Democrats in High-Tax States Plot to Blunt Impact of New Tax Law  —  Democrats in high-cost, high-tax states are plotting ways to do what their states' representatives in Congress could not: blunt the impact of the newly passed Republican tax overhaul.  —  Governors and legislative leaders in New York …

Iran unrest: ‘Ten dead’ in further protests overnight  —  Ten people have been killed overnight in anti-government protests sweeping Iran, according to state TV.  —  “In the events of last night, unfortunately a total of about 10 people were killed in several cities,” it said.

South Korea hails North's proposal for talks  —  South Korea on Monday welcomed a message from North Korean leader Kim Jong Un that he is open to talks between the two countries, and may consider sending a delegation to next month's Winter Olympics in PyeongChang, South Korean news agency Yonhap News reported.

I Helped Popularize The Term “Fake News” And Now I Cringe Every Time I Hear It  —  After a yearlong battle for its meaning and ownership, “fake news” is now both an empty slogan and a deeply troubling warning sign.  —  In October 2014 I came across a false story that was quickly racking up likes, shares, and comments on Facebook.

Powerful Hollywood Women Unveil Anti-Harassment Action Plan  —  Driven by outrage and a resolve to correct a power imbalance that seemed intractable just months ago, 300 prominent actresses and female agents, writers, directors, producers and entertainment executives have formed an ambitious …

During my presidency, I started a tradition of sharing my reading lists and playlists.  It was a nice way to reflect on the works that resonated with me and lift up authors and artists from around the world.  With some extra time on my hands this year to catch up, I wanted to share the books and music that I enjoyed most.

Partisans, Wielding Money, Begin Seeking to Exploit Harassment Claims  —  WASHINGTON — As the #MeToo movement to expose sexual harassment roils the nation's capital, political partisans are exploiting the moment, raising hundreds of thousands of dollars to support accusers who come forward …

Making China Great Again  —  As Donald Trump surrenders America's global commitments, Xi Jinping is learning to pick up the pieces.  —  When the Chinese action movie “Wolf Warrior II” arrived in theatres, in July, it looked like a standard shoot-'em-up, with a lonesome hero and frequent explosions.

Trump said he was going ‘back to work.’ Then he went golfing — for 7 straight days.  —  On Christmas, Trump tweeted that he would be going “back to work” the next day. … Trump has since gone golfing for seven consecutive days, while the press pool ate pancakes at a local IHOP.  —  December 26

No-name congressmen, mayors and wannabes gun for Trump in 2020  —  The rapidly proliferating group of would-be challengers is driven by one question: If Trump can do it, why not me?  —  John Delaney is a three-term congressman, stuck low on the seniority totem pole, representing a state packed …