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• Oct 17

  • Heitkamp apologizes for ad that mistakenly identified some women as abuse survivors

    "I deeply regret this mistake," Sen. Heitkamp said to ABC News in a statement.

    Oct 17

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  • Ahead of Pompeo trip, Trump threatens Central America with aid cuts over caravan

    Trump's threat comes as the secretary of state preps for a trip to the region.

    Oct 17

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  • Senator mum on whether calling Warren 'Pocahontas' is fair game on campaign trail

    McConnell joked Trump might call Sen. Graham "Sitting Bull" after a DNA test.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Special counsel pushing Paul Manafort for information on Roger Stone: Sources

    Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort's ties to Roger Stone run deep.

    Oct 17

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  • 50 years later, Marine awarded Medal of Honor for Vietnam War battle

    John Canley, 80, received the Medal of Honor for heroism in the Battle of Hue.

    Oct 17

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  • 'McCain would be rolling in his grave': Campa-Najjar responds to Hunter's attack ad

    Democrat Campa-Najjar responds to being called a "security risk."

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Snapshots from the trail: The final weeks in three close Senate races

    Powerhouse Politics sits down with reporters covering tight Senate races.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • 'Horseface, 'crazy,' 'low IQ': Trump's history of insulting women

    The president called Stormy Daniels "horseface" on Twitter.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Trump awards Medal of Honor to retired Marine Sgt. Maj. John L. Canley

    Canley becomes the 300th Marine to receive the nation's highest award for valor.

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• Oct 17

  • The real winner of the Texas debate: A blind squirrel

    An unlikely rodent has caught Twitter's attention in the Texas Senate race.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • The Briefing Room: Trump reluctant to break Saudi ties over missing journalist

    President Trump says he's "not giving cover" to Saudi Arabia over handling of missing journalist; Congressional candidate responds to attack ad...

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • EPA fight against 'secret science' slowed amid pushback from researchers

    Scientists said the push was aimed at limiting research to regulate industry.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Elizabeth Warren's big DNA reveal leaves Democrats little to smile about: ANALYSIS

    Trump called Elizabeth Warren a "fraud" after she revealed she took a DNA test.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Congressional candidate responds to ad calling him a 'security risk'

    California congressional candidate Ammar Campa-Najjar responds to negative opponent attack ad which called him a "security risk."

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• Oct 17

  • Trump criticizes condemnation of Saudis over Khashoggi disappearance

    The president said the U.S. relationship with Saudi Arabia is stronger than ever.

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• Oct 17

  • Trump calls for 5 percent cuts to executive departments after deficit increases

    Trump said getting rid of "waste" would have a "huge impact."

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Twitter releases 'motherlode' of data on alleged Russian, Iranian influence operation

    It released more than 10 million tweets from nearly 4,000 accounts.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • 'The View' discusses dating someone you disagree with politically

    Whoopi Goldberg said we can "learn something" from those we disagree with.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Trump: 'Not at all' giving cover to Saudis in journalist's disappearance

    Trump said he expects answers on Khashoggi’s alleged murder by week's end.

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• Oct 17

  • Midterm Elections 2018: What you need to know

    Here's what's at stake for the Democrats and Republicans in the 2018 midterms.

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• Oct 17

  • Plane carrying Melania Trump turns around after 'burning' smell reported on board

    The first lady's plane experienced an unknown mechanical issue en route to an event in Philadelphia Wednesday.

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• Oct 17

  • Democratic Senate candidate would meet with Trump

    Former Democratic Tennessee Gov. Phil Bredesen extended an olive branch to the president saying he'd like to work with Donald Trump in lowering the...

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• Oct 17

  • The Note: Trump takes rhetoric back to lonely comfort zone

    When President Donald Trump goes low … he can always go lower.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Trump co-signs Saudi Arabia’s Jamal Khashoggi cover-up, late-night pundit says

    Noah said he was suspicious after hearing Trump’s comments.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • O'Rourke attacks Cruz with 'Lyin' Ted' nickname in testy debate

    The two candidates clashed over President Trump and their policy records.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Democrat Senate candidate willing to meet with Trump before Election Day

    Phil Bredesen and Marsha Blackburn are in a tight battle.

    Oct 17

• Oct 16

  • The Big Vote: Elissa Slotkin has a personal reason to run for Congress

    Democrat Elissa Slotkin is running for Michigan's 8th Congressional District, largely because of health care issues.

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • The Big Vote: Georgia's gubernatorial race, health care debate and a 'pink wave'

    Georgia's governor's race is close in a typically red state, health care-related issues are on the forefront of voters' minds and 278 women are...

    Oct 16

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• Oct 16

  • Scientist on leave from EPA says effort to protect children from lead has stalled

    The claims come as Flint, Michigan recovers from a massive tainted water crisis.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump: Saudi crown prince 'totally denied any knowledge' of Jamal Khashoggi's fate

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Saudi leaders to press for answers.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Subpoenaed by House panel, Fusion GPS chief pleads fifth on Capitol Hill

    Republicans called on him to discuss political bias at the Justice Department.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump administration expected to replace Interior watchdog with political appointee

    Democrats and advocacy groups worry the Zinke investigations could be quashed.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • What's behind Trump's 'Pocahontas' taunt of Warren

    The charge that Warren falsely claimed heritage dates back to 2012 campaign.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Health care CEO accused of cheating Medicare to sell opioids

    The scheme involved giving patients unnecessary spinal injections

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump calls Elizabeth Warren 'total fraud' after Native American DNA test results

    In a tweet storm, President Trump calls Sen. Warren's DNA test "bogus."

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Trump: Saudi crown prince 'totally denied any knowledge' of Jamal Khashoggi's fate

    "Answers will be forthcoming shortly," Trump added.

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• Oct 16

  • Mike Pence's daughter reveals how she deals with criticism of her family

    Charlotte Pence said she was taught to embrace criticism by her father.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Beto O'Rourke is taking advantage of the digital ad spending trend

    Despite heavy digital ad spending, O'Rourke trails Ted Cruz in the polls.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • American public might never see final Mueller report on Russian election interference

    Mueller is required to provide a “confidential report" to the attorney general.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • US service member killed in fighter crash in Ukraine

    U.S. Air Force pilots are participating in a large-scale exercise in Ukraine.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Pres. Trump reacts to missing journalist, Sen. Warren's DNA announcement

    President Trump sends Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to Saudi Arabia; Trump says he will not issue an apology to Sen. Warren for doubting her Native...

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• Oct 16

  • Official resigns after killing baboon family

    The official insists he didn't do anything unethical.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Painting depicts Trump sharing drinks with GOP presidents

    A painting of President Donald Trump enjoying drinks at a table with other famous Republican presidents has taken the internet by storm.

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• Oct 16

  • US military says 60 militants killed in Somalia airstrike

    The airstrike against Al Shabab was the largest in Somalia in a year.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • Behind the painting depicting Trump sharing drinks with GOP presidents

    The painting shows a slim Trump enjoying a laugh with other GOP presidents.

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• Oct 16

  • Trump calls Stormy Daniels 'Horseface' as defamation suit dismissed

    The insult was in response to her defamation suit's dismissal.

    Oct 16

• Oct 16

  • 'Patients deserve to know': Government wants TV ads to disclose drug prices

    But will transparency translate to lower prices?

    Oct 16