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WATCH: Trump administration says it will 'wind down' DACA

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

The administration is giving Congress six months to come up with a legislative fix before the government stops renewing permits for people already covered by the program.

Will the end of DACA prod Congress into immigration action?

By PBS News Hour

Congress is back in session this week and gearing up for a growing September agenda. Meanwhile, there are reports that President Trump plans to end DACA in six months. Amy Walter of the Cook Political Report and Stuart Rothenberg of…

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Could states compel presidential candidates to release their tax returns?

By Steve LeBlanc, Associated Press

Critics say the U.S. Constitution already sets out qualifications to become president and it's not up to states to add new qualifications.

Congress should tie Harvey aid to the debt ceiling increase vote, Mnuchin says

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

On Sunday, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott described the federal aid package as an important initial "down payment" on Harvey relief that he expects will come to $150 billion to $180 billion. "We need Congress to step up and pass this…

Trump expected to announce end of protections for young immigrants after six month delay

By Jill Colvin and Catherin Lucey, Associated Press

Trump had been unusually candid as he wrestled with the decision in the early months of his administration. During a February press conference, he said the topic was "a very, very difficult subject for me, I will tell you. To…

Trump resistance groups look beyond Washington for victories

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

Seats of power unaccustomed to intense political attention are the focus of liberal groups as they try to turn the Trump resistance movement into tangible victories.