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Trump to hold rally in Pennsylvania on heels of Biden's campaign launch
A crucial state to the president's 2016 victory and to his reelection hopes.36m ago![PHOTO: President Donald Trump arrives to speak at a rally at Aaron Bessant Amphitheater, May 8, 2019, in Panama City Beach, Fla.]()
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11 Supreme Court cases with imminent decisions
The court will also decide whether to hear cases on DACA, abortion next term.39m ago![PHOTO: The U.S. Supreme Court building is pictured in Washington, April 18, 2018.]()
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May 19
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Trump warns Iran not to threaten US: 'That will be the official end of Iran'
Trump's threat comes amid rising tensions between Washington and Tehran.May 19![PHOTO: President Donald Trump speaks about infrastructure at the Cameron LNG Export Facility in Hackberry, La., May 14, 2019.]()
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May 19
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Trump denounces restrictive abortion bans, compares himself to Reagan
The president broke his silence on the issue late Saturday.May 19![PHOTO: In this May 16, 2019, photo, President Donald Trump speaks in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.]()
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May 19
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US-China trade war could hit American pet owners in the wallet
Buying food manufactured in the U.S. may not save pet owners from paying more.May 19![PHOTO: President Donald Trump arrives to speak during the National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings and Trade Expo in Washington, D.C, May 17, 2019.]()
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May 19
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Presidential candidate Rep. Seth Moulton unveils national service proposal
This is Seth Moulton's first major policy release.May 19![PHOTO:Democratic candidate for U.S. President, Congressman Seth Moulton addresses an audience during a 'Politics and Eggs' gathering in Bedford, N.H., April 2019.]()
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May 19
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Sanders' plan nixes for-profit charter funding
The proposal is a significant break from a signature Trump administration education policy that some critics say disproportionately impacts minority...May 19![The proposal is a significant break from a signature Trump administration education policy that some critics say disproportionately impacts minority school districts.]()
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May 19
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2020 candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard presses that US must not go to war with Iran
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard has made foreign policy an intricate part of her campaign.May 19![PHOTO: Democratic presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (D-HI) waves to a crowd at the]()
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May 19
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Kamala Harris heads to home state to appeal to black voters
She was on "The Breakfast Club," met with Rev. Sharpton and spoke to the NAACP.May 19![PHOTO: Democratic Presidential Candidate Sen. Kamala Harris holds her hand to her heart during the National Anthem before speaking at the Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority South Central Regional Conference in New Orleans, April 19, 2019.]()
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May 19
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John Hickenlooper says Trump fueling 'national crisis of division'
He is betting his problem-solver persona will win Democratic votes.May 19![PHOTO:Democratic presidential candidate former Colorado Gov. John Hickenlooper speaks at an event on April 27, 2019, in Las Vegas.]()
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May 19
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Trump has 'engaged in impeachable conduct': GOP lawmaker
Rep. Amash said that AG Barr "deliberately misrepresented" Mueller's report.May 19![PHOTO: Rep. Justin Amash walks up the House steps for a vote in the Capitol on Thursday, May 9, 2019.]()
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May 19
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'This Week' Transcript 5-19-19: Gabbard, Hickenlooper, Moulton, Petraeus
This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, May 19.May 19![PHOTO: Rep. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard speaks on Capitol Hill in Washington, May 15, 2019.]()
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May 19
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Gen. sees no parallels between 2003 invasion of Iraq and current escalating tensions
The retired four-star general said he doesn't see parallels with Iraq.May 19![PHOTO: Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz interviews former CIA Director Gen. David Petraeus on]()
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May 19
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Sanders' education plan nixes for-profit charter school funding
It's a significant break from a signature Trump administration education policy.May 19![PHOTO: Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., speaks to the crowd during a rally at Central Piedmont Community College on the lawn of Overcash Center in Charlotte, N.C. on Friday, May 17, 2019.]()
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May 18
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Joe Biden gives pitch on uniting the country in Philadelphia
Joe Biden finishes his campaign rollout with his first rally in Philadelphia.May 18![PHOTO: Democratic presidential candidate, former U.S. Vice President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign kickoff rally, May 18, 2019 in Philadelphia.]()
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May 18
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May 18
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Former homeless student graduates from Georgetown University
