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LISTEN: White House says Trump and Putin talked sanctions in meeting

By Associated Press

The statement from the White House on Monday is a direct contradiction to comments tweeted by Trump a day earlier.

Threats to lawmakers spike in 2017, House memo says

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

U.S. Capitol Police have investigated more threats to members of Congress in the first six months of the year than in all of 2016, says the chief law enforcement official for the House.

Trump Jr. 'happy to work with' Senate panel

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump's eldest son says he's willing to communicate with the Senate Intelligence committee.

Low-key FBI director pick would lead agency through tumult

By Sadie Gurman and Eric Tucker, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The attorney selected to replace James Comey as FBI director is described by those close to him as admirably low-key, yet he'd be taking over the law enforcement agency at a moment that's anything but tranquil.

2 GOP senators suggest bill to repeal health care law 'dead'

By Hope Yen, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — The initial GOP bill to repeal and replace the nation's health law is probably "dead" and President Donald Trump's proposal to just repeal it appears to be a "non-starter," two moderate Republican senators indicated Sunday as their party…

Trump Jr. admits he wanted info on Clinton from Russian

By Chad Day and Nekesa Mumbi Moody, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's eldest son acknowledged Monday that he met a Russian lawyer during the 2016 presidential campaign to hear information about his father's Democratic opponent, Hillary Clinton.

State leaders discuss election security at annual meeting

By PBS News Hour

A commission created by President Trump to look into potential voter fraud and Russian interference with the U.S. election have brought the annual meeting of the National Association of Secretaries of State this weekend to center stage. The association is…

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Illinois has bills to pay after 2 years without budget plan

By John O'Connor, Associated Press

Illinois finally has a budget plan after two years. Now, to start paying bills.

State election officials worry about 2018 election security

By Brian Slodysko, Associated Press

State election officials voiced doubt Saturday that adequate security measures can be adopted before 2018 elections to safeguard against the possibility of a foreign government interfering in U.S. elections.

Tillerson talks tough on Russia, vows U.S. support for Ukraine

By Matthew Lee, Associated Press

U.S. Secretary of State Rex Tillerson told Russia on Sunday that it must take the first steps to reduce tensions in eastern Ukraine and that American and European sanctions would remain in place until Moscow reversed course in the region.