Politics

Democrats sue to keep GOP Rep. Farenthold on 2018 ballot

By Associated Press

Democrats sued today to keep Texas Republican Rep. Blake Farenthold's name on the 2018 ballot even though the congressman says he won't seek a fifth term amid allegations of sexual harassment.

Ending the DACA program would create 'palpable' hardship for immigrants, judge says

By Sudhin Thanawala, Associated Press

U.S. District Judge William Alsup said many of those protected by former President Barack Obama's Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals policy faced a "real" and "palpable" hardship from its loss.

Sen. Al Franken to officially leave Senate seat on Jan. 2

By Associated Press

The announcement today from a Franken spokesman should put to rest questions surrounding the timing of the Minnesota Democrat's departure and concern that he might reverse his planned resignation.

WATCH: Trump celebrates after Congress passes GOP tax overhaul

President Donald Trump is scheduled to speak around 3 p.m. ET Wednesday from the South Lawn. Watch live here.

5 overlooked politics stories that are worth your time

By Saher Khan

The 24-hour news cycle is filled with politics coverage, but not everything gets the attention it deserves. Here are five politics stories you may have missed in the past week.

It's a done deal: Congress wraps up massive tax package

By Stephen Ohlemacher and Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Congressional Republicans delivered an epic overhaul of U.S. tax laws to President Donald Trump on Wednesday, bringing generous tax cuts for corporations and the wealthiest Americans while providing smaller cuts for middle- and low-income families.

WATCH: House votes on GOP tax bill for the second time

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

It was a victory lap Speaker Paul Ryan couldn't resist, and he got to do it twice.

In the latest twist, control for the Virginia legislature will now be decided by chance

By Ben Finley and Alan Suderman, Associated Press

Control of the Virginia House could depend on which old film canister an election official pulls out of a glass bowl.

Tax Bill: What's in, what's out, what happens

By Associated Press

WASHINGTON — So what's in the massive $1.5 trillion Republican tax package, what's not and what does it mean for most Americans?…

Senate approves GOP tax bill, sending it back to the House

By Associated Press, Stephen Ohlemacher and Marcy Gordon, Associated Press

Senate Republicans have passed the most sweeping rewrite of the nation's tax laws in more than three decades, setting the stage for a final House vote Wednesday.