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CNN White House correspondent Elaina Plott tweeted a copy of the document: The document clearly shows the White House and DOJ adopting the structure of the Manchin-Toomey gun control bill as a guide: “Consistent with the Manchin-Toomey-draft legislation, a background check requirement would be extended to all commercial sales, including sales at gun shows.” The document shows the Manchin-Toomey background checks–i.e., universal background checks–would include issuance of a “bill of sale” and the preservation of a “chain of title.” Sellers would have the option of preserving record of the sale

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’s naming hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as his new national security adviser. Trump tweeted the announcement from California, while on the third and final day of a West Coast fundraising swing. ‘‘I am pleased to announce that I will name Robert C. O'Brien, currently serving as the very successful Special Presidential Envoy for Hostage Affairs at the State Department, as our new National Security Advisor,’’ Trump said. ‘‘I have worked long & hard with Robert.

John Bercow, the stentorian speaker of the British House of Commons, wouldn’t take the bait. In an interview Tuesday, Bercow wouldn’t criticize fiery Prime Minister Boris Johnson, whom last week he compared to a bank robber. The speaker wouldn’t comment on whether he opposes a “no-deal” Brexit, which Johnson has said he is determined to implement Oct.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that his administration is revoking California’s authority to set auto mileage standards stricter than those issued by federal regulators. In a tweet, Trump said his move would result in less expensive and safer cars. He insisted that new cars would be cleaner, even as they burn more gasoline than they would have under the Obama-era fuel efficiency standards. ‘‘Many more cars will be produced under the new and uniform standard, meaning significantly more JOBS, JOBS, JOBS!

Rep. Ilhan Omar on Wednesday accused President Donald Trump of spreading ‘‘lies that put my life at risk’’ after the president retweeted a post falsely claiming that the Minnesota Democrat ‘‘partied on the anniversary of 9/11.’’ Omar said the video of her dancing was taken not on the anniversary of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks but at a Congressional Black Caucus event. Earlier Wednesday, Trump had retweeted a post by conservative actor and comedian Terrence K. Williams claiming that the video of Omar dancing was taken on the anniversary of the attacks.

Senator Elizabeth Warren talked selfie lines, discussed former vice president Joe Biden, and gave an impromptu history lesson when she appeared on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Tuesday night. On the show, the Massachusetts Democrat and presidential hopeful was asked by Colbert about a remark she made during a rally in New York City on Monday. “ ‘We can’t choose a candidate we don’t believe in just because we’re too scared to do anything else,’ ” Colbert said, quoting Warren. “Everyone saw that as a veiled shot at Joe Biden.

An aggressive push by progressives to impeach Supreme Court Justice MORE is falling flat on Capitol Hill. A coalition of House Democrats, 2020 presidential candidates and influential outside groups is trying to build momentum for ousting Kavanaugh in the aftermath of a new sexual misconduct allegation against him. Rep.

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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif. — MORE on Wednesday will conclude his two-day fundraising trip through California with a stop at the southern border to tour a section of the wall near Otay Mesa. The White House announced Tuesday night that Trump would visit Otay Mesa, which juts up against the U.S.-Mexico border, following two more fundraisers in southern California. The president will likely be briefed by border officials on the status of the project, which has been a cornerstone of his first-term agenda. Trump arrived in California on Tuesday.

Yet another House Republican is heading for the exits. Rep. MORE (R-Calif.) announced Tuesday he would leave Congress to run for a seat on the San Bernardino County Board of Supervisors, making him the latest addition to the GOP’s recent wave of retirements fresh off an annual retreat to chart a path to clawing back the majority next year. His announcement underscores the challenges facing GOP leaders as they try to persuade rank-and-file members to stay in the House as members of the minority.