New York governor questions the constitutionality of federal tax overhaul
NEW YORK/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The new U.S. tax code targets high-tax states and may be unconstitutional, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said on Thursday, saying that the bill may violate New York residents’ rights to due process and equal protection.
New York mulling own tax changes after U.S. tax overhaul: governor
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The governor of New York said on Thursday that the state was considering restructuring its tax code in response to a federal tax overhaul bill that recently became law, which he said may be unconstitutional.
Alabama official to certify Senator-elect Jones today despite challenge: CNN
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Alabama Secretary of State John Merrill said he will certify Democratic Senator-elect Doug Jones as winner on Thursday despite opponent Roy Moore’s challenge, in a phone call on CNN.
Alabama’s Moore files late challenge to Senate election result, alleging fraud
(Reuters) – Alabama Republican Roy Moore filed a court challenge late on Wednesday to the outcome of a U.S. Senate election he unexpectedly lost, hours before officials in the state were due to certify his opponent’s victory.
Trump on Twitter (Dec 27) – Trump, Iraq, Syria
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Virginia officials postpone lottery drawing to decide tied statehouse election
(Reuters) – A lottery drawing to settle a tied Virginia legislative race that could shift the statehouse balance of power has been indefinitely postponed, state election officials said on Tuesday, after the Democratic candidate mounted a legal fight.
Virginia officials postpone draw to decide tied statehouse election
(Reuters) – A lottery drawing to settle a tied Virginia legislative race that could shift the statehouse balance of power has been postponed, election officials in the U.S. state said on Tuesday, after the Democrat candidate mounted a legal fight.
U.S. lawmakers question businessman at 2016 Trump Tower meeting: sources
WASHINGTON (Reuters) – A Georgian-American businessman who met then-Miss Universe pageant owner Donald Trump in 2013, has been questioned by congressional investigators about whether he helped organize a meeting between Russians and Trump’s eldest son …
Trump on Twitter (Dec 26) – Hillary Clinton, Tax Cut Bill
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U.S. appeals court rejects challenge to Trump voter fraud panel
(Reuters) – A U.S. appeals court in Washington on Tuesday upheld a lower court’s decision to allow President Donald Trump’s commission investigating voter fraud to request data on voter rolls from U.S. states.