Tag: Taxes

President Trump on Twitter or at campaign rallies can be abrasive, polarizing, and off-putting. Teleprompter Trump is often agreeable, charming, and unifying. Which persona he adapts more often in 2018 could have an impact on the year's midterm elections. (AP Photo/J. David Ake, File)

Can Trump transcend his Twitter persona? Answer could determine GOP’s fate

David M. Drucker · February 2, 2018 5:01 am

A Huffington Post story on Thursday was headlined, "Congratulations On Your $1,000 GOP Tax Reform Bonus!*" The story's subhead adds, "*If you have 20 years on the job, that is." (screenshot)

Beltway Confidential

The attempt to downplay tax reform-related bonuses and wage increases is just weird

Becket Adams · February 2, 2018 4:21 am

Former Housing and Urban Development Secretary Jack Kemp, a presidential hopeful and personality himself, would probably have some choice words of wisdom for President Trump. (AP Images)

What would Jack Kemp make of Trump?

Robert Ehrlich · February 1, 2018 10:24 pm

President Trump delivered his first State of the Union address Tuesday night. (Win McNamee/Pool via AP)

Michael Barone: Toward a Trump Republicanism

Michael Barone · February 1, 2018 5:01 am

The merchant adventurers of space will be more likely to start and grow their businesses in states less intent on shaking them down. (Matt Hartman via AP)

Can Republicans stop California’s tax on space travel?

Mark Whittington · February 1, 2018 5:01 am

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., managed to get Republican Senate leaders to agree to vote on the controversial Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals immigration program as Congress prepares for its next spending measure in February, setting the stage for another shutdown fight. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Trump, Democrats on an immigration collision course

W. James Antle III · February 1, 2018 5:01 am

Anthem recorded a one-time benefit of $1.1 billion from $368.4 million in 2016 because of the tax law, which lowers the corporate tax rate.

Tax law raises Anthem’s revenue projections

Kimberly Leonard · January 31, 2018 4:26 pm

In his State of the Union address Tuesday night, President Trump did not say he had any intention of eliminating any other part of Obamacare, after the law's individual mandate was repealed last year. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Republican lawmakers take Trump’s Obamacare repeal snub in stride

Robert King · January 31, 2018 5:01 am

Now the new GOP tax law is passed, the National Association of Realtors is projecting price growth of only 1 to 3 percent and, in some expensive, high-tax markets, there will likely be a decline. (iStock)

Realtors fought — and will continue to fight — for homeowners

Elizabeth Mendenhall · January 31, 2018 5:01 am

North American Moving Services recently released a report detailing state-to-state moves during 2017 using Census data. (iStock)

Americans are on the move to freer pastures

Dean Stansel · January 31, 2018 5:01 am

President Trump maintained a measured and optimistic tone during his first State of the Union address Tuesday night. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

‘Our new American moment’: Trump calls for bipartisan cooperation in year ahead

Gabby Morrongiello · January 31, 2018 3:35 am

During the State of the Union speech, President Trump referenced Obamacare once, and it was telling both for what he did say and what he didn't say. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Beltway Confidential

Trump throws in towel on Obamacare repeal during State of the Union speech

Philip Klein · January 31, 2018 3:03 am