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  • Congress prepares for 'reticent' witness Robert Mueller

    Democrats and Republicans are preparing for Mueller's appearance.

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  • Officer fired for suggesting AOC should be shot

    A Louisiana police officer who reportedly posted on Facebook that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a "vile idiot" who "needs a round" has been fired.

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  • Trump announces budget deal reached with Congress

    President Donald J. Trump announced late Monday that he and congressional leaders had reached a deal on a two-year budget and the debt ceiling.

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  • The Note: Mueller highlights moment of truth for impeachment push

    Mueller's testimony comes at a moment of truth for Trump's potential impeachment

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  • Joe Biden unveils criminal justice plan, defends record in Senate

    Former Vice President Joe Biden rolled out his criminal justice plan Tuesday.

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• Jul 23

  • Kamala Harris pushes new bill to decriminalize marijuana nationwide

    The California senator previously opposed marijuana decriminalization.

    Jul 23

• Jul 23

  • Key questions Mueller could face when he testifies this week

    The reticent former special counsel is set to testify on Wednesday.

    Jul 23

• Jul 23

  • Transcript: Rep. David Cicilline's interview on 'The Investigation' podcast

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

    Jul 23

• Jul 23

  • Top House Democrat says Mueller testimony will be 'deadly serious'

    Rep. David Cicilline doesn't expect Mueller to reveal new information.

    Jul 23

• Jul 22

  • Beto O'Rourke visits historic Ellis Island for 1st time

    O'Rourke visited the landmark alongside his wife Amy, using his time on the island to condemn President Donald Trump's recently inflammatory remarks...

    Jul 22

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• Jul 22

  • Police officer fired after allegedly suggesting AOC should be shot in Facebook post

    “This vile idiot needs a round,” a Louisiana police officer reportedly posted.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump announces budget deal reached with Congress

    Trump said a deal had been struck on a two-year budget and the debt ceiling.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • In western Iowa, some voters are taking a look at Biden, but aren’t ready to buy

    “It’s like trying to pick a favorite child,” Amy Haskins said.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump says he could win Afghan war 'in a week'

    President Trump met with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in the Oval Office Monday to discuss ending the lengthy war in Afghanistan.

    Jul 22

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• Jul 22

  • Vice President Pence canceled visit to NH rehab linked to drug dealer investigation

    The cancellation of Pence's trip sparked fevered speculation across Washington.

    Jul 22

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• Jul 22

  • Equifax reaches $700 million data breach settlement

    At least 150 million Americans were impacted by the 2017 data breach.

    Jul 22

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• Jul 22

  • Trump met with retired NFL player to discuss 'black America'

    Trump also took the unusual step of intervening in rapper A$AP Rocky's case.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump continues targeting Omar, Ocasio-Cortez, calling them 'very racist'

    Trump criticism of the Democratic lawmakers comes amid charges he is racist.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump concedes he may watch Mueller testimony, but just 'a little bit'

    Former special counsel Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify on Wednesday.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump says he could win Afghanistan war in a week

    President Trump said Monday he could win the war in Afghanistan but doesn't want to "kill 10 million people."

    Jul 22

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• Jul 22

  • Trump says he could win war in Afghanistan but doesn't want to kill millions

    Trump met with Pakistan's prime minister at the White House on Monday.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • 2020 presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard criticized Trump on The View

    Rep. Tulsi Gabbard appears on "The View" following a recent trip to Puerto Rico.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump pays respects to Justice Stevens lying in repose at Supreme Court

    Justice Stevens died last week at the age of 99.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump pays respects to Justice John Paul Stevens

    President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Monday paid their respects to the late Justice John Paul Stevens who died last week at the age...

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• Jul 22

  • US Navy identifies missing USS Abraham Lincoln sailor as search efforts conclude

    A "man overboard incident" was reported aboard the carrier on Wednesday.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • The Note: Democrats struggle for policy traction amid noise from Trump

    Is there room, amid the noise and the outrage, for a policy debate?

    Jul 22

• Jul 21

  • 'No doubt' President Donald Trump is a racist: Rep. Elijah Cummings

    "It brings up the same feelings that I had over 50 something years ago," he said

    Jul 21

• Jul 21

  • Gov. Steve Bullock calls 'send her back' chants 'a stain on this presidency'

    "Trump just basically soaked in those sounds of those chant," Bullock said.

    Jul 21

• Jul 21

  • 'He is not a racist': Trump campaign aide says amid on-going 'send her back' attacks

    The Trump campaign has disavowed the "send her back" chants.

    Jul 21

• Jul 21

  • 'This Week' Transcript 7-21-19: Rep. Cummings, Schlapp, Gov. Bullock

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, July 21.

    Jul 21

• Jul 21

  • ABC News to host 3rd Democratic primary debate in Houston

    The debate will be held at Texas Southern University in Houston.

    Jul 21

• Jul 21

  • White supremacy could be issue that 'ends this country,' presidential candidate says

    The South Bend, Indiana, mayor discussed race and the Civil War.

    Jul 21

• Jul 20

  • 50 Years Later: Historians discuss impact of Apollo 11

    It all started with a declaration by a president in the midst of a cold war.

    Jul 20

• Jul 20

  • 50 Years Later: Astronaut Michael Collins on Apollo 11 mission

    Three men went to the moon, but only two walked on the lunar surface.

    Jul 20

• Jul 20

  • Castro, Gabbard among pols calling on PR governor to resign amid mass protests

    2020 hopefuls Castro and Gabbard called on Rossello to resign.

    Jul 20

• Jul 20

  • Michelle Obama takes apparent shot at Donald Trump over 'Squad' attacks

    The former first lady did not specifically refer to the president.

    Jul 20

• Jul 19

  • Debt ceiling fight: No deal yet

    A deal has not been reached on raising the debt ceiling, and the government once again risks a shutdown if an agreement isn't reached before July 26.

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • Immigrants seeking asylum leave home countries because of 'unlivable conditions'

    Eitan Pelen, manager of UNICEF USA's Child Migration & Protection, explains why immigrant families seek asylum and why action must be taken to protect...

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • Trump doubles down on attacks against Democratic congresswomen

    Trump stands by his comments he made about "The Squad" while distancing himself from his supporters who chanted "send her back."

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • DHS warns of Russian efforts to divide America over pineapple pizza -- sort of

    The playful warning on Wednesday had a serious purpose.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Sunday on 'This Week' : Rep. Elijah Cummings, Mercedes Schlapp, Gov. Steve Bullock

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing on Sunday, July 21.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Trump says White House helping rapper ASAP Rocky, who is detained in Sweden

    President Trump said that first lady Melania Trump asked him to help the rapper.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • GOP lawmakers push back on Trump's intervention in possible Amazon contract

    The chairman of the House Armed Services Committee is weighing in.

    Jul 19

• Jul 19

  • Trump claims he was not happy with 'send her back' chant at campaign rally

    The president has faced backlash for not stopping the racist chant in reference to Rep. Ilhan Omar.

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • 2020 candidate John Hickenlooper on 'The View': 'This campaign is wide open'

    Six aides quit after urging him to withdraw and pursue other options.

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • Trump to nominate new secretary of labor

    President Trump announced that Eugene Scalia, son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, is his pick to become the next secretary of labor.

    Jul 19

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• Jul 19

  • The Note: Trump leaves Democrats less divided but more disgusted

    Trump is leaning in on attacks that most presidents would never consider.

    Jul 19