Progressives who cheered when Republican Sen. Susan Collins tanked efforts to repeal Obamacare are pleading for a repeat on the GOP tax bill, saying she…
Doug Jones faces uphill battle for Senate in Alabama
SELMA, Ala. | Being a Democrat in Alabama is sort of like being a Republican in Massachusetts — only worse. After ruling Alabama for decades,…
Child tax credit rise for illegal immigrants included in bills
President Trump has been willing to accept almost anything to close the deal on his giant tax cut bill before Christmas, including staying mum about…
Tax bill conference committee pushes against deadline
Republicans have two weeks to meet their Christmas deadline for passing a final tax bill and are still sorting through issues as they get set…
Inside the Beltway: The blundering news media gets worse
President Trump continues to push back at the hostile news media with great vigor, prompting his critics to squawk and chafe — but to no…
Donald Trump accuses Democrats of endangering U.S. citizens with demand for amnesty in spending bill
President Trump pressured congressional Democrats Saturday to drop their demands for amnesty for young illegal immigrants as part of a year-end spending deal, saying their…
Donald Trump slams CNN over incorrect report on timing of email to his son
President Trump blasted CNN Saturday for an erroneous report about his son Donald Trump Jr., saying the network made a “vicious and purposeful mistake.” “They…
Harassment wave no boon for Ohio’s woman governor candidates
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) – As predictions increasingly fashion next year’s gubernatorial race as a faceoff between Democrat Richard Cordray and Republican Mike DeWine, a question…
Judge dismisses ethics complaint against Homer officials
HOMER, Alaska (AP) – An administrative law judge has dismissed an ethics complaint brought against former and current members of the Homer City Council, saying…
Capitol Watch: Cuomo speech; lawmaker seeks IDs for dreamers
ALBANY, N.Y. (AP) – In New York state government news, Gov. Andrew Cuomo has settled on a traditional state of the state address after shaking…