SALT Reduction Becomes Major Sticking Point In Tax Overhaul. So What Is SALT?
The Trump administration and congressional leaders want to close a popular tax break, but they're getting resistance from some fellow Republicans.
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IRS Apologizes For Aggressive Scrutiny Of Conservative Groups
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced settlements in two long-running cases against the IRS, saying, "There's no excuse" for the agency's treatment of the groups, which sought tax-exempt status.
As It Makes More Arrests, ICE Looks For More Detention Centers
Recent postings by the agency show its interest in sites near Chicago, Detroit, San Antonio, Salt Lake City and St. Paul, Minn., that could accommodate thousands of detainees.
When The State Sinks, Science Is The Anchor
As history has shown, political and ideological repression passes — but scientific knowledge remains, says astrophysicist Marcelo Gleiser.
Breaching The 'Wall': Is The White House Encroaching On DOJ Independence?
DOJ veterans and lawmakers are warning the Trump administration about breaching the agency's autonomy. They cite a pattern of contacts between the White House and the Justice Department this year.
Under Congressional Microscope, Twitter Vows New 'Transparency' On Ads
The microblogging service has promised a new wave of disclosure about who uses it to advertise as the Hill continues probing the Russia imbroglio.
GOP Senators Continue To Speak Out About Trump's Approach To Governing
Republican Sen. Jeff Flake, a critic of President Trump, called out the president during his announcement that he won't see re-election in 2018. He's adding his voice to others in his party who are speaking out about Trump. But what is the impact?
Report Calls California's Bail System 'Unsafe And Unfair' And Recommends It Be Reformed
An influential judicial panel recommends that California abolish commercial bail, declaring it "unsafe and unfair." The panel's report, released today, says bail should be replaced with a risk assessment system and expanded pre-trial services.
After Controversy Over Condolence Calls, Can Trump And The White House Refocus?
The president once again got sidetracked and mired in a controversy of his own creation for a week. He has a chance to move on this week to more pressing things of substance, but can he?
The Russia Investigations: Interference Impacted Real Life; Senators Propose New Law
Stories pile up about real-life activity linked to Russian influence-mongers, senators pitch new law on digital political ads and committee hearing postponed for Trump's longtime personal lawyer.