Federal Court Says Consumer Watchdog Can’t Check Banks for Discrimination
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Federal Court Says Consumer Watchdog Can’t Check Banks for Discrimination

A Texas judge’s sweeping ruling says the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau exceeded its authority in trying to examine banks for uneven treatment.
Could U.S. Toughness on Chinese Business Have Unintended Consequences?
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Could U.S. Toughness on Chinese Business Have Unintended Consequences?

Businesses fear that efforts to look tough on Beijing, which have the potential to be more expansive than moves by the federal government, could have unintended consequences.
Air Taxis, Hyped for Years, May Finally Arrive by 2028
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Air Taxis, Hyped for Years, May Finally Arrive by 2028

Federal regulators released a plan that would allow a new generation of small aircraft to transport people short distances.
Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act
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Blocked Rail Crossings Snarl Towns, but Congress Won’t Act

The industry has used its muscle to prevent federal, state and local governments from penalizing companies that park freight trains across roads for hours or days.