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  • The Note: Keeping Trump inside the guardrails

    The TAKE with Rick Klein Before eyes turn toward a possible Washington summit with Vladimir Putin, and before the subject changes yet again, this...

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• Jul 20

  • About 14 percent of children aged 5-17 reunited, US says

    The Trump administration said it's reunited 364 of 2,551 migrant children.

    Jul 20

• Jul 19

  • Despite summit blowback, many GOP candidates stick by Trump on Russia

    Despite criticism over Trump's handling of the summit, GOPers are backing him.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Coats learns live that Trump inviting Putin to White House: 'Say that again?'

    The reaction capped off a tense week between Coats and Trump.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • US citizen, believed to have been fighting for ISIS, detained in Syria

    He reportedly could face prosecution in the U.S.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • First legislation movement since Trump-Putin summit

    The Senate voted on Russia-related legislation days after Trump met with Putin in Helsinki.

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • Director of National Intelligence speaks at Aspen Security Forum

    Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats spoke about his decision to release a statement contradicting the president's comments on Russia's...

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • Trump demands American pastor's release from Turkey as Congress weighs new sanctions

    The president has tweeted his detainment is "a total disgrace."

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Lawmaker used political donations to buy $15k Celtics tickets, lavish dinners

    "...Nunes has broken no rules and properly reported all expenses," a rep says.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • GOP senators force White House to withdraw Trump's pick for ninth circuit

    President Trump's controversial nominee, Ryan Bounds, was withdrawn Thursday.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Trump planning to invite Putin to Washington this fall: White House

    The White House announced that "discussions are already underway."

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Mueller evidence list focuses on Manafort's lavish lifestyle

    Manafort is heading to trial next week.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Prosecutors allege Russian agent maintained 'duplicitous relationship'

    Based on the description, the person is believed to be Paul Erickson.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Trump's nominee for Consumer Financial Protection Bureau grilled by Democrats

    Kathy Kraninger was tapped by President Trump to head the agency last month.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • The Briefing Room: White House walks back more Trump comments

    Press Secretary Sarah Sanders says Trump rejects Putin's proposal he called "incredible."

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • Intel chief talks about Trump, Russia meddling

    “I was just doing my job,” Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats added.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Man attempted to board flight at BWI with knife, no boarding pass: Officials

    A gate agent stopped him and called police, TSA said.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Trump administration proposes major changes to endangered species protections

    Advocates say change will 'slam a wrecking ball' into species protections.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Lapses at all levels of government made Flint water crisis worse: Watchdog

    The EPA's internal watchdog released a long-awaited report on the Flint crisis.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • TBT: Airplane crash kills 112, first women’s rights convention called to order

    TBT: Airplane crash kills 112, first women’s rights convention called to order.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • WH says Trump now 'disagrees' with Putin proposal to question former US ambassador

    It's the latest in a saga of continuing fallout from Trump's summit with Putin.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • DHS chief says 'too soon' to tell impact of Trump-Putin relationship

    “I think it’s too early to tell, ” DHS Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen said.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Republicans block subpoena for Trump-Putin summit interpreter

    Rep. Adam Schiff motioned to subpoena the interpreter from Putin-Trump summit.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Trump derides news media as 'enemy of the people' over Putin summit coverage

    President Trump's recent tweet targets the so-called "fake news media."

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Trump calls 'fake news' media 'the real enemy of the people' over Putin summit

    Trump's tweet comes on the heels of his multi-day clarifications of statements regarding Russia and election meddling and following his widely-panned...

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • The Briefing Room: Sanders denies Trump believes Russia not targeting U.S.

    White House press secretary Sarah Sanders says Trump was answering "no" to more questions in an earlier meeting.

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • The Note: A long, strange trip for Trump and the GOP

    The TAKE with Rick Klein Of all the strange journeys President Donald Trump has taken the Republican Party on, the Russia detour may be the oddest...

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Maxine Waters warns supporters of possible 'armed protests' against her

    An extremist group has called for ongoing protest against Waters, starting now.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Activists fear mass roundup of wild horses with government rule change

    Wild horses could be in danger with federal rule change, according to activists.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Grannies unite, caravan to the southern border to protest Trump immigration policies

    Grannies across the U.S. unite for caravan protest

    Jul 19

• Jul 18

  • Wife of George Papadopoulos sits for 4-hour session with House Democrats

    She no longer thinks the FBI tried to entrap her husband.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump pays respects to family of fallen Secret Service agent, calling him a 'hero'

    Special Agent Nole Remagen was a 19-year veteran of the Secret Service.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump passes up opportunity to call Putin a liar

    Trump said he holds Russia's president "responsible" for election interference.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • White House disputes that Trump denied Russia still targeting the US

    When twice asked if Russia was doing so, the president said "no."

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Joe Lieberman urges New Yorkers to vote for Joe Crowley over Ocasio-Cortez

    Ocasio-Cortez "seems likely to hurt" the Democratic Party, Lieberman said.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Senate Democrats want to question Trump's interpreter at Putin summit

    The State Department said it hasn't found precedent for any such request.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Inside the White House: Trump intelligence comments fallout

    Go inside the White House the day after Trump took back his comments about believing Putin over the U.S. intelligence community.

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • Feds spend nearly $70k at Trump hotel in Scotland

    The State Department spent nearly $70,000 at the Trump hotel in Scotland.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump orders redesigned red, white and blue Air Force One

    Air Force One is getting a patriotic makeover.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • EPA gives states more flexibility to regulate sites storing toxic coal ash

    Environmental groups say the move rolls back a rule to clean up the toxic sites.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • GOP forces House Democrats into 'gotcha vote' supporting ICE

    House Republicans force Democrats to take position on embattled ICE agency.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump’s contradictions force tough choices for Republican Party: ANALYSIS

    Lost yet? That’s how a growing number of Republican lawmakers feel.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • White House: Trump didn't say Russia isn't targeting the US

    ABC News' Cecilia Vega gives her account of how President Trump answered her question.

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • Trump 'very clear' in accepting Russia interference: Daines on Powerhouse Politics

    Sen. Daines said on Powerhouse Politics podcast he accepts Trump's explanation.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump answers 'no' when asked if Russia still targeting the US

    Trump's response to a question from ABC News' Cecilia Vega came as reporters were gathered just ahead of a session at the White House with Cabinet...

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• Jul 18

  • Russian agent offered sex for access, court filings allege

    The charge comes as Butina makes her first court appearance in Washington.

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • The Note: Trump’s do-over doesn’t mean it’s over

    Trump on Tuesday asked for a do-over of his comments about Russia meddling.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • US Embassy in Jerusalem to cost more than $21 million, 100 times president's estimate

    The cost to move the embassy to Jerusalem is soaring.

    Jul 18