The archive of all headlines from December 13, 2017, organized by time of publication.
Former judge says sexual misconduct allegations will be addressed ‘when we get to the Senate’
Elections
Former judge says sexual misconduct allegations will be addressed ‘when we get to the Senate’
The man charged with detonating a makeshift pipe bomb in the New York transit system was radicalized through internet propaganda and told investigators, “I did it for the Islamic State,” according to a criminal complaint filed in federal court Tuesday. Akayed Ullah, a 27-year-old legal permanent…
In a Republican stronghold, accusations of sexual misconduct against Roy S. Moore opened the door for the Democratic candidate, Doug Jones. The race captivated the nation, not only for its lurid allegations but for its also immense political implications for both parties and the Trump presidency.
To the great relief of many, the hardest fought, most tawdry U.S. Senate race in recent state history heaved to an uncertain finish Tuesday night as polls closed across Alabama.
In a Republican stronghold, accusations of sexual misconduct against Roy S. Moore opened the door for the Democratic candidate, Doug Jones. The race captivated the nation, not only for its lurid allegations but for its also immense political implications for both parties and the Trump presidency.
The count could go down to the wire for Roy S. Moore and Doug Jones. Against a backdrop of allegations of sexual misconduct against Mr. Moore, the election carries immense implications for both parties and the Trump presidency as Republicans are trying to maintain their two-seat Senate majority.
The count could go down to the wire for Roy S. Moore and Doug Jones. Against a backdrop of allegations of sexual misconduct against Mr. Moore, the election carries immense implications for both parties and the Trump presidency as Republicans try to maintain their two-seat Senate majority.
2017 Elections
2017 Elections
Mr. Jones and the Democrats were able to capitalize on sexual misconduct accusations against Mr. Moore to pull out a rare victory in a staunchly Republican state. The race captivated the nation, not only for its debates over party loyalty and morality, but also for its also immense implications for both parties and the Trump presidency.
Challenger Doug Jones becomes first Democrat to win office in decades, after Moore’s campaign was overshadowed by multiple women’s allegations
Mr. Jones and the Democrats were able to capitalize on sexual misconduct accusations against Mr. Moore to pull out a rare victory in a staunchly Republican state. The race captivated the nation, not only for its debates over party loyalty and morality, but also for its immense implications for both parties and the Trump presidency.
2017 Elections
Challenger Doug Jones becomes the first Democrat to win any statewide office in decades, as Moore’s loss deals a major blow to Donald Trump
The blaze that swept through the hills of Bel-Air last week was sparked by a cooking fire at a homeless encampment in a nearby ravine, Los Angeles officials said.
2017 Elections
Doug Jones becomes the first Democrat to win any statewide office in decades after Moore’s campaign for Senate was marred by sexual assault claims
Mr. Jones and the Democrats were able to capitalize on sexual misconduct accusations against Mr. Moore to pull out a rare victory in a staunchly Republican state. The race captivated the nation, not only for its debates over party loyalty and morality, but also for its immense implications for both parties and the Trump presidency.
Doug Jones becomes the first Democrat to win any statewide office in decades after Moore’s campaign was marred by sexual assault claims
2017 Elections
Mr. Jones and the Democrats were able to capitalize on sexual misconduct accusations against Mr. Moore to pull out a rare victory in a staunchly Republican state. The race captivated the nation, not only for its debates over party loyalty and morality, but also for its immense implications for both parties and the Trump presidency.
Doug Jones becomes the first Democrat to win any statewide office in decades after Moore’s campaign was marred by sexual assault claims
Doug Jones becomes the first Democrat to win any statewide office in decades after Moore’s campaign was marred by sexual assault claims
Mr. Jones and the Democrats won in a staunchly Republican state after a campaign marked by accusations of sexual abuse and child molestation against Mr. Moore. The race captivated the nation, not only for its debates over party loyalty and morality, but also for its immense implications for both parties and the Trump presidency.
2017 Elections
2017 Elections
Robin Willis sprayed her garden hose at the eaves of her backyard patio, soaking the wooden beams with water. Authorities had evacuated her Montecito neighborhood two days earlier as the Thomas fire neared, but the 68-year-old and her brother, who lives across the street, had since returned and…
By Tuesday evening, authorities said they had 'turned a corner' in fighting the Thomas fire. Winds were relatively calm and evacuations were lifted in the Lake Casitas area, but officials warned that stronger winds may return.
Mr. Jones and the Democrats won in a staunchly Republican state after a campaign marked by accusations of sexual abuse and child molestation against Mr. Moore. The race captivated the nation, not only for its debates over party loyalty and morality, but also for its immense implications for both parties and the Trump presidency.
