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Senator-elect Doug Jones, D-Ala., speaks to the press last week after his win in the Alabama special election.

Post-Alabama, Democrats See A Slim Path To A Senate Majority, But Challenges Remain

12:05pm December 18, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

An unlikely win in Alabama gives Democrats an elusive third target they may need to flip the Senate, but a difficult map remains. There are signs, however, of a blue wave forming in 2018.

President Trump speaks to the press at the White House in Washington Saturday before departing for Camp David.

Week Ahead: Trump Might Get His Tax Bill, But That Might Be It Until After 2018

11:15am December 18, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Republicans in Congress are likely to pass their tax bill this week, raising questions about House Speaker Paul Ryan's future and what, if anything, will happen next year

President Trump speaks about the proposed tax overhaul on Wednesday.

Trump Gives Final Tax Pitch As GOP Lawmakers Reach A Deal On A Bill

8:13pm December 13, 2017

by Kelsey Snell

"We're going to make our tax system work for you again," Trump said Wednesday, the same day that House and Senate GOP lawmakers announced they have a final tax package they think they can pass soon.

Democrat Doug Jones greets supporters before his victory speech Tuesday night. Jones defeated controversial Republican Roy Moore to become the first Democratic senator elected from Alabama in 25 years.

5 Takeaways From The Stunning Alabama Senate Election

3:53pm December 13, 2017

by Mara Liasson

A Democrat had not been elected to the Senate from Alabama in a quarter century. It happened Tuesday night. Here's what it all means.

House Speaker Paul Ryan administers the House oath of office to Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, during a mock ceremony in January. Farenthold reached a private 2015 settlement for $84,000 with his former communications director over sexual harassment alle

Resignation Wave On Capitol Hill Might Not Be Over

4:56pm December 08, 2017

by Susan Davis

Two additional congressmen are facing allegations of sexual harassment and calls to step down from the House of Representatives.

Members of the College Republican National Committee demonstrated against the estate tax in Washington in 2006. The tax was eliminated in 2010 but was reinstated a year later.

As GOP Lawmakers Eye Cutting Estate Tax, Will They Increase Income Inequality?

10:24am December 07, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

As Republicans prepare to pass their massive tax overhaul, they are planning to lessen, or even eliminate, the estate tax. Critics say the tax plays an important role in making the economy fair.

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Rep. Ruben Kihuen, D-Nev., is facing sexual harassment allegations that he propositioned a former staffer for dates and sexual encounters despite her repeated rejections.

Another Democrat Faces Calls To Resign Because Of Sexual Harassment Allegations

5:41pm December 02, 2017

by Brakkton Booker

First-term Rep. Ruben Kihuen, D-Nev., is accused of making repeated unwanted sexual advances toward a onetime campaign staffer. Kihuen has apologized and said he takes the "matter seriously."

Sen. Al Franken, Democrat of Minnesota, speaks outside his office on Capitol Hill about accusations of sexual harassment and misconduct against him. He apologized but said he would not resign.

Franken Reiterates He Won't Resign: 'I Know That I've Let A Lot Of People Down'

3:19pm November 27, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

The Minnesota Democrat, speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill for the first time since multiple accusations of sexual harassment, said he is sorry but reiterated he would not give up his Senate seat.

President Trump meets with congressional leaders in the Oval Office at the White House on Sept. 6. The deadline to fund the government and raise the debt ceiling is coming up on Dec. 8.

Week Ahead: The Stakes Are About To Get Really High For Republicans

1:06pm November 27, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Shutdown and debt ceiling deadlines are fast approaching four days before the Alabama Senate election, and Republicans are trying to pass a tax plan by Christmas.

Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., Senate Finance Committee Chairman Orrin Hatch, R-Utah, and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin speak to reporters about the Senate's version of the GOP tax reform bill.

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6 Possible Hurdles For The GOP Tax Plan

7:36am November 26, 2017

by Kelsey Snell

Congressional Republicans hope to pass a sweeping tax overhaul before Christmas, but first they'll have to resolve some major policy differences that could derail the bill.