President Trump's big bill making its way through Congress will cut taxes by $3.7 trillion but also increase deficits by $2.4 trillion over the next decade, according to an analysis released Wednesday by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office. … [Read more...] about Trump’s big bill will cut taxes by $3.7T and add $2.4T to deficit, budget office says
Fed lifts restrictions placed on Wells Fargo in 2018 because of its fake-accounts scandal
The Federal Reserve said Tuesday that Wells Fargo is no longer subject to the restraints the Fed placed on the bank in 2018 for having a toxic sales and banking culture. … [Read more...] about Fed lifts restrictions placed on Wells Fargo in 2018 because of its fake-accounts scandal
New Orleans jail escapee releases videos, prompting search of home where they were made
A man who identifies himself as a New Orleans jail escapee released videos on social media while still on the run from authorities, leading to a police raid that failed to recapture him, an Associated Press source says. … [Read more...] about New Orleans jail escapee releases videos, prompting search of home where they were made
Connecticut town’s schools are investigated for transgender athlete policies
A school system in Connecticut is under investigation by the Trump administration over its transgender athletic policy, the U.S. Department of Education confirmed Tuesday, adding a new flashpoint in the national debate over trans girls' participation in youth sports. … [Read more...] about Connecticut town’s schools are investigated for transgender athlete policies
What is Title IX? Facts about the 1972 civil rights law
The Trump administration's Department of Education emphasizes a return to what officials call the "true purpose" of Title IX, focusing specifically on sex-based protections for women and girls in educational settings while rolling back previous expansions that included gender identity protections. Here are some facts about Title IX. … [Read more...] about What is Title IX? Facts about the 1972 civil rights law