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  • Top intelligence official to brief Congress on whistleblower complaint

    House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff has accused the acting Director of National Intelligence of withholding a whistleblower complaint...

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  • The Note: Delayed choices stir intra-party battles

    A variety of forces are pushing for answers to longstanding questions.

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  • Warren won't say if she'd raise middle class taxes to pay for her health care plan

    The 2020 contender stresses cutting costs for Americans, but sidesteps tax talk.

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• Sep 18

  • Top intelligence official to brief Congress on whistleblower complaint

    The House Intelligence Committee chair wants to see a whistleblower complaint.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Interior Department transferring federal land to Army for border wall construction

    The 560 acres of federal land will be controlled by the Army.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Rep. Joe Kennedy to announce primary challenge to Sen. Ed Markey

    Kennedy's bid tees up one of the cycle's marquee intraparty clashes.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Pentagon spent at least $184,000 at Trump Turnberry resort in Scotland

    The Pentagon released a review of records on Wednesday.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • White House distances itself from AG Barr's gun control ideas as NRA pans it

    Conservatives await Trump's decision on gun control but pan Barr's ideas

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Washington Monument reopens after 3 years of repairs

    It closed in 2016 after an elevator cable snapped and other repairs were made.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Sandy Hook Promise releases chilling PSA on school shootings

    Sandy Hook Promise co-founder Nicole Hockley and Sen. Chris Murphy, D-Conn., discuss the importance of fighting for stricter gun legislation.

    Sep 18

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• Sep 18

  • Trump sets new sanctions on Iran, appoints new national security adviser

    President Donald Trump announces plans for stricter sanctions on Iran following the Saudi oil facility attack and appoints former lawyer Robert...

    Sep 18

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• Sep 18

  • Washington Monument reopens

    The Washington Monument has reopened to the public after three years of major renovations.

    Sep 18

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• Sep 18

  • Most veterans dying by suicide use guns

    Dr. Matt Miller, acting director of the Veteran Affairs Suicide Prevention Program, explains what is being done to address veteran suicides.

    Sep 18

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• Sep 18

  • Sandy Hook Promise releases powerful new back-to-school ad amid gun reform debate

    The ad tells viewers that back-to-school brings the threat of a mass shooting.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Trump, Carson reject California's request for federal help on homelessness

    In a letter, Carson blamed the state for increased homelessness.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Greta Thunberg, teen climate activist, tells US lawmakers 'listen to the scientists'

    Swedish teen who sailed to US to talk climate change testifies on Capitol Hill

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Trump names US hostage negotiator O'Brien as his new national security adviser

    Robert O'Brien replaces John Bolton who left abruptly last week.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • American Airlines mechanic accused of sabotaging plane had ISIS video: Prosecutors

    The ISIS propaganda video showed graphic murders, authorities said.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Trump revokes California's waiver on emissions standards, setting up legal fight

    The Trump administration wants a single, nationwide standard.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Saudis say Iran 'sponsored' attack on oil facilities, Pompeo calls it an 'act of war'

    Trump said he would "substantially increase" sanctions on Iran in response.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Trump targets California for plan to deal with homeless on 'our best streets'

    Trump and HUD Secretary Ben Carson are visiting the state this week.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Trump announces new pick for national security adviser

    President Donald Trump selected former U.S. hostage negotiator Robert C. O'Brien to replace John Bolton.

    Sep 18

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• Sep 18

  • Trump asks Steve Cortes: ‘Who do you like more, the country or the Hispanics?’

    At a rally in New Mexico on Monday, the president asked Hispanic Advisory Council member Steve Cortes to choose between nationality and ethnicity.

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• Sep 18

  • Saudis blame Iran, Trump increases sanctions

    President Donald Trump on Sunday tweeted that the U.S. was "locked and loaded," but was waiting for the Saudis to verify Iran's culpability and...

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• Sep 18

  • FAA chief to test updated 737 MAX software as planes remain grounded

    The 737 MAX was grounded after crashes in Indonesia and Ethiopia.

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• Sep 18

  • The Note: The legacy and life lessons of Cokie Roberts

    Life experiences and scholarship mixed to make her a unique voice for our times.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • Trump delivers 'false choice' for Latinos between country, racial identity: Experts

    "Majority of Latinos...have strong identities as Americans and as Latinos."

    Sep 18

• Sep 17

  • Mike Pompeo heading to Saudi Arabia to 'coordinate' response to Saudi oil attack

    A U.S. official says there's "compelling" evidence the attacks came from Iran.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Corey Lewandowski testifies he can't talk about conversations with Trump

    The White House blocked two top former Trump aides from appearing at all.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Trump's EPA sets stage for legal fight with California on fuel emissions standards

    'Federalism does not mean that one state can dictate standards for the nation'

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Remembering Cokie Roberts, U.S.-Iran tensions boil over, Lewandowski testifies

    Former ABC anchor for "This Week," Cokie Roberts, dead at 75; tensions mount between U.S. and Iran after the Saudi oil facility attack; former Trump...

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • Census Bureau on the 2020 survey: 'The census is safe'

    President Trump wanted to add a citizenship question.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • US sues Edward Snowden and publishers over new memoir

    The suit calls for the seizure of any profits received from the book.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Corey Lewandowski refuses to answer most questions at congressional hearing

    The former Trump campaign manager refused to discuss conversations with the president.

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • Reporters behind new Kavanaugh book address controversy on 'The View'

    Republicans have questioned a new allegation raised in the book.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Former presidents, lawmakers react to the passing of 'trailblazer' Cokie Roberts

    The Washington journalist passed away after battling breast cancer for years.

    Sep 17

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• Sep 17

  • Manchin says former NRA staffer's background check app proposal could derail talks

    Senators are waiting to hear from President Trump about what he'll support.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • 17th service member killed in Afghanistan this year, 1st since peace talks collapse

    Sgt. 1st Class Jeremy W. Griffin was on his fourth combat deployment.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Congress weighs legislation to back Hong Kong protests, with local activists' backing

    The bills would bar U.S. police gear exports to Hong Kong, among other actions.

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• Sep 17

  • Trump urges patience after 'locked and loaded' threat following attack on Saudis

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed Iran for the attack.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • US service member killed in action in Afghanistan

    A U.S. service member was killed in action in Afghanistan on Monday, the first combat death since President Donald Trump called off peace talks with...

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• Sep 17

  • The Note: Democrats’ congressional and presidential agendas collide

    Presidential candidates are pushing Dems in a different direction than Congress.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • US police agencies having trouble hiring, keeping officers, according to a new survey

    The survey shows decreased officer applications, early exits and retirements.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Elizabeth Warren attacks corporate greed in front of biggest crowd yet

    Elizabeth Warren discussed the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Prosecutors subpoena President Trump’s tax returns

    The Manhattan District Attorney’s Office has subpoenaed eight years of Donald Trump’s tax returns as part of an investigation into hush payments to...

    Sep 17

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