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  • 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.

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  • 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...

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  • Trump to revoke California waiver on auto emissions

    The Trump administration announced plans to revoke a waiver that would set stricter standards for auto emissions in the state.

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  • 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.

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  • 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.

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

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

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  • 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

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

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

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

    The ISIS propaganda video showed graphic murders, authorities said.

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

    The Trump administration wants a single, nationwide standard.

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  • 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.

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• 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

  • Tension at Corey Lewandowski's House Judiciary Committee hearing

    The former campaign manager for President Donald Trump also posted a series of tweets during his Capitol Hill testimony teasing a possible Senate run.

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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.

    Sep 18

• Sep 18

  • US sues Edward Snowden and publishers over new memoir

    The lawsuit alleges that Snowden violated non-disclosure agreements signed with the N.S.A. and C.I.A. during his employment by not turning over the...

    Sep 18

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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

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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

• Sep 17

  • Lewandowski testifies on Capitol Hill

    The White House told former Trump campaign aide Corey Lewandowski not to answer questions when he testifies in front of the House Judiciary committee....

    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.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • ABC News’ Cokie Roberts interviews Barbara Bush: Aug. 18, 1992

    At the Republican National Convention, Bush contrasts her role as First Lady to the potential Hillary Clinton.

    Sep 17

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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...

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• Sep 16

  • Trump says Democrats will do 'whatever they can to demean you' at latest rally

    The campaign says their internal data shows big opportunity in the blue state.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • White House blocks former top Trump aides from testifying

    Former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was also set to testify Tuesday.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • Venezuelan opposition calls talks with Maduro dead, causing rift

    The opposition's first fracture is a worrying sign for its U.S.-backed leader.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • Woman linked to newly revealed allegation against Kavanaugh: 'Ask Brett'

    The anniversary of Kavanaugh's addition to the court is approaching.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • FiveThirtyEight breaks down latest Dem. presidential candidate poll

    FiveThirtyEight elections analyst Nathaniel Rakich explains the latest polls for the Democratic presidential candidates following the ABC News primary...

    Sep 16

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• Sep 16

  • Former State Department official talks repercussions of Iran

    Suzanne Maloney, deputy director of the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institute, explains how the oil facility attack will effect Iran's...

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• Sep 16

  • Trump's long history of making threats against Iran

    Trump Sunday hinted at military action saying the U.S. is "locked and loaded."

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • Air Force's newest aircraft named T-7A Red Hawk in honor of Tuskegee Airmen

    One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen was on hand for the announcement.

    Sep 16