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• Jul 9

  • The Note: President Trump’s instincts put to the test with SCOTUS pick, NATO summit

    Now comes a legacy-defining week -- at home and abroad.

    Jul 9

• Jul 9

  • President Trump to announce Supreme Court pick

    In his latest prime-time event, President Trump will announce his Supreme Court pick to replace Justice Anthony Kennedy. ABC News' Stephanie Ramos...

    Jul 9

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• Jul 9

  • Trump narrows Supreme Court nominee to 4 names ahead of today's announcement

    With hours left to go, Trump has reportedly yet to make a final decision.

    Jul 9

• Jul 8

  • Progressive Democrats increasingly criticize Israel, and could reap political rewards

    It used to be politically risky to criticize Israel, but that may be changing.

    Jul 8

• Jul 8

  • Senate Dem on Trump court pick: 'Never seen a president ... make himself a puppet'

    The Senate Judiciary Democrat said Trump "outsourced" his decision.

    Jul 8

• Jul 8

  • Trump lawyer says as long as Michael Cohen 'tells the truth' we are 'home free'

    Rudy Giuliani said Trump "did nothing wrong" with Michael Cohen.

    Jul 8

• Jul 8

  • Trump's team 'close to determining' that president won't meet with Mueller: Giuliani

    Rudy Giuliani said, however, that the president "wants to testify."

    Jul 8

• Jul 8

  • 'This Week' Transcript 7-8-18: Leonard Leo, Sen. Richard Blumenthal and Rudy Giuliani

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" on July 8, 2018.

    Jul 8

• Jul 8

  • Supreme Court travel ban ruling causes fear for international students: Advocates

    Advocates and universities are working to help international students.

    Jul 8

• Jul 8

  • Trump administration deals another potential blow to Obamacare

    The administration announced they will freeze risk adjustment payments.

    Jul 8

• Jul 7

  • For the first time in 40 years, US resettles fewer refugees than rest of world

    In 2017, the U.S. resettled 33,000 refugees, down from 97,000 the previous year.

    Jul 7

• Jul 7

  • Judge requests list of migrant children who remain separated from their families

    The administration was given a July 10 deadline to reunite children.

    Jul 7

• Jul 6

  • The Briefing Room: Trump narrows SCOTUS choice list

    Trump's list of potential Supreme Court nominees narrows, and the Department of Justice asks for more time and guidance on reuniting immigrant...

    Jul 6

    16:09

• Jul 6

  • DOJ sends letter to House committees

    DOJ sends letter to House committees.

    Jul 6

• Jul 6

  • Congressional candidate speaks in public for the first time since deadly car crash

    Arrington, who Trump endorsed, is running to replace Rep. Mark Sanford, R-SC.

    Jul 6

• Jul 6

  • Sunday on ‘This Week’: Leonard Leo, Sen. Blumenthal, and Rudy Giuliani

    Leonard Leo, Sen. Blumenthal and Rudy Giuliani will be on "This Week" Sunday.

    Jul 6

• Jul 6

  • Indiana state attorney general accused of groping

    Indiana Attorney General Curtis Hill faces calls to resign from Gov. Eric Holcomb, among others.

    Jul 6

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• Jul 6

  • Trump’s Mar-a-Lago asks to hire 61 additional foreign workers using visa program

    Trump’s Mar-a-Lago asks to hire 61 additional foreign workers using visa program

    Jul 6

• Jul 6

  • 'We will never abolish ICE': Pence says to staff at ICE HQ

    Pence slammed Democrats and praised ICE agents in D.C. Friday

    Jul 6

• Jul 6

  • Pompeo, North Koreans talk trust in first meetings since Singapore summit

    Pompeo met with North Korean counterparts for nearly three hours in Pyongyang

    Jul 6

• Jul 6

  • 'We will never abolish ICE': Pence

    "These threats against ICE officers and their families must stop," Vice President Mike Pence said at ICE headquarters today.

    Jul 6

    1:53

• Jul 6

  • Sen. Mike Lee: Everything you need to know

    Lee is among several candidates President Trump is considering to nominate for the U.S. Supreme Court.

    Jul 6

    0:50

• Jul 6

  • Judge Thomas Hardiman: Everything you need to know

    Hardiman is among several candidates President Trump is considering to nominate for the U.S. Supreme Court.