Rasheema Melson lived in a D.C. homeless shelter for three years.May 18![PHOTO: Rashema Melson talks to ABC's Robin Roberts in 2014 about how she overcame homelessness to graduate at the top of her Jacksonville, Fla. high school class.]()
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May 18
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Mayor Pete gives 11-year-old advice on bullying at campaign stop
“I had experiences with bullying when I was growing up,” Buttigieg said.May 18![PHOTO: 2020 Democratic presidential candidate South Bend Mayor Pete Buttigieg speaks during a town hall meeting, Tuesday, April 16, 2019, in Fort Dodge, Iowa.]()
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May 18
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Biden gives pitch to unite the country in Philly
Joe Biden made the case for uniting America, rather than enduring another four years of what he described as the divisive leadership of the current...May 18![Joe Biden made the case for uniting America, rather than enduring another four years of what he described as the divisive leadership of the current president.]()
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May 18
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As celebrities slam anti-abortion laws, Hollywood's power comes into focus in Georgia
The "Hollywood of the South" is home to a multi-billion dollar film industry.May 18![PHOTO: Activist Tamara Stevens with the Handmaids Coalition of Georgia leaves the Georgia Capitol, May 16, 2019 in Atlanta.]()
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May 18
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Proud of Trump admin for standing up for the 'sanctity of human life': Pence
Dozens reportedly walked out of graduation before Pence spoke.May 18![PHOTO: Vice President Mike Pence takes the stage at Taylor University's commencement ceremony on May 18 2019, at the University.]()
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May 18
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Buttigieg: Trump pays 'lip service' to gay rights
Pete Buttigieg attacked the current administration on its actions against gay and transgender Americans.May 18![PHOTO: Pete Buttigieg attacked the current administration on its actions against gay and transgender Americans.]()
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May 18
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Reflecting on an historic gay rights ruling, 15 years later: ANALYSIS
A journalist reflects on how much things have changed in 15 years.May 18![PHOTO: Two men wearing wait outside Town Hall, where same-sex couples from across the country gathered May 17, 2004, in Provincetown, Mass.]()
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May 18
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Pete Buttigieg says Donald Trump 'paying lip service' to LGBT rights
The South Bend, Indiana, mayor married his boyfriend last year.May 18![PHOTO: Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg speaks at the the Human Rights Campaign's 14th Annual Las Vegas Gala dinner on Saturday, May 11, 2019, at Caesars Palace, in Las Vegas.]()
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May 17
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Sunday on 'This Week': Tulsi Gabbard, John Hickenlooper, Seth Moulton, David Petraeus
This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, May 19.May 17![PHOTO: This Week with George Stephanopoulos]()
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May 17
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Tesla's Autopilot was engaged before fatal crash: NTSB
Tesla stock dropped 4.6% on Friday after release of the investigative report.May 17![PHOTO: A Tesla Model 3 with extensive roof damage photographed at a tow yard after a crash in March 2019.]()
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May 17
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Democrats continue extended talks with Mueller, DOJ over special counsel's testimony
Democrats see Mueller testifying as a key part of their strategy against Trump.May 17![PHOTO: Special Counsel Robert Mueller leaves after attending church on March 24, 2019 in Washington, D.C.]()
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May 17
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Trump pushes back on reports of conflict between Pompeo, Bolton amid Iran tensions
Trump called the sourcing reporters cited "bull----."May 17![PHOTO: President Donald Trump addresses the National Association of Realtors Legislative Meetings & Trade Expo, May 17, 2019, in Washington, DC.]()
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May 17
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New study finds NYC's schools most segregated in nation
IntegrateNYC's chief of staff Frantzy Luzincourt and director of education and engagement Iman Abdul discuss a recent study's findings that New York...May 17![VIDEO: New study finds NYC's schools most segregated in nation]()
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May 17
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Veteran suicide risk in the spotlight
The veteran suicide rate has jumped more than 6% between 2005 and 2016.May 17![VIDEO: Veteran suicide risk in the spotlight]()
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May 17
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May 17
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House passes historic LGBTQ rights bill
The House of Representatives passed the Equality Act Friday, which would prohibit discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender.May 17![VIDEO: House passes historic LGBTQ rights bill]()
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May 17
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Border officials consider plans to transfer migrant families to cities around the US
The migrants would be moved from overcrowded facilities in Texas.May 17![PHOTO: Migrants, mostly from Central America, que to board a van which will take them to a processing center, May 16, 2019, in El Paso, Texas.]()
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May 17
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Trump claims 'treason,' Barr vows 'whole' review. But what started the Russia probe?
