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Senate plan serves up lower tax bills. But fairness, not so easy.Passage of the GOP plan looks anything but smooth, in part due to concerns about where the benefits flow. The rich do better than the poor, and the bill may favor taxpayers in low-tax states, as well as big business.
First LookSexual assault accusations force Conyers to leave Judiciary CommitteeWhile he plans on retaining his seat in the House, Rep. John Conyers (D) of Michigan has given up his post on the House Judiciary Committee. The longest serving active member of Congress denies the allegations and will cooperate with investigations.
FocusFrom Texas to Congress: Will 'rare' friendship cost politicians their careers?Democrat Beto O'Rourke and Republican Will Hurd of Texas bonded over an unexpected hit road trip earlier this year. But as elections draw near, this bipartisan friendship may not be charming voters.
As Hillary Clinton hovers, are Democrats moving on?Opposition to President Trump has clearly energized Democrats – but the party is still facing a leadership vacuum and struggling to unite its disparate wings, as its former nominee remains controversially in the headlines.
First LookWithout needed votes White House may cut health care provision from tax code billAfter Sen. Susan Collins (R) of Maine, whose vote is crucial, said that health care reform should be dealt with separately from the tax code, the White House may scrap its attempt repeal a component of the Affordable Care Act by attaching it to tax reform.
First LookFormer Bush staffers begin to reappear in Trump administrationAs President Trump fills out the remaining gaps in his administration, a theme is emerging: experienced members of former President George W. Bush's team. Critics say this runs counter to his promise to shake things up in Washington.
Congress has an 'et tu?' moment as it grapples with sexual harrassmentLegislators, spurred by cultural demands, take steps to deal with the 'pervasive' problem of sexual misconduct on Capitol Hill, including how to handle recently accused Senator Al Franken.
US needs corporate tax reform. Does the GOP deliver it?Both parties have called for a rethink of business taxes to boost global competitiveness. New House and Senate plans deliver part of the equation – lower tax rates – but stir controversy in the process.
In 2017, transgender community sees record political gains – and violent hostilityBehind the historic eight victories on Nov. 7, America’s transgender community sees a paradox: Both political support and hate crimes are at record levels. So far this year, 25 transgender people have been killed, breaking last year's record.
A tax cut, but for whom? Republican plans favor business.Senate and House leaders say their tax cuts will boost economic growth and household incomes. But Senate plan would undercut Obamacare and allow middle-class tax cuts to expire, while making cuts for corporations permanent.
First LookRepublican governors regroup and prepare for next election cycleThe Republican Governors Association is ready to talk strategy in Austin, Texas this week, preparing for the 2018 election cycle when 36 governorships will be up for election.
First LookRepublican tax bill to include Obamacare repealSenate Republicans under pressure from President Trump launch another attack on the Affordable Care Act by including a repeal of the individual mandate in the upcoming Senate tax bill. Eliminating the mandate would save an estimated $338 billion over a decade.
The deeper meaning of the Roy Moore sagaFrom divisions in the Republican Party to growing demands for how to address sexual misconduct – the Moore story touches on bigger questions than one Senate seat or even the balance of power in Congress.
The ExplainerWhat’s the real story behind Hillary Clinton, Russia, and uranium?In 2010, a Russian nuclear agency purchased a controlling interest in Uranium One, a Canada-based mining firm. US officials, including the State Department under Hillary Clinton, reviewed the deal.
First LookSenate committee to discuss who should have the power to launch nuclear weaponsThe Senate Foreign Relations Committee will hear testimony this week regarding the nuclear weapons chain of command and how much authority the president should have in a system built for fast decisonmaking, not debate.
First LookAccusations from women continue to mount against MooreFollowing the second allegation of sexual misconduct against Senate candidate Roy Moore, more GOP members have withdrawn their support of his campaign, some even moving to block his election or initiate a vote to remove him from the Senate if he wins.
Russia investigation: What we know and where it may head nextOver the weekend, President Trump called Special Counsel Robert Mueller’s investigation into Russia’s interference in the 2016 election a ‘pure hit job.’ But the investigation is continuing apace, and speculation is mounting about likely next targets.
First LookMcConnell asks Moore to step aside from Senate raceMajority leader Sen. Mitch McConnell (R) of Kentucky says he believes the allegations that Roy Moore pursued romantic relationships with teenage girls as an adult.
In Trump era, a sudden flood of women candidatesVirginia's House of Delegates nearly doubled its number of female lawmakers on Tuesday, while across the country, Democratic women won key mayoral and other races. Many say dismay over President Trump's election motivated them to run for office themselves.
First LookConcerned about hackers, states turn to cyber insuranceMore than a dozen US states now have cyber insurance policies.
