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  • Whitaker's appointment as acting attorney general legal, constitutional: DOJ

    Democrats and other critics argue his appointment is unconstitutional.

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  • Who is Nancy Pelosi?

    The Democrat has represented California in the U.S. House of Representatives since 1987.

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  • As emergency court hearing looms, White House defends revoking CNN reporter's pass

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

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  • Trump set to endorse sentencing reform legislation

    The president's son-in-law Jared Kushner has championed the reform push.

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  • Four-star general tapped to be Saudi ambassador

    Gen. John Abizaid was the longest-serving commander of U.S. Central Command.

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  • This day in history: Nov. 19, 1998

    President Clinton impeachment hearings begin.

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  • Pence prods Myanmar's Aung San Suu Kyi on Rohingya massacre, jailed journalists

    Aung San Suu Kyi pushed back against Pence's blunt criticism.

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  • Republicans select minority leader in next Congress

    Republicans select Kevin McCarthy for minority leader in next Congress.

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  • First lady calls for firing of Deputy National Security Adviser Mira Ricardel

    Melania Trump issued a statement saying Ricardel "no longer deserves the honor of serving" in the White House; Trump considering replacements for DHS...

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  • Democrats ramp up efforts to sideline Nancy Pelosi, without an alternative

    "It's time for a change," Rep. Filemon Vela, D-Texas, told ABC News.

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  • Melania Trump wants deputy national security adviser fired but she's still on the job

    The first lady made the remarkable move of calling for the official's ouster.

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• Nov 14

  • Whitaker's appointment as acting attorney general legal, constitutional: DOJ

    Democrats and other critics argue his appointment is unconstitutional.

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  • FDA moves toward tougher regulation of e-cigarettes

    FDA chief says voluntary action from industry isn't enough.

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  • 'Never Nancy': Democrats ramp up efforts to sideline Pelosi

    A band of House Democrats are determined to oppose House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi's speaker bid.

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  • The Note: Decision time for diminished GOP in House

    House Republicans gather Wednesday to choose a minority leader.

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  • Go bold or bipartisan? Democrats grapple on vision for new House majority

    Progressives are at odds with more moderate, traditional Democrats.

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• Nov 13

  • Georgia's next governor remains unclear as Abrams scraps for votes

    A federal judge ruled thousands of outstanding ballots to be counted.

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  • 'Every reason to believe' US journalist Austin Tice still alive in Syria: US envoy

    After six years in captivity, the U.S. believes journalist Austin Tice is alive.

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  • FBI sees 17 percent increase in hate crimes compared to 2016

    This morning FBI saw a released 17 percent increase in hate crimes

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  • How Martha McSally could end up in the Senate even though she lost the election

    Comes after she lost her midterm race to a Democrat.

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  • John McCain's outsize impact on the Arizona senate race

    A Democrat flipped Sen. Jeff Flake's open senate seat.

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  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez leads climate protest at Nancy Pelosi's office

    Rep. Nancy Pelosi renews pledge to resurrect climate crisis select committee.

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  • Even if we did hack the DNC, they can't sue us: Russia

    In a letter, Russia claims immunity from DNC lawsuit.

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  • Trump and his legal team met to answer Mueller's questions: Sources

    Mueller is investigating Russian meddling during the 2016 campaign.

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• Nov 13

  • EPA announces plans to reduce pollution from heavy-duty trucks

    EPA announced Tuesday it will start the process of writing a new rule.

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  • Trump criticizes France, could replace Homeland Security secretary

    ABC News' Karen Travers reports on Trump's comments about France and who could potentially replace DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen.

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  • CNN sues Trump, aides over suspending reporter's press pass

    CNN and its chief White House correspondent Jim Acosta filed suit Tuesday against President Donald Trump, among others, over the suspension of...

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• Nov 13

  • CNN sues Trump, aides over suspending reporter's press pass

    Acosta's White House press credential was suspended after a heated exchange.

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  • Trump planning shakeup, eyeing new chief of staff and DHS secretary: Sources

    The timeline for a shakeup remains unclear.

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  • Trump blames Secret Service for canceled visit to WWI cemetery in France

    President Trump unleashes on Twitter after weekend visit to France.

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• Nov 13

  • Trump planning shakeup, eyeing new chief of staff and DHS secretary: Sources

    President Trump is considering yet another shakeup of his administration, preparing to remove Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen...

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• Nov 13

  • Meet Kyrsten Sinema, the Democrat who won Arizona's open Senate seat

    She was one of two women running to fill Sen. Jeff Flake's seat.

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• Nov 13

  • Trump jokes about rain at WWI ceremony

    The president told veterans in attendance that they were "very smart people" for seeking shelter from the elements.

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  • Less than 1 percent of migrant caravan may reach border near San Diego in 5 days

    Approximately 100 of an estimated 11,000 migrants, less than 1 percent those U.S. officials are tracking across four groups, may reach the U.S. border...

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• Nov 13

  • The Note: House Dems face political tumult amid snagging back the House

    Democrats face big questions as they take back control of the House.

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  • 5 things to know about California's and other wildfires

    Forest management, climate change, and urban sprawl all contribute to wildfires.

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  • First group of 100 from migrant caravan may reach border near San Diego in 5 days

    A small fraction of those being tracked may soon reach the U.S.-Mexico border.

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• Nov 12

  • Democrat Kyrsten Sinema wins Arizona US Senate seat

    The battle to fill the seat left open by outgoing Republican Sen. Jeff Flake led to a close race between two sitting congresswomen.

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  • McSally concedes to Sinema in Arizona Senate race

    Martha McSally, in a Twitter post, wished Kyrsten Sinema "all the success."

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  • Martha McSally concedes Arizona Senate race to Kyrsten Sinema

    "I wish her all success," McSally said in a video posted on Twitter.

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  • Special counsel witness says he expects to be charged in Mueller probe

    “I don’t know what they’re going to charge me with,” said Jerome Corsi.

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  • House and Senate face long to-do list in lame duck session

    Congress returns Tuesday with plenty of work left to do before January.

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  • Meet the Republican vying for Arizona's open Senate seat

    She's one of two women running to fill Sen. Jeff Flake's seat.

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  • Arizona Senate race: Why it's taking so long to know the winner

    A court decision means that they may have an answer by Wednesday.

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  • Inside the Senate offices

    A closer look at the office of President Harry Truman.

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  • Mississippi senator under fire over 'public hanging' comment

    In a video Cindy Hyde-Smith said before a cheering crowd, "If he invited me to a public hanging, I'd be on the front row."

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  • Abrams files lawsuit over provisional ballots in Georgia hoping to force runoff

    The governor's race has still not been called.

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  • Satellite imagery shows North Korea keeps developing secret ballistic missile sites

    The U.S. says North Korea has promised to dismantle its missile bases.

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  • Senator under fire over 'public hanging' comment

    She stands by her comments, branding them as an "exaggerated expression".

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