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This statue of Confederate Gen. Nathan Bedford Forrest was removed from a park in Memphis, Tenn., on Wednesday night, following the sale of the park to a nonprofit group.

Finding A Legal Loophole, Memphis Takes Down Its Confederate Statues

4:50pm December 21, 2017

by Laurel Wamsley

To skirt a state law prohibiting the monuments' removal, the city sold two of its parks to a new nonprofit. "In all of my life in Memphis, I've never seen such solidarity," said Mayor Jim Strickland.

Now that Congress has passed the Republican tax bill, the IRS has a lot of work to do to prepare for the changes to the tax code.

Politics & Government

Now That The GOP Tax Bill Is Approved, The IRS Gets Busy

5:01am December 21, 2017

by Brian Naylor

The agency faces a new challenge with fewer employees and possibly more budget cuts. The lack of personnel may be most apparent with the IRS help line, which confused taxpayers turn to for guidance.

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CHART: How The New Version Of The Republican Tax Bill Would Affect You

9:12pm December 15, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The bill would lower the rate for top earners and also let graduate students keep their tuition waivers.

A video of Trump judicial nominee Matthew Petersen testifying on Capitol Hill went viral — for all the wrong reasons.

Politics & Government

Video Shows Trump Judicial Nominee Unable To Answer Basic Questions Of Law

3:40pm December 15, 2017

by Brian Naylor

Federal court nominee Matthew Petersen was stumped on basic legal questions during confirmation hearing.

President Trump speaks about the proposed tax overhaul on Wednesday.

Trump Gives Final Tax Pitch As GOP Lawmakers Reach A Deal On A Bill

8:13pm December 13, 2017

by Kelsey Snell

"We're going to make our tax system work for you again," Trump said Wednesday, the same day that House and Senate GOP lawmakers announced they have a final tax package they think they can pass soon.

France's President Emmanuel Macron, center, Arnold Schwarzenegger, left, and Prime Minister of Belgium Charles Michel, right, pose for a photo in front of the Eiffel Tower while aboard a boat cruising on the Seine River after the One Planet Summit, Paris,

Without The U.S. Government, The World Unites To Fight Climate Change

11:49am December 13, 2017

by Marcelo Gleiser

The One Planet Summit went on without President Trump Tuesday. But state and local leaders in attendance renewed calls for adherence to the Paris Agreement targets, says blogger Marcelo Gleiser.

U.S. Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein addresses the North American International Cyber Summit, in October.

Politics & Government

Deputy AG To Answer Allegations Of Bias On Special Counsel's Team

11:34am December 13, 2017

by Scott Neuman

Rod Rosenstein is set to appear before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday to discuss special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russia's election interference.

Demonstrators hold up balloons during an immigration rally in support of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals and Temporary Protected Status programs, near the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday.

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DACA Fix Looms Over Talks To Prevent Government Shutdown

8:18am December 07, 2017

by Kelsey Snell

Leaders from both parties in Congress are headed to the White House on Thursday to discuss a deal to keep the government funded, and Democrats are seeking legal protection for so-called DREAMers.

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House Speaker Paul Ryan of Wis., speaks after House Republicans held a closed-door strategy session on Capitol Hill in Washington. The Republican-led House passed a bill to make it easier for gun owners to legally carry concealed weapons across state line

Politics & Government

House Passes Bill To Allow 'Concealed Carry' Across State Lines

2:43am December 07, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The National Rifle Association has long pushed for the measure, which allows gun owners to carry concealed firearms between states where the practice is legal.

Democrats Want Protection For DREAMers Included In Government Funding Bill

6:26pm December 06, 2017

by Kelsey Snell

Democrats want a permanent legal fix to protect so-called DREAMers, undocumented immigrants who arrived in this country with their parents when they were young children. The Democrats want to resolve the issue as part of year-end negotiations over funding the federal government. President Trump pushed back on their demands Wednesday.

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