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The ExplainerStrange bedfellows: critics left and right oppose warrantless wiretapping renewalThe statute that allows the National Security Agency to collect electronic communications of foreign intelligence targets will soon expire unless reauthorized by Congress. Some are calling for more privacy protections for US citizens inadvertently snared in the dragnet.
Tax cut arrives, and Americans ask what’s in it for them – and for countryMost Americans can expect a modest tax cut, but changes in deductions and other measures will create new winners and losers, especially in later years.
First LookRepublicans poised for big legislative win with tax billThe biggest reshaping of the United States tax code in three decades is on a clear path to passage and a presidential signing into law.
With National Security Strategy, Trump ushers new era of statecraftThe 56-page document outlines the role of the United States as a competitive player in world affairs and shifts away from its previous role as a global leader.
First LookTrump to announce 'America First' national security strategyPrioritizing national sovereignty over alliances, President Trump's new national strategy envisions nations in constant competition, reverses Obama-era warnings on climate change, and affirms that the United States will unilaterally defend its sovereignty.
Why did Broward destroy 2016 ballots? Sanders ally seeks US probe.Tim Canova, an ally of Bernie Sanders, lost in a 2016 primary to Debbie Wasserman Schultz, a Hillary Clinton ally, in Florida's Broward County. The paper records have been destroyed.
Columbus Circle without Columbus? New York's statue debate hits Italian-Americans hardThe famous memorial, donated to the city by immigrants in 1892, the 400th anniversary of Columbus’s first voyage, has been caught up in the nationwide controversy over the meaning of history and the purpose of public monuments.
Trump’s tax plan: Why many middle-class Republicans support itWhile some Trump voters see the bill as a betrayal of his populist campaign promises, more than two-thirds of GOP voters say they support it – even if it may not help them personally.
First LookGOP tax bill includes cuts for businesses and wealthyRepublicans in the House and the Senate have approved a tax bill that will include permanent tax cuts for businesses, cuts for the top brackets, and temporary cuts for middle-class workers. A repeal of Obamacare's individual mandate is also included in the bill.
Does US need special counsel to probe special counsel Mueller?On Wednesday GOP lawmakers hammered Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein, saying the Mueller probe is tainted. Democrats and other critics say this charge is a distraction and that attorneys shouldn't be reduced to red or blue.
What Doug Jones's win means for DemocratsThe incoming Democratic senator from Alabama leaves Republicans with just a one-seat edge in the Senate. But Jones may look to work across party lines as well.
First LookSenator Gillibrand takes on leadership role in fight against sexual assaultSen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D) of New York, who called for President Trump to resign because of sexual assault allegations, is on the forefront of the fight against sexual assault in government and the armed forces.
First LookDemocrat Jones scores stunning Senate victory in red-stateAlabama elects its first Democratic Senate seat in a quarter-century. Doug Jones defeats Roy Moore in a narrow victory.
In Alabama election, a state wrestles with its identityTo many, the race is not just about a seat in the US Senate, but the image Alabamians hold of their state – and want to project to the rest of the nation.
First Look#MeToo campaign turns focus back to TrumpThe women who accused President Trump of sexual misconduct during the election have spoken up again following the #MeToo campaign. The women have asked Congress to launch an ethics investigation against the president and Democrats have called for his resignation.
Why GOP faces challenge selling tax cuts to younger votersWhen it comes to Republican tax policy, Millennials are the least-supportive age group. Partly, it's proposal details like those on college debt. Partly, it's the values of a generation raised during the Great Recession
First LookBoth sides dig in for final push in Alabama's Senate raceFor Republicans, winning means they can continue to further their agenda. For Democrats, a victory could jumpstart their bid to retake the majority at midterms.
How Congress's inaction has left children's health program on life supportLast week, Colorado became the first state to send letters to CHIP families warning them that support might end in January. Texas has asked the federal government for $90 million to keep its program running through February.
First LookMoore campaign strategy follows in the footsteps of President TrumpWith his ability to dodge accusations of sexual misconduct and appeal to evangelical voters, political analysts are drawing parallels between US Senate candidate Roy Moore's campaign's playbook to that of President Trump.
Franken resignation shows Democrats' line in the sandThe Minnesota senator's decision to step down reflects the uncompromising stand his party is taking on sexual misconduct – a position Democrats hope will create a strong moral contrast with Republicans, but that also could come with risks.
