Sep 29 New Senate GOP budget would pave way for tax rewrite By Associated Press Senate Republicans have unveiled a budget plan that's the first step to overhaul the nation's tax system. Continue reading
Sep 25 Republicans, White House plan to push deep cuts to corporate tax rate By Marcy Gordon, Ken Thomas, Associated Press Republicans are divided over the potential elimination of some of the deductions, underscoring the difficulty of overhauling the tax code even with GOP control of the House and Senate. Continue reading
Sep 20 Senate Republicans say they'll push ahead with plan to repeal Obamacare By Associated Press Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell intends to bring up a GOP health care bill on the Senate floor next week. That's according to McConnell's spokesman, David Popp. The legislation by Sens. Lindsey Graham of South Carolina and Bill Cassidy of… Continue reading
Sep 12 There have been 4 sex scandal investigations tied to Oklahoma politics this year. Here's where they stand By Associated Press An Oklahoma state senator was arrested and a former governor's aide was charged Tuesday in separate investigations linked to sex scandals. These are the latest allegations to come out about Oklahoma's ruling Republican lawmakers and others with close ties to… Continue reading
Sep 01 GOP ability to dismantle health law expires at month's end By Associated Press Senate Republicans will soon run out of time to rely on the barest of their majority to dismantle the Obama health law. Continue reading
Aug 30 Some recall Sandy struggle as Congress ponders Harvey relief By Steve Peoples, Associated Press Another powerful natural disaster has exposed lingering resentment that underscores regional divisions in a deeply divided Republican Party. Continue reading
Aug 27 Critics: Trump pardon his latest affront against judiciary By Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump's pardon of former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio shows a lack of regard for an independent judiciary, say critics who note Trump's past criticism of federal judges. Continue reading
Aug 24 Watch 10:35 How attacking GOP leaders could be hurting Trump's agenda By PBS News Hour President Trump lambasted Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and House Speaker Paul Ryan on Thursday, his latest attack aimed at his own political party. John Yang reports and Judy Woodruff discusses the growing rift with Michael Steel, former press secretary… Continue watching
Aug 06 Watch 3:47 Can Trump pursue a conservative agenda? By PBS News Hour President Donald Trump started his “working vacation” with declining poll numbers, a legislative failure on healthcare and the convening of a grand jury in an ongoing investigation. This weekend, The New York Times also reported on a Republican shadow campaign… Continue watching
Aug 01 A (quick) guide to the upcoming battle over tax reform By Lisa Desjardins The White House and congressional Republicans are working on a tax reform plan they hope to pass by the end of the calendar year. Is that realistic? Here's a look at where the plan stands. Continue reading