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WATCH: Trump says ‘America is being respected again’ by defeating ISIS, street gangs at home and abroad

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

The president appeared buoyed as he headlined his first campaign rally in more than two months.

Former aide says Arizona Rep. Franks offered her $5 million to carry his child

By Associated Press

The eight-term lawmaker abruptly resigned Friday, bowing to an ultimatum from House Speaker Paul Ryan, R-Wis. Ryan told Franks that he would refer the allegations to the Ethics Committee and urged him to step aside.

Mueller produces hundreds of thousands of documents in Russia probe

By Associated Press

The filing gives a rare peek into the tactics used by federal investigators, but stops short of detailing the contents of the evidence.

Deputy national security adviser Dina Powell to leave White House

By Associated Press

It's the first of what is expected to be a round of departures in the new year.

House Democrats want Trump financial records for Russia probe

By Stephen Braun, Associated Press

The push for documents renews an earlier attempt from May that produced no records.

Democrats consider plan to limit superdelegates ahead of 2020 election

By Bill Barrow, Associated Press

The new proposal would dent the ability of heavy favorites like Clinton to stockpile early endorsements and claim a wide delegate lead before voters actually cast ballots.

What November’s jobs report means for American workers

By Erica R. Hendry

The economy added 228,000 jobs last month. What else did November’s report tell us about workers and the economy? We ask experts for their take as we approach the end of 2017.

Trump signs 2-week spending bill to avoid government shutdown

By Ken Thomas, Associated Press

The president signed the two-week spending measure in private at the White House after the House and Senate acted to prevent a government shutdown this weekend.

Like Trump, Moore breaks the rules of modern-day politics

By Steve Peoples and Kimberly Chandler, Associated Press

A year ago, it was presidential nominee Donald Trump. This year, it's Senate candidate Roy Moore.

Arizona Rep. Trent Franks resigning from Congress amid House ethics investigation

By Alan Fram, Associated Press

Franks says in a statement that he never physically intimidated, coerced or attempted to have any sexual contact with any member of his congressional staff. Instead, he says, the dispute resulted from a discussion of surrogacy.