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Trump says he has answered, but not submitted, written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller

By Jonathan Lemire, Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said Friday that he has answered written questions from special counsel Robert Mueller but hasn't yet submitted them.

Judge orders White House to return pass to CNN’s Jim Acosta

By Associated Press

A federal judge in Washington is ordering the Trump administration to immediately return the White House press credentials of CNN reporter Jim Acosta.

Betsy DeVos proposes overhaul to campus sexual misconduct rules

By Collin Binkley, Associated Press

The plan would narrow the definition of sexual harassment and allow students accused of misconduct to cross-examine accusers in campus hearings.

Michelle Obama says ‘Access Hollywood’ tape prompted her to condemn Trump’s comments

By Jonathan Landrum Jr., Associated Press

Michelle Obama said she felt anxious before giving her emotional New Hampshire speech in 2016 condemning Donald Trump for bragging about sexually assaulting women in a recording more than a decade ago.

WikiLeaks chief could see charges, U.S. court filing suggests

By Eric Tucker, Associated Press

The Justice Department inadvertently named Julian Assange in a court filing in an unrelated case that suggests prosecutors have prepared charges against the WikiLeaks founder under seal.

Stacey Abrams preparing new challenge in Georgia race

By Bill Barrow, Kate Brumback, Associated Press

Stacey Abrams' campaign is preparing an unprecedented legal challenge in the unresolved Georgia governor's race that could leave the state's Supreme Court deciding whether to force another round of voting.

Florida goes to hand recount in bitter U.S. Senate race

By Gary Fineout, Associated Press

Florida's acrimonious battle for the U.S. Senate is headed to a legally required hand recount after an initial review showed Gov. Rick Scott and Sen. Bill Nelson separated by just a few thousand votes.

Forest Service chief says there’s progress in combating sexual misconduct. Dozens of women say there’s not enough

By Joshua Barajas

Lawmakers at Thursday’s hourslong hearing were presented with a dichotomy: an agency that promises it has made progress in addressing harassment and reprisal, and a former employee who says the changes amount to a “band-aid” to deep-seated problems.

WATCH LIVE: Trump delivers remarks about supporting veterans and military families

By Jill Colvin, Associated Press

President Donald Trump is expected to speak about supporting veterans and military families around 1:30 p.m. ET. Watch live here.

Fire death toll at 56 and counting in Northern California

By Kathleen Ronayne, Associated Press

Cool weather helped fire crews gain ground Thursday against the nation's deadliest wildfire in a century, as the search went on for more bodies in the ashes of Paradise and surrounding communities.