The AG has expressed concerns about possible "spying" on the Trump campaign.May 17![PHOTO: President Donald Trump walks from the Oval Office to speak on immigration in the Rose Garden at the White House, May 16, 2019, in Washington.]()
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May 17
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Treasury rejects Democrats' subpoena to turn over Trump tax returns
The Treasury secretary said the demand had no "legitimate legislative purpose."May 17![PHOTO:Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin testifies before a House Appropriations subcommittee during a hearing on President Trump's budget request for Fiscal Year 2020, April 9, 2019, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.]()
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May 17
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House of Representatives passes the Equality Act
The Equality Act would add sexual orientation and gender as protected classes under the Civil Rights Act.May 17![VIDEO: House of Representatives passes the Equality Act]()
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May 17
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House Democrats pass sweeping legislation to protect LGBTQ rights
“We just had an historic victory,” Speaker Pelosi said.May 17![PHOTO: Morning clouds cover Capitol Hill in Washington, Friday, April 12, 2019, as Congress leaves for a two week recess. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)]()
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May 17
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Missouri poised to become latest state with restrictive abortion ban
Missouri became the latest state to push anti-abortion legislation forward, with a series of sweeping abortion restrictions, including an 8-week ban,...May 17![Missouri became the latest state to push anti-abortion legislation forward, with a series of sweeping abortion restrictions, including an 8-week ban, passed Friday.]()
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May 17
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F-16 that crashed into building was armed with live ammo: Official
The pilot ejected and was OK, according to a base spokesman.May 17![PHOTO: An F-16 fighter jet crashed into a building near the runway at March Reserve Air Force Base, May 16, 2019.]()
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May 17
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Historic number of African American women set to graduate from West Point
Thirty-four female African American cadets will graduate in the class of 2019.May 17![PHOTO: West Point's 2019 graduating class will include the most African-American female cadets in the school's history.]()
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May 17
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Barr: Russia probe review raising more questions, Pelosi claim he lied 'laughable'
The attorney general made the comments to Fox News in his first TV interview.May 17![PHOTO: Attorney General William Barr testifies before the Senate Judiciary Committee May 1, 2019, in Washington.]()
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May 17
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On Brown v Board of Education's 65th anniversary, school segregation remains: Report
The nation has gone backward ever since the early 1990's, the study found.May 17![PHOTO: People attend a rally to mark the 65th anniversary of the US Supreme Court's Brown v Board of Education ruling that ended segregation in public schools, near the Capitol in Washington, DC, May 16, 2019.]()
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May 17
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Klobuchar on 'The View': 'Extremely concerned' about fate of Roe v. Wade
Sen. Amy Klobuchar is one of four women senators running in 2020.May 17![PHOTO: Senator and 2020 presidential candidate, Amy Klobuchar appears on ABC's]()
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May 17
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Jamal Khashoggi's fiancee testifies on the Hill
Hatice Cengiz testified on Capitol Hill Thursday in an effort to shed a light on the importance of a free press and the dangers facing those who...May 17![PHOTO: Hatice Cengiz testified on Capitol Hill Thursday in an effort to shed a light on the importance of a free press and the dangers facing those who report on human rights violations.]()
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May 17
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Chelsea Manning ordered back to jail
Chelsea Manning, the anti-secrecy activist, was remanded again Thursday afternoon after a federal judge held her in contempt of court.May 17![Chelsea Manning, the anti-secrecy activist, was remanded again Thursday afternoon after a federal judge held her in contempt of court.]()
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May 17
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The Note: 2020 race features a front-runner and a disruptor
One may or may not be here to stay, while the other isn't going anywhere.May 17![PHOTO: Former Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Joe Biden speaks to voters, May 13, 2019, in Manchester, New Hampshire.]()
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May 17
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Reboots, rivals and a red state Democrat: Here's the weekly roundup of the 2020 field
The 2020 field swelled to 23 candidates total this week.May 17![PHOTO: Former Vice President Joe Biden speaks on March 26, 2019, in New York.|Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Kamala Harris on May 15, 2019, in Nashua, N.H.]()
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