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Senate Democrats to unveil $1 trillion infrastructure plan

Senate Democrats say they will unveil a $1 trillion infrastructure plan, pre-empting the Trump administration's plans for a similar program.

Ryan invites Trump to address joint session of Congress

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- House Speaker Paul Ryan invited President Donald Trump to address a joint session of Congress on Feb. 28, Ryan announced Tuesday.

U.S. budget deficit projected to balloon to $8.6 trillion in 10 years

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The federal budget deficit is projected to increase to $8.6 trillion by 2027, according to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

Comey says Trump asked him to stay on as FBI director

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- James Comey told his top agents he has been asked by President Donald Trump to stay on as FBI director, sources familiar with the matter said.

Watch live: Linda McMahon's small business confirmation hearing

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- WWE co-founder Linda McMahon appears for her confirmation hearing Tuesday to become administrator of the Small Business Administration.

Watch live: Mick Mulvaney's budget director confirmation hearing

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- South Carolina Rep. Mick Mulvaney appears for his confirmation hearing Tuesday to become director of the Office of Management and Budget.

Nor'easter bringing strong winds, snow, sleet, freezing rain

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- The National Weather Service said a nor'easter on Tuesday will bring a mix of snow, sleet and freezing rain to the Northeast, where strong winds were recorded.

Watch live: Tom Price's second confirmation hearing for HHS

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Georgia Rep. Tom Price, one of the biggest critics of the Affordable Care Act, appears for his second confirmation hearing Tuesday to become HHS secretary.

Trump's approval rating of 45% is record low for a new president

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- President Donald Trump's approval rating of 45 percent set a new low among the past 10 presidents entering office, according to Gallup polling.

Texas governor to cut funds to county for sanctuary cities policy

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to cut funding for Travis County for "adopting sanctuary policies" instead of cooperating with federal immigration officials.

Two die in plane crash at Tucson airport

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Two people died when a small, private plane crashed and caught fire after taking off from Tucson International Airport, officials said.

Trump names net neutrality opponent Pai as FCC chairman

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- President Trump has named Ajit Pai, a supporter of deregulation and opponent of net neutrality, as the next chairman of Federal Communications Commission.

State of emergency declared in California after weeks of rain

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- California Gov. Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in 50 of his state's 58 counties after weeks of rain caused damage and dangerous conditions.

U.S. Senate committee approves Tillerson for secretary of state

Jan. 24 (UPI) -- Republican holdouts on a key committee put aside reservations about former ExxonMobil CEO Rex Tillerson's nomination by approving him for secretary of state.