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  • Trump's tariffs make lumber more expensive as California recovers from wildfires

    The cost of building a new home is up about $4,000 because of lumber costs.

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  • Prosecution presents closing arguments in Manafort trial

    Paul Manafort is on trial in Virginia, accused of committing bank and tax fraud.

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  • White House says it values diversity, won't disclose numbers

    Pressed by reporters Wednesday for a specific number, Sarah Sanders said: "I'm not going to go through and do a count."

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  • Trump ushering in era of greater diversity in politics (unintentionally!): COLUMN

    This era of division is setting the tone for an era of greater diversity.

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  • DHS proposes $1.8 million grant to provide 'trauma training' for students

    Students would learn to “control severe bleeding” in a mass shooting.

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• 1h ago

  • Prosecution presents closing arguments in Manafort trial

    Manafort is on trial in Virginia, accused of committing bank and tax fraud.

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  • Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA Dir. Brennan, mulling others

    Many of the officials under scrutiny have been critical of Trump.

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  • Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director

    Many of the officials under scrutiny have been critical of Trump.

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  • Trump strikes back at Omarosa over recordings, allegations

    Democrats made waves nominating a diverse field of candidates in Tuesday's primaries.

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• Aug 15

  • White House criticized over incorrect African American employment numbers

    Economists say the error pushes a misleading narrative on black unemployment.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • More than half of drowsy-driving accidents caused by younger drivers: Report

    About 328,000 drowsy-driving accidents happen on U.S. roadways annually.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • Marquee Midwest races set after historic primary night

    Voters in four states took to the polls Tuesday to decide candidates in a number of key gubernatorial, U.S. Senate and U.S. House seats.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • Progressive candidates bounce back in key Midwest races

    Progressive candidates had a resurgence Tuesday night after a series of losses.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • What's behind the government's unprecedented move to buy $50M in milk

    The milk will be sent to food banks around the country.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • The Note: More than irony in play for Trump

    From the White House to Wisconsin … Oh, the irony.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Transgender candidate makes history with win in Vermont governor primary

    Hallquist joins three other LGBTQ Democratic candidates for governor this year.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Meet the legal team defending Paul Manafort

    The defense refused to call a single witness during Manafort's trial.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • HUD to revisit rule intended to curb housing segregation

    Advocates say they're worried the administration is scrapping the rule.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Omarosa carefully addresses Trump filing in 'Daily Show' interview

    The former Trump aide turned rival talked to Trevor Noah on Tuesday.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Omarosa: Trump trying to 'silence me' as campaign files arbitration

    A senior Trump campaign official says she violated a NDA agreement.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Joe Biden cancels campaign event due to illness 'under doctor's orders'

    Biden was listed as keynote speaker at the Illinois State Fair Democrat Day.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Marquee Midwest races set after historic primary night

    All four states have Senate and governor seats up this cycle.

    Aug 15

• Aug 14

  • US-Turkish relations spiraling amid tit-for-tat penalties over detained pastor

    The US and Turkey are trading penalties linked to a pastor's detention.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • In a Minnesota race full of progressives, identity, experience sets candidates apart

    Three progressive women lead the race in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • WH claims Trump's attacks on Omarosa have 'nothing to do with race'

    Sarah Sanders couldn't guarantee that Trump will not be heard on tape using the N-word.

    Aug 14

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• Aug 14

  • WH press secretary: Can't offer 'guarantee' there is no N-word recording

    The president was refuting claims made by former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Manafort trial takes sudden turn as defense rests without calling witnesses

    The jury is expected to begin deliberations after closing arguments.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • White House sources: Mueller team never asked to speak with Omarosa while WH staffer

    Omarosa Manigault Newman claims she has been interviewed by Mueller's team.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Trump signs defense-authorization bill

    The bill provides $717 billion to the military. Ben Siegel reports from Ft. Drum, New York.

    Aug 14

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• Aug 14

  • Trump campaign files arbitration against Omarosa

    A senior Trump campaign official confirms to ABC News, the campaign has filed arbitration against Omarosa Manigault-Newman Tuesday morning.

    Aug 14

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• Aug 14

  • Search ends for US Marine reported overboard near Philippines

    The Navy and Marines are ending a search and rescue operation for a Marine.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • US general pushing Saudis to investigate deadly Yemen strike: Pentagon

    Local officials say dozens of children were killed when their bus was hit.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Trump weighs in on firing of FBI agent who sent anti-Trump texts

    Peter Strzok came under scrutiny amid a texting scandal.

    Aug 14

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• Aug 14

  • Prosecutors rest in Manafort trial

    President Trump's former campaign chairman is facing a potential life sentence if he's convicted on 18 counts of financial charges.

    Aug 14

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• Aug 14

  • The Note: Both parties on offense in Tuesday primaries

    There is primary voting on Tuesday and both parties are playing some offense.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Governors' races take on an understated but outsize role in 2018 landscape

    Voters in 36 states will choose governors this year.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • 14-year-old is running to be Vermont's next governor

    Vermont does not have a minimum age requirement to run for governor.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Special counsel team wraps up in Manafort case

    Special Counsel team wraps up in the case against Manafort

    Aug 14

• Aug 13

  • Special counsel team wraps up in Manafort case

    Prosecutors on Monday rested their tax fraud case against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort after two weeks of testimony.

    Aug 13

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• Aug 13

  • Trump signs defense authorization bill, doesn't say John McCain's name

    President Donald Trump, in signing the National Defense Authorization Act, made no mention of Sen. John McCain, whose name is attached to the...

    Aug 13

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• Aug 13

  • Trump signs defense authorization bill, doesn't say John McCain's name

    The president is visiting upstate New York on Monday.

    Aug 13

• Aug 13

  • Trump calls Omarosa 'wacky' and 'vicious' after she unveils new tape of president

    The call is her latest leak as she continues promoting new book.

    Aug 13

• Aug 13

  • Trump calls Omarosa 'wacky' and 'vicious' after she unveils new tape of president

    The president lashed out against former top White House aide Omarosa Manigault Newman over Twitter after the release of the audio, calling her "wacky"...

    Aug 13

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• Aug 13

  • NY governor under fire over eagle feather he found

    Gov. Andrew Cuomo admitted to keeping an eagle feather that he said he found while canoeing on a lake in upstate New York.

    Aug 13

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• Aug 13

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• Aug 13

  • The Note: Trump continues to reset the bar

    In two years, the voters will decide where they think the bar should be.

    Aug 13

• Aug 13

  • Representative denies allegations of abuse against former girlfriend

    Rep. Keith Ellison is running for attorney general in Minnesota.

    Aug 13