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FILE - In this Oct. 24, 2016 file photo, the HealthCare.gov 2017 website home page is seen in Washington. On its very first day, the new Congress plans to take initial steps toward repealing President Barack Obama's health care law. That would accomplish two things: Showing GOP stalwarts they're serious about shipping repeal legislation to new President Donald Trump, and postponing divisive decisions about how to replace Obama's law and cover some 20 million Americans until later. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)

Q&A: The GOP’s path to repealing health care law

By ALAN FRAM - Associated Press

In this photo released by the Kremlin Press service via Sputnik agency, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks during an undated recording of his annual televised New Year's message in the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia. (Mikhail Klimentyev/Kremlin Press Service, Sputnik, via AP) ** FILE **

Vladimir Putin’s lesson in score-settling

By THE WASHINGTON TIMES

The Latest: Obama kicks off New Year’s Eve on golf course

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Texas judge halts federal transgender health protections

By PAUL J. WEBER - Associated Press

Melania Trump, right, looks on as her husband President-elect Donald Trump talks to reporters during a New Year's Eve party at Mar-a-Lago, Saturday, Dec. 31, 2016, in Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump says he wants to be ‘sure’ about Russian hacking

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

In this photo taken Dec. 16, 2016, President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. President Barack Obama will strategize next week with Democratic lawmakers about how to prevent Republicans from destroying his Affordable Care Act. He'll also give a speech in Chicago on Jan. 10, 2017, that is expected to be his closing message as president. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Obama’s last month: ‘Obamacare’ defense, Chicago speech

By JOSH LEDERMAN - Associated Press

United States President Barack Obama addresses the 71st session of the United Nations General Assembly, at U.N. headquarters, Tuesday, Sept. 20, 2016. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Obama may get U.S. out of U.N.

By Judson Phillips

In this June 5, 2015, file photo, the Homeland Security Department headquarters in Northwest Washington. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh, File)

US gives detailed look at Russia’s alleged election hacking

By TAMI ABDOLLAH - Associated Press

In this photo taken Dec. 16, 2016, President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Russian officials and intelligence services in retaliation for Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

Russia, brushing off Obama, looks to friendlier Donald Trump

By JOSH LEDERMAN - Associated Press

In this photo taken Dec. 16, 2016, President Barack Obama speaks during a news conference in the briefing room of the White House in Washington. President Barack Obama has imposed sanctions on Russian officials and intelligence services in retaliation for Russia's interference in the U.S. presidential election by hacking American political sites and email accounts. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais)

The Latest: Consulate’s chef among expelled Russians

Associated Press

The Latest: Obama family attends luau at friend’s home

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Alaska village renews push for road through federal refuge

By DAN JOLING - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 7, 2015 file photo, immigrants from El Salvador and Guatemala who entered the country illegally board a bus after they were released from a family detention center in San Antonio, Texas. The vast majority of immigrant children who arrive alone at the U.S. border are placed by the government with adults who are in the country illegally, federal data reviewed by The Associated Press show. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Mayors push Obama for faster immigrant amnesty approvals

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

President Obama has visited Camp David 39 times, spanning all or parts of 93 days — barely 3 percent of his two-term tenure. (Associated Press)

Camp David ‘a perfect match’ for Donald Trump after Obama snub

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at the State Department in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. Stepping into a raging diplomatic argument, Kerry staunchly defended the Obama administration's decision to allow the U.N. Security Council to declare Israeli settlements illegal and warned that Israel's very future as a democracy is at stake. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Chuck Schumer tears into John Kerry over Israel speech that ‘emboldened extremists on both sides’

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

The Latest: Obamas cheered on arrival at Waikiki restaurant

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

White House Land Mines Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times

Obama’s graceless exit

By Kelly Riddell - The Washington Times

Secretary of State John Kerry speaks at the State Department in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. Stepping into a raging diplomatic argument, Kerry staunchly defended the Obama administration's decision to allow the U.N. Security Council to declare Israeli settlements illegal and warned that Israel's very future as a democracy is at stake. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Obama abandons Israel

By Cal Thomas

When President Obama leaves office, the federal debt will stand at $19.9 trillion, a fact not overlooked by the GOP. (Associated Press)

Inside the Beltway: GOP points the finger at Obama’s legacy: a $19.9 trillion national debt

By Jennifer Harper - The Washington Times

Secretary of State John Kerry walks into an interview after speaking at the State Department in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2016. Stepping into a raging diplomatic argument, Kerry staunchly defended the Obama administration's decision to allow the U.N. Security Council to declare Israeli settlements illegal and warned that Israel's very future as a democracy is at stake. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

Israel settlement controversy makes John Kerry, Benjamin Netanyahu clash

By Carlo Muñoz - The Washington Times