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Democrats in high-cost, high-tax states are plotting ways to do what their states’ representatives in Congress could not: blunt the impact of the newly passed Republican tax overhaul. Governors and legislative leaders in New York, California and other states are considering legal challenges to elements of the law that they say unfairly single out parts of the country. They are looking at ways of raising revenue that aren’t penalized by the new law.

The overarching message of this year’s exercise-related science was that physical activity, in almost any form and amount, changes the arc of our lives. But much of this research also hinted that there may be something unique about pushing yourself at least a little extra that alters and ramps up the benefits of exercise, beginning deep within our cells. Oh, and several studies also helpfully told us that hot baths are a fine idea for those of us who work out, even if the weather is warm. But intensity was the theme of 2017.

The overarching message of this year’s exercise-related science was that physical activity, in almost any form and amount, changes the arc of our lives. But much of this research also hinted that there may be something unique about pushing yourself at least a little extra that alters and ramps up the benefits of exercise, beginning deep within our cells. Oh, and several studies also helpfully told us that hot baths are a fine idea for those of us who work out, even if the weather is warm. But intensity was the theme of 2017.

WASHINGTON — As the #MeToo movement to expose sexual harassment roils the nation’s capital, political partisans are exploiting the moment, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to support accusers who come forward with charges against President Trump and members of Congress, even amid questions about their motivation. As accusations take on a partisan tint, activists and lawyers fear that such an evolution could damage a movement that has shaken Hollywood, Silicon Valley, media suites in New York and the hallways of Congress — and has taken down both a Democratic fund-raiser,

We cannot know exactly what will happen, and there are always surprises. But here are ten highlights to watch, which will define the year and shape our political world. 1. Infrastructure plans: President Trump plans to introduce an infrastructure spending bill in January.

We cannot know exactly what will happen, and there are always surprises. But here are ten highlights to watch, which will define the year and shape our political world. 1. Infrastructure plans: President Trump plans to introduce an infrastructure spending bill in January.

Chief Justice John Roberts used his annual report on the federal judiciary Sunday to promise a careful evaluation of its sexual misconduct policies and to highlight the work of court employees following the year's destructive hurricanes. Roberts touched only briefly on the issue of workplace sexual misconduct, which has in recent months brought down men in entertainment, politics and the media.

President Donald Trump has returned from an end-of year holiday to face fresh legislative challenges, midterm elections and threats abroad. The president began the second year of his presidency with confrontational tweets targeting Iran and Pakistan. He slammed Islamabad on Monday for "lies & deceit," saying the country had played U.S.

President Donald Trump predicted a "fantastic 2018" on Sunday night as he strolled down a red carpet to bid farewell to 2017 with an exclusive bash at his private club. Accompanied by first lady Melania Trump and son Barron, a tuxedoed Trump spoke to reporters as he entered the gilded ballroom at Mar-a-Lago.

When the clock struck midnight calendars weren't the only things changing.