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National Archives needs until Oct. 31 to review of Brett Kavanaugh's White House papers

By Lisa Mascaro, Associated Press

The paper chase is emerging as the biggest battle over President Donald Trump's nominee as senators scrutinize the record of the 53-year-old conservative appellate judge whose confirmation could tip the court rightward for a generation to come.

WATCH: U.S. officials say Trump will not tolerate Russian interference in 2018 midterms

These concerns come weeks after Trump publicly undermined the conclusions of American intelligence agencies regarding Russian interference. After suffering a bipartisan outcry, Trump later said he accepted those conclusions.

WATCH: U.S. says Russia meddling ahead of midterms not as 'robust' as 2016

By Associated Press

Dan Coats says Russia "stepped up their game big-time in 2016" to meddle in the election. But he says intelligence officials aren't seeing the same kinds of robust efforts to interfere in the fall midterm election.

Robert Mueller offers to adjust interview format with President Trump

By Jonathan Lemire, Zeke Miller, Associated Press

In negotiations over a possible interview by prosecutors, special counsel Robert Mueller's team has offered the White House format changes, perhaps willing to limit some questions asked of President Donald Trump or accept some answers in writing.

Ivanka Trump says family separation 'low point' in White House, news media are not 'enemy of the people'

By Associated Press

Her father, President Donald Trump, has broadly labeled the news media the "enemy of the people" and regularly accuses reporters of spreading "fake news" — his term for stories he dislikes.

President Donald Trump receives new letter from North Korea

By Ken Thomas, Associated Press

The White House is not addressing whether Trump and Kim may again meet.

Paul Manafort's bookkeepers to take the stand on trial's third day

By Chad Day, Eric Tucker, Associated Press

Prosecutors will ask jurors Thursday to follow the money in the Paul Manafort trial, a trail they say shows that the former campaign chairman took millions from wealthy Ukrainian clients then hid it from banks and the IRS.

Vice President Mike Pence, military officials receive remains from Korean War

By Audrey McAvoy, Kim Yong-Ho, Associated Press

There are 7,699 U.S. service members listed as unaccounted for from the 1950-53 Korean War, of which about 5,300 are believed to have died on North Korean soil.

News Wrap: Trump under fire for latest demand to end Russia probe

In our news wrap Wednesday, President Trump tweeted that Attorney General Jeff Sessions should put a stop to the special counsel’s Russia investigation. Press Secretary Sarah Sanders insisted the president did not actually direct Sessions to do anything. Also, the…

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Trump lifted restrictions on 'short term' health insurance plans. Here's what that means for consumers

By Laura Santhanam

Some health care experts caution that these plans, while cheaper, may ultimately lead to dropped coverage or none at all, if the person is confronted by an unexpected illness or accident.