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With CHIP funds running low, doctors and parents scramble to cover kids’ needs

By Phil Galewitz and Emmarie Huetteman, Kaiser Health News

The months-long failure on Capitol Hill to pass a long-term extension to CHIP portends serious health consequences, with disruption in ongoing treatments.

Gun violence focus of Kennedy’s Illinois governor campaign

By Sara Burnett, Associated Press

Few people running for public office have been more personally affected by gun violence than Chris Kennedy, son of Sen. Robert Kennedy. Now, he's running for Illinois governor.

Tunisia, shaken by protests, marks 7 years since revolution

By Bouazza Ben Bouazza, Associated Press

A coalition of political parties and associations called for peaceful protests over price hikes on the anniversary of its revolution.

Medicaid work mandate will create uncertainty in some states

By Andrew DeMillo and Gretchen Ehlke, Associated Press

Republicans this past week began to realize their long-held goal of requiring certain adults to work, get job training or perform community service in exchange for getting health coverage through Medicaid.

Federal agency returns to accepting requests under DACA

By Associated Press

The decision comes four days after a federal judge temporarily blocked the Trump administration's decision to end the program.

Puerto Rico energy authority investigates dozens of post-Maria bribery cases

By Nsikan Akpan

The employees under investigation are accused of requesting money in exchange for restoring energy to houses or businesses, as Puerto Rico continues to recover from Hurricane Irma and Hurricane Maria.

White House: Trump gets ‘in-depth’ China trade briefing

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The White House says President Donald Trump has received an "in-depth" briefing on trade with China and its economy.

Chelsea Manning files for U.S. Senate bid in Maryland

By Associated Press

Chelsea Manning will run for the U.S. Senate in Maryland.

Exclusive: In open letter, Haitian-American diplomats say Trump’s comments caused ‘heartbreak and despair’

By Yamiche Alcindor

A group of Haitian-American diplomats working for the State Department have written an open letter expressing their frustration with comments by President Donald Trump.

U.S. court system plans review of workplace rules after claims

By Associated Press

The nation's largest federal court circuit announced Friday that it plans to review its workplace protections following the resignation of a judge facing sexual misconduct allegations.