Here’s why voters are coming around on the GOP tax law | Marc A. Thiessen

When the Republican-controlled Congress first approved its tax bill in December, most Democrats believed it would be a political loser for the GOP. Indeed, a New York Times poll found that just 37 percent of Americans approved of the plan.

Journal Junction for Feb. 26

The main problem with teachers not getting a raise and who should we blame? The blame goes to the voters that voted for Jim Justice. That's what happens when we don't think when we vote! persons into the U.S. Ironically, today's immigration policies appear to have been formulated by the first three and mass murders are being committed by the mentally deranged.

CALmatters Commentary: 3 legislators down, how many to go?

Tony Mendoza on Thursday became the third state legislator and the first senator to resign after being accused of sexual harassment in the scandal that has enveloped the Capitol. As his fellow senators were meeting in closed "caucuses," mulling whether to expel or suspend him, an aide to the Artesia Democrat walked up to the Senate's front desk and submitted a vitriol-filled resignation letter.

Your View: Labor unions improve and save lives

Next week, hundreds of thousands of working people will join together to stand up for their right to improve their lives and those of their families. The Working People's Week of Action, which will include events in cities across the country and across Massachusetts, will stand in sharp contrast to recent union-busting efforts led by wealthy special interests.

Marc A. Thiessen: The GOP tax reform used to be extremely unpopular. Not anymore.

When the Republican-controlled Congress first approved its tax bill in December, most Democrats believed it would be a political loser for the GOP. Indeed, a New York Times poll found that just 37 percent of Americans approved of the plan.

Slam the brakes on proposed gas-tax hike

Thanks to the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, Republicans are on a roll. So why is President Trump praising a gas-tax hike to finance his infrastructure plan? Despite House Democratic leader Nancy Pelosi's complaints that the GOP tax-rate reductions are "Armageddon, "crumbs," and - as of Tuesday - "unpatriotic," Americans are growing fond of tax reform.

California Focus: Gender gap is key to Dems’ aims in House

The most dramatic news in the year's first big round of political polling, out a few days ago, was that Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom, once the presumptive frontrunner in the run for governor, has fallen into a virtual tie for first place with former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa in the seven-candidate field of significant candidates.

A plea from a Democrat to anointed Sen. Romney: Represent us all

The Salt Lake Tribune With Seven Peaks in the background, former Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, his granddaughter Allie, center, and wife Ann collect signatures along 640 West in Orem, Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018. Hey Mitt, as you've already been given the Senate seat for Utah, can you do one thing for a Democrat fellow Utahn? Live up to your hype and represent us all as Americans first.

Jason Chaffetz: Are we doing enough to prosecute gun crimes?

Federal law requires all federally licensed firearms dealers to conduct a background check on prospective gun buyers before the sale of a firearm. What goes into that background check? In the clamor to tighten gun restrictions following the horrific massacre at Florida's Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School last week, one important fact has been overlooked.

Lynch, Flaherty to co-host St. Pat’s breakfast

U.S. Rep. Stephen Lynch speaks at the 2015 St. Patrick's Day Breakfast. Staff file photo by Faith Ninivaggi They've got some pretty big high heels to fill, but Congressman Stephen F. Lynch has announced he and Boston City Councilor-at-Large Michael Flaherty have agreed "to pinch hit" as co-hosts of next month's St. Patrick's Day Breakfast.

Three sectors being transformed by artificial intelligence

But exactly how that technology will influence the enterprise sector remains to be seen. Fiery public debates have swirled in the tech community around whether new advancements involve tactical adoptions for enterprise, like a personalized, improved retail experience, or whether these developments signal the coming of the robot apocalypse.