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  • Federal employees on public lands see threats as 'part of the job'

    Employees from four federal agencies faced hundreds of threats in four years.

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  • Trump compares impeachment process to 'a lynching'

    The president tweeted the comparison.

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  • Turkey announces new deal with Russia as US says its Syria ceasefire has succeeded

    The deal came just before the US-Turkish pause reached its deadline

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  • Diplomat who raised concerns over Ukraine aid in texts testifies in impeachment probe

    Democrats have worked to secure William Taylor's testimony for weeks.

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  • State Dept. officials defy White House to testify in impeachment probe

    The decision risks professional repercussions, may have legal implications.

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  • Elizabeth Warren joins Chicago teachers strike

    Warren’s appearance in Chicago comes as the strike reaches its sixth day, the third school day teachers weren't in classrooms.

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  • Top diplomat testifies in Trump impeachment inquiry

    Bill Taylor appears on Capitol Hill as President Donald Trump calls the impeachment process "a lynching."

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• Oct 22

  • The Note: Buttigieg takes hold in center of 2020 field

    Buttigieg has found himself in the middle of several overlapping conversations.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren has more work to do to earn the Latino community vote

    Warren was one of two candidates to meet with members of the CHC.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • 'When you're in a hole, stop digging': Clinton lawyer Greg Craig to President Trump

    The former Clinton attorney spoke with ABC New's "The Investigation" podcast.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Transcript: Former White House counsel Greg Craig on 'The Investigation'

    A transcript of Craig's interview as it appears in the latest episode.

    Oct 22

• Oct 21

  • 'She's not a Russian agent': Trump defends Rep. Tulsi Gabbard in Hillary Clinton spat

    Clinton suggested a female 2020 candidate is a "favorite of the Russians."

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • GOP senators critical of President Trump over Ukraine dealings, Syria

    On Monday, President Trump lashed out at Republicans for not defending him.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Dems table House Republicans' push to censure Schiff for impeachment probe comments

    The GOP move was part of an effort to discredit the impeachment investigation.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Trump holds cabinet meeting at the White House

    Trump spoke about the G-7 summit, impeachment and Syria, among other topics; U.S. may leave some troops in Syria; Major settlement reached ahead of...

    Oct 21

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• Oct 21

  • Congress to discuss Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act

    Michelle Durham, before she testifies on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, shared how she could not take another position at her job and had to take an unpaid...

    Oct 21

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• Oct 21

  • Major settlement reached ahead of planned opioid trial

    Dr. Kathleen Brady with the University of South Carolina discusses how she hopes the money from the settlement will be used to combat the opioid...

    Oct 21

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• Oct 21

  • Trump rails against impeachment probe, asks why he has to focus on this 'crap'

    Trump blasted every aspect as House Democrats continued their investigation.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Pentagon weighs keeping US troops near Syrian oil fields

    It remains unclear what will happen when the 120-hour ceasefire ends on Tuesday.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Julián Castro makes a fundraising plea to keep his 2020 race alive

    He's asking for $800,000 in an attempt to qualify for the November debate.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • 'Facebook has changed': Zuckerberg unleashes plan to battle election interference

    The Facebook CEO shared how they plan to avoid repeating 2016.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Trump defends choosing Doral as initial G-7 site, was willing to give it 'for free'

    "It would've been the greatest G-7 ever," he said.

    Oct 21

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• Oct 21

  • Trump: US never agreed to protect Syrian Kurd allies 'for the rest of their lives'

    During a Cabinet meeting Monday, Trump doubled down on his Syria decision.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Trump reverses decision on G-7 summit venue

    The president backed out of hosting the G-7 summit at his resort after criticism from both parties. White House acting chief of staff walked back his...

    Oct 21

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• Oct 21

  • Mitt Romney admits to being behind 'Pierre Delecto' Twitter account

    Romney was found out after after a journalist did some internet detective work.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • US has quietly reduced troops in Afghanistan by 2,000

    The U.S. military has reduced the number of troops in Afghanistan by 2,000.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • More officials set to testify in Trump impeachment inquiry

    Depositions on Capitol Hill continue amid the impeachment inquiry into President Donald Trump.

    Oct 21

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• Oct 21

  • The Note: 3rd-party fears haunt Democrats

    Democrats are focusing on recent events could presage the immediate future.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Mick Mulvaney tries to clarify “quid pro quo” remarks

    The Acting Chief of Staff says his words were misconstrued and that he never used the words “quid pro quo.” ABC News’ Andrea Fujii reports.

    Oct 21

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• Oct 20

  • Elizabeth Warren to release long-sought-after plan to fund Medicare for All

    The candidate has received criticism for not discussing increasing taxes.

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • Thomas D’Alesandro III, brother to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has died

    The former mayor of Baltimore died Sunday due to stroke complications.

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • 'I never saw that': Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Mulvaney quid pro quo admission

    The Secretary of State has defended the president amid the impeachment inquiry

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • After Ukraine quid pro quo admission, Mulvaney digs in on denial

    Days after admitting to a quid pro quo, Mulvaney says he did not.

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • Elizabeth Warren gets taste of what it really means to be a front-runner

    Despite strong poll showings, why do some voters think she can't beat Trump?

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • Trump administration betrayed Kurdish allies in Syria: Sen. Bob Menendez

    Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., appeared on ABC's "This Week."

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • Pompeo defends deal brokered with Turkey to 'pause' military operations in Syria

    Pompeo helped negotiate the ceasefire deal between Turkey and Syria this week.

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • Trump thinks he's still in 'hospitality business,' Mulvaney says after G-7 site moved

    The president delivered the news Saturday via Twitter.

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • 'This Week' Transcript 10-20-19: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Bob Menendez

    This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, October 20.

    Oct 20

• Oct 19

  • As panic buttons become more common, some hotel workers say they are still waiting

    Battery Wharf Hotel employees are demanding protections from sexual harassment.

    Oct 19

• Oct 19

  • Sen. Bernie Sanders receives support from Ocasio-Cortez at NYC rally

    The rally was held only miles from Rep. Ocasio-Cortez' district.

    Oct 19

• Oct 19

  • HBCU students sound off on 2020 candidates' student loan debt relief plans

    Many young voters have yet to decide who they support in the 2020 election.

    Oct 19

• Oct 19

  • Ken Burns says 'Country Music' reflects the diverse, complicated story of America

    Ken Burns reflects on country music, American diversity and baseball.

    Oct 19

• Oct 19

  • The Week in Politics: Democrats debate and the White House on the defensive

    ABC Political Director Rick Klein on the week in politics: The debate, the Bidens and quid pro quo.

    Oct 19

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• Oct 19

  • Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings to lie in state, funeral services set for Baltimore

    The long-serving congressman died Thursday at age 68.

    Oct 19

• Oct 18

  • White House deals with aftermath of acting Chief of Staff's press conference

    Mick Mulvaney spoke about withholding aid from Ukraine; Disagreement over whether ceasefire agreement in Syria has held up; Trump Doral hotel will...

    Oct 18

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• Oct 18

  • Boeing pilots messaged about 737 Max issues years before 2 crashes killed 346

    In one text, a pilot said performance of a critical system was "egregious."

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • 'If I were in the House, I would vote to impeach' Trump: John Kasich

    He said Mick Mulvaney's comments Thursday put him over the edge.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Diplomat said he expressed concern over Hunter Biden’s foreign work in 2015

    Ethical questions over Hunter Biden's work were rebuffed, sources said.

    Oct 18