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Issa will not seek re-election after serving ninth term

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Republican Rep. Darrell Issa of California announced Wednesday he will not seek re-election after serving out his ninth term in Congress.

Judge blocks Trump decision to end young immigrant DACA program

By Sudhin Thanawala, Andrew Dalton, Associated Press

SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge on Tuesday night temporarily blocked the Trump administration's decision to end a program protecting young immigrants from deportation.

Democratic senators’ report warns of Russian meddling across Europe

By Stephen Braun and Chad Day, Associated Press

WASHINGTON — A new report by congressional Democrats warns of deepening Russian interference throughout Europe and concludes that even as some Western democracies have responded with aggressive countermeasures, President Donald Trump has offered no strategic plan to bolster their efforts…

Trump orders intelligence agencies to develop rules for naming U.S. citizens in classified reports

By Deb Riechmann, Associated Press

The issue prompted a heated partisan debate after Republicans alleged that Obama administration officials improperly shared the identities of members of Trump's presidential transition team mentioned in intelligence reports.

Judges say North Carolina must redraw GOP’s gerrymandered map

By Gary D. Robertson, Associated Press

In their ruling Tuesday, the judges ordered the General Assembly to approve another set of districts by Jan. 24.

Bannon to step down from Breitbart News Network after public break with Trump

By Associated Press

Trump has lashed out at Bannon for comments made in an explosive new book that questions the president’s fitness for office.

Photos: At least 15 people dead after California mudslides

By Ilayda Kocak

Updated: The death toll in California's mudslides reached 15 on Wednesday after storms swept through fire-damaged areas the previous day.

Trump suggests 2-phase immigration deal that includes agreement on ‘Dreamers’

By Alan Fram, Ken Thomas, Associated Press

The president says he would need construction of a border security wall as part of an agreement involving young immigrants, but he says Congress could then pursue a comprehensive immigration overhaul in the second phase.

Energy panel rejects Trump administration plan to boost coal, nuclear power plants

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The decision by the Republican-controlled Federal Energy Regulatory Commission was unexpected and comes amid repeated promises by Trump to revive coal as the nation's top power source.

Democratic activist pledges $30 million to get young voters to the polls

By Kevin Freking, Associated Press

Tom Steyer is the main source of cash for a super PAC called the NextGen Climate Action Committee, which spent more than $90 million in the last election cycle.