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  • 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...

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

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

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  • 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.

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  • Trump submits written responses to special counsel

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

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• 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

  • Food banks see impact of Trump’s immigration policies

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

    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, Walmart withdrawing support for Republican senator

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

    Nov 20

• Nov 20

  • 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.

    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

  • Toxic slime to eavesdropping toys: Consumer advocates warn of 'Trouble in Toyland'

    Toxic slime and invasion of privacy are among several warnings for popular toys.

    Nov 20

• 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

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• Nov 20

  • Trump defends Saudi Arabia in Khashoggi murder

    In an extraordinary statement, President Trump on Tuesday defended Saudi Arabia in the face of mounting pressure over the murder of Washington Post...

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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

• Nov 20

  • 'It's a mean nasty world': Pompeo backs Trump's defense of Saudi alliance

    "There are important American interests, to keep the American people safe," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said.

    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

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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

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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

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• Nov 19

  • Trump continues squabble with commander of raid that killed Bin Laden

    President Trump continues to squabble with retired Adm. William McRaven, the commander of the raid that killed Osama bin Laden.

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • Trump continues squabble with commander of raid that killed Bin Laden

    President Trump claims he recognized Bin Laden as a threat in a 2000 book.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • A ‘Cinderella story’: How this year’s White House Christmas tree came to Washington

    The White House Christmas tree was plucked from the North Carolina mountains.

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • Trump signals he won't answer Mueller's questions in person

    President Trump finished written responses to the special counsel's questions, but he says he won't be interviewed.

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • Trumps receive 2018 White House Christmas tree

    President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed the nearly 20-foot Fraser Fir from North Carolina.

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • After a 181-year ban, House Democrats aim to allow religious headwear on the floor

    House Democrats are working to lift the ban on religious headwear on the floor.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • After messy Florida recount, election official resigns

    Florida's most embattled election official is resigning, effective January.

    Nov 19

• Nov 19

  • President Trump answers questions from special counsel

    Trump says he has personally answered all questions from special counsel Robert Mueller, but a sit-down interview is not likely.

    Nov 19

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• Nov 19

  • Embattled Florida elections official to resign

    Brenda Snipes has been the top elections official in Broward county since 2003.

    Nov 19

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