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US House Speaker Ryan won't seek re-election, in blow to Republicans

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US Republican lawmakers in tight races now embrace gun control measures

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US Democrats release counter-memo over Russia probe

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Trump refuses to declassify Democratic memo on Russia probe

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Democrats are just one vote shy of restoring net neutrality

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Tax plan optimism propels Wall Street to record highs

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Opinion: Triple loss for Trump in Alabama Senate race?

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Triple loss for Trump in Alabama Senate race?

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Trump targets quick tax win amid shock Alabama defeat fallout

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US House of Representatives approves tax overhaul, fight shift to Senate

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US House of Representatives approves tax overhaul, fight shifts to Senat

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US House approves tax overall, fight shifts to Senate

‍RepublicanUSlawmakersonThursdaytookanimportantsteptowardthebiggesttaxcodeoverhaulsincethe1980sastheHouseofRepresentativesapprovedabroadpackageoftaxcutssoughtby

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US: Deficit worries complicate path for Republican tax cuts

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Sexual misconduct claims put Alabama Senate race in balance

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Trump nominates Jerome Powell for Federal Reserve chair

InanaddressfromtheRoseGardenattheWhiteHouseThursday,PresidentDonaldTrumphasannouncedhisnominationofJeromeH.PowellasthenextchairoftheFederalReserve.Powellisknown

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US narrowly passes measure paving way for Trump tax cuts

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