Pentagon Announces First-Ever Audit Of The Department Of Defense
The Defense Department has famously never been audited, despite receiving hundreds of billions of dollars annually and having more than $2 trillion in assets.
Politics & Government
Abortion Could Be Deal-Breaker In Alabama Senate Race For Many Torn GOP Voters
GOP Senate nominee Roy Moore could win Tuesday's special election, notwithstanding sexual misconduct allegations against him. A big reason is that Democrat Doug Jones supports abortion rights.
A Saudi Billionaire's Detention Is Making Some Investors Nervous
Prince Alwaleed bin Talal was swept up in early November with more than 200 other Saudi businessmen and princes in a massive anti-corruption campaign spearheaded by Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Tax Bill Could Offer New Way To Funnel Political Cash — And Make It Tax-Deductible
Big-money donors can already donate anonymously through social welfare groups. If Congress keeps a provision in the House tax bill, it would allow charitable organizations to play politics.
Congress Passes Bill To Avoid Shutdown, For Now
We have the latest on negotiations on congressional efforts to avoid another government shutdown as the tax overhaul bill works its way through reconciliation.
The Future Of Franken's Seat
Sen. Al Franken's resignation creates a political opening in Minnesota. Margie Omero, Democratic pollster and partner at GBA Strategies, joins David Greene for a look at Democrats' strategy.
How The House And Senate Bills Affect Higher Ed
Colleges and universities across the country are expected to be hit hard by the Republican tax plan. The House and Senate bills differ in important ways, but both would mean big changes for higher ed.
Will The Tax Overhaul Help The Working Class?
President Trump has promised to stand up for the forgotten working class. The administration claims the tax overhaul backs up the promise. Do details of the tax package back up that claim?
November Jobs Report: Economy Adds 228,000 Jobs; Unemployment Steady
U.S. jobs growth has averaged 174,000 per month so far in 2017, compared to an average monthly gain of 187,000 in 2016, the Bureau of Labor Statistics says.
News Brief: 3 Members Of Congress Out In One Week, California Fires, Jerusalem
Republican Rep. Trent Franks is the third member of Congress to announce his resignation in a week. Also, we have the latest on fires in California and the situation in Jerusalem.