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Elected officials, faith leaders, Kirk's colleagues and his loved ones remembered the conservative activist at a service in Arizona Sunday.
Top Democratic leaders in Congress demand a meeting with President Donald Trump as a government shutdown deadline nears.
USA TODAY Senior National Political Correspondent Sarah D. Wire takes a look at how states are preparing as the Trump administration considers closing FEMA.
The United Kingdom, Australia and Canada recognize a Palestinian state, putting the countries at odds with President Trump.
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