Al Franken Accused of Forcibly Kissing and Groping News Anchor
The senator apologized Thursday afternoon and called for an ethics investigation into his actions.
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Backed by Industry Cash, the House Committee on Natural Resources Hands the Public Lands to Oil and Gas Interests
Nineteen Republicans voted the Secure American Energy Act out of committee this month. They've collectively received millions from oil and gas interests.
These Four Charts Show What the Latest Changes to the Senate’s Tax Reforms Bill Mean for Americans Across the Income Distribution
A new analysis finds that every income group looks quite a bit worse by 2027 under the revised Senate tax reform legislation.
Here’s How the GOP Wants to Change Corporate Taxes in America
Economist Gary Hufbauer explains what Congress' proposed tax reform legislation would mean for American businesses.
Jeff Sessions Testifies Before House Committee on Russia Contacts
Records show the attorney general led a 2016 meeting with Trump campaign foreign policy adviser George Papadopoulos.
Can the Honest Ads Act Fix Facebook?
An online consumer-protection expert breaks down the new advertising-disclosure bill working its way through Congress.
Why Liberals and Conservatives Act Differently About Sexual Predators
Capitol Hill and Hollywood are laying out two very different blueprints for dealing with sexual assault allegations.
Why Ryan Zinke’s Plan to Raise Entrance Fees to National Parks Will Do Little to Actually Benefit National Parks
The secretary of the interior wants to raise user fees at the national parks. His proposal will hurt all but the wealthiest Americans, and it won't work.
Viewfinder: Protesting Trump in Manila
Protesters clash with riot police as they march in the streets of Manila on the day of President Donald Trump's arrival on November 12th, 2017, in Manila, Philippines.
How California Became a Modern Democratic Stronghold
Tuesday's election results offered a blast from the past for California Democrats.