Category Archives: (Sandbox) National News

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. Democratic Senators will introduce a resolution on Thursday aimed at undoing a Trump-era rule that defines when a bank is a "true lender," a staffer inside Senator Chris Va...

By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Several Democratic lawmakers said on Thursday they will introduce a resolution on Friday that would reinstate Obama-era regulations for oil and gas operatio...

By Lawrence Hurley WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday expanded the ability of people to sue police for excessive force, ruling in favor of a New Mexico woman who filed a civil r...

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A group of Democratic U.S. lawmakers on Friday will introduce legislation that would set new maximum levels of toxic heavy metals in baby food -- and require...

By Nichola Groom (Reuters) - A billionaire investor from Colorado, an entrepreneur from Texas, and a pair of prospectors looking to strike it rich in Nevada. They are among the top holders of idle oil...

By Anna Irrera (Reuters) - Atlanta-based Greenwood, a digital banking startup designed for Black and Latino consumers and businesses, said on Thursday that it had raised $40 million from a host of U.S...

By Sarah N. Lynch WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee will vote Thursday on whether to approve two of President Joe Biden's nominees for the No. 2 and No. 3 posts at the Justice...

By Jeff Mason WASHINGTON (Reuters) - President Joe Biden is expected on Thursday to lay out a new goal for U.S. vaccinations against COVID-19 at his first formal White House news conference, where top...

By Sharon Bernstein (Reuters) - Moments before a gunman opened fire in the Colorado supermarket that had provided her with a well-loved job and co-workers who felt like family, Darcey Lopez glanced up...

By Carl O'Donnell (Reuters) - The White House on Thursday said it plans to spend $10 billion to expand COVID-19 vaccinations at community health centers around the United States and boost awareness an...