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  • O'Rourke attacks Cruz as 'dishonest' in testy 2nd Texas Senate debate

    The two candidates clashed over President Trump and their policy records.

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  • Democrat Bredesen willing to meet with President Trump before Election Day

    Bredesen and Marsha Blackburn are in a tight battle.

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• Oct 16

  • The Big Vote: Elissa Slotkin has a personal reason to run for Congress

    Democrat Elissa Slotkin is running for Michigan's 8th Congressional District, largely because of health care issues.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Scientist on leave from EPA says effort to protect children from lead has stalled

    The claims come as Flint, Michigan recovers from a massive tainted water crisis.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Subpoenaed by House panel, Fusion GPS chief pleads fifth on Capitol Hill

    Republicans called on him to discuss political bias at the Justice Department.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump administration expected to replace Interior watchdog with political appointee

    Democrats and advocacy groups worry the Zinke investigations could be quashed.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • What's behind Trump's 'Pocahontas' taunt of Warren

    The charge that Warren falsely claimed heritage dates back to 2012 campaign.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Health care CEO accused of cheating Medicare to sell opioids

    The scheme involved giving patients unnecessary spinal injections

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump calls Elizabeth Warren 'total fraud' after Native American DNA test results

    In a tweet storm, President Trump calls Sen. Warren's DNA test "bogus."

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Heitkamp apologizes for ad that mistakenly identified some women as abuse survivors

    "I deeply regret this mistake," Sen. Heitkamp said to ABC News in a statement.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Mike Pence's daughter says dealing with critics is 'all part of the public life'

    Charlotte Pence said she was taught to embrace criticism by her father.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Beto O'Rourke is taking advantage of the digital ad spending trend

    Despite heavy digital ad spending, O'Rourke trails Ted Cruz in the polls.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump: Saudi crown prince 'totally denied any knowledge' of Jamal Khashoggi's fate

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi leaders to press for answers.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • American public might never see final Mueller report on Russian election interference

    Mueller is required to provide a “confidential report" to the attorney general.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • US service member killed in fighter crash in Ukraine

    U.S. Air Force pilots are participating in a large-scale exercise in Ukraine.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Pres. Trump reacts to missing journalist, Sen. Warren's DNA announcement

    President Trump sends Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Saudi Arabia; Trump says he will not issue an apology to Sen. Warren for doubting her Native...

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Official resigns after killing baboon family

    The official insists he didn't do anything unethical.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • US military says 60 militants killed in Somalia airstrike

    The airstrike against Al Shabab was the largest in Somalia in a year.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Behind the painting depicting Trump sharing drinks with GOP presidents

    The painting shows a slim Trump enjoying a laugh with other GOP presidents.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Pompeo meets with Saudi leaders over disappearance of journalist

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shook hands with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

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• Oct 16

  • Trump calls Stormy Daniels 'Horseface' as defamation suit dismissed

    The insult was in response to her defamation suit's dismissal.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • 'Patients deserve to know': Government wants TV ads to disclose drug prices

    But will transparency translate to lower prices?

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • 'That's treason!' Candidates clash over Taliban comment at Arizona Senate debate

    Rep. Martha McSally and Rep. Kyrsten Sinema are vying for Jeff Flake's seat.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Trump has raised over $100 million for his 2020 re-election bid

    The president is gearing up for 2020 already.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Freed US pastor says he's 'one of the most hated men in Turkey'

    Pastor Andrew Brunson was a longtime missionary in Turkey, arrested in 2016.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump tells Mattis 'I'm 100 percent with you'

    Defense Secretary James Mattis told reporters traveling with him to Vietnam that he and Trump had spoken on Monday while the president was en route to...

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Suspicious letter sent to Republican Sen. Susan Collins' home

    The author of the letter claimed it contained the deadly poison, Ricin.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Trump tells Mattis 'I'm a 100 percent with you'

    Is he a Democrat? Mattis says he has never registered for any political party.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • The Note: Old-school scare tactics haunt campaign messaging

    Republicans use old scare tactics against Democrats in midterms.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Backlash over Elizabeth Warren's DNA test

    The Cherokee Nation says Warren is "undermining tribal interests" after the senator revealed a DNA test showing she has Native American ancestry. ABC...

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Trump 'only one who cares' about senator's DNA results: Colbert

    Trump said he didn’t care on when Sen. Warren offered DNA proof of her ancestry.

    Oct 16

• Oct 15

  • 'That's treason!' Candidates clash over Taliban comment at Arizona Senate debate

    Rep. Martha McSally and Rep. Kyrsten Sinema are vying for Jeff Flake's seat.

    Oct 15

• Oct 15

  • Civil rights groups may seek emergency relief in Georgia voter registration brawl

    Civil rights group says 80 percent of stalled applications were from minorities.

    Oct 15

• Oct 15

  • Mar-a-Lago member gives $150K to legal defense fund for Trump allies

    Specific beneficiaries of the legal defense fund remain a mystery.

    Oct 15

• Oct 15

  • Elizabeth Warren releases DNA results on Native American ancestry; Trump: 'who cares'

    She has been mocked by Trump for her claim of Native American ancestry.

    Oct 15

• Oct 15

  • Trump, first lady visit Hurricane Michael-ravaged areas in Florida, Georgia

    The president is highlighting ongoing recovery efforts after Hurricane Michael.

    Oct 15

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• Oct 15

  • Trump says he wants to personally test Elizabeth Warren for Native American ancestry

    "That will not be something I enjoy doing either," Trump said.

    Oct 15

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• Oct 15

  • Two Americans caught up in Nicaragua's violent crackdown on opposition

    The U.S. government has condemned the crackdown.

    Oct 15

• Oct 15

  • This day in history: Oct. 16, 2013

    The government shut down ends.

    Oct 15

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• Oct 15

  • GOP rep. criticized for ad calling his opponent a 'security risk', cites Munich plot

    Rep. Hunter was indicted for using campaign funds for personal expenses.

    Oct 15

• Oct 15

  • Lawyer for indicted Russian firm says special counsel 'made up a crime'

    The case against Concord, he argued, should be dismissed.

    Oct 15

• Oct 15

  • Elizabeth Warren's DNA test shows Native American ancestry

    President Trump, who has frequently mocked Warren's ancestry claims, said "who cares?" when asked by reporters on Monday about his reaction to Warren...

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• Oct 15

  • Republican senator defends his 'yes' vote on Kavanaugh

    "There were real core problems with her story," Sen. Sasse said.

    Oct 15

• Oct 15

  • Meet the Supreme Court justices

    Meet all of the sitting Supreme Court justices ahead of the new term.

    Oct 15

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• Oct 15

  • How hackable are American voting machines? It depends who you ask

    With the midterms looming, concerns about vote hacking have never been higher.

    Oct 15