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Republicans have done well to get this far with tax reform. Now, they must take the last few steps to the finish line. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Jingle all the way to the tax-cut finish line

Washington Examiner · December 15, 2017 5:01 am

Recent revelations show how politics has played a part in special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian meddling in the 2016 election. But have there been federal investigations not touched by partisan politics? (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)

Texts expose the obvious: Robert Mueller investigation is colored by politics

Washington Examiner · December 14, 2017 5:01 am

Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate Doug Jones and his wife Louise wave to supporters before speaking Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2017, in Birmingham, Ala. Jones has defeated Republican Roy Moore, a one-time GOP pariah who was embraced by the Republican Party and the president even after facing allegations of sexual impropriety. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)

Republican arrogance just made Doug Jones a senator

Washington Examiner · December 13, 2017 5:01 am

Akayed Ullah is suspected to have constructed a crude pipe bomb and entered the New York City subway system with the intent of carrying out a terror attack Monday morning, but he only managed to injure himself and a few others. (AP Photo/Andres Kudacki)

Failed New York subway attack reflects tireless counterterrorism by US

Washington Examiner · December 12, 2017 5:01 am

Democrats in Congress are fuming over Republican tax reform efforts. House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., actually said of the tax bill: "It is the end of the world. This is Armageddon." (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

That Democratic rhetoric about taxing the rich? It’s a con

Washington Examiner · December 11, 2017 5:01 am

The opening ceremony for the 2018 Winter Olympic Games will be held on Feb. 9, 2018, in Pyeongchang, South Korea. Due to security concerns, however, there's now a question if U.S. athletes will attend. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)

Winter Olympics — the home of the brave must not stay home

Washington Examiner · December 10, 2017 5:01 am

For the middle class, the HSA points the way toward a healthcare future that is more affordable and doesn't require major compromises on quality. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Happy birthday to the health savings account

Washington Examiner · December 9, 2017 5:01 am

Sen. Al Franken, D-Minn., was forced to resign over charges of repeated sexual harassment and assault that occurred over many years.

So long, Al Franken: War on women isn’t partisan

Washington Examiner · December 7, 2017 9:26 pm

President Trump on Wednesday announced that the U.S. would formally recognize Jerusalem as the capital of Israel, in spite of advice from a vocal group of national security experts and media pundits. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

The Jerusalem decision: Trump’s geography lesson for the world

Washington Examiner · December 7, 2017 5:01 am

The Supreme Court on Tuesday heard oral arguments in the case of a Colorado cake artist Jack Phillips, accused of engaging in sexual orientation discrimination under the Colorado Anti-Discrimination Act when he refused to designed a custom cake celebrating the same-sex marriage of Charlie Craig and David Mullins. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

A piece of cake for the Supreme Court

Washington Examiner · December 6, 2017 5:01 am

False and misleading news stories over the weekend, all of which disparaged Republicans, were parroted and retweeted and broadcast by countless reporters before being completely debunked. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

Media meltdown and the damage it does to democracy

Washington Examiner · December 5, 2017 5:01 am

Put another way, you need allies. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen)

Sorry, Rex Tillerson, you can’t survive the swamp without an island

Washington Examiner · December 4, 2017 4:37 pm