could afford to spend vast amounts to support their economies.
Jun 8th, 2021
Greenpeace supporters demonstrate outside the Federal Court in Sydney, Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Australia's largest electricity generator on Tuesday, June 8, 2021, largely lost its court case alleging that the environmental group Greenpeace had breached copyright and trademark laws by using its logo in a campaign that described the company as the nation's 'biggest climate polluter.'
Greenpeace Wins Australian Court Case Against Power Company
The Greenpeace campaign used AGL's logo as an acronym for 'Australia's Greatest Liability.'
Jun 8th, 2021
Jane Winkler stands with a sign outside a church where Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp met with local Chamber of Commerce members, Folkston, Ga., April 22, 2021.
Feds Sidestep Fate of Planned Mine, Leave Up to State
It's just one high-profile example of federal regulators sidestepping projects because of the rule changes under Trump.
Jun 8th, 2021