Nov 03 GOP tax bill would be broadest tax code rewrite in 30 years By Alan Fram and Andrew Taylor, Associated Press WASHINGTON — With fanfare and a White House kickoff, House Republicans unfurled a broad tax-overhaul plan that would touch virtually all Americans and the economy's every corner, mingling sharply lower rates for corporations and reduced personal taxes for many with… Continue reading
Nov 02 Watch 4:33 Tax reform's big changes set up GOP for big political fights By PBS News Hour House Republicans released the most sweeping proposal to overhaul the tax code in more than three decades. But however much Republicans want tax cuts, concerns about the deficit and other aspects of the bill mean that passage is not yet… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 4:07 News Wrap: Trump nominee for USDA chief scientist withdraws By PBS News Hour In our news wrap Thursday, former Trump campaign official Sam Clovis has withdrawn as the nominee for chief scientist at the Agriculture Department. Clovis faced criticism for a lack of science credentials and for ties to another campaign adviser who… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 7:03 Tax reform takes 'fresh approach' to help workers and spur growth, says Rep. Kevin Brady By PBS News Hour House Republicans unveiled an ambitious tax overhaul that they say will simplify American taxes and encourage economic growth. But critics argue that businesses and wealthy Americans are the biggest beneficiaries and that middle-class Americans stand to lose. Judy Woodruff speaks… Continue watching
Nov 02 Watch 7:37 Sen. Elizabeth Warren: GOP tax plan is giveaway to giant corporations, not middle class The major tax cut proposed by House Republicans is “the biggest tax giveaway to giant corporations in modern memory, said Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass. Judy Woodruff gets reaction to the bill from Warren, plus the senator weighs in on revelations… Continue watching
Nov 02 GOP senators say fate of 'dreamers' must wait for next year By Kevin Freking, Associated Press President Donald Trump and Republican senators agreed not to deal with a needed fix for young immigrants in must-pass year-end spending legislation, according to some GOP lawmakers who visited the White House on Thursday. Continue reading
Nov 02 Sen. Elizabeth Warren says 2016 Democratic primary was rigged By Erica R. Hendry “The process was rigged and now it is up to Democrats to build a new process, a process that really works and works for everyone,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren told PBS NewsHour’s Judy Woodruff. Continue reading
Nov 02 Rep. Lamar Smith says he won't seek re-election after 16 terms in office By Associated Press Smith, a Texas Republican, said in a statement Thursday "this seems like a good time to pass on the privilege of representing the 21st District to someone else."… Continue reading
Nov 02 WATCH: Hillary Clinton receives 2017 Democratic Woman of the Year Award By Erica R. Hendry The award, given by the Woman’s National Democratic Club, is "in recognition of her extraordinary contributions to American politics and international affairs, as well as the inspiration she has provided to women and girls around the world."… Continue reading
Nov 02 Energy Sec. Perry says fossil fuels can prevent sexual assault By Matthew Daly, Associated Press Rick Perry's remark comes as an uproar over sexual-assault allegations against film mogul Harvey Weinstein has spread to other industries and politics. Continue reading