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  • American troops killed in bomb blast in northern Syria

    The exact number of Americans killed wasn't immediately clear.

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  • Trump meets with coalition of Democrats and Republicans as shutdown drags on

    Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus members met with Trump at the White House.

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  • The View: New York mayor aims to provide health care to uninsured

    New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said everyone has a right to health care.

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  • White House now expects greater impact on economy from shutdown

    Agencies including the FAA and the IRS called back thousands of federal workers.

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  • Inside the White House

    The White House warns the government shutdown could inflict significant damage on the economy.

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  • Senators question acting EPA chief on urgency of climate change, impact of shutdown

    Andrew Wheeler has been acting chief at the agency since Scott Pruitt resigned.

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  • Pelosi suggests Trump delay State of the Union address

    The president address was scheduled for January 29.

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• Jan 16

  • The Note: Diversity dominates emerging 2020 Democratic field

    Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand becomes the latest candidate in a diverse field.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • 'We're all out of hamberders': Burger King flame broils Trump

    The fast-food chain poked fun at a spelling mistake by the president.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Shutdown side hustles: Workers selling personal possessions, starting businesses

    "Me being upset is not going to make the government open any sooner."

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Supreme Court hears wine retailer challenge to liquor law

    Justices weigh Tennessee's residency requirements for alcohol retail licenses.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Mueller files court documents describing evidence of Manafort’s alleged lies

    The former Trump campaign chairman stands accused of lying to investigators.

    Jan 16

• Jan 15

  • Hispanic Caucus chairman attacks Rep. Steven King for 'demonizing immigrants'

    Joaquin Castro took issue with Rep. Steven King's remarks about immigrants.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • On Day 25 of government shutdown, 800,000 federal employees are without pay

    The last batch of federal employees went without pay on Tuesday.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Rank-and-file Democrats snub invite to shutdown lunch with Trump

    Democratic leaders warned members Trump could use them as props.

    Jan 15

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• Jan 15

  • William Barr insists 'I will not be bullied' at confirmation hearing

    William Barr faced tough questions before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Chinese military modernization efforts highlight risk to Taiwan, intel report finds

    China has modernized its military with advanced weaponry and training.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Sen. Gillibrand tells Colbert she’s launching presidential exploratory committee

    Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand is taking steps toward a 2020 presidential bid.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • On The View: Bill Browder says Trump's hesitance to criticize Putin 'makes no sense'

    Bill Browder doesn't understand why Trump won't criticize Putin.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • House rejects white supremacy after Rep. Steve King questioned why language offensive

    The House could have voted to censure or expel King instead.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • IRS recalls tens of thousands of workers and warns of heavy call volume, long waits

    Walk-in assistance centers to remain closed, no audits conducted during shutdown

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Veterans groups avoid politics and call for shutdown to end

    Service organizations are stepping up support to help veterans pay their bills.

    Jan 15

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• Jan 15

  • Mueller plows ahead, issuing more subpoenas to associates of conservative commentator

    Corsi says he rejected a plea deal with Mueller in November.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Fact Check: Trump's claims on immigrant crime. Here's what the numbers show.

    Trump claims there's high immigrant crime. Here's what the data shows.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Veterans groups avoid politics and call for shutdown to end

    Service organizations are stepping up support to help veterans pay their bills.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • After threats of subpoena, acting attorney general to testify on Hill

    Democrats had threatened to subpoena Whitaker to compel his appearance.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Old friends: William Barr and Robert Mueller may work together again

    They followed overlapping routes into the Justice Department.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Steve King re-reads controversial comments on House floor

    "I want to read it to you the way I believe I said it," Rep. King said.

    Jan 15

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• Jan 15

  • Judge denies 'essential' federal workers' request to be paid during the shutdown

    Labor unions say it's unconstitutional to force work without pay.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • For the first time, Coast Guard not receiving a paycheck amid shutdown

    Adm. Karl Schultz tweeted that the Coast Guard would not be receiving paychecks.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Farmers feel the strain during government shutdown

    With USDA closed, many farmers can't access information, loans or aid payments.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Former Trump aide 'still cooperating' with Mueller: Court docs

    The one-time Trump campaign deputy chairman pleaded guilty nearly a year ago.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • What could happen next to Rep. Steve King?

    As Rep. Steve King faces backlash for his comments, what could happen next?

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • AG nominee promises he won't interfere with Mueller as confirmation hearing begins

    William Barr faces two days of questions before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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• Jan 15

  • Fast food fan Trump chows down on burgers with Clemson football team

    President Donald Trump hosted the national champion Clemson University "Tigers" football team with a spread of McDonald's, Wendy's and other fast food...

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• Jan 15

  • President Trump's inaugural fund spent lavishly at his DC hotel, new docs show

    President Donald Trump's inaugural committee spent more than $1.5 million at the Trump International Hotel in Washington ahead of his 2017...

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• Jan 15

  • Rep. Steve King removed from committee assignments

    Rep. Steve King, R-Iowa, an eight-term congressman, has been stripped of new committee assignments amid backlash to comments he recently made in an...

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• Jan 15

  • The Note: Barr nomination provides early 2020 battleground

    The fate of the Mueller probe could be at stake in his confirmation hearings.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Unpaid federal workers turning to food banks as government shutdown continues

    A D.C.-area food bank says 2,200 furloughed employees have picked up food.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Trump's inaugural fund spent lavishly at his DC hotel, new docs show

    Trump’s inaugural committee spent more than $1.5 million at his DC hotel.

    Jan 15

• Jan 15

  • Pentagon extends southern border mission through September

    The Pentagon also approved a DHS request to install 116 miles of concertina wire

    Jan 15

• Jan 14

  • House GOP leaders remove Rep. Steve King from committee assignments after backlash

    King had questioned why white supremacy" had become offensive language.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Fast food fan Trump chows down on burgers with Clemson football team

    The president served fast food burgers to the national champions.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Native American leaders ask Trump to apologize for 'shameful' Wounded Knee remarks

    President Donald Trump made the remarks while criticizing Sen. Elizabeth Warren.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • TSA staffing shortages hit nation's busiest airports amid government shutdown

    The absence rate has increased to 7.6%, up from 3.2% on the same day last year.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Trump kicks off Day 24 of longest-ever shutdown by blaming Democrats

    He and Democrats are at an impasse over his demand they pay for a border wall.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Los Angeles strike poses potential political minefield for California's 2020 hopefuls

    State leaders, including Kamala Harris and Eric Garcetti are considering runs.

    Jan 14

• Jan 14

  • Immigration court backlogs compound as shutdown enters fourth week

    Dozens of immigration courts were shuttered, thousands of hearings were canceled

    Jan 14