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• Aug 17

  • Special counsel says up to 6 months jail 'warranted' for Trump aide-turned cooperator

    Sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 7.

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • The conservative DC legal group behind challenge to Mueller probe

    The National Legal and Policy Center is backing a subpoena fight.

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • HUD files formal complaint against Facebook for housing discrimination

    HUD says Facebook lets advertisers to exclude protected groups from housing ads.

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• Aug 17

  • Ocasio-Cortez defends banning press from campaign event

    The Democrat says the event was designed to discuss "sensitive issues."

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  • Trump says he'll likely strip 'dossier'-linked DOJ official of security clearance

    DOJ official Bruce Ohr has become a lightning rod for GOP criticism.

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• Aug 17

  • Trump responds to backlash

    The president has no regrets about revoking security clearances of former CIA Director John Brennan.

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• Aug 17

  • Thousands could lose Medicaid coverage as states enforce work requirements

    More states have applied to impose work requirements on Medicaid coverage.

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • Sunday on 'This Week': White House National Security Adviser John Bolton

    White House National Security Adviser John Bolton will be on "This Week" Sunday

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • Trump says he'll likely strip 'dossier'-linked DOJ official of security clearance

    "I think Bruce Ohr is a disgrace. I suspect I’ll be taking it away very quickly," the president said Friday of Ohr's security clearance.

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• Aug 17

  • Paul Manafort's fate is in the hands of the jury

    A look at what it's like to follow the case from outside the court house and what will happen when the jury comes back with a verdict.

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• Aug 17

  • Trump says security clearances are 'very important to me'

    Former intelligence officials come to defense of ex-CIA Director Brennan's.

    Aug 17

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• Aug 17

  • Former intelligence officials criticize Brennan's loss of security clearance

    Officials say loss of security clearance is "an attempt to stifle free speech."

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • Michigan lawmaker apologizes for racial slurs targeting opponent

    Detroit state Rep. Bettie Cook Scott apologized after making the remarks.

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • Fact Check Friday: Trump's parade of mistruths

    Tracking presidential falsehoods every Friday.

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• Aug 17

  • US sanctions Myanmar military over Rohingya ethnic cleansing

    Human rights activists say sanctions took too long and do not do enough.

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • Trump calls Manafort trial 'very sad' for country

    Trump's comments came as the Manafort jury deliberated for a second day.

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• Aug 17

  • 'Very sad day' for US as jury mulls former campaign chairman's fate: Trump

    Trump's comments came as the Manafort jury deliberated for a second day.

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• Aug 17

  • Trump cancels military parade, blames local politicians as estimated cost balloons

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

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• Aug 17

  • Trump razzes Cuomo again about America 'never that great' comment

    Trump slammed New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo in another tweet Friday morning.

    Aug 17

• Aug 17

  • Trump's military parade postponed until 2019

    The postponement comes on the heels of news that the cost of the parade had ballooned from its initial estimated price tag of $12 million.

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• Aug 17

  • The Note: Trump's week of disrespect

    This week was about people asking for respect.

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• Aug 17

  • Suspected firearm-themed bot network quietly killed by Twitter

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

    Aug 17

• 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.

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• Aug 16

  • Trump's military parade will cost millions

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

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• Aug 16

  • Aretha Franklin dies at 76

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

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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

  • 4 million government workers have access to classified information and here's why

    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.

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• Aug 16

  • Trump administration has new wildfire strategy

    The announcement comes amid criticism that officials are ignoring climate change

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• 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.

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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.

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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.

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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