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House Republicans approved legislation Thursday cracking down on "sanctuary cities" that shield residents from federal immigration authorities.

The North County Republican first made the call in an appearance on "Real Time With Bill Maher," suggesting the special prosecutor statute could apply. In a new statement Monday, he said he recommended an independent review, but did not use the term "special prosecutor."

Republicans are planning an ambitious agenda in anticipation of controlling both the White House and Congress for the first time in a decade.

Many growers in the legal-marijuana industry are still trying to determine which pesticides and fungicides are safe to use. The EPA, which controls pesticides on other crops, isn't yet participating in the process because marijuana is federally illegal.

The bill was adopted by a 241-187 vote; it isn't expected to pass in the Senate.

The federal government is requiring farmers to keep more records on exactly when and where they used specific pesticides. And no children under the age of 18 will be allowed to handle the chemicals.

American farmers receive billions of dollars each year in "conservation payments" that are intended to protect the environment. Some environmentalists say the payments deserve scrutiny — and reform.

After Kim Davis was found in contempt of court, a federal judge ordered her jailed and then set about finding someone at the Rowan County Courthouse who is willing to issue marriage licenses.

Legislation has been proposed in Mexico City to boycott U.S. corn in response to a number of economic threats against Mexico voiced by President Donald Trump.

Job growth turned out to be a lot slower in September than most economists had been assuming. Now, with hiring looking weak, they think the Federal Reserve may put off any rate increase until 2016.