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By MIKE CATALINI and JILL COLVIN Associated Press NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J. (AP) — Democrat Mikie Sherrill and Republican Jack Ciattarelli repeatedly clashed during their second and final debate in the closely watched race for New Jersey governor Wednesday, butting heads over the federal government shutdown, Sherrill’s military records, President Donald Trump and the high cost

By LISA MASCARO, MARY CLARE JALONICK and JOEY CAPPELLETTI Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — Tours at the Capitol have come to a standstill. The House is keeping its doors closed, while the Senate repeated its loop Wednesday of failed votes to reopen the government. President Donald Trump is threatening to mass fire federal workers and

WASHINGTON (AP) — Aftyn Behn wins Democratic nomination for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special primary election.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Matt Van Epps wins Republican nomination for U.S. House in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District special primary election.

By RIO YAMAT and JOSH FUNK Associated Press Staffing shortages led to more flight delays at airports across the U.S. on Tuesday as the federal government shutdown stretched into a seventh day, while union leaders for air traffic controllers and airport security screeners warned the situation was likely to get worse. The Federal Aviation Administration

By GENE JOHNSON Associated Press President Donald Trump’s efforts to send National Guard troops into U.S. cities — including Los Angeles; Portland, Oregon; and Chicago — over the objections of Democratic mayors and governors have prompted a host of questions about the president’s authority and who controls the Guard. A judge in California has ruled