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US senators hit deal on energy project permitting bill, vote seen after November

US senators hit deal on energy project permitting bill, vote seen after November

By Timothy Gardner and Nichola Groom WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - US senators from both parties said on Wednesday they have reached a deal to reform laws on the permitting of large energy and infrastructure projects, though a vote will not occur before the midterm elections.

Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects

Senate reaches bipartisan deal on permitting bill to speed approvals of new energy projects

Senators from both parties are saying they have reached a bipartisan deal on legislation aimed at speeding up permitting reviews for new energy and infrastructure projects that now face yearslong delays as lawmakers seek to meet growing demand for electricity and other forms of energy

US Senate blocks bill to address data center costs

US Senate blocks bill to address data center costs

By Richard Cowan and Nichola Groom WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation requiring state utility regulators to consider whether large electricity users, including data centers, should bear the incremental costs of power infrastructure built to serve them and

White House urges EU to draw down diesel inventories, sources say

White House urges EU to draw down diesel inventories, sources say

By Jarrett Renshaw Sept 29 (Reuters) - The White House has urged the European Union to draw down emergency diesel inventories in an effort to lower global prices, as President Donald Trump and his administration pursue a range of options to ease fuel costs ahead of November's midterm elections,

US Senate blocks bill to limit stock trading by lawmakers

US Senate blocks bill to limit stock trading by lawmakers

By Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 30 - The US Senate on Wednesday blocked legislation placing new restrictions on stock trading by members of Congress, as Democrats refused to provide enough votes to advance the measure toward passage, arguing that it falls short of a full ban.

Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads

Homeland Security taps $20M in taxpayer funds for pro-Trump ads

The Department of Homeland Security has tapped $20 million to pay for campaign-style ads glorifying President Donald Trump

Trump says he has done a 'bad job' explaining his economic record

Trump says he has done a 'bad job' explaining his economic record

By Gram Slattery and Steve Holland WASHINGTON, Sept 30 (Reuters) - US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has done "a very bad job" of explaining his economic record as his job approval rating sags under the weight of high gasoline prices ahead of the November midterm elections.

The Latest: Trump’s new AI-powered ‘America.gov’ pivots political answers moments after launch

The Latest: Trump’s new AI-powered ‘America.gov’ pivots political answers moments after launch

President Donald Trump has unveiled the AI-powered America

Are you getting a $500 ACA refund check from Trump? See where they're going

Are you getting a $500 ACA refund check from Trump? See where they're going

About 1 million Americans across 30 states will start receiving $500 ACA refund checks this week from President Trump. See where the money is going.

White House weighs red-dyed diesel tax relief to lower fuel prices

White House weighs red-dyed diesel tax relief to lower fuel prices

By Jarrett Renshaw and Nicole Jao Sept 28 (Reuters) - The White House is considering regulatory relief that would allow broader sales of red-dyed diesel as part of an effort to bring down soaring prices, a move that could allow some buyers to avoid the federal fuel tax, according to two people

Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms

Democrats to probe lucrative Trump family business deals if they win midterms

By Alexandra Ulmer and Richard Cowan WASHINGTON, Sept 28 (Reuters) - Corporate donors to US President Donald Trump's ballroom and participants in business deals brokered by Trump family members are expected to be among the first targets of investigations if Democrats take control of the House or

GOP senator says buildings shouldn't be named after living politicians

GOP senator says buildings shouldn't be named after living politicians

Sen. John Kennedy says politicians should not have buildings named after them while alive. "I think that would settle a lot of this controversy."