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Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced on Tuesday that the Justice Department's inspector general will investigate alleged abuses of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, a move condemned by President Trump on Wednesday. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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13 Republicans ask Jeff Sessions to appoint second special counsel to investigate FBI, DOJ

Daniel Chaitin -

February 28, 2018 11:13 pm

Secretary of State Rex Tillerson has statutory authority to accept funds for foreign service buildings, such as U.S. embassies or ambassador residences. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, Pool)

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Private donors for foreign embassies should be embraced by a cash-strapped federal government

Jennifer Anju Grossman -

February 28, 2018 10:09 pm

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Admiral warns price of F-35 must come down or jet will become unaffordable

Jamie McIntyre -

February 28, 2018 9:56 pm

Healthcare

Lawmakers seek to add measure on drug prices to massive spending deal

Robert King -

February 28, 2018 9:45 pm

While Defense Secretary Jim Mattis has made procurement efficiency a priority, he needs congressional support to push back against defense contractors who want to retain government spending without taking responsibility for cost overruns. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

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Take on the military-industrial complex, but don’t skimp on real defense needs

Tom Rogan -

February 28, 2018 5:33 pm

Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Maria last year, leading to downed power and few resources throughout the Commonwealth. (AP Photo/Carlos Giusti)

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Puerto Rico is addicted to debt

Charles Sauer -

February 28, 2018 4:15 pm

Puerto Rico Gov. Ricardo Rossello said in his letter to congressional leadership that the Treasury told him last week it wanted to cut the aid fund from $4.9 billion to $2.065 billion and impose special terms and conditions. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

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Puerto Rico cries foul after Treasury delays, decreases hurricane disaster loan

Katelyn Caralle -

February 28, 2018 2:31 pm

Housing and Urban Development Secretary Ben Carson's family is under investigation by the agency's inspector general who is looking into allegations they have been using HUD for their own personal gain. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

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HUD springs for $31,000 dining-room set for Ben Carson’s office: Report

Diana Stancy Correll -

February 28, 2018 2:27 am

Vice President Mike Pence told a crowd in Nashville Tuesday that President Trump is keeping his word on opposing abortion, calling him the

Healthcare

Mike Pence predicts end to legal abortion ‘in our time’

Kimberly Leonard -

February 27, 2018 9:37 pm

Freshman Rep. Ted Budd, R-N.C., said the aim of the bill is to show how big the government has grown over the years, and how many

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Bill requires feds to name all ‘nonessential’ government workers

Pete Kasperowicz -

February 27, 2018 8:08 pm

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Tag: Spending

Private donors for foreign embassies should be embraced by a cash-strapped federal government

Admiral warns price of F-35 must come down or jet will become unaffordable

Lawmakers seek to add measure on drug prices to massive spending deal

Take on the military-industrial complex, but don’t skimp on real defense needs

Puerto Rico is addicted to debt

Puerto Rico cries foul after Treasury delays, decreases hurricane disaster loan

HUD springs for $31,000 dining-room set for Ben Carson’s office: Report

Mike Pence predicts end to legal abortion ‘in our time’

Bill requires feds to name all ‘nonessential’ government workers

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