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FILE – This July 16, 2004, file photo, shows a gray wolf at the Wildlife Science Center in Forest Lake, Minn. The federal government is considering another attempt to drop legal protections for gray wolves across the lower 48 states, reopening a lengthy battle over the predator species. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service tells The Associated Press it has begun a science-based review of the status of the wolf, which presently is covered by the Endangered Species Act in most of the nation. (AP Photo/Dawn Villella, File)

November 16, 2018 at 8:11 am

House passes bill to drop legal protections for gray wolves

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Republican-controlled House passed a bill Friday to drop legal protections for gray wolves across the lower 48 states, reopening a lengthy...

House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi of Calif., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh) DCSW104 DCSW104

November 15, 2018 at 9:04 am

Pelosi claims ‘overwhelming support’ for 2nd act as speaker WATCH

WASHINGTON (AP) — Lawmakers trying to oust Nancy Pelosi started rallying behind a possible contender Thursday, but the House Democratic leader gained key endorsements and...

November 9, 2018 at 5:36 am

Another Keystone XL setback: environmental review ordered

WASHINGTON (AP) — In a setback for the Trump administration, a federal judge has blocked a permit for construction of the Keystone XL oil pipeline...

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November 8, 2018 at 9:41 pm

Democrats promise congressional action on gun control

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly ascendant Democrats are promising congressional action on gun control amid a rash of mass shootings, including a late-night assault at a...

November 8, 2018 at 2:35 pm

Democrats vow action on gun control after Calif. shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Newly ascendant Democrats are promising congressional action on gun control amid a rash of mass shootings, including a late-night assault at a...

November 7, 2018 at 9:26 pm

Trump, Pelosi talk about getting along – until they don’t WATCH

WASHINGTON (AP) — Suddenly facing life under divided government, President Donald Trump and congressional leaders talked bipartisanship but then bluntly previewed the fault lines to...

November 7, 2018 at 7:54 am

Trump, Democrats confront thorny life under divided Congress WATCH

WASHINGTON (AP) — Suddenly facing life under divided government, President Donald Trump and congressional leaders talked bipartisanship Wednesday but then bluntly previewed the fault lines...

November 1, 2018 at 2:49 pm

Interior watchdog refers Zinke probe to Justice Department

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Interior Department's internal watchdog has referred an investigation of Secretary Ryan Zinke to the Justice Department, signaling a potential escalation amid...

October 25, 2018 at 8:43 am

Ex-McConnell aide leads energy panel as chairman steps down

WASHINGTON (AP) — A former aide to Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell is again leading the federal agency that oversees the nation's power grid after...

October 23, 2018 at 1:32 pm

Trump signs water projects bill; 1 aimed at Fla. toxic algae

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed a wide-ranging bill to improve the nation's water infrastructure, including a Florida project intended to reduce...