The Trump administration
is about to launch its big push for a sweeping federal tax overhaul. In an interview with CNBC, the Tax Foundation's Scott Hodge called the bundle of cuts and reforms, "a real step in the right direction."
There are times when the political class lies -- to voters, the press, even itself. But rarely do we get a member of that group to admit to the lie, and do so on the record.
Many words have been written about the GOP base being angry with the Republican congressional leadership. This revelation about the Republican campaign committee is sure to make the anger even hotter:
It's hard to kick a habit.
The new congress">Congress is barely a week old and already, some republicans">Republicans are entertaining the idea of increasing taxes:
John Boehner survived a mini-revolt and won a third term as Speaker of the House on Tuesday. As disappointing as that may be for some, there is little reason for Boehner and his allies to crow over their victory, because the last time a Speaker came so close to winning, the nation was on the verge of the greatest crisis in its history:
The 114th congress">Congress convenes on Tuesday, and among the first items of business is the election of a Speaker. And there are signs of trouble for incumbent John Boehner, as Florida Rep.
A University of Michigan professor published an article saying that it was perfectly fine and socially acceptable to hate republicans">Republicans. We admit to being deeply angered by Republicans from time to time. But hate?
With the crushing defeat of Louisiana Democrat Sen.