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Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting, a former bank executive, is testifying before Congress this week about reshaping some banking rules.

Former Banker, Now Regulator, Wants To Allow Banks To Make Payday-Style Loans

Comptroller of the Currency Joseph Otting is a former bank executive testifying before Congress this week about reshaping some banking rules. He wants big banks to start making small-dollar loans.

U.S. Army soldiers in Puerto Rico unload food on Oct. 17, 2017. Nearly a month after Hurricane Maria hit, the federal government was still delivering basic supplies, like food and water.

FEMA Blamed Delays In Puerto Rico On Maria; Agency Records Tell Another Story

Internal documents show FEMA failed to get enough supplies to Puerto Rico before the storm and then scrambled to supply them after. Democrats in Congress call for an independent commission.

Vice President Mike Pence speaks at the Southern Baptist Convention meeting on Wednesday in Dallas.

Pence Speech Riles Some As Southern Baptists' Moderates Gain Strength

The largest Protestant denomination in the country closed its annual meeting Wednesday with a partisan speech from the vice president. The group's new leader quickly sought to distance it from Pence.

Florida Gov. Rick Scott joined a January event on the ongoing relief efforts for those affected by Hurricane Maria in Florida and Puerto Rico. With a growing bloc of voters from the island in Florida, the Republican Scott and Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson have been attacking each other over the issue of relief efforts in Puerto Rico in their high-stakes Senate campaign.

At Issue In Florida Senate Campaign: Who's Fighting For Puerto Rico?

Florida has a growing bloc of Puerto Rican voters in the wake of Hurricane Maria. Democratic Sen. Bill Nelson and his main challenger, GOP Gov. Rick Scott, are fighting over recovery efforts.

A participant dresses Achilles the cat in Russian colors on Wednesday after predicting a win for Russia against Saudi Arabia in Thursday's opening match.

Achilles The 'Psychic' Cat Predicts Russia Win In World Cup Opening Match

Achilles is a designated rat hunter at Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg. The museum veterinarian said the cat "loves his motherland and couldn't vote otherwise."

Anne Donovan became a championship coach in the WNBA after winning at the college and Olympic levels as a player. She's being mourned by fellow basketball greats, including Tamika Catchings and Dawn Staley.

Anne Donovan, A Basketball Legend As A Player And Coach, Dies At 56

At 6'8", Donovan won Olympic gold medals as a player and coach, and a WNBA title coaching the Seattle Storm. She's being mourned by basketball greats from Tamika Catchings to Dawn Staley.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan takes questions last week from reporters following a closed-door GOP meeting on immigration without reaching an agreement between conservatives and moderates.

House GOP Immigration Bill Would End Family Separation At Border

The bill is an attempt by Republican leaders to find a compromise with moderate GOP lawmakers. The House will vote on two immigration bills next week, including another supported by conservatives.

An artist's rendering shows the design of an "electric skate" vehicle that the Boring Company says could travel up to 150 mph and whisk passengers to and from Chicago's O'Hare Airport in minutes.

Elon Musk's Boring Company Will Build High-Speed Train To Chicago's O'Hare Airport

The train tunnel company will build and operate an "express service to transport people to O'Hare Airport from downtown in 12 minutes," Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel says.

Chizmar 6-17-18

Today's programming is made possible in part by GLT Day Sponsors Jen and John Chizmar, celebrating their son’s 9th birthday today. Happy Birthday, Zach!

Are Prison Populations Decreasing? Depends On Where You Look

Some drops in prison populations were offset by increases at local jails, especially in rural areas.

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