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  • Trump campaign has spent more than $8 million in legal fees since he took office

    More than $5.6 million of that has gone to Don McGahn's law firm.

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  • Coalition strikes killed 1,600 civilians in Raqqa says new report

    Claim of 1,600 civilian deaths in Raqqa is ten times larger than official count

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  • Trump signed executive order putting military in charge of federal background checks

    It's a step toward tacking a security clearance backlog.

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  • Biden's presidential bid prompts candidate push for donations

    Some candidates sent emails to motivate supporters to donate to their campaigns.

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  • Air Force Academy instructor charged with 'internet luring of a child'

    Paul Sikkema turned himself in on Wednesday and was being held without bond.

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  • 'I spy': CIA is officially on Instagram

    The CIA launched its Instagram with an "eye spy" photo.

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  • Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Twitter blunder prompts GOP backlash

    Conservatives shared screenshots of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's now-deleted tweet

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  • White House blocks senior aide from testifying on immigration policy

    Democrats want to ask about a plan to bus migrants to "sanctuary cities."

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  • Pentagon watchdog clears acting defense secretary of favoring Boeing

    Patrick Shanahan is a former Boeing executive.

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• Apr 25

  • New UFO reporting guidelines being developed after unauthorized aircraft sightings

    A Navy spokesperson says sightings have increased in recent years

    Apr 25

• Apr 25

  • 'I asked President Obama not to endorse': Biden

    The former vice president officially launched his 2020 presidential campaign Thursday.

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• Apr 25

  • Franklin Graham attacks Pete Buttigieg for being gay, says he should repent

    Celebrities and LGBT organizations slammed the attack.

    Apr 25

• Apr 25

  • Watchdog groups sue federal agency over NRA's alleged campaign coordination 'scheme'

    The complaint alleges the FEC has failed to enforce campaign finance law.

    Apr 25

• Apr 25

  • Trump reacts to Biden's presidential bid with sarcastic 'welcome' to the race

    The president and the former vice president have a fraught public relationship.

    Apr 25

• Apr 25

  • Deutsche Bank begins turning over Trump documents to NY attorney general

    The attorney general subpoenaed the bank in March for records related to loans made to Trump and his businesses.

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• Apr 25

  • Biden cites Charlottesville and saving ‘soul’ of US in 2020 presidential bid

    Biden will appear on "The View" Friday and on "Good Morning America" Tuesday.

    Apr 25

• Apr 25

  • Joe Biden releases video announcing 2020 presidential run

    "The core values of this nation, our standing in the world, our fundamental democracy, everything that has made America America is at stake," Biden...

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• Apr 25

  • The Note: Joe Biden's entry marks 'new phase' of 2020 race

    His presence could bring order to a potentially chaotic race.

    Apr 25

• Apr 25

  • Joe Biden is entering the 2020 field. Here's everything you need to know.

    This marks the former vice president's third entry into a presidential race.

    Apr 25

• Apr 25

  • Five years after Flint water crisis, city battles widespread mistrust

    Half of the residents surveyed said they still don't use the drinking water.

    Apr 25

• Apr 25

  • Putin, Kim share warm greeting at start of summit

    Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un officially kicked off a historic summit in Russia on Thursday.

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• Apr 24

  • Congress calls out Saudi executions, including student headed to US college

    The State Department called for "fair" trials and "transparency."

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • Ex-DHS chief wanted cabinet-level election threat meetings, WH refused: Officials

    Trump was worried interference reports would undercut legitimacy, Mueller said.

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• Apr 24

  • Rep. Steve King compares backlash over white supremacy comments to Jesus' suffering

    Rep. Steve King compared rebuke of his white supremacy remarks to Jesus' trials.

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • Deutsche Bank has begun turning over documents in New York AG’s Trump probe

    The German bank has come under scrutiny from several investigative bodies.

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • Congressional subpoenas and how they work in the spotlight

    Brookings Institute Fellow Margaret Taylor said Congress could invoke "inherent contempt power" by sending Capitol Police to retrieve officials if...

    Apr 24

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• Apr 24

  • Trump White House snub of subpoenas latest in power struggle with Congress

    President Trump against cooperation with Democrats' investigation

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • Trump claims credit for progress in fighting opioid epidemic

    The president and first lady spoke at a drug abuse conference in Atlanta.

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • Trump vows to fight ongoing opioid epidemic

    The president spoke at a drug abuse conference in Atlanta.

    Apr 24

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• Apr 24

  • Longtime Iowa Republican joins Democratic party, citing rift with Trump

    Rep. Andy McKean said he was following the "dictates of [his] conscience."

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • Former White House press secretary: Don't impeach Trump

    Joe Lockhart said he thinks Democrats will benefit if Trump finishes his term.

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • Family accused of obtaining Masters tickets with fake IDs: DOJ

    The family of four allegedly used fake IDs and bogus email addresses.

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • 'We’re fighting all the subpoenas': Trump on battle with House Democrats

    Trump called a subpoena for former White House counsel Don McGahn "ridiculous."

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • Biden must answer voters on inappropriate touching claims, Gillibrand says

    She declared her presidential candidacy last month.

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• Apr 24

  • Trump says aides shouldn't testify

    Donald Trump told The Washington Post in an interview he is against current and former staffers providing testimony to Congress.

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• Apr 24

  • Jane Castor elected Tampa's first openly LGBTQ mayor

    Jane Castor made history Tuesday, becoming the first openly LGBTQ mayor elected to lead Tampa, Florida.

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• Apr 24

  • Trump promises to fight 'all the subpoenas' in battle with House Democrats

    Trump called a subpoena for former White House counsel Don McGhan "ridiculous."

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• Apr 24

  • What past decisions say about Trump’s plan to fight impeachment in Supreme Court

    The Supreme Court has said impeachment is "not reviewable."

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • Biden must answer on touching claims: Gillibrand

    Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand said potential political rival and former Vice President Joe Biden "is going to have to directly answer to voters" on...

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• Apr 24

  • Tampa makes history, electing first openly LGBTQ mayor

    Castor joins 37 openly LGBTQ mayors nationwide.

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • Trump renews threat to close portions of southern border

    Trump threatened to close the border earlier this month but walked it back.

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• Apr 24

  • 'The American people deserve to know who is in this Country': Trump on census

    Experts say citizenship question will drive down participation in 2020 census.

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • North Korea's Kim arrives in Russia before summit with Putin

    North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrives in Russia by train, a day before his much-anticipated summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

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• Apr 24

  • The Note: Policy-heavy primary to greet Biden in 2020 race

    The former vice president is slated to become the 20th Democrat in the race

    Apr 24

• Apr 24

  • Kim Jong Un to meet Vladimir Putin as North Korea pivots to Russia for help

    Their first meeting comes amid concern about what comes next in nuclear talks.

    Apr 24

• Apr 23

  • Militia group agrees to leave their encampment in New Mexico near US border

    Officials expressed concerns about them brandishing weapons on public property.

    Apr 23

• Apr 23

  • Trump meets with Twitter CEO at the White House

    This was the first meeting between Trump and the Twitter CEO.

    Apr 23