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  • Trump endorses major sentencing reform legislation

    The president hailed the prison and sentencing reforms as a bipartisan achievement.

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  • US returns 'Bells of Balangiga,' taken from Philippines in 1901

    Taken more than a century ago, US returns "Bells of Balangiga" to Philippines.

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• Nov 14

  • The Briefing Room: Defense Secretary Mattis visits U.S.-Mexico border

    Plus, the new Congress takes its class photo and Pelosi's future as speaker of the House is up in the air thanks to Democrats' opposition.

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  • Newly elected House members arrive on Capitol Hill

    Congressman-elect Joe Neguse speaks on freshman orientation, health care and Colorado.

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• Nov 14

  • In emergency court hearing, White House defends revoking CNN reporter's pass

    The White House argued the move does not violate the First Amendment.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Nancy Pelosi confident as Democrat defectors search for alternative speaker

    House Democrats will hold their caucus leadership elections on November 28.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • McConnell pours cold water over Mueller protection bill

    "I don't think any legislation is necessary," the GOP leader said Wednesday.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Mattis defends military's border support mission during visit with troops in Texas

    Defense Secretary James Mattis visited troops deployed in Texas on border.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • 2020 candidate Ojeda says ‘President Bone Spur’ is ‘using veterans as props’

    Ojeda spoke on the "Powerhouse Politics" podcast.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Whitaker's appointment as acting attorney general legal, constitutional: DOJ

    Democrats and other critics argue his appointment is unconstitutional.

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• Nov 14

  • President Trump endorses major prison, sentencing reform legislation

    The president's son-in-law Jared Kushner has championed the reform push.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Four-star general tapped to be Saudi ambassador

    Gen. John Abizaid was the longest-serving commander of U.S. Central Command.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • This day in history: Nov. 19, 1998

    President Clinton impeachment hearings begin.

    Nov 14

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• Nov 14

  • Pence prods Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi on Rohingya massacre, jailed journalists

    Aung San Suu Kyi pushed back against Pence's blunt criticism.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Republicans select minority leader in next Congress

    Republicans select Kevin McCarthy for minority leader in next Congress.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • First lady calls for firing of Deputy National Security Adviser Mira Ricardel

    Melania Trump issued a statement saying Ricardel "no longer deserves the honor of serving" in the White House; Trump considering replacements for DHS...

    Nov 14

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• Nov 14

  • Democrats ramp up efforts to sideline Nancy Pelosi, without an alternative

    "It's time for a change," Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, told ABC News.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Melania Trump wants deputy national security adviser fired but she's still on the job

    The first lady made the remarkable move of calling for the official's ouster.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Whitaker's appointment as acting attorney general legal, constitutional: DOJ

    Democrats and other critics argue his appointment is unconstitutional.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • FDA moves toward tougher regulation of e-cigarettes

    FDA chief says voluntary action from industry isn't enough.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • 'Never Nancy': Democrats ramp up efforts to sideline Pelosi

    A band of House Democrats are determined to oppose House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's speaker bid.

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• Nov 14

  • The Note: Decision time for diminished GOP in House

    House Republicans gather Wednesday to choose a minority leader.

    Nov 14

• Nov 14

  • Go bold or bipartisan? Democrats grapple on vision for new House majority

    Progressives are at odds with more moderate, traditional Democrats.

    Nov 14

• Nov 13

  • Georgia's next governor remains unclear as Abrams scraps for votes

    A federal judge ruled thousands of outstanding ballots to be counted.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • 'Every reason to believe' US journalist Austin Tice still alive in Syria: US envoy

    After six years in captivity, the U.S. believes journalist Austin Tice is alive.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • FBI sees 17 percent increase in hate crimes compared to 2016

    This morning FBI saw a released 17 percent increase in hate crimes

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • How Martha McSally could end up in the Senate even though she lost the election

    Comes after she lost her midterm race to a Democrat.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • John McCain's outsize impact on the Arizona senate race

    A Democrat flipped Sen. Jeff Flake's open senate seat.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads climate protest at Nancy Pelosi's office

    Rep. Nancy Pelosi renews pledge to resurrect climate crisis select committee.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Even if we did hack the DNC, they can't sue us: Russia

    In a letter, Russia claims immunity from DNC lawsuit.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Trump and his legal team met to answer Mueller's questions: Sources

    Mueller is investigating Russian meddling during the 2016 campaign.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • EPA announces plans to reduce pollution from heavy-duty trucks

    EPA announced Tuesday it will start the process of writing a new rule.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Trump criticizes France, could replace Homeland Security secretary

    ABC News' Karen Travers reports on Trump's comments about France and who could potentially replace DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

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• Nov 13

  • CNN sues Trump, aides over suspending reporter's press pass

    Acosta's White House press credential was suspended after a heated exchange.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Trump planning shakeup, eyeing new chief of staff and DHS secretary: Sources

    The timeline for a shakeup remains unclear.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Trump blames Secret Service for canceled visit to WWI cemetery in France

    President Trump unleashes on Twitter after weekend visit to France.

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• Nov 13

  • Meet Kyrsten Sinema, the Democrat who won Arizona's open Senate seat

    She was one of two women running to fill Sen. Jeff Flake's seat.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • Trump jokes about rain at WWI ceremony

    The president told veterans in attendance that they were "very smart people" for seeking shelter from the elements.

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• Nov 13

  • Less than 1 percent of migrant caravan may reach border near San Diego in 5 days

    Approximately 100 of an estimated 11,000 migrants, less than 1 percent those U.S. officials are tracking across four groups, may reach the U.S. border...

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• Nov 13

  • The Note: House Dems face political tumult amid snagging back the House

    Democrats face big questions as they take back control of the House.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • 5 things to know about California's and other wildfires

    Forest management, climate change, and urban sprawl all contribute to wildfires.

    Nov 13

• Nov 13

  • First group of 100 from migrant caravan may reach border near San Diego in 5 days

    A small fraction of those being tracked may soon reach the U.S.-Mexico border.

    Nov 13

• Nov 12

  • Democrat Kyrsten Sinema wins Arizona US Senate seat

    The battle to fill the seat left open by outgoing Republican Sen. Jeff Flake led to a close race between two sitting congresswomen.

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• Nov 12

  • McSally concedes to Sinema in Arizona Senate race

    Martha McSally, in a Twitter post, wished Kyrsten Sinema "all the success."

    Nov 12

• Nov 12

  • Gillum: 'I'm here to say count every vote'

    "Whether it helps me or not, count every vote," Democratic candidate for Florida governor Andew Gillum said.

    Nov 12

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• Nov 12

  • Martha McSally concedes Arizona Senate race to Kyrsten Sinema

    "I wish her all success," McSally said in a video posted on Twitter.

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