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After California sues over border wall, Trump threatens high-speed rail funds

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

The Trump administration said it plans to claw back $3.5 billion in federal dollars allocated to California's high-speed rail project -- a move Gov. Newsom has branded as "political retribution" for the state's lawsuit against Trump's declaration of a national…

Chicago prosecutor recuses herself from Jussie Smollett case

By Don Babwin, Associated Press

Chicago's top prosecutor recused herself from the investigation into the attack reported by "Empire" actor Jussie Smollett shortly after police requested another interview with the actor.

Trump to name Jeffrey Rosen for deputy attorney general

By Michael Balsamo, Associated Press

President Donald Trump on Tuesday said he intends to nominate Jeffrey Rosen, a longtime litigator and deputy transportation secretary, to replace Rod Rosenstein as deputy attorney general.

AP Analysis: Sanders may not need 2016 magic to be 2020 force

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

Can Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders recapture the magic that fueled his first presidential campaign? To win the nomination, he may not need to.

Trump orders creation of Space Force, but within Air Force

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Trump initially said he wanted a Space Force that was "separate but equal" to the other military services. The current proposal falls short of that goal and faces some skepticism among lawmakers.

Why 2020 Democratic candidates are pushing more progressive tax proposals

By Gretchen Frazee

In the wake of the Trump tax cuts, Democratic candidates are introducing some of the most progressive tax plans in decades.

WATCH: Trump defends 'absolute right' to declare emergency

By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

President Donald Trump declared Tuesday that he would prevail over a multistate lawsuit challenging his emergency declaration to pay for a U.S.-Mexico border wall.

I owe how much? Americans shocked by impact of new tax law

By Sarah Skidmore Sell, Associated Press

The first tax filing season under the new federal tax law is proving to be surprising, confusing — and occasionally frightening — for some Americans, especially those accustomed to getting money back from the government.

16 states sue over Trump's emergency wall declaration

By Associated Press

California Attorney General Xavier Becerra released a statement Monday saying the suit alleges the Trump administration's action violates the Constitution.

Trump's national emergency declaration unpopular among majority of Americans

By Laura Santhanam

A majority of Americans also think President Donald Trump misused his presidential powers, according to the latest poll from the PBS NewsHour, NPR and Marist.