Congressa top tax man isna t waiting for Trumpa s blessing to get going on an overhaul

Top Republicans in the House of Representatives are prepared to begin public hearings next week on an effort to overhaul the nation's tax code, which threatens to divide Republicans in Congress for the second time in the opening months of President Donald Trump's administration. Republican Rep. Kevin Brady of Texas, chairman of the powerful Ways and Means Committee, which oversees the nation's tax policy, is prepared to learn from the mistakes of the failed effort to repeal parts of Obamacare.

How Barack Obama quietly, gently delivered same slam on Canadian dairy as Trump

In a private meeting inside the White House, the president of the United States groaned about Canadian dairy practices to a visiting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, lamenting that regulatory changes were hurting U.S. exporters. While Donald Trump's complaint about Canadian milk this week may have been brasher, louder, and certainly more public, it carried a familiar ring to the circle of people who sat in on Trudeau meetings with Obama.

EPA chief makes first Superfund site visit with Indiana stop

Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks at a news conference Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in East Chicago, Ind., following a tour of a public-housing complex where roughly 1,000 people were ordered evacuated because of lead contamination. less Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt speaks at a news conference Wednesday, April 19, 2017, in East Chicago, Ind., following a tour of a public-housing complex where roughly 1,000 people ... more Eddis Marie Loving, of East Chicago, Ind., holds a sign as supporters and residents of East Chicago, Ind., rally near a public-housing complex Wednesday, April 19, 2017, ahead of a visit by Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Scott Pruitt.

Nevada woman accused of faking son’s death to raise money

The Nevada woman is facing felony fraud charges and had her four children taken away by child protective ser... Nevada authorities say a woman faces criminal charges after she faked that her 10-year-old son had leukemia and died, helping her raise more than $2,000. The near-death of a woman in a Nevada crash has exposed a hole in the government's efforts to get potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators off the road.

Another nearby planet found that may be just right for life

The near-death of a woman in a Nevada crash has exposed a hole in the government's efforts to get potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators off the road. A gas station owner discovered a loophole in an Indiana law that regulates the sale of cold beer, igniting a fierce legislative battle involving the state's powerful liquor store lobby.

Judge considers new trial request for Will Smith killer

FILE - This April 10, 2016, file photo provided by the Orleans Parish Sheriff's Office shows Cardell Hayes. Hayes, who killed former New Orleans Saints star Will Smith in an argument following a traffic c... The near-death of a woman in a Nevada crash has exposed a hole in the government's efforts to get potentially dangerous Takata air bag inflators off the road.

US Rep. Steve King toasts Border Patrol over deportation

In this Jan. 23, 2014, file photo, Republican U.S. Rep. Steve King of Iowa speaks in Des Moines. King tweeted a toast to the U.S. Border Patrol on April 18, 2017, following the deportation of a man whose attorneys say is the first known person who qualifies for the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program to be removed from the country by President Donald Trump.

Rep. Steve King celebrates DREAMer’s deportation

Republican Rep. Steve King of Iowa, an inveterate advocate of immigration reform and border security, noted the deportation of an illegal alien, Juan Manuel Montes, a so-called "DREAMer" who entered the United States more than a decade ago as a child. In a Twitter post, King added a photograph of a mug of beer to the words, "Border patrol, this one's for you."

Georgia House race down to 2 candidates, plus Trump, Pelosi

A Georgia congressional election in a historically conservative district is headed to a runoff that raises the stakes in an early measure for President Donald Trump and both major parties ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Democrat Jon Ossoff , a 30-year-old former congressional staffer, fell a few percentage points shy of an outright victory amid an 18-candidate scramble in Georgia's 6th Congressional District.

Democrats Fail to #FlipThe6th

The big Georgia 6th District race to replace Tom Price went down on Tuesday, and the Democrats and their many, many Hollywood allies failed to, as they tweeted over and over and over, #FlipThe6th. Democrat candidate and non-resident of the district Jon Ossoff did not pull off the big upset and "referendum on Trump" that the major press and Samantha Bee were super excited about.

Democrat leads early returns in Georgia congressional race

To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Democratic candidate for Georgia's Sixth Congressional seat Jon Ossoff greets supporters at a campaign field office Tuesday, April 18, 2017, in Marietta. Voters began casting ballots on Tuesday in the special election to fill the House seat vacated by Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price.

Early voting shows Democrat lead narrowing in Ga. race

Georgia House race continues as Trump referendum The eyes of the nation are on a special election in Georgia's 6th congressional district. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: http://usat.ly/2pykgKZ Georgia's sixth congressional district is holding a special election Tuesday to fill the seat vacated by Tom Price, who left to take over as Trump's secretary of Health and Human Services.

Who will it be? A race to get on the ballot for the August Senate Primary

Within hours of this announcement, many Republicans have come forward to say they're considering, or are officially running against Senator Strange. After spending much of the afternoon on the phone with Alabama lawmakers, we have been able to confirm that Representative Robert Aderholt is fielding 'calls to encourage him,' Senate Pro Tem Del Marsh is considering a run, and local State Representative Ed Henry is officially tossing his hat into the ring.

Indivisible Wichita Falls holds Empty Chair Town Hall

The event was hosted by the group Indivisible Wichita Falls, a grassroots organization who claims Congressman Mac Thornberry refused to hold an in person town hall meeting in Wichita Falls. For over an hour the floor was open to anyone who had concerns or questions for Congressman Mac Thornberry, who was not in attendance.

The Latest: Steady pace for voting in Georgia’s 6th District

Georgia voters continue to stream into polling sites in the suburbs north of Atlanta to cast their ballots in the special election to fill the 6th Congressional District seat. Polls opened at 7 a.m. Tuesday and will stay open until 7 p.m. Local election officials have reported steady turnout all day, and state officials have received few reports of problems.

Trump targets visa program he says hurts American workers

Turning back to the economic populism that helped drive his election campaign, President Donald Trump signed an order Tuesday he said should help American workers whose jobs are threatened by skilled immigrants. At the headquarters of hand and power tool manufacturer Snap-on Inc., Trump signed an order that that asks the government to propose new rules and changes that will stop what he called abuses in a visa program used by U.S. technology companies.