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  • Lonnie Bunch III on taking control of the Smithsonian Institution

    He is the first African American to head up the Smithsonian.

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  • Trump to kick off his re-election in Florida as Democrats aim to win the state back

    Trump flipped Florida red in 2016, but Democrats say they're still competitive.

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• Jun 18

  • ICE will begin removing 'millions of illegal aliens' next week, Donald Trump tweets

    The president said late Monday, "They will be removed as fast as they come in."

    Jun 18

• Jun 17

  • US to send 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East as tensions escalate with Iran

    The decision follows last week's attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Pentagon releases new photos as proof Iran was behind tanker attacks

    Pentagon releases new photos they say prove Iran was behind tanker attacks

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Severe turbulence leaves 10 injured, throws flight attendant into ceiling

    The ten injured passengers were taken to local hospitals in Basel, Switzerland.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • New surge of African migrants arriving at US southern border

    The numbers of Africans arriving in the past month far exceeded 2018 levels.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Amazon blasts Ocasio-Cortez for claiming that the company pays 'starvation wages'

    “@AOC is just wrong,” Amazon tweeted.

    Jun 17

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  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ted Cruz: Unlikely allies

    In the era of divided Congress and Trump, new bipartisan potential emerges.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • US blasts Iran's 'nuclear extortion,' Pompeo plans to meet American military leaders

    Iran vowed to increase enrichment if the US continues to block economic benefits

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Health care on Trump's mind as he kicks of 2020 campaign

    Trump vows a "phenomenal" new health care plan the day before his first campaign event, and Democratic candidates speak at the Poor People's Campaign...

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• Jun 17

  • US Navy hospital ship begins 5-month deployment to help Venezuela refugees

    Vice President Mike Pence sends off the ship from Miami on Tuesday.

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  • Capitol Hill anxious over Trump's new health care announcement

    "We’re anxious to see what the president recommends," GOP's McConnell says.

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• Jun 17

  • Trump says 'the polls don't exist' in tell-all interview

    In an exclusive interview with the president, ABC News' Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos tells Trump that he is trailing behind Biden in the polls,...

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• Jun 17

  • Democrats in Virginia win at Supreme Court in racial gerrymandering case

    The high court’s ruling featured an atypical vote alignment.

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• Jun 17

  • Justices say states can continue to prosecute for same crime as federal government

    The case could have expanded the president's pardon power.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Trump, Ocasio-Cortez engage in Twitter battle over impeachment

    The two argued over whether Democrats can pursue an impeachment inquiry.

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• Jun 17

  • Supreme Court engages on same-sex marriage cake case, hands win to baker, for now

    The court sent the Oregon case back to the Sixth Circuit for more consideration.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • The Note: Trump seeks yet another shot at health care

    Some leading Republicans prefer Trump not return to the issue of health care.

    Jun 17

• Jun 16

  • Trump responds to answering questions about obstruction

    In an exclusive interview with ABC News chief anchor George Stephanopoulos, Trump said, "[I] did nothing wrong. There was no collusion" and says he...

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• Jun 16

  • EXCLUSIVE: Top 5 takeaways of President Trump's interview with George Stephanopoulos

    The interview touched on Mueller, UFOs, Air Force One, Biden and more.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • Trump on his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un today

    When asked if he thought Kim Jong Un was still building nuclear weapons, Trump told ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, "I don't know. I hope not... He...

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• Jun 16

  • Transcript: ABC News' George Stephanopoulos' exclusive interview with President Trump

    The unedited transcripts of the president’s exclusive interview with ABC News.

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• Jun 16

  • A rare look inside Air Force One

    ABC News was given access to Air Force One, commonly called "the flying Oval Office," during a flight from Washington, D.C., to Iowa with President...

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• Jun 16

  • Trump campaign parting ways with pollsters following internal numbers leak: Sources

    The campaign is cutting ties with some pollsters after a report by ABC News.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • 'Every day that passes, the pressure to impeach grows': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

    The freshman congresswoman sat down with Jonathan Karl on "This Week."

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• Jun 16

  • 'This Week' Transcript 6-16-19: Pres. Donald Trump and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, June 16.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • EXCLUSIVE: Trump cites lessons from Nixon, says he 'was never going to fire Mueller'

    However, Trump said the Constitution gave him the power to fire Robert Mueller.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • 2020 candidates reflect on their dads this Father's Day

    Many of the candidates shared words of love and gratitude.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • Dads have never been so valued, or under so much pressure, experts say

    "I definitely wouldn’t have waited as long had I known what I know now."

    Jun 16

• Jun 15

  • Man arrested for trespassing into Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's New York office

    No one else was in the office at the time.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • In wake of tragedy in places of worship, faith leaders convene to discuss challenges

    The leaders of churches and a synagogue that were attacked come together.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • EXCLUSIVE: Trump says he doesn't particularly believe in unidentified flying objects

    The Navy updated its guidelines for how pilots report the sighting of UFOs.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • DACA recipients closely watching 2020 candidates for clues to their future

    Immigration policy is at the forefront of DACA recipients' minds for 2020.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • New York City set to become 1st city to fund abortion services

    The funding is part of the city's 2020 budget.

    Jun 15

• Jun 14

  • Inside the 'Daily Show's' Presidential Twitter Library

    The library launched in Washington, D.C., just in time for President Trump's 73rd birthday.

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• Jun 14

  • EXCLUSIVE: Trump hits Biden on policy flips: 'He has recalibrated on everything'

    Trump has kept his focus on Biden, whom Trump has called “the weakest mentally.”

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• Jun 14

  • 'Daily Show's' Presidential Twitter Library hits DC on Trump's 73rd birthday

    "Covfefe" is there, of course.

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• Jun 14

  • US looks to build 'international consensus' around tanker attacks it blamed on Iran

    The U.S. said Iranian boats have kept salvage tugs from moving one damaged ship.

    Jun 14

• Jun 14

  • Democrats set Miami as location for first DNC primary debate

    Two groups of 10 Democratic presidential candidates will take the stage on June 26th and June 27th for the first round of Democratic primary debates.

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• Jun 14

  • Pres. Trump's remarks on accepting help from foreign entities in the spotlight

    The Center for Responsive Politics Executive Director Sheila Krumholz discusses Pres. Trump's comments about the possibility of accepting foreign help...

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• Jun 14

  • One-on-one with 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Steve Bullock

    Montana Gov. Steve Bullock discussed being excluded from the first Democratic primary debate and his 2020 Presidential campaign plans.

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• Jun 14

  • Appeals court says Trump administration can't block abortion for migrant teens

    Gov't argued that past policy enabled 'abortion tourism'

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• Jun 14

  • Privately funded border wall forced open by federal agency

    The builders submitted incomplete construction permits.

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• Jun 14

  • Here's who will be debating whom in 1st Democratic primary

    The first debates will take place over two nights on June 26 and 27.

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• Jun 14

  • EXCLUSIVE: Trump says of Fed Reserve chairman 'I've waited long enough'

    Trump wants the 'old days' when he says a president, Fed chairman could 'settle'

    Jun 14

• Jun 14

  • After Trump’s controversial comments, Congress fights over foreign influence measures

    Republican blocks snap effort to pass bill requiring foreign approach reporting.

    Jun 14

• Jun 14

  • A federal watchdog says Kellyanne Conway violated the Hatch Act. What is it?

    The law bars federal employees from engaging in political activity.

    Jun 14