Resignation Wave On Capitol Hill Might Not Be Over
Two additional congressmen are facing allegations of sexual harassment and calls to step down from the House of Representatives.
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As GOP Lawmakers Eye Cutting Estate Tax, Will They Increase Income Inequality?
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.
Another Democrat Faces Calls To Resign Because Of Sexual Harassment Allegations
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."
Franken Reiterates He Won't Resign: 'I Know That I've Let A Lot Of People Down'
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.
Week Ahead: The Stakes Are About To Get Really High For Republicans
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.
6 Possible Hurdles For The GOP Tax Plan
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.
Rep. John Conyers Acknowledges Settlement, But Denies Sexual Harassment Claim
BuzzFeed obtained documents detailing a sealed 2015 settlement with a former employee, with a $27,000 payout. The Michigan Democrat says the settlement was made to avoid "protracted litigation."
11 Scenarios For How The Roy Moore Saga Could Play Out
Republican power brokers in D.C. are devising lots of schemes to try to edge out Roy Moore, the GOP Senate nominee in Alabama who has been accused of sexual misconduct and sexual assault.
No One Has Been Expelled From The Senate Since The Civil War
There is no precedent for expelling a duly-elected Senate member for actions committed before they took office. In fact, there is little precedent for expelling senators at all.
Republicans Move On Tax Overhaul In House And Senate
The House Ways and Means Committee is expected to approve a sweeping plan to cut taxes for most individuals and businesses. Senate Republicans are set to unveil their own vision for taxes.