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The House Intelligence Committee is planning to build a wall between Republican and Democratic staff

By Mary Clare Jalonick, Associated Press

A senior Republican on the committee, Florida Rep. Tom Rooney, said Thursday that he thinks the committee is "poison" right now, characterizing partisan tensions as a total breakdown on committee that could have national security concerns.

‘Dreamers’ in the military won’t face deportation, Mattis says

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

Previously, U.S. officials have said the military members' DACA status wasn't clear. But on Thursday Mattis said flatly it's not a problem.

Lawmakers push for vote on budget deal to avoid government shutdown

By Andrew Taylor, Associated Press

House GOP leaders were working to shore up support among conservatives for the measure, which would shower the Pentagon with money but add hundreds of billions of dollars to the nation's $20 trillion-plus debt.

5 important stories buried by last week’s news

By Erica R. Hendry, Harry Zahn

We take a moment every week to bring you important stories beyond the White House and the Capitol. Here’s what we’re reading now.

Dow drops more than 1,000 points as stocks continue to slide

By Associated Press

The market opened little changed on Thursday but started to fall in early trading and extended its losses throughout the morning.

Why taxpayers pay when legislators are accused of sexual misconduct

By Jen Fifield, Stateline

Lawmakers in at least five states — California, Illinois, Iowa, New York and Pennsylvania — have proposed banning the use of public dollars for settlements or payouts related to sexual harassment allegations against state lawmakers.

Donald Trump says he sees ‘God’s love’ in Americans during National Prayer Breakfast

By Catherine Lucey, Associated Press

Donald Trump on Thursday addressed the National Prayer Breakfast, a high-profile annual event that brings together faith leaders, politicians and dignitaries. He spoke about seeing the "power of God's love" in Americans, particularly during the response to recent hurricanes and…

Philadelphia celebrates Eagles’ win with first-ever Super Bowl parade

By Associated Press

As the sun rose, fans braved frigid wind chills in the low 20s to secure a prime viewing spot along the 5-mile (8-kilometer) parade route starting near the team's stadium and ending at the art museum steps that Sylvester Stallone…

This year’s Affordable Care Act open enrollment numbers buck expectations

By Julie Appleby, Kaiser Health News

With all states now reporting, ACA plan enrollment ticked downward this year, a report out Wednesday shows, but states running their own marketplaces saw slight gains and did better than those relying on the federal exchange.

Pelosi sets record with marathon House speech pushing for vote for ‘Dreamers’

By Steve Peoples, Associated Press

While she spoke, immigration activists joined liberals threatening political retribution against the congressional Democrats who abandoned the strategy of demanding that a budget deal be paired with an immigration deal.