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• Jan 17

  • Tens of thousands more federal employees called back to work during shutdown

    Employees will not get paid until the government reopens.

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • Trump postpones Pelosi's overseas trip after she proposed State of the Union delay

    Pelosi initially invited Trump to deliver the traditional address on January 29.

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• Jan 17

  • Trump strikes back, postpones Speaker Pelosi's overseas trip due to shutdown

    One day after Speaker Pelosi pushed President Trump to delay the State of the Union address, Trump retaliated by suspending her use of a military...

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• Jan 17

  • Under Trump, more kids separated at border than originally estimated: Report

    Tough Trump-era policies contributed to the family separations, HHS says.

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • 'One little earthquake': The grim reality for many disabled, furloughed workers

    While Congress is stuck in gridlock over the government shutdown, furloughed workers continue to face the grim reality of getting by without...

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • Shutdown takes financial toll on furloughed workers with disabilities

    Furloughed worker with disability struggles to make ends meet on day 27 of government shutdown

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• Jan 17

  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez schools House Democrats on Twitter

    The youngest woman in Congress gives Twitter tips to her peers.

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• Jan 17

  • Former VA secretary improperly used government resources for wife: Report

    A 2018 report found other ethics issues before Secretary Shulkin left the job.

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• Jan 17

  • Acting attorney general faces questions over speech to conservative group

    Acting attorney general Whitaker spoke about "religious freedom" on Wednesday.

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• Jan 17

  • Federal agents aren't getting paid during shutdown, but also have to pay for expenses

    Terror plot aimed at Washington was thwarted in Georgia amid government shutdown

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• Jan 17

  • Shutdown hits US diplomats overseas, even as State Department calls employees back

    Secretary of State Pompeo said morale is good, but diplomats are struggling.

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • Read Trump's letter to Pelosi postponing her use of a military aircraft

    Trump sent the letter after Pelosi urged that the State of the Union be delayed.

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• Jan 17

  • 'I never said there was no collusion': Giuliani rants against Mueller investigation

    The president's lawyer tackled dozens of topics in an interview.

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s Twitter lesson for House Democrats

    The freshman House Democratic phenom from New York offered top tips for Twitter.

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • dismisses Pelosi's request to postpone State of the Union address

    Republicans casted House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's move as a ploy to deny Trump the stage.

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• Jan 17

  • Rudy Giuliani rants against Mueller investigation

    Giuliani told CNN's Chris Cuomo that he had never said the president didn't collude with Russia during the campaign.

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• Jan 17

  • Graham says Trump's statements have emboldened ISIS in Syria

    President Donald Trump was attacked by Sen. Lindsey Graham over withdrawing troops from Syria.

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• Jan 17

  • The Note: Shutdown tests limits to party loyalty

    Moderates on both sides have begun to push for a deal to open the government.

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • Facebook removes more accounts linked to 'coordinated inauthentic behavior' in Russia

    This comes a year after the company removed hundreds linked to Russia.

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • Pentagon's missile defense review looks at new space technologies, lasers

    President Donald Trump will unveil the Missile Defense Review at the Pentagon.

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • For Democratic senators eyeing 2020 bids, committee hearings become campaign platform

    There could be as many as eight senators running for President in 2020.

    Jan 17

• Jan 17

  • North Korea taken no 'concrete steps' to denuclearize: Vice President Mike Pence

    North Korea's chief negotiator is expected in Washington ahead of another summit

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• Jan 16

  • Gillibrand 2020

    New York Senator announces presidential run.

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• Jan 16

  • Top Republican Trump ally blasts Trump for emboldening ISIS

    "You have set in motion enthusiasm by the enemy we are fighting," Graham says.

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• Jan 16

  • Second lady to teach art at Christian school that bans LGBT teachers, families

    The school says it reserves its right to remove students who have LGBT parents.

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• Jan 16

  • TSA chief: Financial hardships from shutdown prompting absences at major airports

    Meanwhile, wait times at airports have stabilized since Monday.

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• Jan 16

  • Michael Cohen fears Trump rhetoric could put his family at risk: Sources

    He has some reservations about his public testimony, sources said.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Trump meets with coalition of Democrats and Republicans as shutdown drags on

    A bipartisan coalition of lawmakers from the House Problem Solvers Caucus sat down with President Trump at the White House Wednesday as the president...

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• Jan 16

  • Government agency 'ignored' Constitution in Trump Hotel lease: Federal watchdog

    The agency agreed to “conduct a formal legal review” of the matter.

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• Jan 16

  • Chefs, rappers and celebrities offer to show Clemson Tigers 'a real feast'

    Celebrities are offering to feed the team lobsters and more.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Pelosi suggests Trump delay State of the Union address

    The president address was scheduled for January 29.

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• Jan 16

  • White House, top Democrat touch gloves ahead of oversight battles

    The White House Counsel’s office has been aggressively adding attorneys.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • White House now expects greater impact on economy from shutdown

    Agencies including the FAA and the IRS called back thousands of federal workers.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Democrats question acting EPA chief on urgency of climate change, impact of shutdown

    Andrew Wheeler has been acting chief at the agency since Scott Pruitt resigned.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Chef Jose Andres opens restaurant to serve federal workers for free

    The government shutdown isn't like his other disaster relief efforts.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • 2 U.S. service members, 2 American civilians killed in Syria blast claimed by ISIS

    The dead included two US service members, one DOD civilian, and one contractor.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Senators nearing subpoena for Michael Cohen in Russian election interference probe

    Michael Cohen was sentenced to nearly three years in prison in December.

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• Jan 16

  • The View: New York mayor said he's focusing on job, didn't rule out 2020 run

    New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio isn't ruling out 2020 presidential run.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Steve Carell to star in Netflix workplace series based on Trump's 'Space Force'

    The show spoofs President Donald Trump's plans for a U.S. "Space Force."

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • What are US troops doing in the Syrian city of Manbij?

    The city is where U.S. troops were killed Wednesday while on foot patrol.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • Clamor growing for Trump tax returns as key House Democrat urges caution

    House Ways and Means committee chairman is mulling when to ask for the info.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • New Va. congresswoman open to national security talks, but wants government open

    Spanberger said federal workers should not be "held hostage" to discuss security

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• Jan 16

  • Pelosi asks President Trump to delay State of the Union address as shutdown continues

    President Donald Trump briefed on Syrian attack; House Speaker suggests rescheduling annual address until government has reopened.

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• Jan 16

  • Trump meets with coalition of Democrats and Republicans as shutdown drags on

    Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus members met with Trump at the White House.

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• Jan 16

  • The Note: Diversity dominates emerging 2020 Democratic field

    Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand becomes the latest candidate in a diverse field.

    Jan 16

• Jan 16

  • 'We're all out of hamberders': Burger King flame broils Trump

    The fast-food chain poked fun at a spelling mistake by the president.

    Jan 16