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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聽of聽business taxes聽to聽boost聽global competitiveness. New House and Senate plans deliver part of the equation 鈥� lower tax rates 鈥� but stir controversy in the process.
In 2017, transgender community sees record political gains 鈥� and violent hostilityBehind the historic eight victories on Nov. 7, America鈥檚 transgender community sees a paradox: Both political support and hate crimes are at record levels.聽 So far this year, 25聽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.聽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 鈥� the Moore story touches on bigger questions than one Senate seat or even the balance of power in Congress.
The ExplainerWhat鈥檚 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鈥檚 investigation into Russia鈥檚 interference in the 2016 election a 鈥榩ure hit job.鈥� 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.
First LookTop Republicans respond to Roy Moore sexual misconduct allegationsPresident Trump says Alabama's former chief judge should drop out of the race if the allegations are true. Some other Republicans called for him to step aside immediately
As more House Republicans head for the exits, Democrats see glimmers of a waveThe party occupying the White House typically loses seats in the first midterms after a presidential election. But for Democrats to win back the House, they will have to expand their reach into districts that voted for President Trump.
In Wisconsin, will Walker's reelection bid serve as conservatism's next test?Wisconsin has undergone a wholesale reinvention during Scott Walker's two previous terms. This next election will determine if聽Democrats can mount a comeback in the Rust Belt.
First LookDemocrats score major victories in state racesIn a first sign of electoral pushback against President Trump's fiery nationalism, Democrats in Virginia and several other states poll decisive victories, headlined by Democrat Ralph Northam's victory over Trump-backed gubernatorial Republican candidate Ed Gillespie in Virginia.聽
[special project]Securing the vote: How 'paper' can protect US elections from foreign invadersIn 2016, more than 20 percent of American voters cast their ballots on voting machines that did not produce a verifiable paper trail. For experts, that's a gaping vulnerability, but one that can be addressed. Part 3 of 3.
In race for Virginia governor, selectively playing the 'Trump card'GOP candidate Ed Gillespie is blending establishment credentials with Trump-style ads on immigration and crime, while Democrat Ralph Northam is also trying to unify disparate wings of his party. The race is being closely watched as a key test of messaging and enthusiasm heading into the 2018 midterm elections.聽
