We are going to use our Friday Talking Points this week to point out why this deal is not just a pretty darn good one, but actually downright historic.

Americans support raising taxes on the rich by a two-to-one margin, with many believing an increase would both help the economy and make the tax syste...

WASHINGTON -- A powerful coalition of corporate executives on Wednesday praised a deficit reduction plan that has long been maligned by GOP leaders fo...

Have the Republicans in Congress painted themselves into a corner on taxes? They seem to be in the position of choosing between a number of courses of action, most of which would normally be seen as going against their principles.

WASHINGTON -- Less than two hours before a planned speech by the president, top Republicans said they will not support any debt-reduction plan that in...

I speak of the "value-added tax," or "VAT." Republicans are horrified that President Obama has a secret plan to pass this tax, and are shouting from the rooftops (of the nearest Fox News building).

PORTLAND, Ore. — Oregon has set aside its history of shooting down tax increases on statewide ballots, with voters endorsing higher taxes on bus...