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• May 11

  • 'We need a president that's going to enforce antitrust laws': Cory Booker

    Booker didn't call for Facebook or other big tech companies to be broken up.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Trump wants Dems 'to fight him on his turf' but that's not path to success: Booker

    "To be tough, you don't have to be cruel," Booker said.

    May 11

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  • Potential 2020 candidate Montana Gov. Steve Bullock teases 'big announcement'

    The Democratic governor leads a state that Trump won in 2016.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Former homeless student, Georgetown grad: 'Your blessing is there waiting for you'

    "You just have to go get" your blessings, she said.

    May 11

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  • Pete Buttigieg goes to Hollywood in latest presidential bid plot twist

    "Hollywood loves an underdog story, he's an unlikely hero," one exec said.

    May 11

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  • 2020 Democrats court organized labor as unions bide their time on endorsements

    Striking a chord with unions is crucial to clinching the Democratic nomination.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Trump off on Puerto Rico funding by $50 billion: Weekly Fact Check

    He keeps falsely claiming Puerto Rico has gotten $91 billion in aid.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Giuliani reverses course, will not make trip to Ukraine

    The president's personal attorney is targeting the 2020 Democratic frontrunner.

    May 11

• May 10

  • House committee subpoenas Mnuchin, IRS demanding Trump's tax returns by next week

    Democrats say it's the “best opportunity” to successfully obtain the records.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Anita Hill pens piece on forgiveness, Biden and the #MeToo movement

    Hill called for better protections against sexual harassment and discrimination.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Rudy Giuliani planning to ask Ukraine for potentially damaging information on Biden

    As the 2020 Presidential race ramps up, the president's lawyer says he plans to inquire with the Ukraine government on opposition research against...

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• May 10

  • US increases tariffs as China vows countermeasures; trade talks end with no deal

    A sharp rise in tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Pentagon deploying Patriot battery to Middle East to further deter Iranian threat

    The U.S. has already deployed a carrier and bomber task force to the region.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Cory Booker

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, May 12.

    May 10

• May 10

  • McConnell on Trump Jr. subpoena: 'I think this is just a blip'

    McConnell predicts "happy ending" to Senate Intelligence Committee probe.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Tomato prices could spike as US and Mexico growers' relationship spoils

    Mexican tomatoes are being sold well below fair market prices.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Former FBI lawyer hits back at accusations of corruption at origins of Russia probe

    James Baker served as FBI general counsel at the Russia investigation's start.

    May 10

• May 10

  • HUD plan aimed at undocumented immigrants to displace 55K kids in US legally

    HUD estimates 55,000 children could be displaced by its plan.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Sen. Mitch McConnell wants to raise age to buy tobacco products

    His home state of Kentucky is the nation's second-largest tobacco producer.

    May 10

• May 10

  • CDC to block imports of dogs from Egypt, citing rabies concerns

    The agency says even one rabid dog could pose a public health threat.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Former intelligence analyst charged with leaking classified information to journalist

    In 2018 two other top government officials were charged with leaking.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Democrats considering daily contempt fines on Trump officials: Schiff

    Congress has "inherent contempt power" to enforce subpoenas, Schiff said.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Trump calls for John Kerry to be prosecuted

    President Donald Trump said former Secretary of State John Kerry should be prosecuted for meeting with Iranian leaders and "telling them what to do."

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• May 10

  • Policies, proposals and pushback: Here's the weekly roundup of the 2020 field

    The concept of "electability" was on some candidates' minds this week.

    May 10

• May 10

  • The Note: Trump forces tough choices on Democrats

    Tensions are escalating in Trump’s Washington.

    May 10

• May 10

  • On the issue of late-term abortion, Trump seeks to corner Democrats

    The Trump administration’s decision not to mince words is a political one.

    May 10

• May 9

  • Marine killed, 6 others injured in training exercise at Camp Pendleton

    The crash happened during a routine training exercise at Camp Pendleton.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Chelsea Manning released from jail after refusing to testify before grand jury

    She was incarcerated for 62 days for refusing to testify before a grand jury.

    May 9

• May 9

  • McConnell campaign cashes in on 'Cocaine Mitch' taunt with popular t-shirts

    Some say the t-shirts make light of serious drug abuse issues.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Lawmakers, top officials debate national approach to drug policy

    In March the GAO said the drug control strategy lacked key components.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Trump calls for John Kerry to be prosecuted for Iran talks amid heightened tensions

    President Donald Trump went after former Secretary of State John Kerry Thursday.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Trump talks subpoenas, hurricane relief funding during event

    President Trump held a 45-minute long event in which he talked about a wide range of issues, and the FBI releases new numbers on domestic terror.

    May 9

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• May 9

  • Boston Red Sox visit the White House; some team members opt out in protest

    The push back is over disaster relief response to Hurricane Maria.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Democratic congressman asks IRS commissioner to investigate the NRA

    The move comes after reports of financial mismanagement at the NRA.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Colorado students walk out as school shooting vigil turns political

    Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Jason Crow spoke about gun policy reform.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Red Sox celebrate World Series championship at White House

    The Boston Red Sox paid a visit to the White House Thursday to celebrate their World Series win with President Donald Trump.

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• May 9

  • Trump 'very surprised' about subpoena for his son Donald Trump Jr.

    Trump said his son was "totally exonerated" by special counsel Robert Mueller.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Trump intends to nominate acting Pentagon chief to fill role permanently: Sanders

    Shanahan, a former Boeing executive, was Defense Secretary James Mattis' deputy.

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• May 9

  • Rod Rosenstein honored at farewell ceremony

    Rosenstein honored at farewell ceremony amid lingering questions about role in Mueller probe.

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• May 9

  • Rosenstein to depart Justice Department amid scrutiny about role in Mueller probe

    Former attorney general Jeff Sessions made a rare appearance at the ceremony.

    May 9

• May 9

  • The Trump dilemma hits baseball amid a wave of White House boycotts in sports

    The Boston Red Sox are the latest team to be faced with the Trump dilemma.

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• May 9

  • Former CIA agent outed as spy is running for Congress

    Valerie Plame was outed by George W. Bush administration officials in 2003.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Trump team regroups after supporter shouts 'shoot' migrants at border

    "Only in the panhandle, can you get away with that statement," Trump said.

    May 9

• May 9

  • President Trump outlines plan to tackle 'surprise medical bills'

    The plan would tackle sticker shock after emergency services.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Pelosi calls standoff with Trump a 'constitutional crisis,' but resists impeachment

    Pelosi says impeachment should be "patriotic" not "political."

    May 9

• May 9

  • Marianne Williamson says she's qualified for the first 2020 Democratic debate

    The presidential contender is a spiritual-guru and best-selling author.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Trump 'very surprised' about subpoena for son

    President Donald Trump said on Thursday that he was "very surprised" by the subpoena for his son, Donald Trump Jr., issued by the GOP-led Senate...

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