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WATCH: White House praises tax vote

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump also celebrated the victory on Twitter.

How the Trump administration is reshaping the EPA

By Talia Buford, ProPublica

Since Trump was elected, dozens of environmental rules have been either opened for reconsideration or overturned altogether. These regulations would have had far-ranging effects, from banning hazardous pesticides and offshore oil drilling to stopping coal-mining debris from being dumped into…

McMaster: We need to act urgently to stop North Korea

By Daniel Bush

National Security Adviser H.R. McMaster called for a diplomatic solution to the crisis, urging Russia, Japan and other nations to work with the U.S. to avoid a military confrontation with North Korea. But he also indicated the president has asked…

Read Trump’s full speech outlining his national security strategy

By Erica R. Hendry

"America is coming back and coming back strong," President Donald Trump said today during a speech outlining his national security strategy. Read his full remarks here.

Sen. McCain says he’s feeling well, vows return to Senate in January

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

The 81-year senator returned home to Arizona after being treated for a viral infection. He had missed votes last week and will miss a crucial vote on the GOP tax bill this week.

Puerto Rico governor orders review of all deaths reported since Hurricane Maria

By Dánica Coto, Associated Press

Puerto Rico’s governor on Monday ordered authorities to review all deaths reported since Hurricane Maria hit nearly three months ago amid accusations that the U.S. territory has vastly undercounted storm-related deaths.

Multiple fatalities after Amtrak train derails in Washington state

By Jessica Yarvin

Authorities say there have been "multiple fatalities," but the exact number is unknown.

U.S. soldier fought to the end after Niger ambush, report says

By Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

A military investigation has concluded that Johnson wasn't captured alive or killed at close range, dispelling a swirl of rumors about how he died.

Trump says he isn’t considering firing Mueller over emails

By Jonathan Lemire, Associated Press

While conservatives have been critical of Robert Mueller's Russia probe, President Donald Trump said he has no plans to fire Mueller. However, the president did criticize the fact that Mueller had gained access to transition team emails.