Senate GOP presses ahead on tax bill; McCain backs measure

Senate Armed Services Chairman John McCain, R-Ariz., arrives for votes on Capitol Hill in Washington, Monday evening, Nov. 27, 2017. President Donald Trump and Senate Republicans are scrambling to change a Republican tax bill in an effort to win over holdout GOP senators and pass a tax package by the end of the year.

Jessica Simpson sparks backlash after posting photo

Matt Lauer apologizes and admits there is 'enough truth' to bombshell allegations while GMA takes aim at morning show rival by reporting NBC execs knew about host's sexual misconduct, calling it an 'open secret' EXCLUSIVE: 'No one wanted Megyn here, she was forced upon us and today reinforced why she will NEVER be part of the Today family.'

Coronation Street Spoiler Alert: Heartache for Billy

Matt Lauer apologizes and admits there is 'enough truth' to bombshell allegations while GMA takes aim at morning show rival by reporting NBC execs knew about host's sexual misconduct, calling it an 'open secret' EXCLUSIVE: 'No one wanted Megyn here, she was forced upon us and today reinforced why she will NEVER be part of the Today family.'

Republicans explain why their tax cuts are temporary, but not really temporary

Sen. Bob Corker has expressed concern with the GOP tax bill's impact on the deficit. REUTERS/Joshua Roberts One key policy in Senate Republicans' proposed tax overhaul is that tax cuts for individuals will expire within 10 years, while tax cuts for corporations are made permanent.

NYT report: White House planning Tillerson’s exita

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson speaks to the media about North Korea during White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee's daily press briefing at the White House on November 20, 2017 in Washington, DC. The White House has a plan ready to oust Secretary of State Rex Tillerson from the State Department, the New York Times reported Thursday.

Venezuela arrests 2 top oil officials in corruption probe

The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as... The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as Lou Gerhig's disease. A woman who alleged she was fired because she rejected Congressman John Conyers' sexual advances tells NBC's "Today" show that the longest-serving member of the U.S. House subjected her to years of sexual harassment.

Britain PM courts key Arab ally, amid Trump anti-Muslim row

M... The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as... The ALS Association says a man credited as one of the co-founders of the viral "Ice Bucket Challenge" challenge that swept social media in 2014 has died after a years-long battle with the condition also known as Lou Gerhig's disease. A woman who alleged she was fired because she rejected Congressman John Conyers' sexual advances tells NBC's "Today" show that the longest-serving member of the U.S. House subjected her to years of sexual harassment.

Students would get loan info under bill OKa d in Michigan

Michigan universities and colleges would be required to give students information about their federal loans each year under a bill advancing in the Legislature. Supporters say there is evidence from other states that providing students with more information about their debt leads to better financial planning.

Democratic Rep Suggests that Members of Congress Are Above Ordinary Sexual Conduct Rules

Since the Lauer news broke this morning I've seen a half-dozen variations of the joke that he's now qualified to run for Congress. Somebody pointed out last night that while several media biggies have been toppled by accusations of sexual misconduct, congressional cads remain in power .

Trump lashes out at wrong Theresa May on Twitter

A key House committee is moving forward on a Republican bill to expand gun owners' rights, the first gun legislation since mass shootings in Las Vegas and Texas killed more than 80 people. An attorney for U.S. Rep. John Conyers says the 88-year-old lawmaker will fight allegations of sexual harassment involving former female staff members.

John Podesta on Donald Trump in 2016: a You werena t sure what you were going to geta

In this Nov. 9, 2016, file photo, John Podesta announces that Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton will not be making an appearance at what was supposed to be her presidential victory party at the Jacob Javits Center in New York. The chairman of Clinton's 2016 presidential campaign, chief of staff to President Bill Clinton, veteran of Capital Hill and former chair of the think tank Center for American Progress was the target of three phishing emails in March 2016 at his campaign address and four from March to April 2016 at his Gmail address.

Senate tax trigger is said to allow $350B increase

Senate Republicans are discussing adding provisions to their tax bill that could trigger up to $350 billion in automatic tax increases over 10 years beginning in 2022, according to two people briefed by congressional staff members on the plan. A third person familiar with the emerging proposal confirmed the details.

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