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  • Washington Gov. Jay Inslee announces he's dropping out of the 2020 race

    Inslee was the first governor to declare a run for the White House in March.

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  • Migrant kids at contractor shelters put 'at risk': Government watchdog

    The federal inspectors documented poor conditions at multiple facilities.

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  • CBO projects higher deficits beginning in 2020 after bipartisan spending deal

    The CBO estimates the annual deficit will top $1 trillion in 2020.

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  • President Trump walks back payroll tax cut suggestion, now says, 'we don't need it'

    A day earlier, he suggested he was open to the idea of a payroll tax cut.

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  • How El Paso shaped Beto O'Rourke from punk rocker to presidential candidate

    The democratic candidate talks about how the El Paso mass shooting changed him.

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  • Trump's new immigration policy rule change allows for longer-term detainment

    Andrew Selee, the Migration Policy Institute president, says the new policy will only "fix half" of the problem because the asylum system needs to be...

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  • ABC News announces details for third Democratic primary debate

    The upcoming debate, hosted by ABC News and Univision, will be in Houston.

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• Aug 21

  • Trump insists he hasn't shifted position on background checks after call with NRA

    The president's latest comments come after he spoke with the NRA chief Tuesday.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • How attorneys in alleged troll factory case plan to keep Mueller secrets from Moscow

    With all eyes on 2020, the most sensitive data will stay locked up in the U.S.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Trump says Jews 'disloyal' to their own people and Israel if they vote Democratic

    The president doubled down Wednesday on his controversial assertion, continuing his effort to make support for Israel a political wedge issue ahead of...

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• Aug 21

  • Advocates sue to block Trump administration changes to endangered species rules

    The conservation advocacy groups say the rules will hurt wildlife in the U.S.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • 'Nothing' to indicate Epstein death was not a suicide: Attorney General William Barr

    AG Barr's comments come amid rampant speculation surrounding Epstein's death.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Trump is proposing internment camps for migrants detained at the border: Sen. Merkley

    President Donald Trump is proposing internment camps for migrants detained at the U.S./Mexico border, Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., said on ABC News'...

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• Aug 21

  • American Jews 'disloyal' to their own people if they vote Democratic: Trump

    Polls show the vast majority of American Jews have voted for Democrats.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • After Denmark's PM calls buying Greenland 'absurd,' Trump calls her comment 'nasty'

    Denmark's prime minister has called Trump's idea of buying Greenland "absurd."

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• Aug 21

  • Mayors oppose Trump administration proposal to take 3 million people off food stamps

    The mayors say some communities rely on the SNAP o fight food insecurity.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • John McCain’s wife says the late senator would be concerned about shootings, border

    “He would also be the voice of reason in all of this, which is what we’re sorely lacking right now,” Cindy McCain told ABC News.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • 2 US service members killed in Afghanistan

    The U.S. provided no details surrounding their deaths.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Trump administration to lift limit on how long migrant kids can be detained

    The plan would change the long-standing court-approved Flores settlement.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • March for Our Lives announces sweeping gun control proposal

    The student-led activist group hopes to advance gun control talks into policy.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Trump administration highlights rule changes for detaining migrants

    The new rule change would allow families to be held together in detention throughout their immigration court proceedings.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Trump talks to NRA chief on background checks

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

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Trump calls off trip to Denmark over Greenland

    Trump has canceled plans to meet with Denmark after the prime minister called the idea of the U.S. buying Greenland as "absurd."

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• Aug 21

  • The Note: GOP hopes big money provides big boost

    The RNC continues to rake in serious dough for the general election.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • After John McCain's death, Cindy McCain says no one in GOP carries 'voice of reason'

    Cindy McCain says the GOP lacks leaders who can reach across the aisle.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Kamala Harris' dual roles, 'mixed record' with the death penalty

    Kamala Harris has a varied record on the death penalty, despite her claims.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Trump again distances himself from background checks same day he talks to NRA chief

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

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• Aug 20

  • Trump calls off Denmark trip after prime minister rejects idea of US buying Greenland

    Trump likened the concept of buying Greenland to a "large real estate deal."

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • New lawsuit from detainees and advocacy groups claims ICE denied medical treatment

    Lawsuit alleges that ICE has delayed and denied medical and mental health care.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Roger Clemens: 'No interest' in running for Congress despite GOP recruitment effort

    He blames the "climate in politics," according to a message obtained by ABC News

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Ahead of G-7 Summit, Trump again backs Russia being allowed back into alliance

    Western democracies have said no, citing Russian aggression in Europe.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • New poll shows Biden continues to lead the pack of 2020 Democratic candidates

    According to a new poll released by CNN, former Vice President Joe Biden remains on top of the public polls, out-performing the rest of the Democratic...

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• Aug 20

  • Man arrested who allegedly threatened Hispanics, believed Trump wanted a 'racial war'

    A restaurant employee in Miami also received a series of threatening messages.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Trump confirms he's considered payroll tax cut but denies any link to recession fears

    White House officials had said a payroll tax cut was not being considered.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Russia says it doesn't have to share data on nuclear blast, alarming observers

    Despite concerns, a senior Russian official said data-sharing was voluntary.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Trump contradicts White House aides, says he's considering payroll tax cut

    The president took questions on the economy at a meeting with the Romanian president.

    Aug 20

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  • Who is Wayne Messam?

    The Democrat was elected mayor of Miramar, Florida, in 2015, and has served two terms.

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  • Pompeo defends loyalty to Trump amid past comments, renewed scrutiny

    The top diplomat said they disagree with "frequency," but he carries out orders.

    Aug 20

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  • Snake almost on a plane, as traveler leaves behind reptile at TSA checkpoint

    “This snake did not catch his flight," a TSA spokesperson said.

    Aug 20

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  • Trump pushes for temporary payroll tax cut amid US-China trade war

    The president announced plans to stop the U.S. economic slow down by considering a payroll tax cut as some economists predict a possible recession in...

    Aug 20

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  • Planned Parenthood drops out of Title X

    Planned Parenthood has dropped out of federal program for low-income women over fight with Trump administration.

    Aug 20

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  • The Note: The question of electability hangs everywhere

    "Your bottom line has to be that we have to beat Trump," Jill Biden said.

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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...

    Aug 19

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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."

    Aug 19

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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

    Aug 19

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  • 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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  • 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