Dec 16 Anita Hill to lead Hollywood commission on sexual harassment By Michael D. Regan A coalition of powerful Hollywood and media figures on Friday formed a commission meant to address the avalanche of sexual misconduct claims in the entertainment industry that have emerged in recent months. Continue reading
Dec 16 Trump defends tax plan, proclaims economy set ‘to rock’ By Stephen Ohlemacher and Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press President Trump on Saturday defended the Republican tax bill as a good deal for the middle class while claiming it could lead to explosive economic growth. Continue reading
Dec 16 For GOP, tax bill’s most visible win may be averting failure By Alan Fram, Associated Press Republicans hope that passing the bill will overshadow their embarrassing failure to repeal President Barack Obama’s health law. Continue reading
Dec 16 Lawsuit says two immigrant teens in U.S. custody can’t get abortions By Jessica Gresko, Associated Press President Donald Trump's administration is blocking two pregnant teens in the country illegally and being held in federal custody from obtaining abortions, the American Civil Liberties Union said Friday. Continue reading
Dec 16 Commuters lose transit, parking, biking benefits in tax bill By Joan Lowy, Associated Press Count commuters among the losers in the Republican tax bill that the House and Senate are expected to vote on next week. Continue reading
Dec 16 ‘This is happening’: GOP revels in all-but-certain tax deal By Marcy Gordon and Stephen Ohlemacher, Associated Press Republicans working to execute their first major legislative achievement of Donald Trump's presidency appear to have secured the votes to pass a massive tax overhaul. Continue reading
Dec 15 Everything you need to know about the GOP’s final tax plan in 3 charts By Lisa Desjardins On Friday, Republicans released what they say is the final version of their tax plan. Here's everything you need to know about the bill. Continue reading
Dec 15 Trump won’t say whether he’s considering a pardon for Flynn By Associated Press Flynn is cooperating with special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into potential collusion between Russia and the 2016 Trump campaign. Continue reading
Dec 15 Sessions distances himself from Trump’s criticism of the FBI By Associated Press Sessions, speaking Friday at a news conference about the Justice Department's crime-fighting efforts, said the FBI is "fulfilling a fabulously important role working to fight against violent crime."… Continue reading
Dec 15 Strong earthquake strikes Java island in Indonesia. Deaths reported By Joshua Barajas An earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 struck Java, the most populous Indonesian island, minutes before midnight Friday, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Geological Survey. Continue reading