Business

A truck drives near the Mexico-U.S. border fence, on the Mexican side, separating the towns of Anapra, Mexico, and Sunland Park, N.M., Wednesday.

Trump's Suggested Import Tax Would Mean Americans Pay For That Wall

8:07pm January 26, 2017

by Scott Horsley

The president's press secretary said a plan the White House is pushing would mean taxing goods from Mexico 20 percent to pay for the wall. That would mean American consumers would foot the bill.

Fast Food Workers File Complaints Against Companies Run By Trump Labor Pick

6:15pm January 26, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

Employees of the fast food chains run by President Trump's labor secretary nominee filed complaints Thursday alleging wage theft and sexual harassment, among other things. The complaints to state and federal agencies allege that as CEO of the company that owns the Carl's Jr. and Hardee's chains, Andrew Puzder helped create a workplace culture that encouraged discrimination.

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Dairy Farmers Fear Loss Of Labor Under Trump Immigration Actions

6:15pm January 26, 2017

by David Sommerstein (NCPR)

Dairy farmers rely on thousands of immigrants, most of them undocumented, to milk the cows. They fear Trump administration policies will cause their labor pool to dry up.

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Crews clean up the diesel fuel spill after a pipeline broke in Worth County, Iowa on Wednesday.

'It's A Big One': Iowa Pipeline Leaks Nearly 140,000 Gallons Of Diesel

5:22pm January 26, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

The leak from an underground pipeline in north-central Iowa was first discovered in a field on Wednesday morning. Crews for the company, Magellan Midstream Partners, are working to clean it up.

Fast-food workers in Los Angeles on Thursday protest against restaurant-chain mogul Andrew Puzder, who has been tapped as President Donald Trump's nominee for labor secretary.

Trump's Labor Pick Faces Slew Of Legal Complaints From Fast-Food Workers

5:15pm January 26, 2017

by Yuki Noguchi

Andrew Puzder runs the empire behind Carl's Jr. and Hardee's. So far, 33 current and ex-employees have alleged wage theft, harassment and discrimination at his company. The industry stands by its man.

Despite Economic Troubles, Residents Of Kansas Town Remain Proud

4:30pm January 26, 2017

by Melissa Block

Independence, Kan., is shrinking with the population down to about 9,000 people. Many businesses have closed up shop, and the city's hospital shut down in 2015. But the folks who live there remain proud of their town and its history.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (right) opens his coat to show his sweater as House Speaker Paul Ryan speaks with members of the media during the GOP congressional retreat in Philadelphia.

Politics & Government

GOP '200 Day' Agenda Calls for Spending, Tax Cuts. But What About the Deficit?

3:47pm January 26, 2017

by Susan Davis

At the annual GOP congressional retreat, House Speaker Paul Ryan outlined a legislative agenda that includes plans to repeal and replace Obamacare and rewrite the federal tax code.

Many groups are raising questions about President Trump's conflicts of interest, but do they have the "standing" to challenge him in court?

Can Groups Sue Over Trump's Business Conflicts Even If They Weren't Harmed?

12:38pm January 26, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Many groups are raising questions about President Trump's conflicts of interest, but do they have the "standing" to challenge him in court? Some legal experts say Trump's business competitors might.

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Investors Look To Profit Off Trump's Tweets About Companies

8:15am January 26, 2017

Some investors think they can gather enough from President Trump's tweets about businesses to create a profitable trading strategy. Chris Dieterich of The Wall Street Journal explains.

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National

Buyers Go Big As Sales Of Small Cars Slump

7:30am January 26, 2017

by Sonari Glinton

The Trump administration is pushing American automakers to build more small cars in the U.S. But trucks and SUVs began outselling small cars two years ago.

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