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What Happened While America Waited for Zika Funding

Congress finally approved a $1.1 billion deal—but Zika has already done real damage in the United States.

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Combat, Not Honeymoon, Would Await Clinton on Capitol Hill

Republicans are unlikely to acknowledge a political mandate if she wins—and Democrats know it.

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Play of the Day: Trump May Have a Miss Universe Problem

Or maybe it's an opportunity for a new slogan.

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Another First for Obama: A Veto Override

Congress voted overwhelmingly to disregard the president’s rejection of legislation allowing 9/11 victims to sue a foreign government in U.S. court.

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Congress Votes to Keep Government Open

The continuing resolution passed both chambers and funds agencies through Dec. 9.

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No One Knows What the Words 'Healthy' or 'Natural' Mean in Food—Including the US Government

The FDA for months has been working on a definition for “natural,” and on Tuesday it announced it would be tackling “healthy” as well.

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Play of the Day: The Clinton/Trump Debate Fallout

Trump gained power from his vanquished foes and is now leading in some imaginary polling.

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Commerce Supervisor's Fundraising Activities Ran Afoul of Hatch Act

Special Counsel says Republican was warned against seeking political contributions.

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Clinton Wins Debate, But Did She Win Over Voters?

Trump missed opportunities to exploit her weaknesses, yet managed to clear the low bar of expectations.

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Play of the Day: Hillary Clinton Had a Great Time at the Debate

She was smiling the entire time and perhaps was even dancing.

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Play of the Day: Comparing Trump and Clinton Ahead of the First Debate

Clinton's email scandal may look bad, but what do we know about the Trump Foundation?

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Almost 6,000 Americans Have Already Voted for President

The election is 46 days away, but thanks to early voting, some citizens have already made their choice—and millions more have requested absentee ballots.

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Libertarian Nominee Gary Johnson is Tied with Trump in an Armed Forces Poll

Trump and Johnson received 37.6 percent and 36.5 percent of troops' support, respectively.

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Politicians Who Debate Hillary Clinton Have a History of Falling into an Obvious Trap

In a twisted way, sexism has often benefited Clinton in past debates.

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Play of the Day: Some Better Debate Topics for Clinton and Trump

Here are some ideas for Lester Holt to bring up Monday night.

Pay & Benefits

EEOC Settles 10-Year Overtime Dispute With Employees For $1.5 Million

Arbitrator previously ruled that the agency violated the Fair Labor Standards Act.

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Play of the Day: Trump's Got a New Campaign Surrogate

Boxing promoter Don King stumps for Donald Trump.

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Inspectors General Want Expanded Powers, Survey Finds

Watchdogs think they can play an important role in the transition to the next administration.

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A Brief History of Presidential Candidates Standing in Front of Airplanes

Trump didn’t pioneer the use of planes as backdrops. In fact, the classic campaign-trail imagery predates the airplane.

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IRS Chief Apologizes at Hearing, But Calls Talk of Impeachment Unwarranted

Republicans repeat charges Koskinen lied to Congress while Democrats blast event as election-year show trial.