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Median household incomes have increased for the first time since 2007 — rising by 5.2 percent. The poverty rate has declined, and more people have health insurance, the Census Bureau says.

Trump's Cabinet is less academic, less government-centric, and less diverse than those of his predecessors.

As during the campaign, the president-elect wants the established media's attention and craves its respect — but gladly will feed outlets into the news grinder if they cross him. Ask CNN and BuzzFeed.

The Washington consensus on economic policy hasn't changed for decades: Economists and most political leaders say growth is tied to trade, immigration and technology. But now many workers disagree.

The candidates dived into policy in the third presidential debate. But the most memorable moment was when the GOP nominee refused to pledge that he will accept the verdict of Election Day.

A lawmaker says the agency ignored recommendations that vulnerable OPM computers be shut down until they could be encrypted. The director notes some of the computers are too old to handle encryption.

Two months into a strike by Baja California farmworkers, the Mexican government has promised significant improvements in their working conditions, and gave preliminary approval of a wage increase.

The White House will ask a higher court to allow Obama's executive actions to take effect, while the case is in court. A federal judge in Texas ruled Obama overstepped his authority.

An undercover narcotics investigation at an Eastlake-area strip mall culminated with a Homeland Security agent fatally shooting a suspect. Five other suspects are facing charges for possession of marijuana for sale, robbery and conspiracy.

Immigration advocates say Pedro Figueroa's detainment violates San Francisco's sanctuary city law, which has been under scrutiny since a woman was killed by another man in the U.S. illegally in July.