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Trump asks for $7.9 billion down payment for Harvey relief WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has sent lawmakers an initial request for a $7.9 …

The Latest: Florida city votes to remove Confederate names The Latest on protests and debate about Confederate symbols around the U.S. (all times local): 11:35 …

Trump administration slashes funds for health care sign-ups WASHINGTON (AP) — Affirming its disdain for “Obamacare,” the Trump administration on Thursday announced sharp cuts in …

Florida will again consider college financial aid boost TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Republicans in the Florida Senate are moving ahead again with an ambitious proposal …

Trump order undermines rebuilding better for future floods WASHINGTON (AP) — Two weeks before Harvey’s flood waters engulfed much of Houston, President Donald Trump quietly …

Houston police chief blunt and emotional during Harvey HOUSTON (AP) — In a matter of hours Tuesday, Houston Police Chief Art Acevedo had warned looters …

Trump offers flag-waving optimism in visit to Harvey’s path CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas (AP) — With flag-waving optimism, President Donald Trump answered Harvey’s wrath Tuesday by …

Trump promises federal aid to storm-ravaged Texas WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday promised federal assistance to storm-ravaged parts of Texas, insisting Congress …

Trump eagerly confronts tricky politics of natural disasters WASHINGTON (AP) — George W. Bush never recovered from his flyover of Hurricane Katrina’s devastation. Barack Obama …

Trump prepares to lift limits on military gear for police WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration is preparing to restore the flow of surplus military …

Trump expected to decide soon on fate of young immigrants WASHINGTON (AP) — After months of delays, President Donald Trump is expected to decide soon …

As Trump struggles, some Republicans talking 2020 challenge NEW YORK (AP) — Mark Cuban isn’t ready to launch a formal campaign to challenge President Donald …

Trump directive sparks criticism among transgender troops SAN DIEGO (AP) — Active-duty transgender troops say a policy change that puts them at risk of being …

Trump setting records for low presidential approval WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump started as the most unpopular new president in the history of modern polling. …

Trump pardons ex-Sheriff Joe Arpaio over federal conviction PHOENIX (AP) — President Donald Trump spared former Sheriff Joe Arpaio a possible jail sentence on Friday …

Florida executes convicted double-murderer using new drug STARKE, Fla. (AP) — Florida on Thursday put a man to death with an anesthetic never used before …

Trump attacks Republican leaders over debt ceiling ‘mess’ WASHINGTON (AP) — Fanning the flames of GOP discord, President Donald Trump accused Republican congressional leaders Thursday …

Kelly seeks to restore White House order ahead of key fights WASHINGTON (AP) — In his first month on the job, White House chief of …

In Florida, who’s in charge of this Confederate monument? TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Who’s responsible for the 135-year-old Confederate monument in front of Florida’s Old …

Committee hears from founder of firm tied to Trump dossier WASHINGTON (AP) — The co-founder of a Washington opposition research firm that produced a dossier …