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Dec 15, 2017
After Winning in Alabama, Can Democrats Take on Ted Cruz in Texas? | GQ
After Winning in Alabama, Can Democrats Take on Ted Cruz in Texas? | GQ: Ted Cruz is up for reelection in 2018, and Democrats are working to apply the lessons learned from their unexpected Alabama win to try and compete in Texas.
Republican Tax Cut for the Rich Just Got Even Sweeter for the 1 Percent
Republican Tax Cut for the Rich Just Got Even Sweeter for the 1 Percent: Republicans have finalized their tax plan, and things are looking good for the 1 percent.
Donald Trump's Approval Ratings Crumble In Iowa, a Decisive State for Republicans
Donald Trump's Approval Ratings Crumble In Iowa, a Decisive State for Republicans: The state that sets the agenda for presidential races and handed Trump a decisive victory in 2016 now overwhelmingly disapproves of his performance.
Donald Trump is directly profiting from being commander in chief, report finds - AOL Finance
Donald Trump is directly profiting from being commander in chief, report finds - AOL Finance: The vast majority — $784,055 — of that haul comes from Trump-related political committees, including his 2020 re-election campaign.
Donald Trump Is Succeeding Where Hillary Clinton Failed—In Uniting Democrats
Donald Trump Is Succeeding Where Hillary Clinton Failed—In Uniting Democrats: Democrats are uniting against President Trump, but will it be enough to win back Congress in 2018?
Republicans finish tax bill, gain support from Rubio, Corker
Republicans finish tax bill, gain support from Rubio, Corker: Republican negotiators in the U.S. Congress put the finishing touches on a sweeping tax overhaul on Friday and picked up support from two more wavering senators as they raced toward votes on final approval next week.
Facebook just admitted that using Facebook can be bad for you
Facebook just admitted that using Facebook can be bad for you: Facebook admitted on Thursday that using the social network in some fashions can be bad for your health.
Thousands of Interior Dept. Employees Report Harassment and Intimidation at Work - The New York Times
Thousands of Interior Dept. Employees Report Harassment and Intimidation at Work - The New York Times: About 30,000 employees took an Interior Department survey, and 35 percent said they were mistreated, the agency said in results released Thursday.
Paul Ryan exiting as speaker? It only makes sense. - The Washington Post
Paul Ryan exiting as speaker? It only makes sense. - The Washington Post: Speculation has it that he's done after the 2018 election.
Trump Judicial Nominee Attracts Scorn After Flopping in Hearing - The New York Times
Trump Judicial Nominee Attracts Scorn After Flopping in Hearing - The New York Times: The nominee, Matthew S. Petersen, was unable to answer basic legal questions during a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee.
5 crazy things that happened as the FCC voted to undo its net neutrality rules - The Washington Post
5 crazy things that happened as the FCC voted to undo its net neutrality rules - The Washington Post: Bomb and cyber threats, an odd video, a falling clock and some late-night jabs.
While you’re looking the other way, Trump is changing America for decades to come | Jonathan Freedland | Opinion | The Guardian
While you’re looking the other way, Trump is changing America for decades to come | Jonathan Freedland | Opinion | The Guardian: The US president’s incendiary talk is distracting us from moves with long-term consequences, says Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland
Trump calls conduct at the FBI ‘disgraceful’ in latest criticism of the bureau - The Washington Post
Trump calls conduct at the FBI ‘disgraceful’ in latest criticism of the bureau - The Washington Post: The president’s comments preceded his visit to the FBI Academy where he extolled the local police officers who’ve become central to his law-and-order agenda.
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