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  • Congressional candidate responds to ad calling him a 'security risk'

    California congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najar responds to negative opponent attack ad which called him a "security risk."

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  • Trump criticizes condemnation of Saudis over Khashoggi disappearance

    The president said the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia is stronger than ever.

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  • Trump calls for 5 percent cuts to executive departments after deficit increases

    Trump said getting rid of "fat and waste" would have a "huge impact."

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  • Twitter releases 'motherlode' of data on alleged Russian, Iranian influence operation

    It released more than 10 million tweets from nearly 4,000 accounts.

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  • 'The View' discusses dating someone you disagree with politically

    Whoopi Goldberg said we can "learn something" from those we disagree with.

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  • Trump: 'Not at all' giving cover to Saudis in journalist's disappearance

    Trump said he expects answers on Khashoggi’s alleged murder by week's end.

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  • Trump: 'Not at all' giving cover to the Saudis in US journalist's disappearance

    Trump said he expects answers on Khashoggi's alleged murder by week's end.

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• Oct 17

  • Plane carrying Melania Trump turns around after 'burning' smell reported on board

    The first lady's plane experienced an unknown mechanical issue en route to an event in Philadelphia Wednesday.

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Democratic Senate candidate would meet with Trump

    Former Democratic Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen extended an olive branch to the president saying he'd like to work with Donald Trump in lowering the...

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • O'Rourke attacks Cruz as 'dishonest' in testy 2nd Texas Senate debate

    GOP Sen. Ted Cruz and Democratic Rep. Beto O'Rourke traded a number of sharp barbs in the second Texas Senate debate as the closely-watched comes to a...

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • The Note: Trump takes rhetoric back to lonely comfort zone

    When President Donald Trump goes low … he can always go lower.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • 50 years later, Marine to be awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War battle

    80-year-old John Canley to receive Medal of Honor for Battle of Hue.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Trump co-signs Saudi Arabia’s Jamal Khashoggi cover-up, late-night pundit says

    Noah said he was suspicious after hearing Trump’s comments.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • O'Rourke attacks Cruz with 'Lyin' Ted' nickname in testy debate

    The two candidates clashed over President Trump and their policy records.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Democrat Senate candidate willing to meet with Trump before Election Day

    Phil Bredesen and Marsha Blackburn are in a tight battle.

    Oct 17

• Oct 16

  • The Big Vote: Elissa Slotkin has a personal reason to run for Congress

    Democrat Elissa Slotkin is running for Michigan's 8th Congressional District, largely because of health care issues.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • The Big Vote: Georgia's gubernatorial race, health care debate and a 'pink wave'

    Georgia's governor's race is close in a typically red state, health care-related issues are on the forefront of voters' minds and 278 women are...

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Scientist on leave from EPA says effort to protect children from lead has stalled

    The claims come as Flint, Michigan recovers from a massive tainted water crisis.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump: Saudi crown prince 'totally denied any knowledge' of Jamal Khashoggi's fate

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi leaders to press for answers.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Subpoenaed by House panel, Fusion GPS chief pleads fifth on Capitol Hill

    Republicans called on him to discuss political bias at the Justice Department.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump administration expected to replace Interior watchdog with political appointee

    Democrats and advocacy groups worry the Zinke investigations could be quashed.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • What's behind Trump's 'Pocahontas' taunt of Warren

    The charge that Warren falsely claimed heritage dates back to 2012 campaign.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Health care CEO accused of cheating Medicare to sell opioids

    The scheme involved giving patients unnecessary spinal injections

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump calls Elizabeth Warren 'total fraud' after Native American DNA test results

    In a tweet storm, President Trump calls Sen. Warren's DNA test "bogus."

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Heitkamp apologizes for ad that mistakenly identified some women as abuse survivors

    "I deeply regret this mistake," Sen. Heitkamp said to ABC News in a statement.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump: Saudi crown prince 'totally denied any knowledge' of Jamal Khashoggi's fate

    "Answers will be forthcoming shortly," Trump added.

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• Oct 16

  • Mike Pence's daughter reveals how she deals with criticism of her family

    Charlotte Pence said she was taught to embrace criticism by her father.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Beto O'Rourke is taking advantage of the digital ad spending trend

    Despite heavy digital ad spending, O'Rourke trails Ted Cruz in the polls.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • American public might never see final Mueller report on Russian election interference

    Mueller is required to provide a “confidential report" to the attorney general.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • US service member killed in fighter crash in Ukraine

    U.S. Air Force pilots are participating in a large-scale exercise in Ukraine.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Official resigns after killing baboon family

    The official insists he didn't do anything unethical.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Painting depicts Trump sharing drinks with GOP presidents

    A painting of President Donald Trump enjoying drinks at a table with other famous Republican presidents has taken the internet by storm.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • US military says 60 militants killed in Somalia airstrike

    The airstrike against Al Shabab was the largest in Somalia in a year.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Behind the painting depicting Trump sharing drinks with GOP presidents

    The painting shows a slim Trump enjoying a laugh with other GOP presidents.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Pompeo meets with Saudi leaders over disappearance of journalist

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo shook hands with King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Trump calls Stormy Daniels 'Horseface' as defamation suit dismissed

    The insult was in response to her defamation suit's dismissal.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • 'Patients deserve to know': Government wants TV ads to disclose drug prices

    But will transparency translate to lower prices?

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Trump has raised over $100 million for his 2020 re-election bid

    The president is gearing up for 2020 already.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Freed US pastor says he's 'one of the most hated men in Turkey'

    Pastor Andrew Brunson was a longtime missionary in Turkey, arrested in 2016.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump tells Mattis 'I'm 100 percent with you'

    Defense Secretary James Mattis told reporters traveling with him to Vietnam that he and Trump had spoken on Monday while the president was en route to...

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• Oct 16

  • Trump tells Mattis 'I'm a 100 percent with you'

    Is he a Democrat? Mattis says he has never registered for any political party.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • The Note: Old-school scare tactics haunt campaign messaging

    Republicans use old scare tactics against Democrats in midterms.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Backlash over Elizabeth Warren's DNA test

    The Cherokee Nation says Warren is "undermining tribal interests" after the senator revealed a DNA test showing she has Native American ancestry. ABC...

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• Oct 16

  • Trump 'only one who cares' about senator's DNA results: Colbert

    Trump said he didn’t care on when Sen. Warren offered DNA proof of her ancestry.

    Oct 16

• Oct 15

  • 'That's treason!' Candidates clash over Taliban comment at Arizona Senate debate

    Rep. Martha McSally and Rep. Kyrsten Sinema are vying for Jeff Flake's seat.

    Oct 15

• Oct 15

  • Civil rights groups may seek emergency relief in Georgia voter registration brawl

    Civil rights group says 80 percent of stalled applications were from minorities.

    Oct 15