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  • Trump heads to UN amid tensions with Iran, questions over call with Ukrainian leader

    This will be the president's third time attending the UN General Assembly.

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  • Fort Jackson Army recruit dies preparing for outdoor physical training drill

    The 18-year-old recruit showed signs of distress before a training exercise.

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• Sep 22

  • Sam Donaldson, George Will remember Cokie Roberts on ABC's 'This Week'

    Cokie Roberts died Tuesday due to complications from breast cancer. She was 75.

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• Sep 22

  • 'We do want a peaceful resolution to this': Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Iran

    The interview comes amid rising tensions with Iran.

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• Sep 22

  • 'Coherent strategy' with allies needed on Iran: Former Defense Secretary Mattis

    James Mattis resigned from the administration last December.

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• Sep 22

  • 'This Week' Transcript 9-22-19: Mike Pompeo, James Mattis, Tribute to Cokie Roberts

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, September 22.

    Sep 22

• Sep 21

  • Who's running for president in 2020?

    Candidates include Joe Biden, Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and Kamala Harris

    Sep 21

• Sep 21

  • Bill de Blasio: Everything you need to know about the 2020 presidential candidate

    De Blasio dropped out after failing to gain traction in a crowded primary field.

    Sep 21

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  • Cory Booker needs $1.7M before October to stay in race, campaign says

    Booker's campaign is worried it might not meet increasing DNC debate thresholds.

    Sep 21

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  • Warren highlights violence against transgender women of color

    At least 18 transgender women of color have been killed in 2019.

    Sep 21

• Sep 20

  • Climate activists take a stand; Saudi official on tension with Iran

    Activists participated in mass walkouts in major cities around the world, demanding action on climate change. New images emerge of the damage to Saudi...

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• Sep 20

  • Trump orders additional air defense troops to Saudi Arabia

    "The United States does not seek conflict with Iran," Esper said.

    Sep 20

• Sep 20

  • Inside Trump's push for Ukraine probe of Democratic rival

    Trump pressed the Ukrainian president to investigate Biden, reports say.

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  • Trump denies knowing whistleblower's identity, calls controversy 'political hack job'

    Trump says his conversations with world leaders are "always appropriate."

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• Sep 20

  • Saudi Arabia reacts to Iranian sanctions

    Abdullah Al Rabeeah, Senior Advisor to the Saudi Arabian Royal Court, discusses the attack against the oil refinery, avoiding war and diplomatic...

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• Sep 20

  • Trump administration demands UNC, Duke revise joint Middle East studies program

    The U.S. said the program unfairly promotes "the positive aspects of Islam."

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• Sep 20

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Mike Pompeo, Gen. James Mattis, Tribute to Cokie Roberts

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, September 22.

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• Sep 20

  • Trump announces sanctions on Iran's national bank

    The decision comes as the president will convene a meeting of his senior advisers Friday afternoon to consider options to retaliate against Iran for...

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• Sep 20

  • Public invited to reception, funeral Mass for legendary journalist Cokie Roberts

    The Saturday 10 a.m. funeral Mass will be streamed on ABC News Live.

    Sep 20

• Sep 20

  • Foreign leader Trump called is revealed

    President Donald Trump's promise to the Ukrainian president troubles Congress and whistleblower; New images emerge from Saudi

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• Sep 20

  • FDA pitches new rules for e-cig products

    The FDA released a new rule laying out how it will evaluate tobacco products.

    Sep 20

• Sep 20

  • Bill de Blasio drops out of 2020 race

    The New York City mayor announced Friday that he is ending his presidential campaign.

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• Sep 20

  • Trump at private fundraiser reassures donors he’ll protect 2nd Amendment

    Trump says gun advocates "voted for the right president."

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  • Whistleblower complaint rocks Congress; Hezbollah terrorist arrested in NJ

    President Trump’s communications with foreign leader troubles whistleblower and members of Congress; New Jersey man indicted for sending information...

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• Sep 20

  • Trump announces sanctions on Iran's national bank ahead of military options meeting

    “Everything is on the table,” one official said.

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  • Australia's PM arrives at White House

    Scott Morrison will be the second foreign leader honored with a rare state visit to the White House since President Donald Trump took office.

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  • Trump says 'nothing wrong' with call to Ukraine said to be focus of intel complaint

    Trump spoke with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in July.

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• Sep 20

  • Bill de Blasio ends 2020 presidential campaign

    The New York mayor made the announcement Friday morning on MSNBC.

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• Sep 20

  • The Note: Warren draws new attention and scrutiny

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren has emerged as a leading contender for the Dem nomination.

    Sep 20

• Sep 19

  • Trump admin reverses decision to deny immigrants' access to medical care

    The move followed critical backlash from House Democrats.

    Sep 19

• Sep 19

  • Don't call it an ad. Sanders airs his first campaign-sponsored spot of the year.

    The "PSA" is entirely in Spanish and aired in Denver and Colorado Springs.

    Sep 19

• Sep 19

  • Bipartisan group supports banning most flavored e-cigarettes

    Congressmen Thomas Suozzi, D-N.Y., and Peter King, R-N.Y., discuss why it's important to push forward legislation that will put an end to the vaping...

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• Sep 19

  • Israel elections deadlocked between 2 major political parties

    Gil Hoffman, chief political correspondent of the Jerusalem Post, explains how Israel's government will be impacted if Benjamin Netanyahu loses to...

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  • Washington Monument reopens after 3 years of repairs

    It closed in 2016 after an elevator cable snapped and other repairs were made.

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  • Trump denies news report that 'promise' he made to foreign leader prompted complaint

    The Washington Post says an intelligence community whistleblower complained.

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  • O'Rourke visits marijuana dispensary amid call for federal legalization

    The policy proposal draws sharp contrasts from most of 2020 field.

    Sep 19

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  • Acting ICE director defends agents

    Matthew Albence defends the ICE agency and criticizes lawmakers in a sit-down interview with ABC News.

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• Sep 19

  • Congress grills Trump admin over future of Taliban talks after US strike on civilians

    Trump abruptly called off talks after inviting the Taliban to Camp David.

    Sep 19

• Sep 19

  • Firing someone for sexual orientation would be 'wrong': Labor nominee

    President Donald Trump’s labor secretary nominee, Eugene Scalia, son of former Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia, testified in front of Congress on...

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• Sep 19

  • Mark Zuckerberg in DC to talk 'internet regulation'

    Facebook co-founder and CEO Mark Zuckerberg is heading to Capitol Hill today for a series of closed-door meetings about "future internet regulation."

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• Sep 19

  • 'Wrong' to get fired because of sexual orientation: Trump's Labor nominee

    Eugene Scalia is Trump's pick to head Labor Department

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• Sep 19

  • Whistleblower reportedly claims Trump made promise to foreign leader; files complaint

    Congress reacts to latest revelation by whistleblower. Sec. Pompeo lands in Jeddah as Trump places new sanctions on Iran after attack

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• Sep 19

  • Trump revokes California's waiver on emissions standards, setting up legal fight

    The Trump administration wants a single, nationwide standard.

    Sep 19

• Sep 19

  • Former Bush staffer urges 'fellow Latinos' to vote Trump out of office in 2020

    Abel Guerra urges his 'fellow Latinos' to vote out Trump in an op-ed

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• Sep 19

  • Justin Trudeau shown wearing brownface on 3 separate occasions

    Two photos and one video have surfaced online of Trudeau wearing brownface makeup before he became the Canadian prime minister.

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• Sep 19

  • Acting ICE chief defends agents, scolds lawmakers: 'We're not Nazis'

    The ICE chief defended the Trump administration's most controversial policies.

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