House Republicans had planned to use a second phase of tax cuts to force Democrats into a difficult vote ahead of mid-term elections. Now, party leaders may drop the effort, fearing it could backfire by antagonizing voters in some hotly contested Congressional districts.

Argentina will impose taxes on exporters as it looks to balance its budget in 2019, a year earlier than planned, after the peso collapsed last week and investor concern grew about the government’s ability to finance itself.

Republicans are at increasing risk of losing the House in the midterm elections.

WASHINGTON _ Republicans are bracing for a potential Democratic wave in November that would rip away their grip on the U.S. House, leave their agenda in tatters and embroil Donald Trump's White House in a procession of congressional investigations.

WASHINGTON _ Nevada's nail-biter of a Senate race could end up benefiting Tesla and other makers of electric vehicles.

Nevada’s nail-biter of a Senate race could end up benefiting Tesla Inc. and other makers of electric vehicles.