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  • Former Clinton attorney warns Mueller report not 'the right battle' for Democrats

    Sherburne served as special counsel to Bill Clinton for three years.

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  • Transcript: Former Bill Clinton attorney's interview on 'The Investigation' podcast

    Jane Sherburne, a former special counsel to President Bill Clinton, sat down for an interview for the latest episode of “The Investigation," a new...

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• May 13

  • President Donald Trump hosts 2nd iftar dinner amid tensions with Muslim community

    The president's speech Monday night emphasized world peace.

    May 13

• May 13

  • Biden calls Rudy Giuliani's canceled trip to Ukraine 'inappropriate'

    Former Vice President Joe Biden defended his son Monday.

    May 13

• May 13

  • Joe Biden calls out Trump's support for Putin

    Former Vice President Biden attacks Russian President Vladimir Putin, calling him "a dictator" and "a kleptomaniac".

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• May 13

  • President Trump welcomes the Hungarian prime minister to the White House

    Administration officials describe the Monday visit as "a strategy of re-engagement" in the Eastern European region, but critics say it's another...

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• May 13

  • Rosenstein defends Russia investigation handling

    Former Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein mounted an extensive defense of the tumultuous early days of his tenure and his decision to appoint...

    May 13

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• May 13

  • Rod Rosenstein defends Russia investigation handling, hits back at James Comey

    Rosenstein's remarks marked a split from Trump's attacks on the Russia probe.

    May 13

• May 13

  • Congress could try to enforce a subpoena power it hasn’t used since 1935. Here’s how.

    Congress can jail or fine individuals who don't comply with subpoenas.

    May 13

• May 13

  • Liberals alarmed for Roe v. Wade as Supreme Court conservatives overturn precedent

    "Which cases will the court overrule next," Justice Stephen Breyer asks.

    May 13

• May 13

  • Trump praises Hungary's authoritarian prime minister during White House visit

    Hungary's prime minister has been called "Trump before Trump."

    May 13

• May 13

  • China announces retaliatatory tariffs as Trump defends US moves

    China has delayed implementation of its tariff increases until June 1.

    May 13

• May 13

  • Elizabeth Warren pledges to nominate a public school teacher for Education secretary

    Warren's pledge is a direct rebuke of current Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

    May 13

• May 13

  • NRA infighting spills into public view with anonymous leak of documents

    The documents raise more questions about the organization's spending practices.

    May 13

• May 13

  • Trump, top Republicans attack Rep. Tlaib over comments on Israel and Holocaust

    Rep. Rashida Tlaib said GOP attacks are "outright lies to incite hate."

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• May 13

  • Constitutional crisis? Some House Democrats don't think so

    Many Democrats aren't ready to consider impeachment.

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• May 13

  • Conservative Supreme Court justices spar over executions of Muslim, Buddhist inmates

    The extraordinary statements exposed stark differences over last-minute appeals.

    May 13

• May 13

  • US-China trade war continues to escalate

    China retaliated against the U.S. by placing tariffs on $60 billion of U.S. goods.

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• May 13

  • Supreme Court clears way for iPhone users to sue Apple over App Store prices

    Justice Brett Kavenaugh sided with the court's four liberal justices.

    May 13

• May 13

  • Trump repeats claims of 'coup' attempt after former FBI lawyer knocks them down

    The president also attacked FBI Director Chris Wray.

    May 13

• May 13

  • President Trump goes on a Twitter tirade over the weekend

    Meanwhile, his chief economic adviser says American businesses and consumers will pay for tariffs on Chinese imports, not China. ABC News' Trevor Ault...

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• May 13

  • Pompeo to visit Russia to help Trump repair ties

    U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will make his first trip to Russia this week where he will meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and his...

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• May 13

  • Pompeo to visit Russia as Trump pivots to repairing relations post-Mueller report

    It's the secretary of state's first visit, and he'll meet Vladimir Putin.

    May 13

• May 13

  • The Note: Democrats test out the politics of 'nice'

    Democrats will sharpen their elbows over time.

    May 13

• May 12

  • 2020 candidates reflect on their moms for Mother's Day

    They shared tidbits, insights and fond memories about their moms.

    May 12

• May 12

  • Not appropriate for Trump to talk to AG about investigation into Biden: Schiff

    Schiff expressed concern that the attorney general "just might do it."

    May 12

• May 12

  • Robert Mueller 'is going to testify': Rep. Adam Schiff

    "The American people have a right to hear" what Mueller has to say, Schiff said.

    May 12

• May 12

  • Booker compares gun control fight to civil rights movement

    Booker is optimistic about his comprehensive gun control proposal's chances.

    May 12

• May 12

  • 'This Week' Transcript 5-12-19: Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Cory Booker

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, May 12.

    May 12

• May 11

  • 'We need a president that's going to enforce antitrust laws': Cory Booker

    Booker didn't call for Facebook or other big tech companies to be broken up.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Potential 2020 candidate Montana Gov. Steve Bullock teases 'big announcement'

    The Democratic governor leads a state that Trump won in 2016.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Former homeless student, Georgetown grad: 'Your blessing is there waiting for you'

    "You just have to go get" your blessings, she said.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Pete Buttigieg goes to Hollywood in latest presidential bid plot twist

    "Hollywood loves an underdog story, he's an unlikely hero," one exec said.

    May 11

• May 11

  • 2020 Democrats court organized labor as unions bide their time on endorsements

    Striking a chord with unions is crucial to clinching the Democratic nomination.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Trump off on Puerto Rico funding by $50 billion: Weekly Fact Check

    He keeps falsely claiming Puerto Rico has gotten $91 billion in aid.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Giuliani reverses course, will not make trip to Ukraine

    The president's personal attorney is targeting the 2020 Democratic frontrunner.

    May 11

• May 10

  • House committee subpoenas Mnuchin, IRS demanding Trump's tax returns by next week

    Democrats say it's the “best opportunity” to successfully obtain the records.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Anita Hill pens piece on forgiveness, Biden and the #MeToo movement

    Hill called for better protections against sexual harassment and discrimination.

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• May 10

  • US increases tariffs as China vows countermeasures; trade talks end with no deal

    A sharp rise in tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Pentagon deploying Patriot battery to Middle East to further deter Iranian threat

    The U.S. has already deployed a carrier and bomber task force to the region.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Cory Booker

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, May 12.

    May 10

• May 10

  • McConnell on Trump Jr. subpoena: 'I think this is just a blip'

    McConnell predicts "happy ending" to Senate Intelligence Committee probe.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Tomato prices could spike as US and Mexico growers' relationship spoils

    Mexican tomatoes are being sold well below fair market prices.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Former FBI lawyer hits back at accusations of corruption at origins of Russia probe

    James Baker served as FBI general counsel at the Russia investigation's start.

    May 10

• May 10

  • HUD plan aimed at undocumented immigrants to displace 55K kids in US legally

    HUD estimates 55,000 children could be displaced by its plan.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Sen. Mitch McConnell wants to raise age to buy tobacco products

    His home state of Kentucky is the nation's second-largest tobacco producer.

    May 10

• May 10

  • CDC to block imports of dogs from Egypt, citing rabies concerns

    The agency says even one rabid dog could pose a public health threat.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Former intelligence analyst charged with leaking classified information to journalist

    In 2018 two other top government officials were charged with leaking.

    May 10