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Here are the 14 candidates under consideration for FBI director

By Steve Peoples, Jill Colvin and Ken Thomas, Associated Press

The list includes Andrew McCabe, who became acting director after James Comey was removed as head of FBI.

Erdogan visits Trump, amid friction between U.S., Turkey

By Josh Lederman and Vivian Salama, Associated Press

When Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan visits the White House on Tuesday, the most he and President Donald Trump may be able to do is agree to disagree, and move on.

Lawmakers urge President Trump to avoid picking a politician as new FBI director

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

As President Donald Trump considers a replacement for fired FBI Director James Comey, lawmakers are urging the president to steer clear of appointing any politicians.

Rising conservative voices call for climate change action

By Saskia de Melker, Laura Fong, Stephanie Sy

Climate change is one of many issues seen as dividing Democrats and Republicans. A dominant wing of the GOP has denied climate change exists, as some Democrats have tried to reduce air pollution and push for alternative forms of energy.

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In swing districts, voters vent over health care, fear Trump

By Bill Barrow and Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Americans vented similar frustrations this past week in Republican districts crucial to GOP majority control of the House, sounding off about health care and President Donald Trump's abrupt firing of FBI Director James Comey.

Clapper: U.S. government ‘under assault’ by Trump after Comey firing

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper on Sunday described a U.S. government "under assault" after President Trump's decision to fire FBI director James Comey.

6 ways Medicaid cuts under GOP health care overhaul could impact schools

By Sally Ho and Carolyn Thompson, Associated Press

For school districts still getting their financial footing after the Great Recession, the Medicaid changes being advanced as part of the health care overhaul are sounding familiar alarms.

Macron sworn in as youngest French president in history

By Michael D. Regan

In his inauguration speech, Macron said he would tackle the world's migration crisis and fight terrorism during his five-year term.

In Wisconsin, ID law proved insurmountable for many voters

By Christina A. Cassidy and Ivan Moreno, Associated Press

Wisconsin's 10 Electoral College votes went to Republican Donald Trump. But the battle over voter ID laws continues.

Tillerson: Trump weighs embassy move impact on Mideast peace

By Josh Lederman, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is assessing whether moving the U.S. Embassy in Israel to Jerusalem would help or hurt prospects for clinching an Israeli-Palestinian peace deal.