Who’s in, out in small business tax break? It’s complicated
New rules floated by the Trump administration lay out what kinds of businesses can take a 20 percent deduction against income taxes under the new tax law.
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Trump going ahead with taxes on $16B in Chinese imports
Customs officials will begin collecting the border tax Aug. 23, the Office of the U.S. Trade Representative said. The list is heavy on industrial products such as steam turbines and iron girders.
Airlines, consumer groups ready for fight over proposed bill
Congress is considering a sweeping tally of proposals that could affect travelers, from dictating seat size and legroom to rolling back rules that require airlines to advertise the full price of a ticket.
Trump administration seeks to freeze future gas-mileage standards
The administration also served notice that it wants to revoke states' long-standing authority to set their own, stricter mileage standards.
Trump’s cheaper short-term health plans include coverage gaps
The Trump administration on Wednesday cleared the way for insurers to sell short-term health plans as a bargain alternative to pricey Obamacare policies for people struggling with high premiums.
UPDATE: Debate dates set for Indiana’s U.S. Senate race; tickets quickly claimed
Democratic incumbent Joe Donnelly, Republican Mike Braun and Libertarian Lucy Brenton agreed to two debates, which both will be held within a month of the Nov. 6 general election.
Study: ‘Medicare for all’ would hike government health spending by $32.6T
The latest plan from Sen. Bernie Sanders would require historic tax increases as government replaces what employers and consumers now pay for health care, according to the analysis released Monday.
Charles Koch says Trump tariffs could trigger U.S. recession
Billionaire industrialist Charles Koch, who leads a powerful policy and political network, said Sunday he worries President Donald Trump’s actions on trade and tariffs put the booming U.S. economy at risk.
U.S. firms seeking tariff waivers accuse steel makers of false information
Companies seeking waivers fear the Commerce Department will be swayed by opposition from U.S. Steel, Nucor and other domestic steel suppliers.
Judge rules opioid-distribution data not for public consumption
Cleveland-based Judge Dan Polster, who is overseeing more than 800 opioid lawsuits, ruled Thursday that the data cannot be made public, saying that doing so would reveal trade secrets and "eviscerate" the terms under which the information was shared.
Trump, European Union leaders pull back from trade war
In a hastily called Rose Garden appearance with President Donald Trump, European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker said the U.S. and the EU have agreed to hold off on new tariffs.
FCC chair defends Sinclair decision after Trump calls it ‘disgraceful’
Federal Communications Commission Chairman Ajit Pai said he stands by his agency’s decision to send Sinclair Broadcast Group Inc.’s acquisition of Tribune Media Co. to an administration hearing.
Braun appears to use finance ploy to free up more money for campaign
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Mike Braun continues to pump his own money into his campaign, and appears to be engaging in the controversial but legal practice of using donations for retiring debt from his primary race to boost his general election campaign.
Trump rolls out $12B plan to help farmers hurt by trade disputes
Many farmers remain critical of President Donald Trump's tariffs, but were also appreciative Tuesday that he offered to provide some cash to help offset their losses.
Trump heightens tariff threat in trade war with China
President Donald Trump on Friday escalated his threats to punish China for its trade policies, and he also took a shot at the Federal Reserve over its interest rate hikes.
Auto industry cries foul as Trump moves toward car tariffs
President Trump’s latest plan is to consider slapping tariffs on imported autos and auto parts—a move he says would aid American workers but that could inflate car prices and make U.S. manufacturers less competitive.
Trump says U.S. might have separate trade deal with Mexico
President Donald Trump said he may prioritize a bilateral trade deal with Mexico over Canada and that he’s building a good rapport with Mexican President-elect Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador.
Trump draws heavy criticism for doubting own intel, siding with Putin
Donald Trump’s comments in Russia drew a quick formal statement—almost a rebuttal—from his director of national Intelligence, Dan Coats, the former U.S. senator and congressman from Indiana.
Pence family gas stations left costly environmental legacy
The collapse of Kiel Bros. Oil Co. in 2004 was widely publicized. Less known is that the state of Indiana—and Kentucky and Illinois—are still on the hook for millions of dollars to clean up more than 85 contaminated sites.
Judge orders Marion County to offer even more early-voting sites
Marion County voters will have at least six locations to choose from if they want to cast early votes in this fall’s general election, according to consent decree signed this week by a federal judge.