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  • Pelosi tells Trump no State of the Union in House chamber during shutdown

    Trump earlier rejected Pelosi's appeal to delay date until after shutdown.

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  • Shutdown expected to continue as federal workers' woes grow

    The Senate will hold its first procedural vote since the shutdown began.

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  • Correctional officers could be compromised as shutdown drags on

    "The likelihood of them being compromised is growing every day."

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  • Trump 'not surprised' by Pelosi blocking State of the Union address in House chamber

    "It's really a shame what's happening with the Democrats," the president said.

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  • Cohen postpones House testimony due to 'threats' from Trump, Giuliani, attorney says

    The testimony is being postponed due to "ongoing threats against his family."

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  • Openly gay mayor moves toward presidential bid

    Pete Buttigieg, the openly gay 37-year-old Democratic Mayor of South Bend, Indiana, took a significant step towards a run for the White House on...

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  • House Democrats launch investigation into White House security clearances

    Rep. Elijah Cummings wants details about Michael Flynn and Jared Kushner.

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  • What's next for Trump's transgender troop ban after Supreme Court decision

    Officials said the action has no immediate effect because an injunction remains.

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  • Coast Guard deployed overseas without pay during government shutdown

    While other military branches are funded, the Coast Guard is not.

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  • Green Beret killed in Afghanistan is identified

    The soldier is the second U.S. service member killed in Afghanistan this year.

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  • Trump recognizes Venezuela's opposition leader as head of government

    The opposition-controlled legislature recognized Juan Guaidó as acting leader.

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  • Senate to debate dueling shutdown bills

    Neither the Democratic nor Republican proposals are expected to pass.

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  • Openly gay mayor moves toward presidential bid

    The 37-year-old mayor joins a growing list of 2020 Democratic contenders.

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• Jan 23

  • South Bend Mayor moves toward presidential bid

    Pete Buttigieg, the 37-year-old Democratic Mayor of South Bend, Indiana took a significant step towards a run for the White House on Wednesday.

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• Jan 23

  • The Note: Senate moving on shutdown, but not forward

    Is Sen. Mitch McConnell getting off the sidelines?

    Jan 23

• Jan 23

  • Uncertainty, limitations still hamper US diplomacy during shutdown

    State Department employees were recalled, but restrictions are still on them.

    Jan 23

• Jan 23

  • Trump's border wall 'compromise' raises red flags for some advocates

    President Trump's "compromise" could dramatically change immigration policy.

    Jan 23

• Jan 23

  • Florida, Arizona and Virginia 'dangerously behind' in road safety laws: Group

    South Dakota scored lowest, Rhode Island highest in implementing safety laws.

    Jan 23

• Jan 22

  • 'For FBI Agents, financial security is national security': FBIAA president

    “The shutdown has eliminated any ability to operate," an agent said in a report.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • Man charged after family, friends of Parkland victims threatened

    He told investigators it was an attempt to “troll” victims and gain popularity.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • What worries US intelligence officials? Russia, China and Western isolationism

    Report: Weakening post-WWII order could give adversaries an opening.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • Senate to vote Thursday on competing bills to end government shutdown

    Democrats remain firm after rejecting Trump's new proposal to open the government while Republicans push for a vote on the president's proposal that...

    Jan 22

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• Jan 22

  • Chelsea Clinton announces that she's having a 3rd baby

    The new baby is due this summer.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • Senate will vote Thursday on competing GOP and Democratic bills to end shutdown

    The GOP measure includes the president's plan and money for a border wall.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • Supreme Court allows enforcement of Trump military transgender ban during appeals

    Justices Ginsburg, Breyer, Kagan and Sotomayor would have allowed a stay.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • DACA to continue with Supreme Court mum on Trump request to act now

    The justices have not decided whether to hear DACA cases early.

    Jan 22

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• Jan 22

  • Democratic leaders reject Trump's plan to reopen government

    The government shutdown stalemate continues into day 32 as Democrats dismiss Trump's recent proposal with immigration provisions.

    Jan 22

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• Jan 22

  • Pres. Trump lashes out at Speaker Pelosi after Democrats reject offer to end shutdown

    Senate Republicans push to vote on Trump's proposal to end government shutdown this week. Trump's plan would provide temporary protections for...

    Jan 22

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• Jan 22

  • Supreme Court allows enforcement of Trump military transgender ban during appeals

    The court said Justices Ruth Bader Ginsburg, Stephen Breyer, Sonia Sotomayor and Elena Kagan would have denied the request to stay the lower court's...

    Jan 22

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• Jan 22

  • Trump preparing two State of the Union speeches for different audiences: Sources

    Trump is preparing for two different State of the Union speeches

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • 2020 Democratic candidates staff up with diverse hires

    Minorities could also factor heavily in determining the Democratic nominee.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • Jan. 17, 1997: Bob Dole awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1997

    President Bill Clinton honored Bob Dole shortly after their 1996 presidential face-off.

    Jan 22

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• Jan 22

  • White House sets record for time span with no press briefings

    The White House hasn't held a single briefing during the government shutdown.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • Commerce secretary to testify on census dispute before House

    The commerce secretary is expected to face questions about the 2020 Census.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • Trump attacks coverage of controversial Lincoln Memorial confrontation

    President Trump weighed in on the viral confrontation from the weekend.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • The Note: Shutdown tests strength of gridlock in Trump’s Washington

    The impasse in Washington grows more shocking by the day.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • US banker tied to Putin’s inner circle sought access to Trump transition: Sources

    Robert Foresman sought to meet with Trump’s team after the 2016 election.

    Jan 22

• Jan 22

  • Ta-Nehisi Coates and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez discuss Martin Luther King Jr.

    The noted author and the congresswoman discuss the civil rights icon.

    Jan 22

• Jan 21

  • Giuliani walks back statements of Trump's involvement in Moscow project

    Giuliani now says his earlier statements were "hypothetical."

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Curious voters in Iowa take advantage of Gillibrand's whirlwind weekend trip

    The residents who gathered to hear her speak, came for a variety of reasons.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • ANALYSIS: Martin Luther King Jr. Day spotlights diversity in 2020 Democratic field

    Republicans might take advantage of a Democratic Party boxed in ideologically.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Cardi B and Tomi Lahren feud and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez steps in

    "Why do people think they can mess with Bronx women without getting roasted?"

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Kamala Harris, the latest Democrat to run for president: Everything you need to know

    Kamala Harris announced Monday she will be running for president in 2020.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • 2020 hopefuls honor Martin Luther King Jr. as campaign pace intensifies

    Joe Biden, Kamala Harris, Bernie Sanders, Kirsten Gillibrand and others honored the civil rights icon.

    Jan 21

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• Jan 21

  • 2020 hopefuls honor Martin Luther King Jr. as campaign pace intensifies

    A host of 2020 contenders are honoring the civil rights icon.

    Jan 21

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• Jan 21

  • Joe Biden: White America 'has to admit there's still a systemic racism'

    The former vice president gave a speech Monday honoring Martin Luther King Jr.

    Jan 21

• Jan 21

  • Trump, Pence commemorate MLK Day with brief visit to national monument

    Trump spent a little over 90 seconds at the monument to pay his respects.

    Jan 21