A Democratic Blue Wave? Don't Forget the Republicans' Big Hill

Democrats are optimistic about riding a so-called blue wave to control of the House this November, and it's easy to see why. The president's approval rating is in the low 40s, the Democrats have a comfortable lead in generic congressional polls, and it

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Dark money' groups don't need to disclose donors to IRS, Treasury says

Nonprofits that spend money to influence elections but are not required to disclose donors to the public — called “dark money” groups by critics — no longer need to share their donors' names or addresses in their tax filings under a new Treasury rule ... Treasury defends move to halt nonprofit disclosures amid Wyden threat Politico Wyden plans to vote against Trump IRS nominee due to new Treasury guidanceThe Hill [26 CFR 1.6033-2]: Returns by exempt organizations and returns by cert - IRS.govIRS.gov Treasury Department

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Tears don't reflect helplessness, never said Congress troubling me: Kumaraswamy

NEW DELHI: After his emotional speech at a JD(S) event fuelled speculation about strain in ties with ally Congress, + Karnataka chief minister HD Kumaraswamy on Tuesday said he had shed tears not out of "helplessness" and asserted that he did not speak ... Controversy erupts over iPhone gift to Karnataka MPsBusiness Standard Never said Congress troubling me, tears don't reflect helplessness: HD KumaraswamyThe Indian Express Karnataka CM Kumaraswamy plays down tearful outburst, says never spoke against CongressHindustan Times The New Indian Express -Moneycontrol.com -NDTV -The Hindu

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