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  • In pursuit of Trump's tax returns, Democrats face legal, political hurdles

    Experts warned of the political costs of a potential "fishing expedition."

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  • Trump declares national emergency to get border wall funding

    The president's signature is the climax of months of political drama.

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  • Pence expected to address tension in Venezuela at Germany conference

    Pence is expected to address rising tensions in Venezuela during Munich trip.

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  • Judge emerges as central figure overseeing special counsel cases

    Six of the 12 cases brought by Robert Mueller's team are before the judge.

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  • Former acting FBI director recounts DOJ discussions about Trump’s possible removal

    President Trump called McCabe “a puppet for Leakin’ James Comey.”

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  • SPECIAL REPORT: President Trump declares national emergency for border wall funding

    The president made the announcement after negotiations to avoid a second shutdown failed to secure $5.7 billion he demanded to fund the wall.

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  • US sanctions top Venezuelan security officials as Maduro digs in, calls for talks

    Secretary Pompeo said the outreach shows Maduro knows his time is up.

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  • Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returns to Supreme Court for 1st time since December

    The 85-year-old Supreme Court Justice underwent cancer surgery in December.

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• Feb 15

  • Trump is expected to declare a national emergency

    Declaring a national emergency could free up $8 billion in taxpayer money. ABC News' Mona Kosar Abdi reports.

    Feb 15

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• Feb 15

  • Trump's physical results show weight gain, but he's 'in good health overall': WH

    Trump's doctor says the president now weighs 243 pounds compared to 239 before.

    Feb 15

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• Feb 15

  • Speeches, speculation and snowstorms: Here's the weekly roundup on the 2020 field

    Fractures emerged among Democrats on Medicare-for-all and the "Green New Deal."

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • 2nd shutdown dodged as State Department still grapples with 1st

    It was "phenomenally disruptive on every level and expensive" for diplomacy.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • The Note: Ascendant left drives outcomes -- and backlash

    Now Democrats are pondering where they will be taken next.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • 5 effects on immigration from the new funding bill

    This is how lawmakers stopped another government shutdown.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • Senate passes bill to make lynching a federal hate crime

    There were at least 4,743 lynchings in the U.S. from 1882 to 1968, NAACP said.

    Feb 15

• Feb 14

  • DNC gathers in Washington as the 2020 Democratic field takes shape

    The DNC was expected to make decisions on debates and its 2020 convention site.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • How Trump plans to pay for his wall with a national emergency

    Expect legal challenges to his national emergency.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Pence calls out European nations for not withdrawing from Iran nuclear deal

    "The time has come for our European partners to stand with us," Pence said.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • National emergency will be blocked by courts temporarily, DOJ warns White House

    A senior official said the White House would win an appeal.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Susan Collins 'disappointed' Trump will declare national emergency

    "I continue to believe that this is not what the National Emergencies Act was intended to be used for," Sen. Susan Collins said.

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • Student journalists track youth shooting deaths since Parkland massacre

    Student journalists highlighted the youth shooting deaths since Parkland.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • A look at the 'Green New Deal' and its political prospects

    Many Democratic 2020 candidates have endorsed the "Green New Deal."

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Alleged US Air Force defector walked into Iranian spy recruiting ground

    Monica Witt allegedly defected after attending Iranian conferences.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • William Barr sworn in as attorney general, will oversee Mueller investigation

    This is Barr's second time as the nation's top law enforcement official.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Trump expected to sign border bill and declare a national emergency for more wall funding

    A national emergency has never been declared in this way before.

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • The influence of politics on millennial voters

    Before swiping right, millennials on dating apps are asking, "Who did you vote for?"

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • Trump's physical results show he's gained weight but 'in very good health': WH

    His doctor says the president now weighs 243 pounds compared to 239 before.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Budget deal leaves contract workers still scrambling to cover for lost wages

    Democrats say Trump should let agencies adjust contracts to pay back workers

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • SPECIAL REPORT: President Trump to declare national emergency

    President Trump said he will sign the government funding bill to keep the government open as well as declaring a national emergency.

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • Democrats set polling, fundraising thresholds for first two presidential debates

    Candidates must reach 1 percent support or receive donations from 65,000 people.

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • Congressman deploys to southwest border mission as Guardsman

    Rep. Adam Kinzinger deployed with his Air National Guard unit to Arizona.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Bill Clinton eulogizes longtime friend John Dingell as 'stand-up guy'

    The former president spoke of Dingell's legacy and his "tough love" way.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • McConnell: Trump will sign border bill, declare national emergency

    Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Trump has told him he will sign the bill and declare a national emergency.

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, other progressive Democrats oppose border security funding deal

    The lawmakers don't want to approve any increase in funding for DHS.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • William Barr confirmed by Senate to become attorney general

    It will be Barr's second stint as the nation's top law enforcement official.

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • One-on-one with EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler

    EPA plans to roll out national drinking water standards Thursday.

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • Countdown to another possible govt shutdown as new border deal hits snag

    Congress continues getting closer to a vote on a new border security deal, though Trump still has not committed to signing the new agreement.

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • EPA 'moving forward' to regulate toxic chemicals, but critics call it too slow

    EPA says it will move on a drinking water limit later this year.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Trump cites 'tremendous strides' in making schools safer despite repeated shootings

    The president's proposal to arm teachers has faced strong opposition.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • New book fuels hope, anger for family of ex-FBI agent abducted in Iran

    Robert Levinson disappeared in Iran in 2007.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Video shows arrest of Texas man in 3D-printed gun case

    Body camera video obtained by ABC News depicts the encounter police had with Eric McGinnis as he came out of the woods in Grand Prairie, Texas.

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • Texas man sentenced to prison for 3-D gun, had 'hit list' of US lawmakers

    Eric McGinnis referred to himself as "Eric the Ruler."

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Rep. Ilhan Omar responds to attack from Trump

    Freshman Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, the Muslim congresswoman attacked by President Donald Trump for 'anti-Semitic' comments, engaged in a new...

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • 21 Savage released on bond by Immigration and Customs Enforcement

    Rapper 21 Savage was released on bond from Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody on Tuesday, according to a statement released by his legal...

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • Judge: Trump's former campaign chairman lied to the special counsel team

    A federal judge on Wednesday accepted the argument by federal prosecutors that Paul Manafort continued to lie to special counsel Robert Mueller's team...

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • The Note: Democrats rally around gun control in Parkland's wake

    Democrats show comfort and confidence in advocating for new gun laws.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • House Judiciary Committee chairman wants acting attorney general to clarify testimony

    Democrats believe he may have misled them about White House communication.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • John Dingell's devotion to the institution of Congress will be lasting legacy: COLUMN

    John Dingell was the longest-serving congressman ever in U.S. history.

    Feb 14