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  • US hospital ship treats 14,500 patients during mission to help Venezuelan refugees

    During one stop in Colombia alone, the ship's staff performed 110 surgeries.

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  • Chief Justice rebukes Trump on 'Obama judge' comment

    President Donald Trump has fired back at Chief Justice John Roberts, who defended judicial independence by saying, "we do not have Obama judges or...

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  • Food banks see impact of Trump's immigration policies

    A new survey found SNAP enrollment down 10 percent among immigrant families.

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  • Toxic slime? Eavesdropping toys? Consumer advocates warn of 'Trouble in Toyland'

    Toxic slime and an invasion of privacy are among several key warnings.

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• Nov 21

  • Trump to thank troops by teleconference, says war zone visit 'being planned'

    The president has yet to visit troops in a war zone during his first two years.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • Troops get new authority to use force to protect border patrol

    Lethal force is allowed, but the defense secretary envisions crowd control.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • President Trump pushes McConnell to get criminal justice reform through lame duck

    The Senate GOP leader had said there likely wasn't time to take it up.

    Nov 21

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• Nov 21

  • No White House comment on NYT report Trump wanted Clinton, Comey prosecuted

    The report said Trump was warned his demand could lead to impeachment.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • Abortion rate hits lowest number since Roe v. Wade was decided: CDC

    New government figures show abortion rates are at an all-time low.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • After rare rebuke from Chief Justice Roberts, Trump fires back on Twitter

    “We do not have Obama judges or Trump judges," the chief justice said.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • US military to build observation outposts in Syria to reduce tensions with Turkey

    The U.S. currently has approximately 2,000 troops fighting ISIS in Syria.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • Being beholden to Saudi Arabia is not 'America First': Democrat scolds Trump

    Hawaii Democrat blasts President Trump over statement on Saudi Arabia.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • Who is Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith?

    The Republican is running for senator in Mississippi.

    Nov 21

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• Nov 21

  • Trump wanted to order DOJ to prosecute Comey, Clinton: Report

    The New York Times reports that Trump wanted to prosecute people he saw as political opponents, plus the president submits his written responses to...

    Nov 21

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• Nov 21

  • Special counsel moves to enforce jail term for former Trump aide

    George Papadopoulos was sentenced to 14 days in prison – due to begin Monday.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • Education Secretary DeVos reverses stance on civil rights probes that led to suit

    Civil rights groups say they want the judge to make the reversal permanent.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • Who is Mike Espy?

    The Democrat is running for senator in Mississippi.

    Nov 21

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• Nov 21

  • Trump submits written responses to special counsel

    Trump previously said he, not his lawyers, write the answers.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • The Note: Alarms blare for GOP in Mississippi

    Cue the Republican panic, right in time for a holiday weekend.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • Comedian Michelle Wolf delivers one-liner in response to Trump attack

    Michelle Wolf hosted the White House Correspondents' Dinner last year.

    Nov 21

• Nov 21

  • Congress orders Trump admin to investigate Saudi prince's role in journalist's murder

    Trump cast doubt on whether the U.S. will ever know the prince's role.

    Nov 21

• Nov 20

  • Hyde-Smith says 'public hanging' comment was used by opponent as a 'political weapon'

    "For anyone that was offended by my comments, I certainly apologize," she said.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • Acting attorney general made nearly $1M working for controversial group, records show

    The disclosure comes in new financial documents made public Tuesday.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • Pfizer, Amgen, Walmart withdrawing support for Republican senator

    Hyde-Smith was seen on a video talking about attending a "public hanging."

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • 'The View' reacts to report Ivanka Trump used private email

    "She’s pleading ignorance to the rules," Sunny Hostin said.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • Pentagon says troop deployment to border will cost $72 million through Dec. 15

    As of now, 5,900 troops have been assigned to the border support mission.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • Nancy Pelosi cuts deal, earns support of potential challenger for House speaker

    Nancy Pelosi has cut a deal with Rep. Marcia Fudge.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • President Trump blasts judge's ruling blocking asylum restrictions

    Trump blasted the judge as an "Obama appointee" and then once again lit into the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals, the judges who would consider an...

    Nov 20

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• Nov 20

  • Trump blasts judge's ruling blocking asylum restrictions, predicts Supreme Court win

    A federal judge stopped Trump's proclamation on asylum from being enforced.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • Ivanka Trump's use of personal email a focus of Democrats in next Congress

    Trump's reported use of a personal email account to conduct official government business, first confirmed by the Washington Post, creates an awkward...

    Nov 20

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• Nov 20

  • Mississippi Senate runoff race heats up

    Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith and Mike Espy will face off again in a Nov. 27 election.

    Nov 20

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• Nov 20

  • Democrats intend to probe Ivanka Trump's use of personal email in next Congress

    Ivanka Trump's lawyer says account was 'almost always' to coordinate logistics.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • Trump defends Saudi denials in Khashoggi murder, says relationship most important

    Trump said it still could be that the crown prince had knowledge of the killing.

    Nov 20

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• Nov 20

  • Judge halts Trump asylum order, Ivanka's email controversy

    ABC News' Karen Travers reports the latest news from Washington.

    Nov 20

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• Nov 20

  • Undecided Utah House race remains in the spotlight as Democrat retakes lead

    Mia Love is the only Republican African-American women in the House.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • Trump pardons National Thanksgiving Turkey

    "That turkey is so lucky. I've never seen such a beautiful turkey," Trump said.

    Nov 20

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• Nov 20

  • Military could shift more troops to California as migrants gather in Tijuana

    Military could shift more troops to California as migrants gather in Tijuana.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • The Note: Pelosi fight offers hints of Democratic division ahead

    Sixteen members really, really don’t want Nancy Pelosi to become speaker.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • What you need to know about the conflict in Yemen

    The two sides have agreed to talks in Sweden as part of a new push for peace.

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • 'Blindingly obvious' that Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi murder: Source

    President Trump has said the U.S. government would have a "full report" Tuesday.

    Nov 20

• Nov 19

  • White House drops press pass suspension effort; outlines rules to reporters

    Acosta's pass was temporarily restored Friday by a federal judge's ruling.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • Mueller maintains Trump’s DOJ pick 'has no effect' on the special counsel's authority

    The filing came as part of Mueller's ongoing legal battle with Andrew Miller.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • Military, border patrol called out to stop migrant 'rush' but it was a false alarm

    CBP said migrants in Tijuana were planning to cross at San Ysidro.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • The Briefing Room: Trump talks Mueller probe, holidays underway at White House

    Trump signals that he will not answer questions from the special counsel in person, Democrats vow to oppose Rep. Nancy Pelosi for speaker of the House...

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • 'Rake America Great Again': Finns troll Trump over forest raking comment

    Finland's president said he doesn't recall talking to Trump about 'raking.'

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • This day in history: Nov. 30, 1993

    President Clinton signs the Brady Bill.

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • Two turkeys vying for presidential pardon strut their stuff

    One of two turkeys will receive a presidential pardon at the White House Tuesday

    Nov 19