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  • Former House Speaker Paul Ryan sends sweet surprise birthday message to Meghan McCain

    "The View" co-host celebrated her 35th birthday on Wednesday.

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  • Trump says ceasefire in Syria is holding, sanctions against Turkey lifted

    The president’s announcement comes two weeks after Turkey moved into northern Syria following the U.S.’s withdrawal.

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  • Trump claims 'breakthrough' on Syria, lifts sanctions on Turkey: 'We're getting out'

    Trump has been harshly criticized by both Republicans and Democrats on Syria.

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  • Republicans storm questioning of top defense official on Ukraine aid

    Laura Cooper was facing questions from House impeachment investigators.

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  • House passes bill making animal cruelty a federal felony

    A companion bill was introduced in the Senate.

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  • Ahead of Paris climate deal withdrawal, Trump admin makes $1.2B investment in oceans

    The new funding addresses environmental degradation, but not climate change.

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• Oct 23

  • Trump's reference to lynching resurrects painful chapter in US history: Experts

    The president compared the impeachment inquiry to lynching.

    Oct 23

• Oct 23

  • The Note: GOP weariness grows as Trump defenses give way

    The deeper things get, the more Trump needs his Republican Party to stay loyal.

    Oct 23

• Oct 23

  • 2 Giuliani associates plead not guilty to campaign finance crimes in New York court

    Lev Parnas and Igor Fruman are associates of Rudy Giuliani.

    Oct 23

• Oct 22

  • Former Texas Rep. Beto O'Rourke says Trump's language poses 'mortal danger'

    O'Rourke said Trump is "absolutely" a white supremacist.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Senate Intel chairman intends to recall DNI, inspector general in Ukraine probe

    Sen. Richard Burr said his panel will have to start from "square one."

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Diplomat who raised concerns over Ukraine aid in texts testifies in impeachment probe

    Democrats have worked to secure William Taylor's testimony for weeks.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Trump inaugural donor charged with campaign finance, lobbying violations

    Imaad Zuberi has a long record of donating to both Democrats and Republicans.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Trump condemned for tweet calling impeachment probe 'a lynching'

    Lawmakers responded to Trump's comments and 2020 Democratic candidate Beto O'Rourke talks immigration policy.

    Oct 22

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• Oct 22

  • Anonymous senior Trump official behind 'resistance' op-ed has written a book

    The senior administration official set off a firestorm last year.

    Oct 22

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• Oct 22

  • Facebook takes on election interference

    The social media giant unveiled plans to combat interference in the upcoming presidential election.

    Oct 22

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• Oct 22

  • Backlash against Trump's 'lynching' tweet

    Rep. Karen Bass, D-Calif., condemned Trump's tweet comparing the impeachment probe to a lynching.

    Oct 22

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• Oct 22

  • US government plans to collect DNA from asylum seekers

    Immigration rights advocates push back on the Trump administration's plan to collect DNA samples and create a massive FBI database.

    Oct 22

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• Oct 22

  • Top diplomat in Ukraine: Investigating Bidens, election interference tied to aid

    William Taylor told lawmakers that he believes it was "crazy" to withhold aid.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Trump facing backlash after 'lynching' tweet

    President Donald Trump compared the impeachment process to "a lynching" on Twitter Tuesday morning, triggering another political firestorm.

    Oct 22

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• Oct 22

  • Newt Gingrich says Trump calling impeachment a 'lynching' was unnecessary

    The Former House Speaker has been a longtime supporter of President Trump.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Turkey announces new deal with Russia as US says its Syria ceasefire has succeeded

    The deal came just before the US-Turkish pause reached its deadline

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• Oct 22

  • Federal employees on public lands see threats as 'part of the job'

    Employees from four federal agencies faced hundreds of threats in four years.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Trump compares impeachment process to 'a lynching'

    The president tweeted the comparison.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • State Dept. officials defy White House to testify in impeachment probe

    The decision risks professional repercussions, may have legal implications.

    Oct 22

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• Oct 22

  • Top diplomat testifies in Trump impeachment inquiry

    Bill Taylor appears on Capitol Hill as President Donald Trump calls the impeachment process "a lynching."

    Oct 22

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• Oct 22

  • The Note: Buttigieg takes hold in center of 2020 field

    Buttigieg has found himself in the middle of several overlapping conversations.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Sen. Elizabeth Warren has more work to do to earn the Latino community vote

    Warren was one of two candidates to meet with members of the CHC.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • 'When you're in a hole, stop digging': Clinton lawyer Greg Craig to President Trump

    The former Clinton attorney spoke with ABC News' "The Investigation" podcast.

    Oct 22

• Oct 22

  • Transcript: Former White House counsel Greg Craig on 'The Investigation'

    A transcript of Craig's interview as it appears in the latest episode.

    Oct 22

• Oct 21

  • 'She's not a Russian agent': Trump defends Rep. Tulsi Gabbard in Hillary Clinton spat

    Clinton suggested a female 2020 candidate is a "favorite of the Russians."

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • GOP senators critical of President Trump over Ukraine dealings, Syria

    On Monday, President Trump lashed out at Republicans for not defending him.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Dems table House Republicans' push to censure Schiff for impeachment probe comments

    The GOP move was part of an effort to discredit the impeachment investigation.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Trump holds cabinet meeting at the White House

    Trump spoke about the G-7 summit, impeachment and Syria, among other topics; U.S. may leave some troops in Syria; Major settlement reached ahead of...

    Oct 21

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• Oct 21

  • Mitt Romney admits to using secret Twitter account

    Sen. Mitt Romney has admitted to using a secret Twitter account, "Pierre Delecto," to monitor and comment on political discussions.

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• Oct 21

  • Congress to discuss Pregnant Workers' Fairness Act

    Michelle Durham, before she testifies on Capitol Hill on Tuesday, shared how she could not take another position at her job and had to take an unpaid...

    Oct 21

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• Oct 21

  • Trump rails against impeachment probe, asks why he has to focus on this 'crap'

    Trump blasted every aspect as House Democrats continued their investigation.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Pentagon weighs keeping US troops near Syrian oil fields

    It remains unclear what will happen when the 120-hour ceasefire ends on Tuesday.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Julián Castro makes a fundraising plea to keep his 2020 race alive

    He's asking for $800,000 in an attempt to qualify for the November debate.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • 'Facebook has changed': Zuckerberg unleashes plan to battle election interference

    The Facebook CEO shared how they plan to avoid repeating 2016.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Trump defends choosing Doral as initial G-7 site, was willing to give it 'for free'

    "It would've been the greatest G-7 ever," he said.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Emoluments clause is 'phony': Trump

    Trump defended his now-rescinded decision to host the G7 at his Doral resort.

    Oct 21

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• Oct 21

  • Trump: US never agreed to protect Syrian Kurd allies 'for the rest of their lives'

    During a Cabinet meeting Monday, Trump doubled down on his Syria decision.

    Oct 21

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• Oct 21

  • Mitt Romney admits to being behind 'Pierre Delecto' Twitter account

    Romney was found out after after a journalist did some internet detective work.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • US has quietly reduced troops in Afghanistan by 2,000

    The U.S. military has reduced the number of troops in Afghanistan by 2,000.

    Oct 21