Fired: In a stunning development in the sexual harassment scandal sweeping the ranks of politics, entertainment, and journalism, NBC News has fired “Today Show” anchor Matt Lauer for “inappropriate” sexual behavior. Lauer has been the pillar of the “Today Show.” …

Taxing Issues: The Senate Republican tax plan would increase the deficit by $1.4 trillion over the next 10 years, according to an estimate by the Congressional Budget Office. The CBO also estimates that if the bill wipes out the Obamacare …

The Harassment Beat: Minnesota Sen. Al Franken says he’s returning to work in Washington today, “embarrassed and ashamed,” but with no intention of resigning. He’s been accused of grabbing women’s butts when he takes pictures with them. Franken said he …

Permawar: At least 305 people were killed  and 128 wounded yesterday in a well-coordinated attack on an Egyptian mosque in the northern Sinai. The dead included children. The massacre sent shock waves through Egypt, which has struggled with Islamic militants, …