NPR Bracket, Round 2 Results: Only 16 Stories Remain
Fallout from sexual harassment, Comey's firing and the Mueller probe are all in strong positions to be the top political stories of 2017. Will there be an upset Thursday?
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McConnell Ready To 'Move On' From Obamacare Repeal, Others In GOP Say Not So Fast
With an even slimmer GOP majority in the Senate in 2018, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell doesn't see much of a point in repeating health care efforts that failed this year.
Post-Alabama, Democrats See A Slim Path To A Senate Majority, But Challenges Remain
An unlikely win in Alabama gives Democrats an elusive third target they may need to flip the Senate, but a difficult map remains. There are signs, however, of a blue wave forming in 2018.
Week Ahead: Trump Might Get His Tax Bill, But That Might Be It Until After 2018
Republicans in Congress are likely to pass their tax bill this week, raising questions about House Speaker Paul Ryan's future and what, if anything, will happen next year
Trump Gives Final Tax Pitch As GOP Lawmakers Reach A Deal On A Bill
"We're going to make our tax system work for you again," Trump said Wednesday, the same day that House and Senate GOP lawmakers announced they have a final tax package they think they can pass soon.
5 Takeaways From The Stunning Alabama Senate Election
A Democrat had not been elected to the Senate from Alabama in a quarter century. It happened Tuesday night. Here's what it all means.
Resignation Wave On Capitol Hill Might Not Be Over
Two additional congressmen are facing allegations of sexual harassment and calls to step down from the House of Representatives.
As GOP Lawmakers Eye Cutting Estate Tax, Will They Increase Income Inequality?
As Republicans prepare to pass their massive tax overhaul, they are planning to lessen, or even eliminate, the estate tax. Critics say the tax plays an important role in making the economy fair.
Another Democrat Faces Calls To Resign Because Of Sexual Harassment Allegations
First-term Rep. Ruben Kihuen, D-Nev., is accused of making repeated unwanted sexual advances toward a onetime campaign staffer. Kihuen has apologized and said he takes the "matter seriously."
Franken Reiterates He Won't Resign: 'I Know That I've Let A Lot Of People Down'
The Minnesota Democrat, speaking to reporters on Capitol Hill for the first time since multiple accusations of sexual harassment, said he is sorry but reiterated he would not give up his Senate seat.