Category: Law and Legislation

The Small Tweaks That Republicans Slipped Into the Domestic Policy Bill

In their fiscal package, Republicans have slipped in a hodgepodge of tweaks that are, at times, only tangentially related to the rest of the bill.
South Africa Sets the Stage for Starlink Approval

A proposed regulatory change would allow Elon Musk’s satellite company and others like it to get a license without having to sell shares to Black South Africans.
The Republican Tax Bill Could Sharply Slow E.V. Sales

The measure, passed by the House, would roll back incentives for people to buy electric vehicles and for automakers to make them in the U.S.
Deepfake Laws Bring Prosecution and Penalties, but Also Pushback

Dozens of A.I.-related regulations enacted in the past two years now lead to fines, incarceration and legal challenges from the likes of Elon Musk.
How ‘No Tax on Tips’ Would Affect Waiters, Drivers and Diners

Proposed changes making their way through Congress would benefit many employees, but some details are still in flux.
Republican Bill Could Set Off Global Tax Fight

Retaliatory taxes on foreign companies operating in the U.S. could open the door for a broader economic conflict.
Senate Advances Crypto Regulation Bill With Bipartisan Support

Democrats who had sided with the rest of their party last week to block the measure over concerns that President Trump could benefit dropped their objections. They argued that regulating the industry was urgent.
Trump Wants to Fulfill His ‘No Tax On Tips’ Promise. The Details Get Tricky.

The idea is politically popular, but the tax benefits may not go as far for low-income workers as many may think.
Duffy Blamed Biden for Air Traffic Woes. It’s a Decades-Old Problem.

The federal government has taken a reactive approach to aviation policy, often leading to delays in modernization efforts and inadequate staffing and funding.
Republican Tax Bill May Hurt the Lowest Earners and Help the Richest

Even though most Americans may see lower taxes, Republicans’ spending cuts could outweigh those benefits and leave some worse off.
Republican Tax Bill May Hurt the Lowest Earners and Help the Richest

Even though most Americans may see lower taxes, Republicans’ spending cuts could outweigh those benefits and leave some worse off.
Republican Bill to End E.V. Tax Credit Could Hurt G.M. and Ford

A House Republican bill introduced this week would do away with tax credits that had encouraged Americans to buy electric vehicles and automakers to invest in new factories.