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  • Sen. Gillibrand tells Colbert she's launching presidential exploratory committee

    The New York Democrat announced that she is forming a presidential exploratory committee Tuesday night during a taping of CBS' "The Late Show with...

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  • William Barr insists 'I will not be bullied' at confirmation hearing

    William Barr faced tough questions before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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  • Mueller files court documents describing evidence of Manafort’s alleged lies

    The former Trump campaign chairman stands accused of lying to investigators.

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  • Chinese military modernization efforts highlight risk to Taiwan, intel report finds

    China has modernized its military with advanced weaponry and training.

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  • Sen. Gillibrand tells Colbert she’s launching presidential exploratory committee

    Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is taking steps toward a 2020 presidential bid.

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  • On The View: Bill Browder says Trump's hesitance to criticize Putin 'makes no sense'

    Bill Browder doesn't understand why Trump won't criticize Putin.

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  • House rejects white supremacy after Rep. Steve King questioned why language offensive

    The House could have voted to censure or expel King instead.

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  • On Day 25 of government shutdown, 800,000 federal employees are without pay

    The last batch of federal employees went without pay on Tuesday.

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  • IRS recalls tens of thousands of workers and warns of heavy call volume, long waits

    Walk-in assistance centers to remain closed, no audits conducted during shutdown

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  • Veterans groups avoid politics and call for shutdown to end

    Service organizations are stepping up support to help veterans pay their bills.

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  • Mueller plows ahead, issuing more subpoenas to associates of conservative commentator

    Corsi says he rejected a plea deal with Mueller in November.

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  • Fact Check: Trump's claims on illegal immigrant crime. Here's what the numbers show

    Trump claims there is high illegal immigrant crime. Here's what the data shows.

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  • Veterans groups avoid politics and call for shutdown to end

    Service organizations are stepping up support to help veterans pay their bills.

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  • After threats of subpoena, acting attorney general to testify on Hill

    Democrats had threatened to subpoena Whitaker to compel his appearance.

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  • Old friends: William Barr and Robert Mueller may work together again

    They followed overlapping routes into the Justice Department.

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  • Rank-and-file Democrats snub invite to shutdown lunch with Trump

    Democratic leaders warned members Trump could use them as props.

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  • Judge denies 'essential' federal workers' request to be paid during the shutdown

    Labor unions say it's unconstitutional to force work without pay.

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  • For the first time, Coast Guard not receiving a paycheck amid shutdown

    Adm. Karl Schultz tweeted that the Coast Guard would not be receiving paychecks.

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  • Farmers feel the strain during government shutdown

    With USDA closed, many farmers can't access information, loans or aid payments.

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• Jan 15

  • Former Trump aide 'still cooperating' with Mueller: Court docs

    The one-time Trump campaign deputy chairman pleaded guilty nearly a year ago.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • What could happen next to Rep. Steve King?

    As Rep. Steve King faces backlash for his comments, what could happen next?

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • AG nominee promises he won't interfere with Mueller as confirmation hearing begins

    William Barr faces two days of questions before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

    Jan 15

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• Jan 15

  • Fast food fan Trump chows down on burgers with Clemson football team

    President Donald Trump hosted the national champion Clemson University "Tigers" football team with a spread of McDonald's, Wendy's and other fast food...

    Jan 15

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• Jan 15

  • President Trump's inaugural fund spent lavishly at his DC hotel, new docs show

    President Donald Trump's inaugural committee spent more than $1.5 million at the Trump International Hotel in Washington ahead of his 2017...

    Jan 15

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• Jan 15

  • Rep. Steve King removed from committee assignments

    Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, an eight-term congressman, has been stripped of new committee assignments amid backlash to comments he recently made in an...

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• Jan 15

  • The Note: Barr nomination provides early 2020 battleground

    The fate of the Mueller probe could be at stake in his confirmation hearings.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Unpaid federal workers turning to food banks as government shutdown continues

    A D.C.-area food bank says 2,200 furloughed employees have picked up food.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Trump's inaugural fund spent lavishly at his DC hotel, new docs show

    Trump’s inaugural committee spent more than $1.5 million at his DC hotel.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Pentagon extends southern border mission through September

    The Pentagon also approved a DHS request to install 116 miles of concertina wire

    Jan 15

• Jan 14

  • House GOP leaders remove Rep. Steve King from committee assignments after backlash

    King had questioned why white supremacy" had become offensive language.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Fast food fan Trump chows down on burgers with Clemson football team

    The president served fast food burgers to the national champions.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Native American leaders ask Trump to apologize for 'shameful' Wounded Knee remarks

    President Donald Trump made the remarks while criticizing Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • TSA staffing shortages hit nation's busiest airports amid government shutdown

    The absence rate has increased to 7.6%, up from 3.2% on the same day last year.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Trump kicks off Day 24 of longest-ever shutdown by blaming Democrats

    He and Democrats are at an impasse over his demand they pay for a border wall.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Los Angeles strike poses potential political minefield for California's 2020 hopefuls

    State leaders, including Kamala Harris and Eric Garcetti are considering runs.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Immigration court backlogs compound as shutdown enters fourth week

    Dozens of immigration courts were shuttered, thousands of hearings were canceled

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Latest Trump tweets on Syria leave Pompeo guessing during visit to Saudi Arabia

    Trump threatened to "devastate Turkey economically" if it attacked Kurds.

    Jan 14

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• Jan 14

  • Who is William Barr?

    Barr previously served as attorney general under President George H.W. Bush.

    Jan 14

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• Jan 14

  • New ABC, WaPo poll shows most Americans blame President Trump and GOP for shutdown

    A new ABC News/Washington Post poll shows most Americans blame the president and Republicans for the government shutdown while House lawyers are...

    Jan 14

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• Jan 14

  • Trump denies he ever worked for Russia

    "It's just a hoax," the president said.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • A business deal on hold: 2 young entrepreneurs call for end to shutdown

    Two GOP business owners say a company's sale is stalled because of the shutdown.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Congresswoman's past anti-LGBT efforts plague 2020 presidential campaign roll out

    The Hawaii Congresswoman is facing renewed scrutiny over her past.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Trump's AG pick says special counsel should be allowed to 'complete his work'

    William Barr faces Senate confirmation hearings beginning Tuesday.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • 'I never worked for Russia': Trump

    "It's a whole big fat hoax," the president said, responding to reports about the alleged connection.

    Jan 14

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• Jan 14

  • The Note: Trump rides alone as shutdown smashes records

    The 22-day partial government shutdown has become the longest in U.S. history.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • House lawyers to discuss having Trump's interpreter testify before Congress

    This comes after two new reports claim Trump tried to conceal details of his private meetings with Russian President Vladimir Putin. ABC News'...

    Jan 14

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• Jan 14

  • Interpreter from Trump-Putin summit may be forced into congressional spotlight

    Only one American was a firsthand witness to Trump's summit with Putin.

    Jan 14