Biden increases oil royalty rate and scales back lease sales on federal lands

April 16, 2022 - 9:44am EDT
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The U.S. government will sharply boost royalty rates for companies as federal officials weigh efforts to fight climate change against pressure to bring down high gasoline prices.

Sep 21 - 5:00am EDT

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer's decision not to enforce an unofficial dress code has elicited strong reactions and dominated talk on Capitol Hill, even as a potential government shutdown looms.

Sep 21 - 5:00am EDT

President Biden isn't doing a lot of campaign events yet. But when he meets donors, he is spending a lot of time talking about the Republican frontrunner, former President Donald Trump.

Sep 21 - 5:00am EDT

The Ukrainian leader will visit Washington Thursday to meet with Congress. Biden has requested $24 billion in new aid to Ukraine, but the funding is in limbo ahead of a possible government shutdown.

Sep 21 - 12:01am EDT

The U.S. census asked for more details about people's race and ethnicity in 2020 than ever before. New results show how many responded with identities such as Irish, Jamaican, Arab and Salvadoran.

Sep 20 - 8:58pm EDT

Gun safety measures have stalled in Congress. Advocates have long pushed for a White House office to elevate the issue and coordinate administration efforts to reduce gun violence.

Sep 20 - 7:42pm EDT

Senate Democrats began holding votes on military promotions after a months-long blockade by Alabama Republican Sen. Tommy Tuberville.

Sep 20 - 5:02pm EDT

House Republicans in competitive districts could face blowback for impeachment. So far they support investigating allegations

Sep 20 - 4:36pm EDT

Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies before Congress since Justice Department prosecutors brought federal charges against President Biden's son, Hunter.

Sep 20 - 4:30pm EDT

Ukraine's president Volodymyr Zelenskyy tells Steve Inskeep that more foreign aid is necessary to beat back Vladimir Putin's ambitions to expand Russia's influence across Europe.