    Jul 6

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• Jul 6

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• Jul 6

  • OH congressman denies accusations he ignored abuse allegations

    Rep. Jim Jordan says he had no knowledge of Ohio State athletes being sexually abused by a team doctor while he was an assistant coach in the...

    Jul 6

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• Jul 6

  • Trump stumps in Montana

    President Donald Trump fired up thousands of supporters at a campaign rally - taking on perhaps this fall's most-endangered Senate Democrat incumbent,...

    Jul 6

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• Jul 6

  • US tariffs come into force on Chinese goods

    After months of threats from President Donald Trump, at 12:01 a.m. Friday a trade war between the world's two largest economies began in earnest.

    Jul 6

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• Jul 6

  • The Note: For Trump, a week of big moves could have big blowback

    Trump’s moves are signaling policy choices that will have real ramifications.

    Jul 6

• Jul 6

  • US slaps trade tariffs on $34B worth of Chinese goods

    The world's two largest economies are battling it out.

    Jul 6

• Jul 5

  • A timeline of ex-EPA head Scott Pruitt's bumpy time in office

    President Donald Trump announced Pruitt's resignation Thursday.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • 'It’s time to retire liberal Democrat Jon Tester': Trump

    “It’s time to retire liberal Democrat Jon Tester,” Trump said at the rally.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • Michael Cohen scrubs mentions of Trump from Twitter bio on Independence Day

    Cohen deleted a picture of himself standing behind a Trump podium.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • Trump says Scott Pruitt chose to resign: 'Scott felt that he was a distraction'

    EPA deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler to temporarily take over the agency.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • Ex-coal lobbyist to fill in as EPA chief after Pruitt's resignation?

    Ex-coal lobbyist Andrew Wheeler taking over Pruitt's job -- at least for now.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • Pruitt cites 'unrelenting attacks' as reason for resignation

    President Trump announced Pruitts's resignation via Twitter on Thursday.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • Alleged sexual abuse victim sends emails to Ohio Rep: Police

    Rep. Jim Jordan emphatically denies he knew about OSU sexual abuse claims.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • Pompeo heads back to North Korea for more talks

    Sec. Mike Pompeo goes to Pyongyang to continue to push for denuclearization of the peninsula.

    Jul 5

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• Jul 5

  • Rep. Maxine Waters owed an apology from top Dems, 200 black female leaders say

    Nearly 200 black female leaders say Rep. Maxine Waters is owed an apology.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • CDC says authors 'revisiting' highly cited study including farmer suicide rates

    A highly cited study broke down suicide rates by occupation, including farmers.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • Congressional candidate once asked if careers were 'healthiest pursuit' for women

    Mark Harris, a former pastor, urged women to understand their "core calling."

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • Democratic Sen. Jon Tester thanks Trump in full page ad ahead of rally

    Tester is 1 of 10 Senate Dems up for re-election in states Trump won in 2016.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • SPECIAL REPORT: EPA chief Scott Pruitt has resigned

    EPA deputy administrator Andrew Wheeler to take over the agency.

    Jul 5

    3:43

• Jul 5

  • Trump tweets that EPA chief Scott Pruitt has resigned

    Over the several months, Pruitt has increasingly come under fire for multiple allegations of abusing his power.

    Jul 5

    2:53

• Jul 5

  • What is the status of migrant family reunification?

    HHS Secretary Alex Azar gavea progress report on migrant family reunification

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • US insists it's not softening its demands as Pompeo heads to North Korea

    There are fresh doubts about whether North Korea will follow through on the commitment it made at President Trump and Kim's Singapore summit.

    Jul 5

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• Jul 5

  • Michael Cohen scrubs mentions of Trump in bio

    Michael Cohen, President Donald Trump's former personal attorney and loyal fixer, scrubbed all mentions of Trump from his Twitter bio on Independence...

    Jul 5

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• Jul 5

  • US insists it's not softening its demands as Pompeo heads to North Korea

    "Our policy toward North Korea has not changed," State Dept. spokesperson says.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • 49 percent of voters think Trump is racist, new poll finds

    A new poll finds that 49 percent of voters say President Trump is a racist.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • Trump narrows Supreme Court shortlist: Sources

    The shortlist includes four candidates Trump interviewed Monday.

    Jul 5

• Jul 5

  • Judge Amy Coney Barrett: Everything you need to know

    Barrett is among several candidates President Trump is considering to nominate for the U.S. Supreme Court.

    Jul 5

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