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• Aug 19

  • Former North Dakota senator talks politics, Native American issues

    Heidi Heitkamp discussed the challenges Native Americans face, saying "both political parties have left the tribes behind" to address those issues on...

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• Aug 19

  • Coushatta Tribe chairman speaks on 'fundamental issues of Native Americans'

    David Sickey, chairman of the Coushatta Tribe in Louisiana, said "tribal leaders are not pleased" that the Trump administration was not prioritizing...

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• Aug 19

  • Eric Garner's family on firing of NYPD officer: 'The fight is not over'

    An outraged police union president accused the commissioner, who announced the termination of Daniel Pantaleo, of bowing to "anti-police extremists."

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• Aug 19

  • Man accused of planning attack on women's reproductive clinic

    The arrest is the latest in a string of disrupted possible mass attacks.

    Aug 19

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  • Reps. Omar and Tlaib call on colleagues to visit Israel without them

    They were denied entry over their support for a Palestinian-led boycott movement

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• Aug 19

  • Planned Parenthood drops out of federal program over fight with Trump administration

    Planned Parenthood patients accounted for 40 percent of program's beneficiaries

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• Aug 19

  • As Trump, negotiators work toward peace, attacks highlight violent realities

    President Trump has made clear his desire to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan.

    Aug 19

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  • Warren at Native American forum: 'I am sorry for harm I have caused'

    Warren previously came under fire for claims of Native American ancestry.

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• Aug 19

  • Rep. Omar calls on colleagues to visit Israel, Palestine after her trip was denied

    The congresswoman was denied access to visit Israel on a congressional oversight trip, along with Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Both are the first Muslim women...

    Aug 19

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• Aug 19

  • Rep. Rashida Tlaib fights back tears as she recalls grandmother's plight in Palestine

    The congresswoman was denied access to visit Israel on a congressional oversight trip by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration.

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• Aug 19

  • Jay-Z faces backlash over NFL partnership as Kaepernick remains out of the league

    Colin Kaepernick's attorney Mark Geragos called the deal "cold-blooded."

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • Pentagon tests first land-based cruise missile after pulling out of INF Treaty

    The US withdrew from the INF on Aug. 2, arguing Russia was non-compliant.

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • Trump appears to walk back on background checks

    After promising "meaningful" new gun sale background checks following recent mass shootings, President Donald Trump appears to be walking that back.

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• Aug 19

  • Trump bats down fears of US recession

    As President Trump wages a trade war against China, the president is dismissing fears that the U.S. economy is showing signs it could be headed for a...

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• Aug 19

  • AG Barr appoints new BOP director amid Epstein controversy

    Dr. Kathleen Hawk Sawyer previously served in the position for over a decade.

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • White supremacy and white nationalism explained by experts

    Experts help navigate the terms white supremacy and nationalism.

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • President Trump dismisses fears of US economic recession

    Some economists fear the U.S. is heading towards an economic recession.

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • Trump appears to back away from stronger gun sale background checks

    He had promised "meaningful" background checks after recent mass shootings.

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• Aug 19

  • Trump: 'I don't see a recession'

    President Trump says he’s not concerned about the state of the U.S. economy.

    Aug 19

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• Aug 19

  • The Note: Trump bullish on economy, at what cost?

    Trump told reporters Sunday that he "prepared for everything."

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• Aug 19

  • One-third of economists predict US recession in 2021

    It's an increase from a February survey result of 25%.

    Aug 19

• Aug 18

  • 'The right to vote is our most fundamental right': Stacey Abrams

    ABC News corespondent Linsey Davis interviewed Abrams on "This Week" Sunday.

    Aug 18

• Aug 18

  • Beto O'Rourke visits Arkansas gun show

    Presidential hopeful Beto O'Rourke made an unannounced visit to a gun show in central Arkansas to speak with gun buyers and sellers about what can be...

    Aug 18

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• Aug 18

  • 'This Week' Transcript 8-18-19: Peter Navarro, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Stacey Abrams

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, August 18.

    Aug 18

• Aug 18

  • Gillibrand chastises Israel over US congresswomen, but doesn't demand consequences

    The senator spoke in an interview with Martha Raddatz.

    Aug 18

• Aug 18

  • White House trade adviser: 'We're going to have a strong economy through 2020'

    White House trade adviser Peter Navarro was interviewed on "This Week" Sunday.

    Aug 18

• Aug 18

  • Bernie Sanders and 'Killer Mike' talk race, faith and hurt in America

    Private talk with Bernie Sanders and rapper "Killer Mike" gets eloquent and raw.

    Aug 18

• Aug 17

  • 2020 hopeful Beto O'Rourke visited an Arkansas gun show to talk about gun control

    Gun sellers said they appreciated the visit.

    Aug 17

• Aug 16

  • Tlaib and Omar's Israel controversy, Trump wants to buy Greenland, Greenland melting

    Israel overturns the banishment of Congresswomen Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich) as long as visit is for humanitarian purposes, Trump looking to buy Greenland...

    Aug 16

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• Aug 16

  • Spike Lee to hold sold out fundraiser for Kamala Harris

    The California senator has been tapping into Hollywood's rich and famous.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Tlaib refuses to visit under Israel's set conditions

    Diala Shamas of the Center for Constitutional Rights says Israel's decision to ban Tlaib is "troubling," and that the country is treating...

    Aug 16

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• Aug 16

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Peter Navarro, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, Stacey Abrams

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, August 18.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Trump weighs possibility of buying Greenland

    Poul Krarup, editor-in-chief of Greenland publication Sermitsiaq, responds to President Trump's suggestion of buying Greenland.

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• Aug 16

  • Latest North Korea launch unlikely to break stalemate in US diplomatic talks

    The launch marks their sixth round of short-range missile testing in a month.

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• Aug 16

  • President Trump's tariff troubles

    The latest battle in the trade war with China could affect holiday shopping in the United States.

    Aug 16

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• Aug 16

  • Man flew in plane's cargo hold from Havana to Miami: CBP

    The man "was taken into custody by CBP," an official told ABC News on Friday.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • US says controversial migrant deal will move forward despite new leader's opposition

    Critics call the deal cruel and illegal, but the U.S. says it's moving forward.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Court allows Trump admin asylum restrictions to take place along most of border

    The restrictions can now take place everywhere outside the 9th Circuit.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Greenland responds to reported Trump interest

    A recent media report has surfaced claiming President Trump expressed interests on buying Greenland.

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• Aug 16

  • Greenland responds to reports Trump talked about buying the territory

    "We're open for business, not for sale," the foreign ministry tweeted.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Trump rule to make it tougher to prove discriminatory housing practices

    New standard must show actions were 'arbitrary, artificial, and unnecessary'

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• Aug 16

  • Trump mocks one of his own supporters at campaign rally: 'Start exercising'

    The president left him a voicemail, a White House official said.

    Aug 16

• Aug 16

  • Rep. Tlaib will not travel to Israel after all

    The Israeli government had approved a "humanitarian visit," but the Michigan congresswoman ultimately decided not to visit her grandmother.

    Aug 16

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• Aug 16

  • Trump officials abused, retaliated against career State Dept. employees: IG report

    Career employees were called "disloyal" and penalized for raising concerns.

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• Aug 16

  • House Dems subpoena Lewandowski, Dearborn

    Democrats on the House Judiciary Committee have issued subpoenas to Corey Lewandowski and Rick Dearborn.

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• Aug 16

  • Bernie Sanders talks with Cardi B in new video

    The rapper previously expressed her support for "Daddy Bernie's" campaign.

    Aug 16

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