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U.S. captures key militant in Benghazi attack, officials say

By Matthew Lee, Lolita C. Baldor, Associated Press

The suspect is in the custody of the Department of Justice and is expected to arrive within the next two days on a military plane, according to one of the officials.

A lot happened in the Russia investigation yesterday. Here’s what you need to know

By Daniel Bush

Here's a guide to Paul Manafort and Rick Gates’ business dealings and connections to the Trump campaign.

China wants U.S. to stay out of South China Sea talks

By Matthew Pennington, Associated Press

The United States shouldn't obstruct efforts by China and its neighbors to agree on a code of conduct in the disputed South China Sea, China's ambassador said Monday as President Donald Trump prepared for his first official visit to Asia.

National Park Service drops funding for Black Panther Party project

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

The National Park Service has withdrawn plans to pay nearly $100,000 for a project honoring the legacy of the Black Panther Party after police groups complained to President Donald Trump.

NBC fires Mark Halperin after sexual harassment accusations

By David Bauder, Associated Press

NBC News said Monday it has terminated its contract with Mark Halperin, the political journalist who was accused of sexual harassment by several women when he worked at ABC News more than a decade ago.

D.C. court bars Trump from reversing transgender troops policy

By David Crary and Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

A federal judge in Washington on Monday barred President Donald Trump's administration from excluding transgender people from military service.

Ex-Trump aide George Papadopoulos pleads guilty in Russia probe

By Joshua Barajas

The guilty plea means that George Papadopoulos, an early foreign policy adviser to the Trump presidential campaign, is the first individual to face criminal charges in the ongoing investigations into Russia meddling in the 2016 presidential election.

Trump responds to Manafort indictment, says Democrats should be focus of Russia probe

By Darlene Superville, Associated Press

President Donald Trump said alleged misdeeds by ex-campaign chairman Paul Manafort were "years ago," and asserted there was "NO COLLUSION!" between his campaign and the Russian government.

In fundraising email, Trump campaign cites ‘new opposition’

By Associated Press

President Donald Trump's campaign is telling supporters that he is "still standing" Monday, hours after two former top aides turned themselves in to federal authorities.

After first Mueller indictments, Pelosi says another Russia inquiry is warranted

By Associated Press

The top Democrat in the House is pressing for an "outside, fully independent investigation" to expose Russia's meddling in the election and the involvement of Trump officials.