House Republicans plan to release their tax and spending cut plan to the American people.

A new Congress and a new presidential administration places both parties back at square one – and Republicans have an abundantly clear upper hand.

Senate Democrats spoke all night, delaying an inevitable vote on the nomination of Russell Vought to serve as OMB director. Republicans are expected to confirm Vought on Thursday night.

Mitch McConnell, the former Republican Senate leader, fell on Wednesday after a confirmation vote. The Republican senator appeared to be OK.