Ross Douthat: How about a compromise or two from Democrats?

America has two political parties, but only one of them has a reasonably coherent political vision, a leadership that isn't under the thumb of an erratic reality television star, and a worldview that implies a policy agenda rather than just a litany of grievances. Unfortunately for the Democrats, their vision and leaders and agenda also sometimes leave the impression that they never want to win another tossup Senate seat and that they would prefer Donald Trump be re-elected if the alternative requires wooing Americans who voted for him.

Stern calls for NBA changes of marijuana rules

A former judge who led Guatemala's soccer federation is set to be the first person sentenced in the U.S. in the world soccer scandal. The upstart tea party Republican who challenged Arizona Sen. John McCain last year and then set her sights on the state's junior senator is suddenly in the national spotlight.

Brazil’s Temer survives corruption vote, but can he lead?

Temer was hospitalized on Wednesday with an urinary obstruction, his office said, even as lawmakers debat... A former judge who led Guatemala's soccer federation is set to be the first person sentenced in the U.S. in the world soccer scandal. A former judge who led Guatemala's soccer federation is set to be the first person sentenced in the U.S. in the world soccer scandal.

Trump, GOP at odds over using 401(k)s to pay for tax cuts

President Donald Trump and Republicans were at odds on Wednesday over changing the 401 retirement program to help finance tax cuts, with the president insisting the middle-class favorite will remain untouched and lawmakers open to revisions. Rep. Kevin Brady, the chairman of the House's tax-writing panel, wouldn't rule out changes to the program used by 55 million U.S. workers who hold some $5 trillion in their 401 accounts, a system that has become a touchstone of retirement security for the middle class.

Clinton: Republican Party Is ‘Imploding’

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton on Wednesday said she worries the Republican Party "is imploding," according to a video posted on Twitter by ABC News. Her comments follow Republican Sen. Jeff Flake's announcement that he would not seek reelection in 2018 because he felt a "traditional conservative has a narrower and narrower path to nomination in the Republican Party."

Gorka: Hillary, Dems Used Cold War Tactics to Fund Trump Dossier

Hillary Clinton and the Democratic National Committee resorted to Cold War tactics in funding a dossier about then-presidential candidate Donald Trump, former presidential adviser Sebastian Gorka said Wednesday. "Here we have the proof of not only there not being anything, but that if there was any collusion it was between Hillary Clinton and the Russians and the people that generated not opposition research," Gorka said.

Republicans are starting to notice another big problem with…

The issue comes in defining what is - and what is not - a business, for the purposes of a major new business tax break. I've written before about problems with the provision of the Republican tax framework that President Donald Trump touts as good for small businesses.

Report: DNC and Clinton Campaign Funded the Trump/Russia ‘Steele Dossier’

The Washington Post reported that a law firm representing the Democratic National Committee and Clinton campaign retained research firm Fusion GPS to investigate Trump. The Democratic National Committee and Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign partially funded the investigation that produced the controversial " Steele Dossier ," according to a 24 October 2017 report by the Washington Post citing "people familiar with the matter."

Top House Tax Writer Won’t Rule Out Changes To 401(k) Plans

The head of the House tax-writing panel isn't ruling out changes to the 401 retirement program to raise revenue for tax cuts, despite President Donald Trump's promise that the savings plan used by tens of millions of Americans will be untouched. Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Kevin Brady said Wednesday he's discussing the 401 issue with Trump, who has shot down the possibility of changes to the popular program.

In poll, people say Trump tax plan benefits rich, companies

Most Americans say President Donald Trump's tax plan would benefit the wealthy and corporations, and less than half believe his message that "massive tax cuts" would help middle-class workers, according to an Associated Press-NORC poll. The survey could serve as a warning sign for Trump as he pushes Republicans to support his proposal.

Lawmakers Call Out Trump Administration for Russia Sanctions Delay

Senator Ben Cardin 'frustrated' that the State Department missed a deadline to provide guidance specifying entities that could face sanctions. Two top lawmakers remain frustrated over the Trump administration's failure to start implementing a set of congressionally mandated Russia sanctions on time, and are considering other avenues to pressure officials to act.

Sign-up season gears up as Trump seeks ‘Obamacare’ demise

Consumers can now begin previewing 2018 plans and premiums for health insurance under the Affordable Care Act, even as President Donald Trump pursues his drive to dismantle the Obama-era law that has helped bring coverage to millions. In many cases, prospective customers will see higher premiums and less choice.

Donald Trump hits back at – zero chance’ senators

The president tweeted about Jeff Flake and Bob Corker, saying both men are not running for re-election because "they had zero chance of being elected". Mr Trump claimed a Tuesday meeting with Republican senators was, with the exception of Mr Flake and Mr Corker, "a love fest with standing ovations and great ideas for USA!" The reason Flake and Corker dropped out of the Senate race is very simple, they had zero chance of being elected.

Russian Meddling: The Script Is Flipped

For the better part of the past year-and-a-half, the defining narrative emanating from the far left has been that Russia rigged the 2016 election on behalf of U.S. president Donald Trump . This news site never subscribed to the narrative because nothing concrete was ever offered to support the assertion.

Trump portrays himself as aggrieved party in dossier matter

Personhuballah, stands on the plaza of the Supreme Court in Washington. Firefighters and construction workers say the Trump administration is putting their health at risk by ignoring the hazards posed by millions of tons of asbestos, flame retardants and other toxins found in homes,... Firefighters and construction workers say the Trump administration is putting their health at risk by ignoring the hazards posed by millions of tons of asbestos, flame retardants and other toxins found in homes, businesses and industrial sites.