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  • Trump administration issues final rule banning bump stocks

    The rule comes more than a year the Las Vegas gunman used bump stocks.

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• Dec 18

  • Landmark criminal justice reform bill clears Senate

    The bill aims to reduce recidivism rates among federal prisoners.

    Dec 18

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  • With 15K migrant kids in custody, Trump to loosen rules for sponsorship

    This new approach could provide relief for overcrowded facilities.

    Dec 18

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  • CBP commissioner calls influx at remote areas of the border a 'new phenomenon'

    Two weeks ago, a 7-year-old Guatemalan girl died in U.S. custody.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • Flynn drew judge’s ire with 'guilty-but-not-really' filing: Experts

    After fiery hearing, sentencing for former national security advisor postponed.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • White House: FBI investigators 'ambushed' Flynn; his lawyers say he wasn't entrapped

    Flynn is the first member of the president's administration to face sentencing.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • Former national security adviser's sentencing delayed

    Michael Flynn's sentencing was delayed, the White House makes moves on gun safety and the story of George H.W. Bush's pen pal.

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• Dec 18

  • After Parkland, Trump school safety commission rejects age limits for gun buys

    Trump says schools should consider arming themselves, bolstering mental health

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • Presidential pen pal revealed

    George H.W. Bush wrote letters to a Filipino boy through Compassion International.

    Dec 18

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• Dec 18

  • Flynn's ex-associate pleads not guilty to charges against Turkish lobbying

    The trial has been scheduled for Feb. 11, 2019.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • Sarah Sanders says FBI investigators 'ambushed' Michael Flynn

    White House press secretary Sarah Sanders stood by a claim that FBI investigators "ambushed" then-national security adviser Michael Flynn during an...

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• Dec 18

  • Investigation finds widespread mislabeling at the seafood counter

    The New York attorney general found almost 27 percent of fish was mislabeled.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • Judge delays sentencing Michael Flynn

    Flynn is facing up to six months in prison for lying to the FBI.

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• Dec 18

  • White House backs off Trump’s $5 billion border wall demand as shutdown looms

    Congress and President Trump must reach a deal by midnight Friday.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • Sanders says Trump has asked his Cabinet for border wall funding

    "The president's asked every agency to look and see if they have money to be used for that purpose," White House press secretary Sarah Sanders said.

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• Dec 18

  • Trump signs memo establishing US Space Command, separate from desired Space Force

    Space Command will become the military's 11th unified combatant command.

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• Dec 18

  • After Russia propaganda reports, NAACP calls for Facebook ‘LogOut’

    Reports said Russia took specific aim at African-American community.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • Republican who lost midterm election appointed to Arizona Senate seat

    This appointment comes after she lost a Senate race this fall.

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• Dec 18

  • Meet the Republican vying for Arizona's open Senate seat

    She lost the race to fill the state’s other senate seat just weeks ago.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • Trump administration issues rule banning bump stocks

    The Justice Department has issued a rule banning bump stocks, amending current regulations surrounding the devices and making clear that guns with...

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• Dec 18

  • 'Epidemic' of dangerous youth e-cigarette, vaping use, surgeon general declares

    Parents are told to be on the lookout for devices that resemble USB drives.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • Who is Martha McSally?

    Rep. Martha McSally has been appointed to fill former Sen. John McCain's seat.

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• Dec 18

  • Embattled Trump charity forced to shut down after ‘egregious pattern of illegality'

    The New York Attorney General brought a lawsuit against the foundation.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • Who is Michael Flynn?

    Flynn served as the national security advisor in the Trump administration.

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• Dec 18

  • Zinke's exit not expected to mean immediate change at Interior Department: Activists

    The president announced Zinke's upcoming departure on Twitter over the weekend.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • The Note: 2020 race already open to disruptions

    The 2020 race looms. But that doesn’t mean it’s standing still.

    Dec 18

• Dec 18

  • Judge's Obamacare ruling: Advantage Democrats: COLUMN

    This does not bode well for the GOP if health care is a major issue in 2020.

    Dec 18

• Dec 17

  • Green Beret's wife welcomes Trump's offer to review murder case

    Julie Golsteyn rejects notions that Trump is exerting unlawful command influence.

    Dec 17

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• Dec 17

  • Green Beret's wife welcomes Trump's offer to review murder case

    Julie Golsteyn rejects notion that Trump is exerting unlawful command influence

    Dec 17

• Dec 17

  • Ex-business associates of Michael Flynn charged in plot centered on Turkish cleric

    Flynn is scheduled to be sentenced in a different case on Tuesday.

    Dec 17

• Dec 17

  • Supporters warn of 'poison pill' amendments in criminal justice reform bill battle

    The Senate is expected to vote on bill this week.

    Dec 17

• Dec 17

  • Hispanic lawmakers head to border for answers in death of 7-year-old Jakelin Maquin

    The Congressional Hispanic Caucus plans to tour facility where she was held.

    Dec 17

• Dec 17

  • After Trump calls Cohen a 'Rat,' criticism of 'mob' language

    Trump's attack on Cohen was just the latest example of his using 'mob' talk.

    Dec 17

• Dec 17

  • James Comey slams Trump for undermining ‘rule of law,’ urges Republicans to stand up

    The former FBI Director expressed frustrating after five hours of testimony.

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• Dec 17

  • This day in history: Dec. 20, 2002

    Sen. Trent Lott of Mississippi resigns as majority leader after making racist remarks.

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• Dec 17

  • This day in history: Dec. 19, 1998

    President Clinton is impeached.

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• Dec 17

  • Federal workers could face furloughs and retro pay amid looming shutdown

    Hundreds of thousands of federal workers face possible shutdown this Friday.

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• Dec 17

  • Government shutdown deadline nears

    Trump insists on $5 billion for border wall funding, but does he have the votes?

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• Dec 17

  • Russia targeted African-American vote, made Instagram 'key battleground': Reports

    New reports detail Russian efforts to suppress 2016 turnout for Hillary Clinton.

    Dec 17

• Dec 17

  • What Obamacare ruling could mean for your health care

    Experts say there could be broad implications for consumers.

    Dec 17

• Dec 17

  • Trump Organization plots return to Dominican Republic, sparking ethics concerns

    Critics are sounding the alarm about potential conflicts of interest.

    Dec 17

• Dec 17

  • The Note: Republicans face year-end messes of their own making

    The GOP faces a crush of deadlines, a direct consequence of their actions.

    Dec 17

• Dec 17

  • Black conservatives to GOP: Reach out to black voters

    Twenty black conservatives say that Republicans aren't engaging black voters.

    Dec 17

• Dec 16

  • Republicans treading cautiously on Trump's potential legal trouble

    "All I can tell you is what I see on the television," one GOP senator said.

    Dec 16

• Dec 16

  • Giuliani says 'parking tickets and jaywalking' all that's left for investigators

    ABC News has reported some special investigations could take years to complete.

    Dec 16

• Dec 16

  • President Trump reviewing case of former US service member charged with murder

    Maj. Matthew Golsteyn admitted to killing the bomb maker on Fox News.

    Dec 16

• Dec 16

  • Susan Collins: Obamacare court decision 'far too sweeping,' law should be maintained

    The Maine Republican opposes an individual mandate but supports some of the law.

    Dec 16