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After proposing deep cuts to federal agencies tasked with fighting serious diseases, the Trump administration is preparing to ask Congress for approval to access monies to battle the Coronavirus.

A warm day greeted Congressman Ted W. Lieu, U.S. Representative for California's 33rd congressional district, when he arrived at the Topanga Library on February 8 to meet with constituents and talk about the impeachment, the 2020 Census, and Veterans' housing.

The brunch-time event was hosted by Dorothy Reik, President of the Progressive Democrats of the Santa Monica Mountains (PDSMM), and brought the politician and the public together for a productive town hall meeting.

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump signaled Friday that he's prepared to tap federal coffers again to help farmers suffering from the tariff fights that he initiated.

The Trump administration over the past two years has committed to providing farmers with $27 billion in assistance. Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue has said that a third year of financial assistance would not be necessary since China had committed to increasing its agriculture purchases under a trade deal.

The FBI's Director Christopher Wray said that Russian disinformation efforts continue heading into the 2020 elections.

"It never stopped," Wray told the House Judiciary Committee last week. "It happened in 2016, and it's been continuing ever since then. It may have an uptick during an election cycle, but it's a 24/7, 365 days a year threat."

Democratic Rep. David Cicilline of Rhode Island pressed Wray about the bureau's fight against malign foreign influence.

WASHINGTON — As Congress tries to shift back into work mode, we wrap up a busy week, from President Donald Trump's acquittal in the Senate to the Iowa Caucus to the controversial State of the Union address.

Every year, California congressmen are able to bring a chosen guest from their district to the State of the Union. There Spectrum News 1 heard many stories of triumph and sorrow over an array of key issues, like immigration, environment, and affordability.

"Before today, I would have told you my mission is to put on a festival every year and try to change the culture within faith in regard to LGBTQ issues. But now I feel like I have a new added mission, which is to try to change legislation and push bills, and make real changes within our politics as well."

FBI Director Christopher Wray said Wednesday that foreign disinformation efforts against the U.S. "never stopped" after Russian actors used them on social media platforms during the 2016 elections.

The FBI chief also told lawmakers during a House Judiciary Committee hearing that malicious foreign influence campaigns are now targeting more than just elections.