Today in Black History: Political activist and college professor Angela Davis is born on this date in 1944.
The New York Times
National
Trump Ordered Mueller Fired, but Backed Off When White House Counsel Threatened to Quit
Questions Arise About Trump’s Relationship With Kelly
Lawsuit on Trump Emoluments Violations Gains Traction in Court
Trump and Davos: Not Friends, but Not Quite Enemies Either
Trump Immigration Offer: Citizenship and Stern Tactics
Meehan, Accused of Misconduct, Won’t Seek Re-election
Trump Appointee Is Trying to Stifle Us, Labor Board Staff Says
North Carolina Prisons Drop Ban on ‘New Jim Crow’
In a Comically Drawn Pennsylvania District, the Voters Are Not Amused
Local
Stephanie Miner Rules Out Bid for Congress, but May Yet Challenge Cuomo
Judge Blasts City for Delays in Queens Police Abuse Case
In 5 Hours of Budget Hearing, Frustration With M.T.A.
Philly.com
Meehan will not seek reelection after sexual harassment furor
A billionaire, Ed Rendell, and a litigious judge: How power and influence shape Meek Mill saga
Jones: Meek Mill, Paul Manafort: How the criminal justice system treats black men differently
Philly GOP's black ward leaders: Why are our votes worth less?
The Detroit Free Press
Larry Nassar abuse: Lawmakers want to make sure it never happens again
Duggan, Weaver, Fouts among Michigan mayors going to White House
Police: Man in custody after shooting Detroit officer in the head
The Star-Ledger
Republican lawmaker says someone with a gun should protect N.J. churches
Lawmakers could give Murphy extra time for first budget
Newark residents not on board for proposed homeless veteran shelter | Carter
There's a new PSEG nuclear bailout, and it could cost you more
The Chicago Tribune
CTA determines path for proposed Red Line south extension to 130th Street
If Trump's citizenship question is on census, Illinois could lose a seat in Congress
Trump EPA pick for Chicago office wore false nose to help me beat driving test, daughter says
Chicago as seen on TV: The good, the bad and the 'Why is this show even set here?'
The Cleveland Plain Dealer
New Cleveland police de-escalation policy issued 14 days before fatal officer-involved shooting in University Circle
Ohio man accused of plotting murder-for-hire of girl, 11
State law hamstrings peace-keeping efforts in juvenile detention center, Cuyahoga County officials say
Report finds 'significant flaws' in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Detention Facility
Senate to vote on new abortion restrictions to target Democrats like Ohio's Sherrod Brown
Ohioans could vote to rein in payday lenders -- again
The Los Angeles Times
2 former lawyers for ex-rap mogul Marion 'Suge' Knight are arrested on accessory charges
Protesters 'livid' that off-duty LAPD officer won't face prosecution in dispute with teens in Anaheim
Fewer high school students are applying for college aid under the California Dream Act
The Washington Post
Trump moved to fire Mueller in June, bringing White House counsel to brink of quitting
The Fix: These are probably the media reports that made Trump want to fire Mueller
President bristles under some rules imposed by orderly chief of staff
Federal judge appears receptive to emoluments lawsuit against Trump
White House proposes path to citizenship for ‘dreamers,’ $25 billion for wall
Rep. Patrick Meehan, under scrutiny for alleged inappropriate behavior with aide, will not seek reelection
GOP Senate candidate says feminists have ‘snake-filled heads,’ hopes daughters don’t become ‘she devils’
Russians got tens of thousands of Americans to RSVP on Facebook for phony political events
Trump administration readies draft executive order on Guantanamo Bay
Key questions remain even after release of video in Park Police killing of Bijan Ghaisar
Nearly 3 in 10 Marylanders would owe the state more in taxes after federal tax overhaul
Count of D.C.’s homeless population tries to assess city’s efforts
Some D.C. educators felt pressured to pass failing students, union survey finds
Advocate says lawmaker grew enraged, threw a chair during discussion on poverty
USA Today
Trump dismisses reports he tried to fire Robert Mueller, calls it 'fake news'
Report: The Guggenheim offered to send the White House a gold toilet
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