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  • Trump kicks off his re-election in Florida as Democrats aim to win the state back

    Trump flipped Florida red in 2016, but Democrats say they're still competitive.

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• Jun 18

  • Shanahan drops out of running for defense secretary

    Patrick Shanahan has served as Trump's acting Defense secretary since January.

    Jun 18

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  • President Trump's plan to deport 'millions' likely not feasible

    U.S. officials have said that at most 400K people could be deported in one year

    Jun 18

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  • Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Liz Cheney spar over 'concentration camp' comment

    The Democrat's comments quickly sparked a reaction from across the aisle.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Top moments from ABC News' President Trump, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez interviews

    "The Investigation" podcast team breaks down highlights from both exclusive ABC News interviews, from Trump's comments about not wanting to fire...

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• Jun 18

  • Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says slavery reparations are not a 'good idea'

    "I don't think reparations are a good idea," Sen. Mitch McConnell said.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Mixed US signals on Iran muddy the path forward, may increase risk of war: Analysis

    Members of Congress warned that Trump needs to clearly articulate a strategy.

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• Jun 18

  • Katharine Gorka tapped as Customs and Border Protection press secretary

    The Gorkas are known for controversial comments on Islam and extremism.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • US likely to impose more tariffs on China if new trade deal isn't reached

    U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer spoke about the plans on Tuesday.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • 11-year-old wins state's 'Stop Bullying' license plate design contest

    Brooke Balser just completed the fifth grade with straight As.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • DOJ makes rare intervention to prevent Rikers Island transfer for Paul Manafort

    Manafort's lawyers raised concerns "related to his health and personal safety."

    Jun 18

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  • Stewart fires back at McConnell for calling him 'bent out of shape' over 9/11 fund

    Stewart said McConnell was dealing with the issue too slowly.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Gov. Steve Bullock, after missing out on June debate, qualifies for July face-off

    Bullock will miss the first round of debates but has qualified for the second.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • ICE will begin removing 'millions' of undocumented immigrants next week, Trump tweets

    The president said late Monday, "They will be removed as fast as they come in."

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• Jun 18

  • ICE will begin removing 'illegal aliens': Trump

    The president said late Monday, "They will be removed as fast as they come in."

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• Jun 18

  • The Note: Trump family affair to highlight campaign launch

    The Trumpian touches are a key part of the reelection argument.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Lonnie Bunch III on taking control of the Smithsonian Institution

    He is the first African American to head up the Smithsonian.

    Jun 18

• Jun 17

  • US to send 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East as tensions escalate with Iran

    The decision follows last week's attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Pentagon releases new photos as proof Iran was behind tanker attacks

    Pentagon releases new photos they say prove Iran was behind tanker attacks

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Severe turbulence leaves 10 injured, throws flight attendant into ceiling

    The ten injured passengers were taken to local hospitals in Basel, Switzerland.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • New surge of African migrants arriving at US southern border

    The numbers of Africans arriving in the past month far exceeded 2018 levels.

    Jun 17

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  • Amazon blasts Ocasio-Cortez for claiming that the company pays 'starvation wages'

    “@AOC is just wrong,” Amazon tweeted.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ted Cruz: Unlikely allies

    In the era of divided Congress and Trump, new bipartisan potential emerges.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • US blasts Iran's 'nuclear extortion,' Pompeo plans to meet American military leaders

    Iran vowed to increase enrichment if the US continues to block economic benefits

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Health care on Trump's mind as he kicks of 2020 campaign

    Trump vows a "phenomenal" new health care plan the day before his first campaign event, and Democratic candidates speak at the Poor People's Campaign...

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• Jun 17

  • US Navy hospital ship begins 5-month deployment to help Venezuela refugees

    Vice President Mike Pence sends off the ship from Miami on Tuesday.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Capitol Hill anxious over Trump's new health care announcement

    "We’re anxious to see what the president recommends," GOP's McConnell says.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Trump says 'the polls don't exist' in tell-all interview

    In an exclusive interview with the president, ABC News' Chief Anchor George Stephanopoulos tells Trump that he is trailing behind Biden in the polls,...

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• Jun 17

  • Democrats in Virginia win at Supreme Court in racial gerrymandering case

    The high court’s ruling featured an atypical vote alignment.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Justices say states can continue to prosecute for same crime as federal government

    The case could have expanded the president's pardon power.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Trump, Ocasio-Cortez engage in Twitter battle over impeachment

    The two argued over whether Democrats can pursue an impeachment inquiry.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Supreme Court engages on same-sex marriage cake case, hands win to baker, for now

    The court sent the Oregon case back to the Sixth Circuit for more consideration.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • The Note: Trump seeks yet another shot at health care

    Some leading Republicans prefer Trump not return to the issue of health care.

    Jun 17

• Jun 16

  • Trump responds to answering questions about obstruction

    In an exclusive interview with ABC News chief anchor George Stephanopoulos, Trump said, "[I] did nothing wrong. There was no collusion" and says he...

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• Jun 16

  • EXCLUSIVE: Top 5 takeaways of President Trump's interview with George Stephanopoulos

    The interview touched on Mueller, UFOs, Air Force One, Biden and more.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • Trump on his relationship with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un today

    When asked if he thought Kim Jong Un was still building nuclear weapons, Trump told ABC News' George Stephanopoulos, "I don't know. I hope not... He...

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• Jun 16

  • Transcript: ABC News' George Stephanopoulos' exclusive interview with President Trump

    The unedited transcripts of the president’s exclusive interview with ABC News.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • A rare look inside Air Force One

    ABC News was given access to Air Force One, commonly called "the flying Oval Office," during a flight from Washington, D.C., to Iowa with President...

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• Jun 16

  • Trump campaign parting ways with pollsters following internal numbers leak: Sources

    The campaign is cutting ties with some pollsters after a report by ABC News.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • 'Every day that passes, the pressure to impeach grows': Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

    The freshman congresswoman sat down with Jonathan Karl on "This Week."

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • 'This Week' Transcript 6-16-19: Pres. Donald Trump and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, June 16.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • EXCLUSIVE: Trump cites lessons from Nixon, says he 'was never going to fire Mueller'

    However, Trump said the Constitution gave him the power to fire Robert Mueller.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • 2020 candidates reflect on their dads this Father's Day

    Many of the candidates shared words of love and gratitude.

    Jun 16

• Jun 16

  • Dads have never been so valued, or under so much pressure, experts say

    "I definitely wouldn’t have waited as long had I known what I know now."

    Jun 16

• Jun 15

  • Man arrested for trespassing into Rep. Ocasio-Cortez's New York office

    No one else was in the office at the time.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • In wake of tragedy in places of worship, faith leaders convene to discuss challenges

    The leaders of churches and a synagogue that were attacked come together.

    Jun 15

• Jun 15

  • EXCLUSIVE: Trump says he doesn't particularly believe in unidentified flying objects

    The Navy updated its guidelines for how pilots report the sighting of UFOs.

    Jun 15