Federal Agencies Ignore Republicans, Push ‘Midnight Regulations’ Before Trump Presidency

Republicans in Congress are cautioning federal agencies and the Obama administration against pushing through new rules, often called “midnight regulations,” in the final two months of President Obama’s term. House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy (R-CA) wrote a letter to federal agency heads earlier this month cautioning against a last minute rush to push through regulations. But the federal agencies are reportedly ignoring the warning — gearing up to push through many final rules and regulations during Obama’s final weeks. President-elect Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20. -- More...