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

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

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

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

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• 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 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

  • 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 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.

    May 10

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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

• May 10

  • Democrats considering daily contempt fines on Trump officials: Schiff

    Congress has "inherent contempt power" to enforce subpoenas, Schiff said.

    May 10

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• May 10

  • Alabama delays vote on proposed abortion ban

    Lawmakers in Alabama have delayed a vote on a proposed abortion ban amid anger that exceptions were taken out of the bill for victims of rape and...

    May 10

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• May 10

  • Policies, proposals and pushback: Here's the weekly roundup of the 2020 field

    The concept of "electability" was on some candidates' minds this week.

    May 10

• May 10

  • The Note: Trump forces tough choices on Democrats

    Tensions are escalating in Trump’s Washington.

    May 10

• May 10

  • On the issue of late-term abortion, Trump seeks to corner Democrats

    The Trump administration’s decision not to mince words is a political one.

    May 10

• May 9

  • Marine killed, 6 others injured in training exercise at Camp Pendleton

    The crash happened during a routine training exercise at Camp Pendleton.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Chelsea Manning released from jail after refusing to testify before grand jury

    She was incarcerated for 62 days for refusing to testify before a grand jury.

    May 9

• May 9

  • McConnell campaign cashes in on 'Cocaine Mitch' taunt with popular t-shirts

    Some say the t-shirts make light of serious drug abuse issues.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Lawmakers, top officials debate national approach to drug policy

    In March the GAO said the drug control strategy lacked key components.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Trump calls for John Kerry to be prosecuted for Iran talks amid heightened tensions

    President Donald Trump went after former Secretary of State John Kerry Thursday.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Trump talks subpoenas, hurricane relief funding during event

    President Trump held a 45-minute long event in which he talked about a wide range of issues, and the FBI releases new numbers on domestic terror.

    May 9

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• May 9

  • Boston Red Sox visit the White House; some team members opt out in protest

    The push back is over disaster relief response to Hurricane Maria.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Democratic congressman asks IRS commissioner to investigate the NRA

    The move comes after reports of financial mismanagement at the NRA.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Colorado students walk out as school shooting vigil turns political

    Sen. Michael Bennet and Rep. Jason Crow spoke about gun policy reform.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Red Sox celebrate World Series championship at White House

    The Boston Red Sox paid a visit to the White House Thursday to celebrate their World Series win with President Donald Trump.

    May 9

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• May 9

  • Trump 'very surprised' about subpoena for his son Donald Trump Jr.

    Trump said his son was "totally exonerated" by special counsel Robert Mueller.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Trump intends to nominate acting Pentagon chief to fill role permanently: Sanders

    Shanahan, a former Boeing executive, was Defense Secretary James Mattis' deputy.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Trump presents plan to eliminate 'surprise medical bills'

    "No one in America should be bankrupted unexpectedly by health care costs that are absolutely out of control," Trump said.

    May 9

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• May 9

  • Rod Rosenstein honored at farewell ceremony

    Rosenstein honored at farewell ceremony amid lingering questions about role in Mueller probe.

    May 9

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• May 9

  • Rosenstein to depart Justice Department amid scrutiny about role in Mueller probe

    Former attorney general Jeff Sessions made a rare appearance at the ceremony.

    May 9

• May 9

  • The Trump dilemma hits baseball amid a wave of White House boycotts in sports

    The Boston Red Sox are the latest team to be faced with the Trump dilemma.

    May 9

• May 9

  • Pelosi resists base's impulse to impeach Trump

    The showdown between congressional Democrats and the Trump administration has become a constitutional crisis, with the president asserting executive...

    May 9

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• May 9

  • Former CIA agent outed as spy is running for Congress

    Valerie Plame was outed by George W. Bush administration officials in 2003.

    May 9