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Rep. Maxine Waters, D-Calif., addresses a rally against the Republican tax plan outside the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 1. An analysis of the House and Senate proposals show they are likely to benefit the wealthy more than lower-income Americans.

CHARTS: Here's How GOP's Tax Breaks Would Shift Money To Rich, Poor Americans

Neither the House nor Senate proposals do much for the lowest-income Americans, and some higher-income people could gain a lot.

First lady Melania Trump, President Trump, Secretary of the Treasury Steven Mnuchin and wife Louise Linton, Vice President Pence and second lady Karen Pence are photographed at Mnuchin and Linton's wedding on June 24 in Washington, D.C.

Treasury Secretary's Wife Apologizes After Sparking Internet Furor With Online Post

Dressed in more than $16,000 worth of clothes and accessories in the photo, Louise Linton, a Scottish actress married to Steven Mnuchin, had ridiculed an Instagram follower for being "out of touch."

Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., discusses his "Medicare for All" legislation on Capitol Hill on Wednesday.

Here's What's In Bernie Sanders' 'Medicare For All' Bill

Don't understand what the independent Vermont senator's single-payer plan is? Here are the bullet points. (For starters, his new program would not look a whole lot like Medicare.)

Supporters of Democratic congressional candidate Conor Lamb await results on Tuesday night in Canonsburg, Pa. Lamb and Republican Rick Saccone were locked in a race that was declared too close to call hours after polls closed.

Pennsylvania Special Election Too Close To Call

Democrat Conor Lamb declared victory as he held a slim lead in Pennsylvania's 18th Congressional District. But Republican candidate Rick Saccone declared: "We're not giving up."

‘American Idol’ Updates: Where Are Eben Franckewitz, Jess Lamb, Robert Hatcher, Others

With “American Idol” ending this year, I looked up a few former local singers who got huge career boosts from Fox’s music competition reality show. Almo...

Abortion-rights advocates demonstrate in front of the Supreme Court last December as it heard a case that could strike down the constitutional right to abortion. Economists say decades of research show that doing so would limit women's economic prospects.

Women who are denied abortions risk falling deeper into poverty. So do their kids

A large body of research shows being denied an abortion limits women's education, time in the workforce and wages. It also finds long-term negative impacts for their children.

Alaska Rep. Don Young, the longest-serving current member of Congress, dies at age 88

Young, who was first elected to the U.S. House in 1973, was known for his brusque style. In later years in office, his off-color comments and gaffes sometimes overshadowed his work.

A Martinez with then LA City Council member Mike Bonin. The Morning Edition host occasionally brings his super fandom to field interviews and office visits.

Every superhero has an origin story. So does every superhero's superfan. Here's mine.

"I always made the decision to run, and I usually got away." A Martinez found a relatable and human superhero in The Flash, and grew up to be a superfan.

President Obama and Hillary Clinton stand together on stage on the third day of the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia.

Convention Speeches Soar, Raise A Question: Can Clinton Connect With Ordinary People?

Never known as a big-venue speaker, Hillary Clinton will face a make-or-break moment Thursday night with multiple pitfalls, varying objectives and a variety of critical audiences.

Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder faces a federal charge of conspiracy to commit racketeering. He was arrested Tuesday, July 21, 2020.

Ohio House Speaker Charged With Racketeering Conspiracy In Nuclear Bailout

Federal officials on Tuesday unraveled details of a years-long conspiracy involving Ohio House Speaker Larry Householder, who prosecutors say headed a…

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