SALT Reduction Becomes Major Sticking Point In Tax Overhaul. So What Is SALT?
The Trump administration and congressional leaders want to close a popular tax break, but they're getting resistance from some fellow Republicans.
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Conservative Website Initially Hired Firm That Later Produced Trump Dossier
The Washington Free Beacon says it first hired Fusion GPS, which later produced a dossier of unsubstantiated claims about Donald Trump's Russia ties. The site says it has no connection to the dossier.
Here's What's In That $300 Million Whitefish Contract
The contract with Puerto Rico's power authority says it was approved by FEMA. But FEMA says it did not approve the contract and has not paid any money on it yet.
Is The Republican Party Hurting From Its Divisions, Or Rallying Around The President?
NPR's Robert Siegel speaks with EJ Dionne of The Washington Post and Brookings Institution and Eliana Johnson, national political reporter for Politico, about the Republican senators speaking out against President Trump and the state of the Republican party.
How Divisions Among Democrats Compare To Those Among Republicans
Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake's decision not to run for reelection has raised a lot of questions about the state of the Republican Party. But are Democrats any more unified? NPR's Robert Siegel talks to David Axelrod, director of the University of Chicago's Institute of Politics, about whether the Democrats have settled on a winning and cohesive message.
IRS Apologizes For Aggressive Scrutiny Of Conservative Groups
Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced settlements in two long-running cases against the IRS, saying, "There's no excuse" for the agency's treatment of the groups, which sought tax-exempt status.
Friday News Roundup - Domestic
Infighting in the GOP, Democrats and the dossier and a Twitter feud over restoring power in Puerto Rico.
Friday News Roundup - International
Voters around the world elect the future of their nations.
Celeste Headlee: How Can We Have Civil Conversations With The Other Side?
Public radio host Celeste Headlee has lots of experience with difficult conversations. She has learned that sometimes the most persuasive tool is to reserve judgement and just listen.
Jonas Gahr Støre: As A Rule, Should Diplomats Talk To Everyone?
As Foreign Minister of Norway, engaging in difficult and intense diplomatic negotiations was part of Jonas Gahr Støre's job. He learned that dialogue is a strategy of strength, not one of weakness.