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  • President Trump doubles down on immigration amid backlash

    President Trump blames Democrats for immigration backlash

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  • Border crisis roils key campaigns in the battle for Congress

    The controversy at the U.S.-Mexico border is factoring into key midterm races.

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  • Trump directs creation of 'space force' as sixth branch of military

    Trump said the new branch would be separate but equal to the Air Force.

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  • Trump directs creation of 'space force' as sixth branch of military

    Trump said the new branch would be separate but equal to the Air Force.

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  • Trump: 'The US will not be a migrant camp'

    The president doubled down on his controversial policies along the U.S./Mexico border.

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  • Separating families imperils immigrants, Republicans and Trump himself: COLUMN

    Blaming “criminal elements” from Mexico is not being accepted by the country.

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  • Supreme Court puts off weighing in on partisan gerrymandering

    The Supreme Court on Monday put off weighing in on whether gerrymandering is unconstitutional - allowing, for now, maps in Wisconsin and Maryland to...

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  • A conservative Republican senator calls for action on 'acute' LGBTQ suicide crisis

    Sen. Orrin Hatch dedicated speech to "young friends in the LGBT community."

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  • Supreme Court puts off weighing in on partisan gerrymandering

    Supreme Court puts off weighing in on partisan gerrymandering

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• Jun 18

  • Supreme Court cases to watch as term nears end

    Cases involve cell phone privacy and gerrymandering.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • The Note: Nothing ‘simple’ about crisis stemming from separating migrant families

    The story is quickly becoming a tipping point of national concern.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Roger Stone ‘not concerned’ he failed to tell Congress about 2016 Russia contact

    The longtime Trump confidant failed to tell Congress about the Russian contact.

    Jun 18

• Jun 17

  • Democratic lawmakers meet detained asylum seekers on Father's Day

    The group visited the Elizabeth Contract Detention Facility in New Jersey.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Midterm elections are an 'up or down vote' on impeaching Trump, says Bannon

    Bannon said votes in congressional and other races will really be about Trump.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • No need to justify separating kids, parents at border: Bannon

    The former White House chief strategist said Trump is "enforcing the law."

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Ryan, McHenry best each other with 'bad dad jokes' to celebrate Father's Day

    Speaker Paul Ryan is having some fun before he officially retires.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • MLK 'would be proud' of what Trump has done for blacks, Hispanics: Bannon

    The former WH chief strategist said illegal immigration most hurts these groups.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • 'This Week' Transcript 6-17-18: Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon

    This is a rush transcript for 'This Week' on June 17, 2018.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Trump trying to be 'peacemaker' with North Korea but getting 'vilified': Bannon

    The president's former strategist said Trump is being unfairly criticized.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Skepticism remains -- but has eased -- on North Korea's nuclear intentions (POLL)

    An ABC News/Washington Post poll found that fewer are skeptical of North Korea.

    Jun 17

• Jun 16

  • Rudy Giuliani differs with Trump on IG report: 'I don't think it exonerates him'

    The president said on Thursday that he was cleared of collusion by the report.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • Trump taps Kathy Kraninger to head Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

    President Donald Trump plans to nominate Kathy Kraninger to lead the CFPB.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • Cartoonist fired for being critical of Trump: 'They've not silenced me'

    The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette fired a cartoonist who was critical of Trump.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • Rich donor gave $250K to Trump after EPA reversed decision on Pebble Mine

    Robert Gillam donated $250 to Trump's victory fund after the EPA blocked a mine.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • Trump says US policy separating migrant families is law. It's not.

    Donald Trump keeps saying an immigration policy is a law. It's not.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • Pruitt bought Rose Bowl tickets with help of PR executive for energy firms: Dem

    Democrats say the questions involve possible federal ethics violations.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • Special counsel remains interested in Cohen, grand jury witness says

    The witness appeared before Robert Mueller's grand jury last week.

    Jun 16

• Jun 15

  • Harvard accused of racial discrimination in admitting Asian-American students

    Group says Harvard University discriminates against Asian-American students

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • EPA sends rollback of Obama water protection rule to White House

    The Waters of the United States rule has been called an overreach by farmers.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • FBI has obtained encrypted messages from Michael Cohen’s phones: Prosecutors

    FBI recently accessed a trove of encrypted data stored on Cohen’s phones.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • Trump's impromptu performance packed with falsehoods: Fact Check

    The president spent about an hour answering questions and raising eyebrows.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • White House says Trump supports GOP immigration bills after all

    The White House clarified Trump's comments after he said he opposed one bill.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • Sunday on ‘This Week’: Former White House Chief Strategist Steve Bannon

    This Sunday, ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jonathan Karl goes one-on-one exclusively with former White House Chief Strategist and former...

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • Newspaper fires cartoonist critical of Trump

    Rob Rogers worked for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette for 25 years.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • Top ethics official pressures EPA watchdog to finish report on new Pruitt questions

    President Trump praised Pruitt on Friday but said he's 'not happy.'

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • Nearly 2K children in US custody as DHS calls separation claims 'exaggerated'

    DHS officials held a conference call Friday with reporters.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • Trump gives unprecedented interviews on WH lawn

    President Donald Trump surprised reporters on the White House's North Lawn this morning, taking questions on Michael Cohen, the FBI and North Korea.

    Jun 15

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• Jun 15

  • DNC moves up 2020 convention timing to 'maximize exposure' ahead of fall campaign

    The location for the 2020 Democratic National Convention is still not set.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • Session's Bible quote defending separating migrant families prompts Twitter backlash

    He used a quote stressing the right to enforce the law.

    Jun 15

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• Jun 15

  • US announces tariffs on $50B in Chinese goods, but Trump says 'no trade war'

    China immediately said it would retaliate.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • Trump sounds off on North Korea, Cohen, Pruitt, Father's Day and more

    Trump says he plans on calling North Korea on Father's Day.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • Judge orders Paul Manafort to jail pending trial, 'very unfair' says Trump

    Trump tweeted "Wow what a tough sentence."

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• Jun 15

  • Trump sounds off on North Korea, Cohen, Pruitt, Father's Day and more

    In an exchange with ABC News' Kyra Phillips, Trump said he is not worried about Michael Cohen, the president's longtime confidant and former personal...

    Jun 15

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• Jun 15

  • Trump calls DOJ report on Comey a 'total disaster' for him and his 'minions'

    FBI pledges to take appropriate action to hold people accountable.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • The Note: Trump the omnipresent

    The visage of President Trump looms everywhere.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • South Korea and US begin discussing end to military drills

    North Korea views the joint displays as a threat of invasion.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • Traveling to Russia for the World Cup? Be wary of cyberattacks, U.S. says

    The U.S. government is warning travelers to keep close tabs on their devices.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • Suspending war games with South Korea a 'mistake': McCain

    He said that calling them provocative "undermines our security and alliances."

    Jun 15