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  • Democratic debate night: Fact checking the candidates on the issues

    Ten candidates are participating in the first of two presidential debates.

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  • 10 Democratic presidential candidates debate on 1st night: LIVE UPDATES and ANALYSIS

    The lineup includes Elizabeth Warren, Cory Booker and Beto O'Rourke.

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  • Ahead of Democratic debates, candidates visit shelter for unaccompanied children

    Sen. Elizabeth Warrens called these shelters a 'stain on our country.'

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  • Rep. Tulsi Gabbard works up a sweat to gear up for first debate

    The presidential hopeful and her staff participated in an early morning "bootcamp" ahead of the first Democratic debate.

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  • Medical professionals fight for Medicare for All

    Nurses and health professionals make the case for universal healthcare ahead of the first Democratic debate.

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  • Climate change expected to be hot-button issue at first 2020 Dem presidential debate

    Young voters are eyeing Democratic presidential candidates' climate change policy plans.

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  • Now that Robert Mueller has agreed to testify, what do lawmakers hope to accomplish?

    The enigmatic former special counsel will testify July 17.

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  • Dangers from fireworks demonstrated in annual July Fourth warning

    The CPSC holds the event on the National Mall to give fireworks safety tips.

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  • Rep. Susan Wild uses personal tragedy to advocate mental health in emotional speech

    Rep. Susan Wild reveals her life partner killed himself a month ago.

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• Jun 26

  • Julián Castro says visiting Florida detention center is not 'a stunt'

    Julián Castro will stress decriminalization of border crossings at first debate.

    Jun 26

• Jun 26

  • Trump says what happens in Putin meeting is 'none of your business'

    Congress is probing whether Trump destroyed records from previous meetings.

    Jun 26

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  • Trump complains about US defense pact with Japan, blames G20 countries

    The president accused G20 countries of abusing the U.S. in trade and defense.

    Jun 26

• Jun 26

  • Still no sign of Oregon Republicans who walked out amid climate change vote

    They walked out to stop a climate change vote but now they haven't come back.

    Jun 26

• Jun 26

  • Rate of some STIs rising in the US military

    Part of the rise could be attributed to the use of dating apps.

    Jun 26

• Jun 26

  • Trump on Mueller testifying: 'Does it ever end?'

    The president responded to questions about Robert Mueller's plans to testify in front of Congress.

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• Jun 26

  • Trump attacks Mueller after he agrees to testify to Congress

    President Donald Trump on Wednesday attacked special counsel Robert Mueller hours after word that he will obey Democratic subpoena to testify in open...

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• Jun 26

  • Trump attacks Mueller after he agrees to testify to Congress

    Democrats subpoenaed former special counsel Robert Mueller to testify July 17.

    Jun 26

• Jun 26

  • Senate overwhelmingly agrees to send emergency relief to southern border

    "Hopefully, they can get something done," President Donald Trump said.

    Jun 26

• Jun 26

  • House Democrats vote to subpoena top Trump aide Kellyanne Conway

    A federal agency has accused her of making illegal political statements.

    Jun 26

• Jun 26

  • Democratic presidential candidates set to take the stage in Miami

    2020 Democratic presidential candidates are set to take the debate stage for night one of the first 2020 Democratic presidential debate.

    Jun 26

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• Jun 26

  • Photo of drowned father, daughter sparks new calls to deal with immigration crisis

    Sen. Charles Schumer displayed the photograph on the Senate floor.

    Jun 26

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• Jun 26

  • Supreme Court strikes down Tennessee liquor sales law in win for big retailers

    The ruling could mean lower prices for consumers.

    Jun 26

• Jun 26

  • First lady announces new WH press secretary

    First lady Melania Trump announced her communications director Stephanie Grisham will replace Sarah Sanders as White House press secretary.

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• Jun 26

  • Pence rolls out 'Latinos for Trump,' slams Dems

    Vice President Mike Pence helped roll out the Trump campaign's first 2020 coalition in Miami on Tuesday.

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• Jun 26

  • The Note: Warren readies for spotlight at 1st 2020 debate

    Sen. Warren will be center stage as the highest-polling candidate on Wednesday.

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• Jun 26

  • 'Speed dating with the American people': 1st Democratic debates offer chance to shine

    The candidates won't have much time to make their case each night.

    Jun 26

• Jun 26

  • Who's running for president in 2020?

    Declared candidates include Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg and Steve Bullock.

    Jun 26

• Jun 26

  • House approves humanitarian relief bill for detention centers on Southern border

    The bill passed, 230 to 195, mostly along party lines.

    Jun 26

• Jun 25

  • Vice President Pence rolls out 'Latinos for Trump,' slams Democrats ahead of debate

    Trump rolling out new coalition to court Hispanic voters

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • Mueller agrees to testify before 2 House committees

    Mueller was subpoenaed by the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees.

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • McConnell vows vote on 9/11 victim compensation fund after Jon Stewart criticism

    "It was productive," an activist said after meeting with Sen. Mitch McConnell.

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • Queens district attorney election gains national attention

    Six people are running in the Democratic primary.

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• Jun 25

  • Acting head of Customs and Border Protection resigns, acting ICE leader tapped

    ICE's acting head, Mark Morgan, has been tapped to lead CBP.

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • Veterans Affairs whistleblowers call for end to culture of retaliation

    The employee received a letter the day before she was set to testify.

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • Lawmaker allegedly used campaign funds to lead 'series of intimate relationships'

    The California Republican has pleaded not guilty to all charges.

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • President Trump awards Iraq War's 1st living Medal of Honor recipient

    Staff Sgt. David Bellavia receives the award 15 years after his heroic actions.

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • Trump responds to Iranian insults with threat of 'obliteration'

    He said an attack on "anything American" would be met with overwhelming force.

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • Pelosi says new bill is 'for the children' at border detention centers

    The bill addresses the issues at immigration detention centers by appropriating $934.5 million for processing facilities, food, water, sanitary items,...

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• Jun 25

  • 'Decade of negligence': Feds fail to protect Americans' info, report says

    Congressional report raps major U.S. agencies for dismal cybersecurity.

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • Pompeo makes surprise visit to Afghanistan ahead of next round of Taliban talks

    Pompeo said peace talks were making progress, but he had to travel in secret.

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • First lady announces her spokeswoman as new White House press secretary

    Her communications director, Stephanie Grisham, will replace Sarah Sanders.

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • Here's how the first 2020 Democratic presidential debates work

    What are the schedules, lineups and more? Your 2019 debate questions answered.

    Jun 25

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  • List of Trump's accusers and their allegations

    The president has repeatedly denied all the accusations.

    Jun 25

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  • Sen. Susan Collins challenged by top Maine Democrat

    Sara Gideon announced Monday on Twitter her Maine 2020 Senate campaign.

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• Jun 25

  • Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll laughs off his assertion 'she's not my type'

    This came after Donald Trump said denied sexually assaulting her.

    Jun 25

• Jun 25

  • Trump signs order on health care cost transparency

    President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at curbing health care costs by requiring health insurers, providers to reveal pricing for care...

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