Article snippet: The FBI has begun looking into allegations that Bryon Hefner, husband of state Senator Stan Rosenberg, allegedly assaulted several men and boasted of his influence on Beacon Hill. Maura Healey said the FCC decision means “Americans will pay more for the Internet and will have fewer options.” WASHINGTON — A day after House and Senate Republican leaders said they had reached agreement on a merged version of their tax bill, they continued looking for ways to pay for the tax overhaul and faced the possible defection of a Republican senator, Marco Rubio of Florida. WASHINGTON — Rep. Blake Farenthold, R-Texas, who settled a lurid sexual harassment claim with his former communications director for $84,000 in taxpayer money, will not run for re-election, Speaker Paul Ryan said Thursday. Asked by a reporter if he’s quitting anytime soon, House Speaker Paul Ryan chuckled and said, ‘‘I’m not. No.’’ The day after suffering a political blow in the Alabama special Senate election, congressional Republicans sped forward with the most sweeping tax rewrite in decades. The FCC has voted along party lines to undo sweeping Obama-era “Net neutrality” rules that guaranteed equal access to the Internet. President Trump thanked Russian President Vladimir Putin for remarks he made Thursday ‘‘acknowledging America’s strong economic performance.” Asked by a reporter if he’s quitting anytime soon, House Speaker Paul Ryan chuckled and said, ‘‘I’m not. No.’’ Did she try to... Link to the full article to read more