Mr. Jones and the Democrats won in a staunchly Republican state after a campaign marked by accusations of sexual abuse and child molestation against Mr. Moore. The race captivated the nation, not only for its debates over party loyalty and morality, but also for its immense implications for both parties and the Trump presidency.
Donald Trump
The agreement on a consensus bill between House and Senate Republicans keeps the party on track for final votes next week.The deal largely retains the structure of the Senate tax bill, but it is not clear if Republican senators will roundly endorse it.
The Thomas fire has now scorched 237,500 acres and is 25% contained, fire officials said today.
The final bill is expected to ease off slightly from one of its cornerstones, a steep reduction in corporate tax rates, from 35% to 20%. Instead, negotiators had been considering a rate of 21%. L.A. NowAs Thomas blaze grows, firefighters continue the battle: 'This fire is a beast and you're gonna kill it' PoliticsThe Alabama Senate loss just made Trump's job a lot harder ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONRod Rosenstein pushes back on Republican criticism of special counsel investigation PoliticsMinnesota governor appoints Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to replace Al Franken in U.S. Senate MOVIESSAG Awards: 'Three Billboards' leads film field with four nominationsFrom Washington
Donald Trump
Democrats now have a plausible path to a House majority in 2018, while Republican control of the Senate rests precariously on the narrowest seat margin
The final bill is expected to ease off slightly from one of its cornerstones, a steep reduction in corporate tax rates, from 35% to 20%. Instead, negotiators had been considering a rate of 21%. L.A. NowAs Thomas blaze grows, firefighters continue the battle: 'This fire is a beast and you're gonna kill it' PoliticsThe Alabama Senate loss just made Trump's job a lot harder ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONRod Rosenstein pushes back on Republican criticism of special counsel investigation PoliticsMinnesota governor appoints Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to replace Al Franken in U.S. Senate BUSINESSNet neutrality's repeal means fast lanes could be coming to the internet. Is that a good thing?From Washington
The final bill is expected to ease off slightly from one of its cornerstones, a steep reduction in corporate tax rates, from 35% to 20%. Instead, negotiators had been considering a rate of 21%. L.A. NowAs Thomas blaze grows, firefighters continue the battle: 'This fire is a beast and you're gonna kill it' BUSINESSFed hikes its key interest rate again and sharply increases next year's economic growth forecast PoliticsThe Alabama Senate loss just made Trump's job a lot harder ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONRod Rosenstein pushes back on Republican criticism of special counsel investigation PoliticsMinnesota governor appoints Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to replace Al Franken in U.S. SenateFrom Washington
The final bill is expected to ease off slightly from one of its cornerstones, a steep reduction in corporate tax rates, from 35% to 20%. Instead, negotiators had been considering a rate of 21%.Watch live: President Trump delivers remarks on the GOP tax plan L.A. NowAs Thomas blaze grows, firefighters continue the battle: 'This fire is a beast and you're gonna kill it' BUSINESSFed hikes its key interest rate again and sharply increases next year's economic growth forecast PoliticsThe Alabama Senate loss just made Trump's job a lot harder ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONRod Rosenstein pushes back on Republican criticism of special counsel investigation PoliticsMinnesota governor appoints Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to replace Al Franken in U.S. SenateFrom Washington
The final bill is expected to ease off slightly from one of its cornerstones, a steep reduction in corporate tax rates, from 35% to 20%. Instead, negotiators had been considering a rate of 21%. L.A. NowAs Thomas blaze grows, firefighters continue the battle: 'This fire is a beast and you're gonna kill it' BUSINESSFed hikes its key interest rate again and sharply increases next year's economic growth forecast PoliticsThe Alabama Senate loss just made Trump's job a lot harder ESSENTIAL WASHINGTONRod Rosenstein pushes back on Republican criticism of special counsel investigation PoliticsMinnesota governor appoints Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to replace Al Franken in U.S. SenateFrom Washington
The final bill is expected to ease off slightly from one of its cornerstones, a steep reduction in corporate tax rates, from 35% to 20%. Instead, negotiators had been considering a rate of 21%. L.A. NowAs Thomas blaze grows, firefighters continue the battle: 'This fire is a beast and you're gonna kill it' BUSINESSFed hikes its key interest rate again and sharply increases next year's economic growth forecast L.A. NowL.A. City Council approves development fee to raise money for affordable housing PoliticsThe Alabama Senate loss just made Trump's job a lot harder PoliticsMinnesota governor appoints Lt. Gov. Tina Smith to replace Al Franken in U.S. SenateFrom Washington