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  • 2018 offers hints at disruptions on road to 2020: ANALYSIS

    The 2020 elections will likely yield partisan drama and divisions.

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  • 9 of the most buzzy social media moments in politics of 2018

    Political stories that lit up social media in 2018

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• Dec 15

  • Trump announces Ryan Zinke to leave administration in surprise announcement

    The president made the surprise announcement early Saturday on Twitter.

    Dec 15

• Dec 15

  • Trump calls decision by federal judge to strike down Obamacare a 'great ruling'

    Trump praised the judge's decision to strike down the Affordable Care Act.

    Dec 15

• Dec 15

  • As Trump argues for a wall, a border security measure gets pulled back

    The roll back raises questions about the viability of Trump's border security.

    Dec 15

• Dec 15

  • Thousands of troops to remain on US-Mexico border as original deployment ends

    Between 2,500 and 3,000 troops could be on the border through January.

    Dec 15

• Dec 15

  • Trump picks Office of Management and Budget head as new acting chief of staff

    Mulvaney is a founder of the conservative House Freedom Caucus.

    Dec 15

• Dec 15

  • Federal judge rules Obamacare unconstitutional, Democrats immediately vow appeal

    The president celebrated the judge's ruling late Friday.

    Dec 15

• Dec 14

  • Arizona Sen. Jon Kyl, temporary replacement for McCain, to resign at year's end

    Speculation now turns to who will fill the seat until the 2020 election.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Border Patrol defends handling, medical care of 7-year-old girl who died in custody

    The DHS secretary said the death was an example of the danger at the border.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • This day in history: Dec. 17, 2014

    U.S. and Cuba reestablish diplomatic relations.

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• Dec 14

  • Fact Check Friday: Is Trump 'walled' in?

    Trump made numerous false claims about his border wall and who will pay it.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Rudy Giuliani, Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Dick Durbin

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, Dec. 16.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Cohen: President Trump 'doesn't tell the truth'

    President Trump's ex-attorney Michael Cohen breaks his silence after being sentenced 36 months in federal prison.

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• Dec 14

  • Former Green Beret charged with murder of suspected Taliban bombmaker

    Former Green Beret charged with murder of suspected Taliban bombmaker in 2010

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Pompeo calls Canadians' detention in China 'unlawful' amid trade tensions

    China acted after the arrest of a Chinese tech executive in Canada.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Gov. Scott Walker signs bill weakening new Democratic Wisconsin governor's power

    Walker's move comes despite criticism that it ignores the will of the voters.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Mueller investigation cost tops $25 million: DOJ report

    Trump has claimed the special counsel probe has cost more than $30 million.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Special counsel: FBI interview didn't lead Michael Flynn to make false statements

    The special counsel took issue with claims about how FBI interviews were done.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • How the impeachment process works

    It's long and complicated.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Gov. Walker signs bill decried as 'power grab'

    Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker signed into law Friday legislation that weakens the power of the state's incoming Democratic governor amid widespread...

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• Dec 14

  • Pompeo calls Canadians' arrest in China 'unlawful'

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo called the detention of two Canadians in China "unlawful" and said "they ought to be returned."

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• Dec 14

  • GOP Rep.-elect, a doctor, backtracks on controversial vaccine comments

    Criticism intensified given that Rep.-elect Green holds a medical degree.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Trump ramps up interviews in chief of staff search as Christie bows out

    Former deputy campaign manager David Bossie was seen at the White House Friday.

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• Dec 14

  • Tennessee doctor charged with 'massive opioid fraud distribution'

    Authorities accused him of preying upon an "already addicted population."

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg hails immigrants as debate rages over asylum seekers

    Justice Ginsburg calls immigrants key to fixing "stains" on American society.

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• Dec 14

  • Legal trouble around President Trump intensifies

    Shir Frenkel is suing Royal Caribbean International for more than $1 million in damages, claiming the cruise line partnered with the zip line company...

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• Dec 14

  • Melania Trump makes Christmas visit to children's hospital after taking on critics

    The first lady visited the Children's National Hospital in Washington, D.C., continuing a tradition followed by every first lady since Bess Truman...

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• Dec 14

  • 'He knows the truth': Cohen speaks out about Trump after sentencing

    Trump's ex-lawyer sat down with ABC News for an exclusive interview.

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• Dec 14

  • Michael Cohen talks to George Stephanopoulos: TRANSCRIPT

    Michael Cohen sat down for an exclusive interview with George Stephanopoulos.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • The Note: Cracks show in GOP's support for Trump

    Some GOPers are signaling concerns over the president's behavior.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Trump knew hush-money payments were wrong, Cohen says

    The president's former lawyer, Michael Cohen, said Trump knew it was wrong to pay hush money to two women who claim they had affairs with him.

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• Dec 13

  • Will Trump sign bill to name post office for Gold Star critic’s son?

    Gold Star father Khizr Khan once slammed Trump's proposed Muslim ban.

    Dec 13

• Dec 13

  • Senate votes to stop US support for Yemen war, condemns Saudi crown prince

    Sen. Bernie Sanders called the move "historic" and said the Saudi-led intervention has resulted in the "worst humanitarian crisis on Earth."

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• Dec 13

  • Senate vote has little impact on US military mission in Yemen

    The US still provides intelligence, reconnaissance for the Saudi-led coalition.

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• Dec 13

  • Trump administration mulls restrictions on fetal tissue in federally-backed research

    The review is likely to revive a fierce debate between anti-abortion groups.

    Dec 13

• Dec 13

  • Some romaine lettuce is safe to eat after E. coli outbreak, but caution urged

    59 people have been sickened across 15 states, no deaths reported

    Dec 13

• Dec 13

  • Maria Butina pleads guilty to conspiring to act as a Russian agent

    As part of her plea deal, Butina agreed to plead guilty to conspiracy and cooperate with federal, state and local authorities in any ongoing...

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• Dec 13

  • Trump says he never directed his former lawyer Michael Cohen to 'break the law'

    President Trump, in a new interview with Fox News, said that he never directed his former fixer to do "anything incorrect or wrong."

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• Dec 13

  • Melania Trump makes Christmas visit to children's hospital after taking on critics

    In a Fox interview, she also said she gives her husband her "honest opinion."

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• Dec 13

  • Rolling Thunder announces last Memorial Day ride to take place in 2019 after 31 years

    The group cited rising costs and "increased harassment" from police.

    Dec 13

• Dec 13

  • Judge in Michael Flynn case requests FBI interview reports days before sentencing

    Trump's former national security adviser is set to be sentenced on Tuesday.

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• Dec 13

  • 'The Lorax' makes appearance in federal court ruling on Atlantic Coast Pipeline

    A federal judge wrote that the U.S. Forest Service didn't 'speak for the trees.'

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• Dec 13

  • Senate votes to stop US support for Yemen war following Khashoggi's murder

    The resolution picked up momentum in the weeks following a journalist's murder.

    Dec 13

• Dec 13

  • White House unveils new strategy for Africa to counter Russian and Chinese influence

    The administration is trying to counter Russian and Chinese influence in Africa.

    Dec 13

• Dec 13

  • Trump denies he 'directed' Cohen to break the law as prosecutors contend

    It's the president's first reaction to Michael Cohen's sentencing.

    Dec 13

• Dec 13

  • Nancy Pelosi praying for Trump as shutdown looms

    House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi said she told the president she’s praying for him after Tuesday’s confrontation.

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