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  • Tom Steyer defends status in 2020 race, drawing contrast with Bloomberg on wealth tax

    Steyer has invested over $40 million of his own money into his campaign.

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  • Sen. Sanders' campaign manager says they face 'an uphill fight' in South Carolina

    "I'm not going to say we're going to win South Carolina," said Faiz Shakir.

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  • US, China agree to limited trade deal, new tariffs avoided

    President Donald Trump and Chinese officials announced the deal Friday.

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  • House Judiciary Committee passes articles of impeachment against President Trump

    The historic final House votes on the articles are expected next Wednesday.

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  • House Judiciary Committee passes articles of impeachment against President Trump

    The committee met for just a few minutes after some 14 hours of bitter debate over the wording of the charges of "abuse of power" and "obstruction of...

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  • Trump impeachment hearings: Here's how the process works

    The House Judiciary Committee has approved two articles of impeachment.

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• Dec 13

  • Michelle Obama tweets support for Greta Thunberg after Trump tells her to 'chill'

    The president told the teen climate activist to "work on her Anger Management."

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• Dec 13

  • The Note: Impeachment consensus emerges around speed -- and little else

    Perhaps the only thing both sides can agree on is the eagerness to move on.

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• Dec 13

  • Sanders campaign manager: 'I'm not going to say we're going to win South Carolina'

    Sanders campaign manager Faiz Shakir is optimistic about most of the early voting states, but calls South Carolina “an uphill battle.”

    Dec 13

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• Dec 13

  • Here's what a councilmember proposes to combat texting and driving

    If adopted, it would be the first program of its kind in the country,

    Dec 13

• Dec 12

  • After all-day debate, House Judiciary delays vote on impeachment articles till Friday

    The committee will reconvene Friday morning to vote on the articles' wording.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Warren takes aim at Buttigieg and Biden in pointed speech

    The senator targeted her two opponents in a fiery speech in New Hampshire.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Heavily redacted communications on withholding of Ukraine aid released

    The holdup on the Ukraine aid has been at the center of the impeachment inquiry.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Pentagon IG opens review into $400 million border wall contract

    The review comes after an award was granted to Fisher Sand and Gravel Co.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Mike Bloomberg in 'outstanding health,' his doctor reports

    The 77-year-old billionaire still has an active pilot's license.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Trump campaign to launch religious-voter outreach coalitions in early 2020

    The rollout will include "Evangelicals for Trump."

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • House Democrats counter GOP impeachment attacks by pushing drug bill

    House Democrats launched a digital ad buy focused on health care Thursday.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • President Trump goes after TIME person of the year Greta Thunberg

    The president called the 16-year-old climate activist a “ridiculous” pick for the honor and said she has an “anger management problem.”

    Dec 12

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• Dec 12

  • Trump aides weigh embracing swift Senate trial following House impeachment: Sources

    White House weighs defending Trump in Senate trial, or dismissing it entirely

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • House Democrats condemn DeVos' handling of loan forgiveness program

    DeVos has argued that not all claims should be approved.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Senate recognizes Armenian genocide over Trump White House opposition

    A similar resolution passed the House in October, angering Turkey.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Some moderate Democrats are still undecided on impeachment. They explain why.

    ABC News spoke with several moderate Democrats on Thursday.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • GOP leader says Republicans ‘will not repeat this’ impeachment process

    Kevin McCarthy said when Republicans are in the majority they will “govern differently.”

    Dec 12

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• Dec 12

  • Senate confirms Stephen Hahn as new FDA commissioner

    Hahn was nominated to take over the agency in November.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Meghan McCain says Nikki Haley's Confederate flag comments will 'haunt' her

    "It's a symbol of racism," McCain said of the Confederate flag.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • 3 female staffers sexually harassed by top Pentagon official: IG report

    The investigation began in February, after a female employee issued a complaint.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • GOP House members consider other options in wake of NC redistricting

    Redistricting will likely turn once-Republican districts blue.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Pelosi on Trump impeachment articles: 'They're very strong'

    Pelosi spoke as the House Judiciary committee debated the charges.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • House Democrats line up to serve as Trump impeachment trial managers

    Speaker Nancy Pelosi has the final say on who will represent Democrats.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Biden seeks to undo Trump immigration policies in first 100 days in new proposal

    Biden also released his plan for providing aid to Central American countries

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Pelosi says she won’t try to persuade Democrats on impeachment vote

    House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said the two articles of impeachment are “very strong.”

    Dec 12

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• Dec 12

  • White House budget office offers new legal justification for Ukraine aid hold-up

    OMB counsel Mark Paoletta stated the agency's case in a legal memo.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • First 4 primary debates of 2020 announced, ABC News debate in New Hampshire

    The Democratic National Committee announced the debates in January and February.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • 10 former NFL players charged by DOJ in alleged health care fraud scheme

    The scheme involved over $3.9 million in false health care claims.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • House Judiciary Committee debates articles of impeachment

    Congress debates before voting on the two articles of impeachment against President Trump.

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• Dec 12

  • The Note: Biden back in center of Democratic race

    The old front-runner is the new front-runner once again.

    Dec 12

• Dec 12

  • Marine veteran among US citizens detained by ICE, ACLU says

    Jilmar Ramos-Gomez was held nearly a month by ICE despite proof of citizenship.

    Dec 12

• Dec 11

  • Parties offer stark contrasts as committee debates articles of impeachment

    Members will make opening statements before a vote as early as Thursday.

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• Dec 11

  • Trump considering adding controversial attorney to impeachment legal team: Sources

    Donald Trump is gearing up for his impeachment defense in the Senate.

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Doug Collins delivers opening remarks: ‘What’s the big lie?’

    Collins, R-Ga., gave an opening statement on Wednesday as the House Judiciary Committee takes up the two articles of impeachment against President...

    Dec 11

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• Dec 11

  • Courts block Trump administration plan to use military funds for border wall

    The funding block comes as federal budget negotiations loom over Congress.

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• Dec 11

  • Trump signs executive order aimed at combating anti-Semitism on college campuses

    The president has come under fire for comments he's made in the past.

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Prosecutors request bail be revoked for Rudy Giuliani associate

    Lev Parnas was arrested on Oct. 9.

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Trump campaign says impeachment makes them 'bigger and stronger'

    "We believe our floor is 306 electoral college votes," a campaign official said.

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • House passes key defense legislation establishing Space Force and paid parental leave

    President Donald Trump touted the bill as a success, saying he intends to sign.

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Senate Republicans increasingly favor short impeachment trial with no witnesses

    Many Senate Republicans feel calling witnesses could pose a risk.

    Dec 11

• Dec 11

  • Cabinet secretary, Medicare chief summoned to White House to resolve feud: Sources

    Acting chief of staff Mick Mulvaney called Azar, Verma to the White House.

    Dec 11