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  • Trump unleashes flurry of false statements in run-up to midterm elections: Analysis

    Fact checkers are racing to keep up with Trump's spin on the truth.

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  • July 1, 2005: Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announces her retirement

    O'Connor spent nearly 24 years on the Supreme Court bench.

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  • Sept. 21, 1981: Senate confirms Sandra Day O'Connor to the Supreme Court

    O'Connor is the first woman to serve on the court.

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  • Outcry over proposed federal gender definition

    Reports last week that the federal government is attempting to establish a narrow legal definition of gender has prompted swift outrage from civil...

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  • Supporting my transgender daughter in historic vote this November: OPINION

    A mother voices her support for a Massachusetts bill.

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  • How the Saudi story has shifted on Jamal Khashoggi's death: Analysis

    "Their stories are all over the place,” Trump said of the Saudis.

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  • Outcry over proposed federal gender definition

    The outcry comes after The New York Times reported on an alleged HHS memo.

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  • 'No room' for Trump critics among Republican candidates now, senator says

    Arizona Republican Sen. Jeff Flake, a Trump critic, isn't seeking re-election.

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  • Former Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor announces dementia diagnosis

    The disease will likely progress to Alzheimer's, she said.

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  • Meghan McCain gets surprise birthday gift from Andy Cohen on 'The View'

    McCain started the show with a moment of gratitude, reflecting on her father.

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• Oct 23

  • The Note: Parties campaign past each other amid midterm uncertainties

    Democrats and Republicans are campaigning past each other.

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  • Colbert slams Trump's 'random cruelty' amid reports of anti-transgender plan

    "This time, they spun the wheel of discrimination and landed on transgender."

    Oct 23

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  • Senator hits campaign trail in Iowa: 'This is a pivotal moment'

    Harris, a possible 2020 contender, is campaigning in Iowa.

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• Oct 22

  • Trump hugs it out with Cruz in Houston: 'It got nasty! Then it ended'

    "You know we had our little difficulties," Trump said of Cruz at the rally.

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• Oct 22

  • Trump 'not satisfied' with Saudi response to journalist's killing

    Turkey's President Erdogan said he will tell what happened Tuesday.

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  • Judge enters $4.85 million judgment against Michael Avenatti

    Stormy Daniels' outspoken lawyer was a no-show at the hearing.

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  • Obama goes up against Trump in fight for Nevada Senate seat

    Obama is campaigning just days after Trump stumped in the state.

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  • President Trump gives Ted Cruz new nickname

    President Trump heaped praise on his former rival before leaving for Texas.

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• Oct 22

  • Republican tax bill in traditionally GOP NJ district is giving voters second thoughts

    More than 41 percent of New Jersey residents rely on state and local tax deductions to offset high local and state taxes, one of the highest...

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• Oct 22

  • What will happen if Trump exits the INF Treaty with Russia?

    Trump wants to terminate the treaty, which helped end the Cold War with Russia.

    Oct 22

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  • TSA whistleblower says he was mocked, pushed out after flagging sexual harassment

    House investigators say bad bosses has had a lasting impact on the agency.

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• Oct 22

  • Just before elections, Trump claims he'll propose 10 percent middle class tax cut

    The president claimed the 10 percent tax cut would be just for the middle class.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Sen. Ted Cruz's father 'okay' with Trump stumping for his son

    Rafael Cruz: "We have a country to save, we need to put away our petty differences."

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• Oct 22

  • President Trump to stump for former opponent Ted Cruz

    In interview with ABC News, Sen. Cruz says he wants to "pass personal differences" with Trump.

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• Oct 22

  • Beto O'Rourke speaks out on whether he will work with President Trump

    O'Rourke: Will work with Trump but "must stand up to him."

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• Oct 22

  • Houston readies for Trump rally

    Texans are excited for President Trump to campaign for Sen. Ted Cruz tonight.

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• Oct 22

  • Senators campaign with eyes already on 2020

    It's 15 days until the midterm elections, but Sens. Kamala Harris and Bernie Sanders sound like they may be gearing up for presidential bids.

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• Oct 22

  • Likely 2020 candidates slam reports of possible transgender policy shift

    President Trump appeared to confirm that the administration is mulling the move.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • The Briefing Room: President Trump hits the road to campaign for midterm elections

    Politicians hit the road 15 days before midterms.

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• Oct 22

  • Targeted by Mueller, what did Trump confidante Roger Stone actually do?

    Former federal prosecutors say Stone could be in legal jeopardy.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • How one House Republican is fighting the blue wave outside of Washington

    Jennifer Wexton is challenging Sen. Barbara Comstock in Virginia.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • CDC warns against dressing up pet chickens for Halloween

    CDC: "Don't kiss your birds or snuggle them and then touch your face or mouth."

    Oct 22

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  • How to register to vote in the November 6 midterm elections

    How to get registered for the November 6 midterm elections.

    Oct 22

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  • Scaramucci on The View: Kelly has hurt morale in the White House

    “He shouldn’t have fired me the way he fired me,” he added.

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  • Beto O'Rourke is working to become a household name

    He has garnered national attention in his progressive Senate campaign.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Armed with 'truth,' dictionaries school Trump: Here's what's behind their strategy

    From spelling lessons, to history lessons, dictionaries are schooling Trump.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • The Note: Parties turn to bases as potential split decision looms

    Talk of waves might be missing the meteorological mark.

    Oct 22

• Oct 21

  • 'Immigrant': Rapper Belly's ode of power and pride to immigrants

    "These are human lives, these are people with dreams," the rapper said.

    Oct 21

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  • Republicans in flood of ads are health-care defenders despite work to end Obamacare

    Many who supported the GOP ACA replacement downplay estimates of higher costs.

    Oct 21

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  • Trump will accept Saudi crown prince denial on Khashoggi, like 'Putin's denials': Dem

    Trump "is going to accept the crown prince's denials," Rep. Adam Schiff said.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • 'This Week' Transcript 10-21-18: Rep. Schiff & Rep. King; Sen. Cruz & Rep. O'Rourke

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" on Oct. 21, 2018.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • North Dakota Native Americans fight to protect their right to vote after court ruling

    Thousands could be disenfranchised by the state's voter ID law, critics say.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • 5 major issues dominating the midterm elections: ANALYSIS

    The issues: Trump, historic bids, the "pink wave," health care and immigration.

    Oct 21

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  • Sanders pushes health-centric message as voters sound off on potential 2020 bid

    Sanders was campaigning for Democratic congressional candidate J.D. Scholten.

    Oct 21

• Oct 20

  • ABC News' Paula Faris interviews Texas Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke

    ABC News' Paula Faris sat down separately with Ted Cruz and Beto O'Rourke, who are competing for Cruz' U.S. Senate seat in Texas, to discuss the...

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