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President Trump nominated federal appellate judge Neil Gorsuch as his Supreme Court nominee. If confirmed, it would tilt the balance of the court back in conservatives' favor.

Donald Trump's Supreme Court Pick — In 100 Words And 9 Tweets

11:12pm January 31, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Judge Neil Gorsuch will be tough for Democrats to stop. He's conservative, but has stellar legal credentials. Plus, despite pressure from their base, Senate Democrats' options are limited.

Protesters gather in December 2016 at a camp near the Dakota Access Pipeline construction site.

Administration Orders Easement For Construction Of Dakota Access Pipeline

11:02pm January 31, 2017

by Barbara Campbell

Members of the North Dakota congressional delegation say the acting secretary of the army has ordered the Corps of Engineers to proceed with an easement needed to complete the pipeline.

President Trump announces Judge Neil Gorsuch (right, with his wife, Louise) as his nominee for the Supreme Court.

President Trump Nominates Neil Gorsuch To The Supreme Court

10:28pm January 31, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

The choice of the 49-year-old Denver federal appeals court judge fulfills an early campaign promise by Trump to nominate a solid conservative with a record of strictly interpreting the Constitution.

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As Republicans look for ways to loosen the Affordable Care Act's coverage requirements, sales of short-term health insurance policies could take off.

Sales Of Short-Term Insurance Plans Could Surge If Health Law Is Relaxed

8:53pm January 31, 2017

by Michelle Andrews

Consumer advocates say that these short-term policies, often in force for six months or less, don't have important safeguards that customers need. But the coverage can be cheaper.

Judge Neil Gorsuch of the 10th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals makes a point while delivering prepared remarks before a group of attorneys last Friday at a luncheon in a legal firm in lower downtown Denver.

Who Is Neil Gorsuch, Trump's First Pick For The Supreme Court?

8:40pm January 31, 2017

by Carrie Johnson

Gorsuch, 49, is one of the youngest Supreme Court nominees in decades. The judge has a sterling legal pedigree and has been likened to Justice Antonin Scalia, whom he is in line to replace.

Nick Ayers (from left), adviser to the vice president; Brad Parscale, President Trump's digital and data director; David Bossie, deputy campaign manager; and Katrina Pierson, who served on the campaign's communications team.

Trump Political Advisers Now Raising Money For His 'America First' Agenda

7:37pm January 31, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Aides from the president's campaign are working with a group that will not have to reveal donors. Contributors will fund efforts to promote his goals without revealing their role.

Missiles on display in northern Tehran in 2014. A reported missile test by Iran on Sunday has led some American officials to accuse the country of violating a U.N. resolution that accompanied the 2015 nuclear deal.

Reported Missile Launch Is Early Test For Trump Administration's Approach To Iran

7:15pm January 31, 2017

by Rebecca Hersher

Since the 2015 international agreement to curb Iran's nuclear capabilities in exchange for lifting some sanctions, the U.S. and Iran have argued over what exactly it says about ballistic missiles.

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly answers questions during a news conference on Tuesday in Washington, D.C.

Trump's Immigration Order Is 'Not A Ban On Muslims,' Homeland Security Chief Says

5:58pm January 31, 2017

by Merrit Kennedy

Secretary of Homeland Security John Kelly characterized the order as a "temporary pause" as officials "assess the strengths and the weaknesses of our current system."

Despite the objections of Senate Democrats, teachers unions and others, school choice activist and billionaire Republican donor Betsy DeVos passed a committee vote to be secretary of education. The nomination now moves to the full Senate.

Under DeVos, Here's How School Choice Might Work

5:08pm January 31, 2017

by Anya Kamenetz

"Tax credit scholarships" are a twist on vouchers. Florida's program is one of the largest in the country, serving 92,000 students.

HealthCare.gov's open enrollment for 2017 started Nov. 1 and ends on Tuesday.

Last Chance To Sign Up For Obamacare, For 2017 And Maybe Forever

4:49pm January 31, 2017

by Alison Kodjak

People continue to enroll in Affordable Care Act coverage, even as huge questions loom about where millions of people will find health care in a year.

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