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• 8m ago

  • The Note: Missing middle prolongs spending standoff

    Something has to happen outside the negotiations to influence those inside.

    8m ago

• 2h ago

  • As Supreme Court returns, will Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg take her seat?

    Ginsburg has been recovering from surgery to remove cancer in her left lung.

    2h ago

• 2h ago

  • Supreme Court to decide if Fosamax users can sue Merck over bone fractures

    Hundreds of patients say Merck failed to warn of possible Fosamax danger.

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• Jan 6

  • Trump confirms death of alleged USS Cole plotter killed in US airstrike

    Jamal al-Badawi was killed in a New Year's Day strike.

    Jan 6

• Jan 6

  • President Donald Trump says he 'can relate' to federal workers going without pay

    When asked if workers will get checks Friday, he said “we’ll see what happens."

    Jan 6

• Jan 6

  • 'I have a strong vision for the country's future': Julián Castro

    The former HUD secretary spoke to "This Week" about his potential 2020 plans.

    Jan 6

• Jan 6

  • Would be 'devastating' for US to pull troops from Syria 'precipitously': GOP rep.

    Cheney said that U.S. presence has helped the Kurds in the fight against ISIS.

    Jan 6

• Jan 6

  • Trump can declare national emergency: House Armed Services Committee chair

    "In this case, I think the president would be wide open to a court challenge."

    Jan 6

• Jan 6

  • 'This Week' Transcript 1-6-19: Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Liz Cheney and Julián Castro

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, Jan. 6, 2019.

    Jan 6

• Jan 5

  • Elizabeth Warren talks Trump in Iowa: 'I can’t stop him from hurling racial insults'

    Warren is on a five-stop tour of Iowa after launching her exploratory committee.

    Jan 5

• Jan 5

  • Pence calls talks 'productive,' but still no deal to end shutdown

    On Saturday, congressional leadership staff met with Vice President Pence.

    Jan 5

• Jan 5

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• Jan 5

  • Trump threatens to keep the government shut down for a year or longer

    A second meeting with top Democrats ended with no resolution to the standoff.

    Jan 5

• Jan 5

  • Trump mulls declaring national emergency in an effort to secure wall funding

    Sources tell ABC News the discussions are still on the "working level."

    Jan 5

• Jan 5

  • Trump, senior staff head to weekend retreat at Camp David

    The president will spend one day at the retreat.

    Jan 5

• Jan 4

  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren kicks off presidential run with whirlwind tour of Iowa

    The Massachusetts senator launched an exploratory committee for 2020.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Rep. Adam Smith, Rep. Liz Cheney, Julián Castro

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, January 6, 2019.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • Judge extends Mueller grand jury

    Grand Jury 17-1 began work in the summer of 2017 and was to expire soon.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • Fact Check Friday: Trump kicks off new year with flurry of falsehoods

    The president made multiple false statements over an hour and a half.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

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• Jan 4

  • Trump prepared to keep government closed for border wall

    President Trump spoke to reporters after meeting with congressional leaders on the government shutdown, and Sen. Elizabeth Warren kicks off...

    Jan 4

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• Jan 4

  • This day in history: Jan. 7, 1999

    The Senate trial in the impeachment of President Bill Clinton begins.

    Jan 4

    4:46

• Jan 4

  • GOP decries Pelosi's muted reaction as Dems deflect profane impeachment buzz

    A freshman Democrat's profane comment set off a wave of finger pointing.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

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• Jan 4

  • Trumps says he's considering declaring a national emergency to secure wall funding

    The president acknowledged on Friday during a press conference that he would consider granting himself national emergency powers to help get the wall...

    Jan 4

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• Jan 4

  • Congresswoman should apologize for cursing out Trump, and here's why: OPINION

    Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib vowed "we're gonna impeach the m-----------."

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • SPECIAL REPORT: Trump calls shutdown meeting 'productive'

    The second meeting in three days ended with no resolution to the standoff.

    Jan 4

    21:10

• Jan 4

  • How the impeachment process works

    It's long and complicated.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • Schumer: Trump prepared to keep government closed for 'months or even years'

    Democratic leaders met with the president to discuss the government shutdown.

    Jan 4

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• Jan 4

  • No timeline for US withdrawal from Syria, State Dept. says

    The statement adds to conflicting accounts following Trump's decision.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • Most diverse freshman class of House lawmakers sworn in amid shutdown

    Rep.-elect Omar first landed in Washington as a Somali refugee 23 years ago.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

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• Jan 4

  • House votes to end shutdown

    The White House and congressional Democrats are at a stalemate on the 14th day of a federal government shutdown.

    Jan 4

    4:04

• Jan 4

  • How does the shutdown impact me? Answers to your frequently asked questions

    People have been searching how the shutdown impacts travel, taxes and benefits.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • Marine Corps integrates male and female platoons during boot camp for the first time

    Unlike other services, the Marines have not fully integrated female recruits.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • Here's how the IRS has been affected by the government shutdown

    The IRS will continue taking in taxes, but refunds might have to wait.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • Faces of the shutdown: In second week, more people impacted by closed agencies

    Tourists, federal workers and businesses are all feeling the shutdown's impact.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • Democrats unveil sweeping political reform package

    The massive proposal also includes dozens of measures from Democrats on ethics and campaign finance reform, voting rights and election security.

    Jan 4

    1:42

• Jan 4

  • New congresswoman not apologizing for cursing out Trump in call for impeachment

    Rashida Tlaib was sworn in as a congresswoman on Thursday.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

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• Jan 4

  • Trump says he's too successful for impeachment

    The president reacted to Democrats taking power in the House.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • New Congress sworn in

    Congress welcomes its most diverse class of legislators in its history. ABC News' Janai Norman reports.

    Jan 4

    1:46

• Jan 4

  • New Democratic bill would require 10 years of presidential tax returns

    Democrats introduced a campaign finance and ethics reform package.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • The Note: ‘Co-equal’ House shows Trump power of ‘no’

    A president cannot be outranked.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • United cracks down on emotional support animals

    The rules will not affect those who want to bring service dogs on board.

    Jan 4

• Jan 4

  • Government shutdown delays immigration hearings as an already historic backlog grows

    Cases are being postponed indefinitely with courts closed across the country.

    Jan 4

• Jan 3

  • House votes to end partial government shutdown despite White House veto threat

    The bill is now headed to the Senate where it's not expected to be approved.

    Jan 3

• Jan 3

  • House Democrats begin Trump administration oversight, introduce first bills

    House Democrats announced hearings on their first day of the 116th Congress

    Jan 3

• Jan 3

  • President Trump's surprise press conference

    The president catches the press off guard with his first ever visit to the White House briefing room.

    Jan 3

    1:21

• Jan 3

  • Trump makes surprise appearance in briefing room to call for border wall

    This was the president's first time at the podium in the briefing room.

    Jan 3