Tax Cuts Buoy Republicans, but They’re Swimming Against an Undertow – New York Times

New York Times Tax Cuts Buoy Republicans, but They're Swimming Against an UndertowNew York TimesWASHINGTON — The sweeping tax overhaul approved by Congress this week hands Republicans a long-sought achievement they believe will bolster their defenses in next year's midterm campaign, but party officials concede the measure may only mitigate their …UPDATE 2-US House Republicans battle over defense spending in stopgap billReuters Republicans Celebrate US Tax Reform VictoryVoice of AmericaGovernment shutdown averted as funding deadline moved to January 19CNNBusiness Insider –The Guardian –Washington Post –gov.house.docsall 6,306 news articles » us republicans – Google News

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Glowing Auras and ‘Black Money’: The Pentagon’s Mysterious UFO Program – New York Times

New York Times Glowing Auras and 'Black Money': The Pentagon's Mysterious UFO ProgramNew York TimesA video shows a 2004 encounter near San Diego between two Navy F/A-18F fighter jets and an unknown object. It was released by the Defense Department's Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program.Published On Dec. 16, 2017 CreditImage by U.S …Pentagon spent $ 22m on secret UFO programThe Australian The Pentagon's Secret Search for UFOsPOLITICO MagazineEx-military officers: UFOs real – azcentral.comazcentral.comall 213 news articles » us politics – Google News

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Glowing Auras and ‘Black Money’: The Pentagon’s Mysterious U.F.O. … – New York Times

New York Times Glowing Auras and 'Black Money': The Pentagon's Mysterious U.F.O. …New York TimesWASHINGTON — In the $ 600 billion annual Defense Department budgets, the $ 22 million spent on the Advanced Aerospace Threat Identification Program was almost impossible to find. Which was how the Pentagon wanted it. For years, the program investigated …Bigelow Aerospace founder says commercial world will lead in spaceCBS News all 83 news articles » us politics – Google News

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‘Are You Normal?’ Putin Asks US Congress in Annual News Gathering – New York Times

New York Times 'Are You Normal?' Putin Asks US Congress in Annual News GatheringNew York TimesMOSCOW — With an eye to his presidential candidacy, President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia promoted his domestic record throughout his annual national news conference on Thursday. But he did save a few jabs for the United States on election meddling …Putin defends Trump, rails against US foreign relations in marathon annual press conferenceABC News Putin to US lawmakers: 'Are you normal?'The Hill (blog)Trump, Putin Discuss North Korean Crisis While Voicing Mutual PraiseRadioFreeEurope/RadioLibertyCBC.ca –ABC Online –ValueWalkall 1,071…

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Alabama Senate Race Between Roy Moore and Doug Jones Carries National Implications – New York Times

The Globe and Mail Alabama Senate Race Between Roy Moore and Doug Jones Carries National ImplicationsNew York TimesMs. Weston said she generally disagreed with Mr. Jones's politics, and said she was disappointed that Mr. Jones used the allegations to attack Mr. Moore. “I don't know,” she said. “Honestly, I even debated about going to vote this morning.” But she did …Votes Are Cast for Republicans' Once-Safe Alabama Senate SeatBloomberg Roy Moore's bid for US Senate seat puts Trump populism to the testThe Globe and MailDoug Jones declared victor in Alabama…

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GOP Tax Bill Takes a Big Step Forward With Committee Vote – New York Times

New York Times GOP Tax Bill Takes a Big Step Forward With Committee VoteNew York TimesWe don't have any time to waste in addressing the issues that confront us, so we're going to continue to negotiate with Republican leaders who may be interested in reaching a bipartisan agreement.” Just a few months ago, Mr. Schumer and Ms. Pelosi …Senate Republicans shove tax bill ahead as Democrats fumeReuters US Senate Republicans Press Ahead on Tax VoteVoice of AmericaDeal-making moves Senate Republicans closer to passage of tax reform billUSA TODAYCommon Dreamsall 1,473 news…

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