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Trump picked Kansas Republicans' gubernatorial candidate. Will he do it again for Senate?

WASHINGTON _ President Donald Trump could anoint the nominee when Kansas Republicans choose a replacement for Sen. Pat Roberts next year.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 9, 2019

Can Trump withhold FEMA money from California?

WASHINGTON _ President Donald Trump Tuesday tweeted a threat to cut off funding to help victims of California wildfires.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 9, 2019

Federal shutdown has halted some preparations for wildfires, and it could get worse

WASHINGTON _ Training has been halted for thousands of western firefighters. The U.S. Forest Service can't let contracts for needed equipment. In forests across the West, no federal employees are doing work to reduce dry "fuel" that feeds catastrophic blazes.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 9, 2019

HUD delays release of billions of dollars in storm protection states, territories

WASHINGTON _ The Trump administration has delayed the release of $16 billion in storm protection funds, prompting complaints from officials in Puerto Rico and Texas who say the money is vital to protect coastal communities before the next hurricane season.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 4, 2019

Supreme Court to decide on partisan gerrymandering in North Carolina and Maryland

WASHINGTON _ The Supreme Court agreed Friday to decide whether North Carolina's election map is an example of unconstitutional partisan gerrymandering or a legal effort by the state's Republican leaders to lock in a 10-to-3 advantage in its congressional delegation.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 4, 2019

Here's when the government shutdown will hurt even more

WASHINGTON _ Disputes over funding for a border wall between triggered a partial government shutdown Dec. 22 _ and there's no apparent end to the impasse.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 4, 2019

Kansas Republican Pat Roberts will retire, setting up open seat race for Senate

WASHINGTON _ Sen. Pat Roberts won't pursue another run for U.S. Senate, a decision that's likely to trigger a bitter primary showdown between some of Kansas' most prominent Republicans.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 4, 2019

Mitch McConnell, 'Mr. Fix It,' is not in the shutdown picture

WASHINGTON _ Where's Mitch McConnell?

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 4, 2019

Trump officials exaggerate terrorist threat on southern border in tense briefing

WASHINGTON _ As congressional leaders huddled with administration officials in the Situation Room, where wars and covert actions are monitored, Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen threw out an alarming number that took members of Congress by surprise.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 4, 2019

Rep. Sharice Davids shows 'respect' for Pelosi's authority on Congress' first day

WASHINGTON _ Rep. Sharice Davids was no renegade freshman Thursday, instead proving to be a loyal soldier marching in line with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi.

McClatchy Washington Bureau · Jan 3, 2019