Phil Washington, Biden’s F.A.A. Nominee, Faces Murky Road to Confirmation

Phil Washington, Biden’s F.A.A. Nominee, Faces Murky Road to Confirmation

The nominee, Phillip A. Washington, who has yet to receive a confirmation hearing, has drawn scrutiny over his aviation experience and his involvement in a corruption inquiry.
RJ Reynolds Sues California Over Flavored Tobacco Ban

RJ Reynolds Sues California Over Flavored Tobacco Ban

On Tuesday, the state’s voters overwhelmingly supported letting a two-year-old law take effect. The company’s lawsuit is viewed by anti-smoking advocates as a tactic that could keep menthol cigarettes on the market longer.