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  • Twitter quietly kills suspected firearm-themed bot network

    The removal is one of the latest casualties in Twitter's battle against bots.

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• Aug 16

  • Trump's military parade is postponed until 2019

    The parade's price tag had risen to $92 million

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Pompeo launches Iran task force to shore up support for US pressure campaign

    Critics claim the change does little to boost the administration's Iran policy.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Trump's school safety commission aims to use students to help make schools safer

    The school safety commission convened for the fifth time Thursday.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Omarosa releases new audio

    Lara Trump offered Omarosa a $180K salary to rejoin campaign in new recording.

    Aug 16

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• Aug 16

  • Trump's military parade will cost millions

    The estimated price jumped from $12 million to $92 million.

    Aug 16

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• Aug 16

  • Aretha Franklin dies at 76

    "Queen of Soul" passed away in her Detroit home.

    Aug 16

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• Aug 16

  • Republicans defend Trump's decision to revoke Brennan's security clearance

    Senators said the president was justified in stripping Brennan's clearance.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Why does the US government let millions of people access its secrets?

    The government grants security clearances to more than just official personnel.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Bin Laden raid commander defends Brennan, says 'revoke my security clearance as well'

    Retired Adm. William McRaven says Trump has "humiliated us" on the world stage.

    Aug 16

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• Aug 16

  • Trump administration has new wildfire strategy

    The announcement comes amid criticism that officials are ignoring climate change

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Federal court reinstates clean water rule delayed by Trump administration

    The EPA had begun rewriting the Waters of the United States rule.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Jury deliberations continue in Paul Manafort trial

    Donald Trump's former campaign chairman is accused of financial crimes.

    Aug 16

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• Aug 16

  • DOJ announces second sexual harassment in workplace lawsuit

    The DOJ is suing a Michigan education contractor in a sexual harassment case.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Senate Republicans weigh in on Brennan security revocation

    Most defended Trump, blamed former CIA director's rhetoric for losing his clearance.

    Aug 16

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• Aug 16

  • Livid lawmakers clash with feds over safety of unaccompanied immigrant children

    The Trump administration contends a new bipartisan report is "misleading."

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Manafort case goes to jury

    Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's trial could end as soon as today.

    Aug 16

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• Aug 16

  • Lara Trump offered Omarosa $180,000 salary to rejoin campaign in new secret recording

    The former reality show star is shopping a new tell-all book.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • New York governor: America 'was never that great'

    His Republican challenger has called for an apology.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • More than 300 newspapers to join editorial response to Trump's attack

    The Boston Globe proposed a coordinated editorial response to Trump's attacks.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Giuliani stops claiming DOJ memo blocks Mueller from subpoenaing Trump

    President Trump's personal lawyer has stopped citing a 2000 memo from DOJ.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • FiveThirtyEight forecasts Democrats as favorites to win the House of Representatives

    There are a ton of seats in play.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • What happens if Mueller decides to subpoena Trump?

    If Trump refuses to be interviewed, Mueller will be faced with a big decision.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Trump cites Russia probe as motive for revoking ex-CIA director's clearance

    The interview contradicts the justification put forward by the White House.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • The Note: Trump yanks security clearance from Trump critic

    Call it a blacklist, Nixonian or simply an execution of presidential power.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • With large-scale attacks, is the Taliban experiencing a resurgence?

    With large-scale attacks, is the Taliban experiencing a resurgence?

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Trevor Noah: Trump and Brennan both guilty of 'lying' and 'internet outbursts'

    Trump revoked Brennan's security clearance over his "recent conduct."

    Aug 16

• Aug 15

  • Feds deflect accountability for immigrant kids after placement with sponsors: Report

    Senate panel to explore efforts to protect unaccompanied minors from abuses.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Minnesota and Wisconsin see uptick in voter turnout, signaling an energized base

    One of the most pivotal factors shaping midterm elections re-emerged Tuesday.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • With closing arguments wrapped, Manafort case goes to jury

    Manafort is on trial in Virginia, accused of committing bank and tax fraud.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director

    Many of the officials under scrutiny have been critical of Trump.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • The Briefing Room: Trump revokes Brennan's security clearance

    Former CIA Director John Brennan has been a vocal critic of the president.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • NY governor says America 'was never that great'

    "We're not going to make America great again; it was never that great," Andrew Cuomo said.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • Trump's tariffs make lumber more expensive as California recovers from wildfires

    The cost of building a new home is up about $4,000 because of lumber costs.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Prosecution presents closing arguments in Manafort trial

    Paul Manafort is on trial in Virginia, accused of committing bank and tax fraud.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • White House says it values diversity, won't disclose numbers

    Pressed by reporters Wednesday for a specific number, Sarah Sanders said: "I'm not going to go through and do a count."

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • Trump unintentionally ushering in greater diversity in politics: COLUMN

    This era of division is setting the tone for an era of greater diversity.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • DHS proposes $1.8 million grant to provide 'trauma training' for students

    Students would learn to “control severe bleeding” in a mass shooting.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA Dir. Brennan, mulling others

    Many of the officials under scrutiny have been critical of Trump.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • Trump strikes back at Omarosa over recordings, allegations

    Democrats made waves nominating a diverse field of candidates in Tuesday's primaries.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • White House criticized over incorrect African American employment numbers

    Economists say the error pushes a misleading narrative on black unemployment.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • More than half of drowsy-driving accidents caused by younger drivers: Report

    About 328,000 drowsy-driving accidents happen on U.S. roadways annually.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • President's feud with former White House aide escalates

    Trump campaign lawyers are trying to force Omarosa to keep quiet, accusing her of violating a non-disclosure agreement they say she signed during the...

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • Marquee Midwest races set after historic primary night

    Voters in four states took to the polls Tuesday to decide candidates in a number of key gubernatorial, U.S. Senate and U.S. House seats.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • Progressive candidates bounce back in key Midwest races

    Progressive candidates had a resurgence Tuesday night after a series of losses.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • What's behind the government's unprecedented move to buy $50M in milk

    The milk will be sent to food banks around the country.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • The Note: More than irony in play for Trump

    From the White House to Wisconsin … Oh, the irony.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Transgender candidate makes history with win in Vermont governor primary

    Hallquist joins three other LGBTQ Democratic candidates for governor this year.

    Aug 15