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  • Debt ceiling fight: No deal yet

    A deal has not been reached on raising the debt ceiling, and the government once again risks a shutdown if an agreement isn't reached before July 26.

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• Jul 19

  • Immigrants seeking asylum leave home countries because of 'unlivable conditions'

    Eitan Pelen, manager of UNICEF USA's Child Migration & Protection, explains why immigrant families seek asylum and why action must be taken to protect...

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • Immigrants fearful of being at risk for deportation

    An immigrant from Togo, Coach Fofo who has lived in the U.S. for over 20 years speaks on his fears of possibly being deported and separated from his...

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• Jul 19

  • DHS warns of Russian efforts to divide America over pineapple pizza -- sort of

    The playful warning on Wednesday had a serious purpose.

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• Jul 19

  • Sunday on 'This Week' : Rep. Elijah Cummings, Mercedes Schlapp, Gov. Steve Bullock

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing on Sunday, July 21.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Trump says White House helping rapper ASAP Rocky, who is detained in Sweden

    President Trump said that first lady Melania Trump asked him to help the rapper.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • GOP lawmakers push back on Trump's intervention in possible Amazon contract

    The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is weighing in.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Castro, other US pols, call on Puerto Rico gov. to resign amid mass San Juan protests

    His call for a resignation come after protests shut down San Juan streets.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Trump claims he was not happy with 'send her back' chant at campaign rally

    The president has faced backlash for not stopping the racist chant in reference to Rep. Ilhan Omar.

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• Jul 19

  • 2020 candidate John Hickenlooper on 'The View': 'This campaign is wide open'

    Six aides quit after urging him to withdraw and pursue other options.

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• Jul 19

  • Trump to nominate new secretary of labor

    President Trump announced that Eugene Scalia, son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, is his pick to become the next secretary of labor.

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• Jul 19

  • The Note: Trump leaves Democrats less divided but more disgusted

    Trump is leaning in on attacks that most presidents would never consider.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Hickenlooper plows onward despite staff shakeup and fundraising issues

    Six key aides left the campaign about two weeks ago.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Is Trump moving the government out of Washington? 5 things to know.

    Trump campaigned to "drain the swamp" and critics say he's taking it apart.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • After 'send her back' Trump rally chants, 2020 Dems fight for country's identity

    The Democratic nominee must "be the opposite of what (Trump) is," Biden said.

    Jul 19

• Jul 18

  • Ilhan Omar gets standing ovation at town hall after Trump attacks

    "It sure feels good to be home!" Omar said to cheers at an airport rally.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Ilhan Omar took the stage at a town hall in her district to a standing ovation

    She quickly acknowledged the events of the week, before turning the topic of the event, which had been on the books long before President Donald Trump...

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • Trump to nominate Eugene Scalia as new secretary of labor

    Scalia is the son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Here's how the 2nd 2020 Democratic presidential debates work

    Twenty Democratic contenders will debate over two nights at the end of July.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Biden v. Harris, Sanders v. Warren at next Democratic debates

    CNN announced Thursday the lineups for both nights of debates.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Rabbi in Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s district compares Trump rally to 'Nazi Germany'

    Faith leaders in Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home district are standing firmly behind her.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • 3 kids detained at Chicago airport after undocumented parents afraid to pick them up

    The minors were traveling with an adult cousin who was denied entry to the U.S.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • DOJ sides with NFL, Raiders in Oakland antitrust lawsuit, prompting challenge flag

    It comes as the Trump administration's relationship with the NFL has been rocky

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump: 'Not happy' with rally-goers' 'send her back' chants

    President Trump claims he was not happy with people's chants against Rep. Ilhan Omar, although he did not stop them.

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• Jul 18

  • Rabbi calls Trump's comments on lawmakers 'race baiting'

    Rabbi Avi Olitzky of the Bethel Synagogue discusses President Trump's hateful rhetoric at Wednesday's rally, calling the remarks "pretty terrifying."

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• Jul 18

  • Capitol Police arrest 70 in immigration protests, including 90-year-old nun

    Sister Pat Murphy, 90, of Chicago, among those arrested as part of the protests

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• Jul 18

  • Trump says US Navy ship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz

    The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer destroyed the Iranian drone, Trump says.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump says US Navy ship destroys Iranian drone

    President Donald Trump said that the Navy amphibious assault ship USS Boxer destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • Trump says he disagrees with 'send her back' chants, despite fanning flames for days

    President Donald Trump disavowed "send her back" chants at campaign rally.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • US Navy searching for missing USS Abraham Lincoln sailor in Arabian Sea

    A "man overboard incident" was reported aboard the carrier on Wednesday.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump admin. invokes privilege, blocks intel committee from Mueller docs: Sources

    The Trump administration is broadly using executive privilege

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump 'not happy' about 'send her back' chant at rally

    The chants by his supporters targeted Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., during the campaign event in North Carolina.

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• Jul 18

  • Top Republican criticizes 'send her back' chants at Trump rally

    But Emmer defended Trump, saying he was not racist

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump nominates 3-star admiral to lead the Navy after Senate-confirmed pick retired

    Trump bypassed seven four-star admirals in picking Vice Adm. Michael Gilday.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Treasury Secretary Mnuchin expresses confidence in budget deal, negotiations continue

    Negotiations between the Trump administration and Democrats continue.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Cardi B gives Rep. Ilhan Omar a shout-out after Trump crowd chants 'send her back'

    Cardi used a Beyonce lyric to show her support.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • GOP presidential candidate Sanford says Trump attacks on congresswomen were racist

    The former congressman said this week he's mulling a White House run.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump administration stops sending kids to controversial Homestead migrant facility

    Government officials say demand for beds at the temporary shelter has declined.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump attacks freshman Democrats at rally, crowd chants 'send her back'

    The president doubled down on his remarks about female Democrats of color.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Senator objects to 9/11 compensation fund bill

    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is warning against roadblocks to passing a 9/11 victims compensation bill after Sen. Rand Paul objected to...

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• Jul 18

  • House holds Barr, Ross in contempt of Congress

    The House voted to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress on Wednesday.

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• Jul 18

  • 2020 Democratic candidates continue fundraising

    Cory Booker hosts a grassroots fundraiser in Washington, D.C., on Wednesday.

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• Jul 18

  • The Note: Trump sparks new chants and again dominates message

    President Donald Trump's campaign keeps attacking the Democratic agenda.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • 50 Years Later: Apollo 11 flight director recalls final moments before moon landing

    "It was the kind of thing that only happens once in your life," Kranz said.

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• Jul 18

  • GOP axes rival online fundraising platform

    The Republican Party has been pushing online platform named WinRed.

    Jul 18

• Jul 17

  • Bernie Sanders' 'No health insurance and pharma money pledge'

    Sanders called on fellow Democratic presidential candidates Wednesday to reject donations from health insurance and pharmaceutical companies.

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