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The tax plan approved by Congress nearly doubles the standard deduction for individuals and families.

The Trump administration faces a Monday deadline on whether to extend protections that would allow nearly 200,000 Salvadorans to stay in the U.S.

Trump administration officials came to the defense of President Donald Trump against claims in a salacious new book that people around the president question his mental fitness and intelligence. Senior administration officials and White House aides appearing on Sunday morning political talk shows pushed back against claims made in "Fire and Fury" by Michael Wolff. Chris Wallace asked directly about the president’s fitness for office, Pompeo paused briefl

A U.S. judge who declared a mistrial last month could end the much-watched criminal prosecution of a Nevada rancher accused of leading an armed uprising against federal authorities. Chief U.S.

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Capital Source Joseph Gargan, Kennedy’s close cousin, died Dec. 12 at age 87 at his Virginia home.  capital source He’s back, and he is not letting a stretch in a federal penitentiary get in the way of his political activities.   For pols who shunned Donald Trump’s candidacy, 2017 has been an annus horribilis. Except, of course, for Governor Baker.

The state Department of Children and Families has hired more social workers and instituted new policies. But significantly better outcomes for children aren’t apparent.   A curious political phenomenon is unfolding: Conservatives are touting their ability to work with the liberal senator.

The state Department of Children and Families has hired more social workers and instituted new policies. But significantly better outcomes for children aren’t apparent.   A curious political phenomenon is unfolding: Conservatives are touting their ability to work with the liberal senator.