Politics: GOP tax bill passes Senate as House prepares to send it to Trump

Federal agency reports show 'continuum of harm' from workplace sexual misconduct House committees demand interview with top FBI officials over Clinton email probe

Democracy Dies in Darkness     The most important politics stories today   Andrew Harrer / Bloomberg GOP tax bill passes Senate as House prepares to send it to Trump Despite a one-day delay, the massive measure is on track to become law ahead of the president's Christmas deadline. By Jeff Stein and Damian Paletta  •  Read more » Perspective Federal agency reports show 'continuum of harm' from workplace sexual misconduct Perpetrators often are multiple offenders and survivors live with the emotional strain long after the deed. By Joe Davidson | Columnist  •   Read more »   House committees demand interview with top FBI officials over Clinton email probe The request came as House Intelligence Committee investigators were grilling FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe behind closed doors. By Karoun Demirjian  •   Read more »   Bill de Blasio to Iowa Democrats: Move left and win The New York mayor, in Des Moines for a Progress Iowa dinner, was repeatedly asked if he was running for president. He repeatedly denied it. By David Weigel  •   Read more »   Analysis 'How the Grinch Stole Middle Class Tax Cuts,' Democrat's Xmas story warms few hearts on House floor In the Democratic congressman's story, the president is the Grinch and middle-class tax cuts are the loot By Herman Wong  •   Read more »   House plans spy bill vote, but faces significant hurdles The powerful surveillance authority known as Section 702 expires at the end of the year, giving lawmakers limited time to renew and amend the program. By Karoun Demirjian  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT 'He's not weak, is he?': Inside Trump's quest to alter the judiciary The recent collapse of three nominations is an aberration in an otherwise successful effort to put conservatives on the federal bench. By Philip Rucker, Josh Dawsey and Ashley Parker  •   Read more »   Analysis On Capitol Hill, the political price of sexual misconduct claims has varied widely Some accused lawmakers have resigned. Others cast votes for tax legislation Tuesday. Many say it all points to the need for a more consistent system of oversight. By Paul Kane  •   Read more »   Analysis Add Virginia Democrats' big win to the growing pile of evidence that Democrats will have a good 2018 But they have a loooong way to go to get to parity with Republicans in state government. By Amber Phillips  •   Read more »   ADVERTISEMENT White House takes down 'We the People' petitions site before responding to a single one The most popular petitions since Trump took office include those asking for his tax returns, his resignation, and to declare Antifa and George Soros terrorists. By Eli Rosenberg  •   Read more »   Trump cheers on a stock market he once called a 'big, fat, ugly bubble' The president's obsession with Wall Street could pose political risks, given that many Americans don't own stocks. By Michael Scherer and Jenna Johnson  •   Read more »   Democrats unlikely to force DACA vote this week, probably averting shutdown The unwillingness of some Senate Democrats to force the immigration issue has angered activists and exposed a rift in the party. By Ed O'Keefe  •   Read more »   White House glosses over disagreement with ally Britain over Jerusalem British Prime Minister Theresa May aired her differences with President Trump over the U.S. policy on Jerusalem during a phone call Tuesday. By Anne Gearan  •   Read more »   Analysis Americans have different ideas about what makes taxes 'fair.' But the GOP bill has something all sides oppose. When the wealthy avoid taxes, it offends both approaches to tax fairness. By Kenneth F. Scheve and David Stasavage  •   Read more »   Analysis Tavis Smiley used to clash with Bill O'Reilly. Now they sound a lot alike. Accused of sexual misconduct, the TV hosts appear to be running the same playbook. By Callum Borchers  •   Read more »   Recommended for you     Get the Fact Checker newsletter Count the pinocchios. A weekly review of what's true, false or in-between. Sign Up  »         Share Politics:    Twitter     Facebook Trouble reading? Click here to view in your browser. You received this email because you signed up for Politics or because it is included in your subscription. For additional free newsletters or to manage your newsletters, click here. We respect your privacy. If you believe that this email has been sent to you in error or you no longer wish to receive email from The Washington Post, click here. Contact us for help. ©2017 The Washington Post, 1301 K St NW, Washington DC 20071