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Speaker of the House Paul Ryan holds up a copy of the American Health Care Act during a March 7 news conference with House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif. (left), and House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Greg Walden, R-Ore., outside Ryan'

GOP Health Plan Would Leave 23 Million More Uninsured, Budget Office Says

8:27pm May 24, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office estimates that the Republicans' Obamacare repeal-and-replace bill would also reduce the deficit and leave some sick Americans unable to buy coverage.

A farmer passes along a border fence that divides his property in Mission, Texas. The state alone shares more than 1,200 miles of border with Mexico.

President Trump's Big Wall Is Now Just 74 Miles Long In His Budget Plan

8:14pm May 24, 2017

by John Burnett

If completed, the request would mean one-third of the southwest border would be fenced. Facing a skeptical Congress, the White House says it plans to ask for more funding in future years.

Some 55 percent of families with kids that receive food stamp benefits are earning wages. The problem is, those wages aren't enough to actually live on.

Trump Wants Families On Food Stamps To Get Jobs. The Majority Already Work

7:27pm May 24, 2017

Some 55 percent of families with kids on SNAP have jobs — they just don't earn enough to live on. Many states where reliance on SNAP is heaviest voted overwhelmingly for Trump last November.

U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos testifies during a House hearing on the proposed Department of Education budget.

Here's What Betsy DeVos Said Wednesday On Capitol Hill

6:06pm May 24, 2017

The education secretary testified before a House subcommittee on the Trump administration's 2018 budget proposal, which calls for deep cuts to education.

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Who Should Own Police Body Camera Videos?

5:51pm May 24, 2017

by Martin Kaste

It's assumed that body camera video should be held by police departments. One academic says that creates a conflict of interest which will only get worse with time.

CBO Releases Score For House-Approved American Health Care Act

5:51pm May 24, 2017

by Susan Davis

The Congressional Budget Office gave its projections Wednesday on the costs and impact of the version of the American Health Care Act passed by the House earlier this month.

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President Trump Meets Pope Francis At The Vatican

5:51pm May 24, 2017

by Tamara Keith

President Trump had an audience with the Pope Wednesday. The two men could not be more different on matters of style and substance.

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The Reclusive Hedge Fund Billionaire Behind Trump's Campaign

5:51pm May 24, 2017

by Jim Zarroli

Robert Mercer, a reclusive hedge fund manager, is widely seen as a major force behind the Trump election and administration. But many wonder what he wants in exchange from Trump.

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NFL Loosens Rules On End-Zone Celebrations After Touchdowns

5:51pm May 24, 2017

by Tom Goldman

The NFL announced on Tuesday it is relaxing its rules on celebrations in the end zone after big plays. Previously, the league limited how players could celebrate after touchdowns and for how long.

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After Mixed Messages, NATO Officials Anxiously Await Trump's Visit

5:51pm May 24, 2017

by Michele Kelemen

The Trump administration has been trying to allay fears of the Baltic states and other newer NATO members that the U.S. remains committed to the military alliance. But officials are anxiously awaiting President Trump's visit to hear directly from him.

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