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  • 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.

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• 3h ago

  • Trump announces Ryan Zinke to leave administration in surprise announcement

    The president made the surprise announcement early Saturday on Twitter.

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• 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

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• Dec 14

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

    Mulvaney is a founder of the conservative House Freedom Caucus.

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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

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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...

    Dec 14

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• 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

  • 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.

    Dec 14

• 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.

    Dec 14

• 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...

    Dec 14

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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...

    Dec 14

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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.

    Dec 14

• Dec 14

  • Rolling Thunder announces last Memorial Day ride

    Rolling Thunder started in 1988 and is a demonstration to bring attention to and demand accountability for prisoners of war and those who are missing...

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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.

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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."

    Dec 13

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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.

    Dec 13

• 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...

    Dec 13

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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."

    Dec 13

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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."

    Dec 13

• 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.

    Dec 13

• 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.'

    Dec 13

• 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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• Dec 13

  • Pelosi praying for Trump as shutdown looms, rejects his claim Mexico paying for wall

    "Maybe he doesn't understand how a trade agreement works," she said Thursday.

    Dec 13

• Dec 13

  • Trump claims without evidence that Mexico will pay for border wall via trade deal

    Trump tweeted amid a showdown with congressional Democrats over wall funding.

    Dec 13

• Dec 13

  • Flake bids farewell to Congress, warns US not 'immune' to authoritarianism

    Flake, a Republican, has been a frequent Trump critic.

    Dec 13