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  • Trump defends Saudi Arabia in Khashoggi murder

    In an extraordinary statement, President Trump on Tuesday defended Saudi Arabia in the face of mounting pressure over the murder of Washington Post...

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  • Mississippi Senate runoff race heats up

    Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy will face off again in a Nov. 27 election.

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  • Trump submits written responses to special counsel

    Trump previously said he, not his lawyers, write the answers.

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  • Photo of Mississippi Senator wearing a Confederate soldier hat upends race

    The caption read: "Mississippi history at its best".

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  • Democrats intend to probe Ivanka Trump's use of personal email in next Congress

    Ivanka Trump's lawyer says account was 'almost always' to coordinate logistics.

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  • Trump defends Saudi denials in Khashoggi murder, says relationship most important

    Trump said it still could be that the crown prince had knowledge of the killing.

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  • 'It's a mean nasty world': Pompeo backs Trump's defense of Saudi alliance

    "There are important American interests, to keep the American people safe," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

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  • Undecided Utah House race remains in the spotlight as Democrat retakes lead

    Mia Love is the only Republican African-American women in the House.

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  • Trump pardons National Thanksgiving Turkey

    "That turkey is so lucky. I've never seen such a beautiful turkey," Trump said.

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• Nov 20

  • Military could shift more troops to California as migrants gather in Tijuana

    Military could shift more troops to California as migrants gather in Tijuana.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • The Note: Pelosi fight offers hints of Democratic division ahead

    Sixteen members really, really don’t want Nancy Pelosi to become speaker.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • What you need to know about the conflict in Yemen

    The two sides have agreed to talks in Sweden as part of a new push for peace.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • 'Blindingly obvious' that Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi murder: Source

    President Trump has said the U.S. government would have a "full report" Tuesday.

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• Nov 19

  • White House drops press pass suspension effort; outlines rules to reporters

    Acosta's pass was temporarily restored Friday by a federal judge's ruling.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • Mueller maintains Trump’s DOJ pick 'has no effect' on the special counsel's authority

    The filing came as part of Mueller's ongoing legal battle with Andrew Miller.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • Military, border patrol called out to stop migrant 'rush' but it was a false alarm

    CBP said migrants in Tijuana were planning to cross at San Ysidro.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • The Briefing Room: Trump talks Mueller probe, holidays underway at White House

    Trump signals that he will not answer questions from the special counsel in person, Democrats vow to oppose Rep. Nancy Pelosi for speaker of the House...

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • 'Rake America Great Again': Finns troll Trump over forest raking comment

    Finland's president said he doesn't recall talking to Trump about 'raking.'

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• Nov 19

  • Two turkeys vying for presidential pardon strut their stuff

    One of two turkeys will receive a presidential pardon at the White House Tuesday

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • This day in history: Nov. 28, 1986

    Senate Intelligence Committee launches investigation into the Iran Contra affair.

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • Trump continues squabble with commander of raid that killed Bin Laden

    President Trump continues to squabble with retired Adm. William McRaven, the commander of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • Trump continues squabble with commander of raid that killed Bin Laden

    President Trump claims he recognized Bin Laden as a threat in a 2000 book.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • A ‘Cinderella story’: How this year’s White House Christmas tree came to Washington

    The White House Christmas tree was plucked from the North Carolina mountains.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • Recounts in some undecided midterm races conclude

    Andrew Gillum and Bill Nelson conceded in their respective governor's and Senate races in Florida, while the question of who will be voted speaker of...

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• Nov 19

  • Trump signals he won't answer Mueller's questions in person

    President Trump finished written responses to the special counsel's questions, but he says he won't be interviewed.

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • After a 181-year ban, House Democrats aim to allow religious headwear on the floor

    House Democrats are working to lift the ban on religious headwear on the floor.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • After messy Florida recount, election official resigns

    Florida's most embattled election official is resigning, effective January.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • President Trump answers questions from special counsel

    Trump says he has personally answered all questions from special counsel Robert Mueller, but a sit-down interview is not likely.

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• Nov 19

  • Trump set to submit answers in Mueller investigation

    The president also says his acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker has the authority to limit the special counsel's investigation into Russian...

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • The Note: Mississippi runoff tests Democrats’ momentum

    The Mississippi Senate runoff could could be a Democratic upset.

    Nov 19

• Nov 18

  • After long recount, Gov. Rick Scott wins Florida Senate race

    The recount ended earlier Sunday, leading to Nelson's concession.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Appointment of Whitaker as acting attorney general 'unconstitutional': Top Dem

    Rep. Schiff said the appointment of Whitaker as acting AG is unconstitutional.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Trump 'needs to listen to the experts' on fires, California congressman says

    The California congressman said forest management is just part of the problem.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Hard to imagine crown prince not behind Khashoggi murder: Bipartisan Congress members

    Rep. Adam Schiff and Sen. Roy Blunt both agreed on the issue.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • 5 newly elected Democratic women on their agendas, diversity and Nancy Pelosi

    A record number of women were elected to the House.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Florida indicates recounts are complete

    The recounts of three races in the Sunshine State have drawn national attention.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • 'This Week' Transcript 11-18-18: Rep. Adam Schiff and Sen. Roy Blunt

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" on Nov. 18, 2018.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Once Republican bastions, Democrats see gains in traditionally conservative districts

    In once-red areas of blue states, Democrats expanded their House majority.

    Nov 18

• Nov 17

  • Andrew Gillum concedes Florida governor's race to Republican Ron DeSantis

    Andrew Gillum conceded the race on Saturday on Facebook.

    Nov 17

• Nov 17

  • Betsy DeVos pitches new protections for students accused of sexual assault

    New rules expected to ensure greater 'due process' for the accused

    Nov 17

• Nov 17

  • Controversies hamper candidates in Mississippi Senate race

    Mike Espy and Cindy Hyde-Smith are in a special election runoff.

    Nov 17

• Nov 17

  • The sisterhood of congressional 'firsts': Diverse group of newly elected women bond

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted an Instagram photo of the group dubbed “Squad."

    Nov 17

• Nov 17

  • Family of immigrant WWI soldier receives his Purple Heart 100 years after death

    The family of Pvt. Michael Walsh has waited 100 years to honor their loved one.

    Nov 17

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• Nov 16

  • Retired Justice Alan Page: The White House 'is the people's house'

    Former Minnesota Viking and state Justice Alan Page receives Medal of Freedom.

    Nov 16

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• Nov 16

  • Stacey Abrams calls Brian Kemp the 'victor' in Georgia's governor's race

    Abrams would have made history as the state's first African-American chief executive

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