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  • President Trump takes lap at Daytona 500 in 'the beast'

    The president acted as the Grand Marshal at the race.

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• Feb 16

  • Some black voters consider other front-runners as Biden looks to South Carolina

    S.C. lawmakers say the former vice president may have "sat on a victory."

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • Tom Steyer banking on strong showing in Nevada, South Carolina

    The California billionaire joined ABC's "This Week" on Sunday.

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • 'I need people to get to know me': Sen. Klobuchar on growing minority support

    Klobuchar is busy campaigning in Las Vegas ahead of the caucuses.

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • 'This Week' Transcript 2-16-20: Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer

    This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, February 16.

    Feb 16

• Feb 15

  • DNC unveils qualifications for last Democratic debate ahead of SC primary

    It is also the final debate before the candidates compete on Super Tuesday.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • Pompeo makes 1st trip to Africa in bid to reassert US as leading partner

    The secretary of state will visit Senegal, Angola and Ethiopia.

    Feb 15

• Feb 15

  • Why Sen. Bernie Sanders' surge worries some moderate Democrats

    There's concern his socialist proposals could turn off independent voters.

    Feb 15

• Feb 14

  • Trump administration to deploy specialized Border Patrol agents to sanctuary cities

    Elite border agents will be sent to cities including New York and Chicago.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe won't be charged, Justice Department says

    A target of President Trump, McCabe was fired from the FBI in March 2018.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Justice Department reviewing handling of Michael Flynn case: Source

    The former national security adviser pleaded guilty to lying to the FBI.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Sunday on 'This Week':​ Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Tom Steyer

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, February 16.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • CNN, Univision to host March Democratic debate in Arizona, a 2020 battleground

    The 11th Democratic debate will be held two days before the state's primary.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • AG Barr complained privately to President Trump 'for weeks' about tweets, source says

    Barr broke his silence Thursday in an interview with ABC News.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • US, Taliban reach agreement to reduce violence, opening door to troop withdrawal deal

    It could open the door to a historic agreement, if the Taliban follows through.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Trump's State of the Union guest given scholarship already attends desirable school

    The Philadelphia charter school is run independently and is tuition-free.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Melania Trump helps ill children craft special valentines

    This is third year Trump has visited the Children's Inn in Maryland on Feb. 14.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Young, black, female cartoonist speaks about diversity through her art

    She is the first black female cartoonist published in The New Yorker.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • A timeline of the extraordinary turn of events in the Roger Stone case

    All four government prosecutors in Stone's case withdrew in protest.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Despite Barr's warning, Trump insists he has a right to intervene in criminal cases

    The president on Friday responded to Barr's comments in an ABC News interview.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Exclusive with Attorney General William Barr

    Barr says President Trump’s tweets are making it “impossible” to do his job. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt reports.

    Feb 14

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• Feb 14

  • Bloomberg now endorsed by more than 100 mayors, including a former Biden supporter

    Don Hardy said he initially supported Biden but likes what Bloomberg has to say.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • The Note: Bloomberg spends and hacks his way into campaign conversation

    Bloomberg is looming large in ways that his bank account only begins to reflect.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Lawmakers, experts warn of potential arms race as nuclear treaty's end date nears

    The New START Treaty is set to expire Feb. 5, 2021.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • K2 veterans demand investigation into deadly exposure: 'Congress needs to act'

    Documents show the Defense Department was aware of radioactive uranium on base.

    Feb 14

• Feb 14

  • Mike Bloomberg's philanthropy pays dividends with emerging political network

    He has donated hundreds of millions for political and philanthropic causes.

    Feb 14

• Feb 13

  • Transcript of Attorney General Bill Barr's exclusive interview with ABC News

    Barr spoke with ABC News Chief Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

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• Feb 13

  • 2020 Democratic race enters new phase

    The presidential hopefuls turn their attention to Nevada and South Carolina following the year’s first caucus and primary.

    Feb 13

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• Feb 13

  • Biden campaign redeploys staff to South Carolina, Nevada

    Biden will move nearly 50 staffers to the states.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Ahead of Barr complaining about Trump's tweets, the president complimented the AG

    Barr said Trump's tweets on pending matters "make it impossible to do my job."

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • As sentencing approaches, Roger Stone turns to former mob lawyer for help

    Roger Stone is scheduled to be sentenced on Feb. 20.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Barr blasts Trump's tweets: 'Impossible for me to do my job': ABC News Exclusive

    The AG spoke with ABC News Chief Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Judiciary employees want 'sustained commitment' against workplace sexual harassment

    A former clerk said she feared retaliation for reporting misconduct by a judge.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Former White House chief of staff John Kelly levels harshest criticism yet at Trump

    Trump fired back on Twitter, saying Kelly “can’t keep his mouth shut.”

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • AOC to join 'RuPaul's Drag Race' as a guest judge amid 2020 election cycle

    "I am Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and I pledge allegiance to the drag," she said.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Barr blasts Trump's tweets: 'Impossible for me to do my job': ABC News Exclusive

    Barr’s comments are a rare break with a president who the attorney general has aligned himself with and fiercely defended.

    Feb 13

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• Feb 13

  • AG Barr blasts Trump's tweets: ABC News Exclusive

    Attorney General William Barr blasted President Trump's tweets about the Roger Stone case in an exclusive interview with ABC News Justice...

    Feb 13

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• Feb 13

  • Pentagon shifts $3.8B for more border wall construction

    The money will be transferred from existing DoD construction funds.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Nevada Democrats detail new reporting tool for caucus day after fiasco in Iowa

    The party outlined their new plan in a memo sent to the presidential campaigns.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Pelosi accuses Trump of abusing power by interfering in Roger Stone case

    She said Trump tried to manipulate the Justice Department's proposed sentence.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Senate passes bipartisan resolution to curb Trump's war authority on Iran

    The resolution underscores that Congress has the sole power to declare war.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • House passes resolution that would dissolve Equal Rights Amendment deadline

    The 10-year deadline issued in 1973 created legal controversy over ERA adoption.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • William Barr: Everything to know about Trump's controversial attorney general

    Barr previously served as attorney general under President George H.W. Bush.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Despite rocky primary start, Biden says he's still the best candidate to 'beat Trump'

    "All [Trump] has done has been to just drag the nation down," Biden said.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Why Trump went all-out in New Hampshire and Iowa GOP primaries

    The campaign’s early investment paid off with record numbers.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Pelosi slams Trump’s budget

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said on Thursday that the proposed federal budget contradicts what President Trump promised at his State of the Union...

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• Feb 13

  • House Republicans roll out 'realistic' platform to tackle climate change

    Their platform includes the "One Trillion Trees" global initiative.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • US, Taliban nearing deal to reduce violence, finalize talks over withdrawal

    There's a Taliban proposal on the table, according to Defense Secretary Esper.

    Feb 13

• Feb 13

  • Hope Hicks returning to Trump White House as senior adviser

    A Trump favorite is making a return after departing for the Fox Corporation.

    Feb 13