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  • California congressman says Trump 'needs to listen to the experts' on fires

    The California congressman said forest management is just part of the problem.

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• Nov 18

  • Hard to imagine crown prince not behind Khashoggi murder: Bipartisan Congress members

    Rep. Adam Schiff and Sen. Roy Blunt both agreed on the issue.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • 5 newly-elected Democratic women on their agendas, diversity and Nancy Pelosi

    A record number of women were elected to the House.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Florida indicates recounts are complete

    The recounts of three races in the Sunshine State have drawn national attention.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • 'This Week' Transcript 11-18-18: Rep. Adam Schiff and Sen. Roy Blunt

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" on Nov. 18, 2018.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Once Republican bastions, Democrats see gains in traditionally conservative districts

    In once-red areas of blue states, Democrats expanded their House majority.

    Nov 18

• Nov 17

  • Andrew Gillum concedes Florida governor's race to Republican Ron DeSantis

    Andrew Gillum conceded the race on Saturday on Facebook.

    Nov 17

• Nov 17

  • Betsy DeVos pitches new protections for students accused of sexual assault

    New rules expected to ensure greater 'due process' for the accused

    Nov 17

• Nov 17

  • Controversies hamper candidates in Mississippi Senate race

    Mike Espy and Cindy Hyde-Smith are in a special election runoff.

    Nov 17

• Nov 17

  • The sisterhood of congressional 'firsts': Diverse group of newly elected women bond

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez posted an Instagram photo of the group dubbed “Squad."

    Nov 17

• Nov 17

  • Family of immigrant WWI soldier receives his Purple Heart 100 years after death

    The family of Pvt. Michael Walsh has waited 100 years to honor their loved one.

    Nov 17

• Nov 16

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• Nov 16

  • Retired Justice Alan Page: The White House 'is the people's house'

    Former Minnesota Viking and state Justice Alan Page receives Medal of Freedom.

    Nov 16

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• Nov 16

  • Stacey Abrams calls Brian Kemp the 'victor' in Georgia's governor's race

    Abrams would have made history as the state's first African-American chief executive

    Nov 16

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• Nov 16

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Rep. Adam Schiff and Sen. Roy Blunt

    Rep. Schiff and Sen. Blunt will be on "This Week" Sunday, Nov. 18.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Stacey Abrams calls Brian Kemp the 'victor' in Georgia governor's race

    Abrams would have been the state's first African-American chief executive.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Papadopoulos launches late bid to delay looming prison term

    The former Trump campaign official was sentenced to 14 days in prison.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Who is Andrew Wheeler?

    Andrew Wheeler took over as head of the EPA in July after former administrator Scott Pruitt resigned.

    Nov 16

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• Nov 16

  • Trump says he's finished answering Mueller's questions in Russia probe

    Education Secretary Betsy DeVos proposes new campus sexual assault guidelines.

    Nov 16

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• Nov 16

  • Nancy Pelosi, potential challenger have 'candid' discussion on speaker's race

    Rep. Marcia Fudge is considering challenging Pelosi.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Trump awards Presidential Medal of Freedom to Babe Ruth, Elvis Presley

    The nation's highest civilian honor went to seven Americans.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • The DC docket shows dozens of sealed criminal indictments. Are they from Mueller?

    The number of sealed cases awaiting action is unusual, legal experts said.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Trump says he'll nominate acting EPA chief Andrew Wheeler to be permanent

    Trump praised Wheeler's time at EPA at a White House event Friday.

    Nov 16

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• Nov 16

  • 'The View' reacts to criticism of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's outfit: 'Hush boy'

    A male journalist was the center of backlash for a tweet he had posted.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Trump says he's finished answering Mueller's questions, but hasn't submitted them yet

    "I write the answers. My lawyers don't write answers," Trump said during a cybersecurity initiative bill signing in the Oval Office.

    Nov 16

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• Nov 16

  • Trump says he finished answering questions from special counsel

    Trump says he has not yet submitted the answers to Mueller's office.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • White House must restore CNN reporter's press pass, judge rules

    The judge said CNN's Jim Acosta was denied his right to due process.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Twitter lights up after journalist comments on Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's outfit

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, 29, is the center of some Twitter tussles.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Judge sides with reporter, reinstates White House press credential

    CNN's Jim Acosta had his access revoked after a tense press conference with President Trump.

    Nov 16

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• Nov 16

  • North Korea announces weapons test; will release detained American

    Kim Jong Un called the test “successful” and “highly significant”.

    Nov 16

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• Nov 16

  • Court filing hints at charges for WikiLeaks founder

    Julian Assange is famous for publishing government secrets.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Julian Assange appears to have 'been charged' in federal court

    The WikiLeaks founder appears to have "been charged" with a crime, according to newly unsealed court documents that were inadvertently disclosed by...

    Nov 16

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• Nov 16

  • The Note: Uneasy questions settle over post-election Washington

    The first full week after the midterm elections come to an uneasy close.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Trump to meet California wildfire victims

    It will be Trump's first trip to California following a natural disaster.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • US sanctions 17 Saudis allegedly implicated in journalist's murder

    The men are said to be part of the hit squad that ambushed Khashoggi in Turkey.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Navy SEALs, Marines charged with murder in death of Green Beret

    Staff Sgt. Logan Melgar was strangled to death in Mali.

    Nov 16

• Nov 15

  • Trump met with legal team over 3 days to discuss responses to Mueller's questions

    The president met with his legal team to discuss his written responses.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • As deadline looms, Florida Senate race moves to a manual recount

    Florida Senate race now moves into a manual recount.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Graham says acting AG Whitaker will 'honor regular order' in Mueller probe

    "Nothing I’ve seen would require him to be recused," Graham says.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Flying over the Thanksgiving holiday? You could help set a record

    U.S. carriers are expecting a million more passengers compared to last year.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • US sanctions 17 Saudi officials for role in Khashoggi's killing

    Saudi Arabia seeks death penalty for 5 suspects in journalist's killing, Palm Beach County misses FL machine recount deadline, Pelosi welcomes...

    Nov 15

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• Nov 15

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• Nov 15

  • Pelosi taunts critics, says she still has support to be elected speaker

    "Come on in, the water's warm," she said in a press conference when asked about her possible challengers.

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• Nov 15

  • Forest Service chief testifies before congressional committee on workplace sex abuse

    Women wrote Vicki Christiansen to complain of ongoing harassment at work.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Judge: Mueller case against Russian firm linked to alleged troll farm can proceed

    It was the second time the judge denied a motion to dismiss from the firm.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Pelosi taunts critics, says she still has support to be elected speaker

    An increasing number of Democrats question her leadership.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Scientists call on VA to study Agent Orange impact in Vietnam veterans' kids

    Some Vietnam veterans' kids say they suffer from the impact of exposure.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Judge expected to rule whether White House must restore Jim Acosta's press pass

    The White House argued the move does not violate the First Amendment.

    Nov 15