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  • Trump's UN ambassador nominee faces tough questions on climate change, credentials

    US Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft is expected to be confirmed by the Senate.

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  • Group that backed Ocasio-Cortez challenging 16-term incumbent

    A middle school principal is challenging a powerful New York Democrat.

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  • Trump won't back down on 'Central Park Jogger' case

    When asked Tuesday whether he would apologize to the men, Trump refused.

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  • Danny Glover, others join debate over reparations on Capitol Hill

    The hearing is timed to coincide with "Juneteenth."

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  • Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger: 737 Max pilots need simulator training before flying

    Lawmakers are looking into the safety certification of the Boeing 737 MAX.

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  • Biden's comments on 'civility' in working with segregationist Democrats draw backlash

    Some are criticizing Biden for speaking nostalgically about those lawmakers.

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  • Confirmed: Trump to celebrate July Fourth at Lincoln Memorial with speech, flyover

    The speech's timing will not conflict with the annual concert and fireworks.

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  • EPA finalizes power plant rules to replace Obama's signature climate change policy

    The EPA says the new rule will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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  • Rep. Ilhan Omar announces bill to end student lunch debt shaming

    Omar announced the No Shame at Schools Act Wednesday.

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  • Trump won't back down on 'Central Park Jogger' case

    When asked by a reporter on Tuesday whether he would apologize to the men who were exonerated in the Central Park Jogger case, Trump refused.

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• Jun 19

  • Democratic presidential candidate makes push for reparations

    Williamson, an author, is mounting a unique bid for the presidency.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Hope Hicks faces questions from House panel probing potential Trump obstruction

    Hicks is being asked about details in the Mueller report.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Hope Hicks arrives to face questions from House panel

    Committee lawyers and members are prepared to question Hope Hicks about her time in the White House and instances of obstruction detailed in the...

    Jun 19

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• Jun 19

  • Hope Hicks expected to testify before House panel

    Committee lawyers and members are prepared to question Hope Hicks about her time in the White House and instances of obstruction detailed in the...

    Jun 19

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• Jun 19

  • The Note: Trump show rehashes politics of grievance

    This time around, it's the president playing the victim on behalf of his base.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • President Trump breaks out old playbook in 2020 campaign kickoff

    Fake news. Hillary. Lock her up. Build the wall. Trump played the hits.

    Jun 19

• Jun 18

  • Shanahan drops out of running for defense secretary

    Patrick Shanahan has served as Trump's acting Defense secretary since January.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • President Trump's plan to deport 'millions' likely not feasible

    U.S. officials have said that at most 400K people could be deported in one year

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Liz Cheney spar over 'concentration camp' comment

    The Democrat's comments quickly sparked a reaction from across the aisle.

    Jun 18

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• Jun 18

  • Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says slavery reparations are not a 'good idea'

    "I don't think reparations are a good idea," Sen. Mitch McConnell said.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Mixed US signals on Iran muddy the path forward, may increase risk of war: Analysis

    Members of Congress warned that Trump needs to clearly articulate a strategy.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Trump kicks off his reelection campaign in Orlando

    Trump starts his presidential campaign for 2020, plus how China tariffs would affect American businesses.

    Jun 18

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• Jun 18

  • Katharine Gorka tapped as Customs and Border Protection press secretary

    The Gorkas are known for controversial comments on Islam and extremism.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • US likely to impose more tariffs on China if new trade deal isn't reached

    U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer spoke about the plans on Tuesday.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • 11-year-old wins state's 'Stop Bullying' license plate design contest

    Brooke Balser just completed the fifth grade with straight As.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • DOJ makes rare intervention to prevent Rikers Island transfer for Paul Manafort

    Manafort's lawyers raised concerns "related to his health and personal safety."

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Stewart fires back at McConnell for calling him 'bent out of shape' over 9/11 fund

    Stewart said McConnell was dealing with the issue too slowly.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Gov. Steve Bullock, after missing out on June debate, qualifies for July face-off

    Bullock will miss the first round of debates but has qualified for the second.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • ICE will begin removing 'millions' of undocumented immigrants next week, Trump tweets

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

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Amazon blasts Ocasio-Cortez starvation wages claim

    Amazon took to Twitter Monday trying to refute a claim Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made during her "This Week" interview that the company pays...

    Jun 18

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• Jun 18

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• Jun 18

  • The Note: Trump family affair to highlight campaign launch

    The Trumpian touches are a key part of the reelection argument.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Lonnie Bunch III on taking control of the Smithsonian Institution

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

    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

• Jun 17

  • 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...

    Jun 17

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• Jun 17

  • Soaring prices force some to travel for insulin

    Two women who have driven from the Midwest to Canada to buy insulin share why they think the prices have risen too high.

    Jun 17

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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.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

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

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

    Jun 17

• 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,...

    Jun 17

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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.

    Jun 17

• 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.

    Jun 17

• 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