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National Republican group plans to sue over Pennsylvania’s redrawn congressional map

By Associated Press

The court-imposed congressional map overhauls a Republican-drawn map widely viewed as among the nation's most gerrymandered. The National Republican Congressional Committee said the lawsuit could be filed as early as Wednesday.

VA Secretary Shulkin says he intends to stay on the job despite report he misused government funds

By Associated Press

Shulkin, fighting for political survival over travel abuse, says he has the president's trust and will remain in his position.

WATCH: President Trump hosts Medal of Valor awards

By Erica R. Hendry

The Public Safety Medal of Valor Awards ceremony is scheduled to begin at 3:30 p.m. ET. Watch live here.

Trump administration unveils short-term medical plans with cheaper premiums, fewer benefits

By Ricardo Alonso-Zaldivar, Associated Press

The plans would come with a disclaimer that they don't meet the Affordable Care Act's consumer protections, such as guaranteed coverage, or the requirement to offer robust benefits.

Democratic and Republican candidates in Pennsylvania House race oppose weapons ban

By Michael Virtanen, Associated Press

In the year's first congressional race, Republican and Democratic candidates in suburban Pittsburgh said they oppose banning weapons like the semi-automatic rifle used in Florida last week to kill 17 students and teachers at a high school.

Students demand action on gun control in protest at the White House

By Associated Press

The protesters held their arms crossed at their chests. Two activists were covered by an American flag. One held a sign asking, "Am I Next?"…

Pennsylvania Supreme Court issues new congressional map for 2018 elections

By Marc Levy, Associated Press

It substantially overhauls a congressional map widely viewed as among the nation's most gerrymandered.

After school shooting, Florida Senate prepares sweeping package of gun control legislation

By Associated Press

The legislation includes new age restrictions for gun purchases, a ban on bump stocks and gun violence restraining orders.

Trump said mental illness leads to gun violence. Here’s why doctors disagree

By Associated Press

Mental health professionals welcome more resources and attention, but they say the administration is ignoring the real problem — easy access to guns, particularly the kind of high-powered highly lethal assault weapons used in many of the most recent mass…

Donald Trump said he supports stronger FBI gun checks

By Associated Press

The White House said Sunday the president will host a "listening session" with students and teachers this week, but offered no details on who would attend or what would be discussed.