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The Democrats' Future In Alabama

7:48am December 16, 2017

Selma's congressional district was key to the Democratic win in the special Senate election. Scott Simon talks with Democratic Rep. Terri Sewell talks about what Doug Jones' win means for Alabama.

An Update On The Russia Investigation

7:48am December 16, 2017

by Ryan Lucas

Deputy Atty. Gen. Rod Rosenstein defended Robert Mueller and his team before Congress this week. Republicans are questioning the impartiality of the Russia investigation.

What's In The Tax Bill

7:48am December 16, 2017

by Scott Horsley

Republican lawmakers released their final tax overhaul bill after differences between the House and Senate versions were hashed out. We look at how will it affect Americans taxes.

GOP Releases Final Version Of Tax Overhaul Bill

11:24pm December 15, 2017

by Scott Detrow

Republican lawmakers are releasing the final version of their legislation to overhaul the nation's tax code, with plans to pass it next week.

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Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio, shown in July, had threatened a "no" vote on the bill because he wanted a more generous child tax credit for working families. He said Friday he will vote for the measure.

GOP Releases Final Tax Bill As Rubio, Corker Boost Path To Christmas Passage

9:14pm December 15, 2017

by Scott Horsley

The two Republican senators had been holdouts, but now the bill appears on track for passage next week.

CHART: How The New Version Of The Republican Tax Bill Would Affect You

9:12pm December 15, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The bill would lower the rate for top earners and also let graduate students keep their tuition waivers.

Female Congressional Candidate Ends Run After She Is Accused Of Sexual Harassment

8:33pm December 15, 2017

by Richard Gonzales

Retired business executive Andrea Ramsey had hoped to oust an incumbent Republican congressman in a Kansas district targeted by the Democrats.

Judge Alex Kozinski of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has been accused of sexual harassment. An inquiry into the allegations has been transferred to the 2nd Circuit.

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Chief Justice Roberts Sends Kozinski Inquiry To Another Judicial Council

7:51pm December 15, 2017

by Nina Totenberg

The 2nd Circuit will take over the inquiry of 9th Circuit Appeals Court Judge Alex Kozinski. Multiple former clerks and externs have accused Kozinski of sexual harassment.

Final Version Of GOP Tax Bill Cuts Corporate Tax Rate To 21 Percent

7:31pm December 15, 2017

by Kelsey Snell

Republican lawmakers have released the final version of their tax bill that cuts the corporate tax rate to 21 percent and reduces tax rates for individuals for eight years.

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President Trump Had Harsh Words For The FBI

7:16pm December 15, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

President Trump spoke to graduates of a prestigious FBI training program. Before he arrived in Virginia, Trump called the FBI's work "disgraceful" and said what happened at the bureau was "a shame."

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