Congressional Republicans on Wednesday unveiled the framework for their long-awaited tax-reform plan, which simplifies the tax system and cuts rates for businesses – while attempting to boost household incomes by nearly doubling the standard IRS deduction used by most Americans.
Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello is hoping the federal government will waive a key federal statute to allow more ships to provide aid to the island, which is now facing a potential humanitarian crisis in the wake of Hurricane Maria.
President Trump on Wednesday publicly chided Health and Human Services Secretary Tom Price over his private plane trips, on the heels of new reports about his charter flights and fresh scrutiny from Capitol Hill.
Fifty-four years after the assassination of President John F. Kennedy, two U.S. lawmakers who lived through the ordeal are calling for the declassification of thousands of pages of long-secret documents related to his death.
Less than 24 hours after Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn., made the surprise announcement that he will not run for reelection in 2018, speculation is mounting over who could take his place.
Congressional Republicans unveiled a sweeping tax plan Wednesday that would simplify the tax system, cut rates and nearly double the standard deduction used by most Americans.
Texas Rep. Al Green is planning to file a resolution next week calling for President Trump's impeachment, a move that would force fellow House Democrats to take a potentially risky vote.
The swelling population of illegal immigrants and their kids is costing American taxpayers $135 billion a year, the highest ever, driven by free medical care, education and a huge law enforcement bill, according to the the most authoritative report on the issue yet.
Former Alabama Chief Justice Roy Moore won the Alabama GOP primary runoff Tuesday night for a seat in the U.S. Senate, defeating incumbent Sen. Luther Strange.
President Trump and Vice President Pence quickly closed ranks Wednesday behind Alabama’s Roy Moore after he defeated their favored candidate in the state’s Senate primary runoff.
President Trump touched off widespread speculation Wednesday morning with a mysterious tweet on the health care debate that claimed one "Yes vote" was in the hospital.
President Trump made no secret of his strong support for Sen. Luther Strange in Tuesday's GOP primary runoff in Alabama – but now that Roy Moore is the winner, the president has deleted his Twitter endorsements.