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Senate GOP leaders picked up support for a plan to pass a scaled-back bill to repeal a handful of elements in the ACA and open talks with House Republicans.

Trump said he would bar transgender people from the military, citing "medical costs and disruption" at odds with a Pentagon report.

Kushner and lawmakers are discussing criminal-justice changes that could clash with Sessions' agenda.

White House aides and Trump's friends have urged the president to back off his criticism of Sessions.

The EU threatened action against the U.S. over a Russia sanctions bill that would penalize European firms.

The EU warned it could still pursue sanctions against Poland even after the president vetoed legislation to replace the Supreme Court.

The U.S. leveled sanctions on 13 Venezuelan officials for alleged corruption, human-rights violations and undermining democracy.

China is close to completing a long-targeted overhaul of operations at its state-owned enterprises.

The Taliban attacked an Afghan army base in southern Kandahar province and killed at least 26 soldiers.

Minneapolis tightened rules on police body cameras after the fatal shooting of an Australian woman.

Cardinal Pell will plead not guilty to charges of sexual abuse in Australia.

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July 27, 2017 02:47 ET (06:47 GMT)

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