GOP ends year with wins but 2018 holds risks
In a year of tax cuts confirmations and regulatory rollback the Republican led Congress touts accomplishments that surprised insiders but polls show voter enthusiasm lacking for the signature tax law. With 2018 looming party leaders debate agenda as Mitch McConnell warns against broad entitlement reform and Paul Ryan weighs welfare overhauls.
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Navalny barred as Russia sets 2018 presidential ballot
The Central Election Commission refuses to register Alexei Navalny, citing a criminal conviction. Navalny denounces the ruling as politically motivated, pledges to monitor the election, and calls for a voters’ strike while thousands support him in protests across Russia. Putin is expected to win easily.
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Bomb blast near Kabul presidential palace injures civilians
A bystander triggered a roadside device outside a government intelligence office near Kabul's presidential palace, killing six and wounding three others in Shashdarak. Police sealed roads as ambulances carried victims. IS claimed responsibility via Amaq News Agency amid recent attacks on government targets.
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Man leaves manure gift for Mnuchin mocks Trump tax plan
A Los Angeles psychologist Robby Strong claimed on Facebook to have delivered a manure gift to Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin’s California home. The note on the envelope read a derisive Christmas tax bill message and urged kissing Donald Trump.
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