Under former governor Rick Scott, Florida state employees said — and documents confirmed — there was a ban on using the term “climate change.” Instead of “sea level rise,” employees were instructed to say “nuisance flooding.”

Across race and ethnicity, they favor a strong government to handle economic issues.

Whether your economic anxiety has increased or decreased in the last year depends on who you are, according to the latest Marketplace-Edison Research Poll.

The White House and GOP leaders said they would not negotiate with Democrats on immigration until the government is reopened.

One economist argues immigration reform is essential to kick-starting productivity.

It's the first major tax overhaul since 1986.

The tax advantages of home ownership would likely be available to wealthier taxpayers, and high tax regions would take the biggest hit.

The House and Senate will have to reconcile their tax bills, which have some key differences right now.

So is there a point most people can meet at?

The Senate and House tax bills don't line up when it comes to policy that affects individuals and corporations, which may make it trickier for Republicans to pass their tax overhaul by the end of the year.