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An anti-ESG crusade in Texas exposes the degree to which conservative hype over companies' ESG policies has lost touch with the reality of the market, to the detriment of taxpayers.

Congress passes laws all the time requiring agencies to issue rules on tough problems. But in many cases — and for many reasons — agencies sometimes just don't do it. Taking those responsibilities away and giving them to another agency might keep agencies on track.

The Biden administration's proposal to waive title insurance requirements for mortgage lenders would undercut an efficient system that offers homebuyers important protections.

With financial crime surging worldwide, it is critical that the public and private sectors align on a shared vision to collectively focus on combating bad actors and to eliminate their ability to launder the proceeds of criminal activity.