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  • The Note: Trump reframes 2020 race, with higher stakes

    President Donald Trump received backlash over recent tweets about congresswomen.

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  • Beto O'Rourke hires Aisha McClendon as director of African American outreach

    McClendon's announcement comes as O'Rourke aims to hone in on the black voters.

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• Jul 17

  • Trump heads to North Carolina rally standing firm on criticism of freshman Democrats

    The president doubled down on his remarks about female Democrats of color.

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • Here are 5 major takeaways from recent 2020 fundraising figures

    The numbers offer a glimpse at the shifting fates for the campaigns.

    Jul 17

• Jul 16

  • House Democrat introduces articles of impeachment against Trump

    The move was over the opposition of Democratic leaders.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Trump condemned by House for Twitter attacks against congresswomen

    Few Republicans joined Democrats in a rebuke of Trump's attacks.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Trump's comments 'beneath the office of the presidency'

    An excerpt of Rep. Tulsi Gabbard's interview on The Briefing Room.

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Rep. Tulsi Gabbard: Trump's comments 'beneath the office of the presidency'

    She said he is "stoking these racist feelings and stoking religious bigotry."

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Adviser talks economy under President Trump

    White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow discusses employment rates and talks trade deals with China.

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Trump's campaign communications director defends president's controversial tweets

    Marc Lotter says that the president is "not a racist" because of controversial comments on Dem. congresswoman of color, but insists that the president...

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Chicago mayor speaks on ICE raids' impact and Trump's incendiary remarks

    Mayor Lori Lightfoot of Chicago speaks out on the 2020 presidential candidates, the ICE raids impact on her community and Trump's controversial...

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Defense secretary nominee faces questions from Elizabeth Warren over ethics concerns

    Mark Esper was nominated more than 200 days after James Mattis resigned.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Progressive Dems vs. Trump; 'The View' weighs in

    The co-hosts question what Democrats' next move will be.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Presidential candidate on why he's ratcheting up calls for Trump impeachment

    Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Mass., told "The Investigation," "We spend too much time in this party debating the politics of impeachment, when the law is very...

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Cyberbullying is on the rise among middle and high school students, report finds

    The National Center for Education Statistics released a new report Tuesday.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • 50 years later: Astronaut Michael Collins returns to the Apollo 11 launch pad

    Fellow astronaut Neil Armstrong passed away in 2012.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • House Judiciary subcommittee meets on growing population of women behind bars

    Women are now the fastest growing population of incarcerated individuals.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Warren questions defense secretary nominee over ethics concerns

    Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., voiced her opposition to Mike Esper due to ethics concerns, even accusing him of "corruption."

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Trump refuses to walk back attacks on freshmen Dems as calls for impeachment grow

    Reps. Ilhan Omar and Al Green called to impeach Trump Monday evening.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Judge finds longtime Trump confidante Roger Stone in violation of gag order

    The longtime Trump confidante is scheduled to go to trial in November.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Impact of Trump's tweets targeting congresswomen

    President Donald Trump's language repeats historically racist tropes and could embolden white nationalists.

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Democrats fire back at Trump for racist comments

    Congress will vote on a measure to condemn the president for telling congresswomen to "go back" where they came from.

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Where the 2020 candidates fall in latest fundraising period

    Pete Buttigieg brought in $24.8M, Joe Biden $21.5M and Elizabeth Warren $19M.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • The Note: Trump tempts Democrats to meet outrage with action

    Trump tempts Democrats to meet outrage with action in tweets.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Democrats defend 4 congresswomen after Trump's tweets

    The president's tweets seemed to galvanize Democrats, while some Trump supporters claim the remarks were not racist. ABC News' Kenneth Moton reports.

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • 4 congresswomen fire back at Trump

    The congresswomen are calling the president racist and xenophobic and demanding for his impeachment following his controversial tweets. ABC News' Mona...

    Jul 16

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• Jul 16

  • Here's how the 2nd 2020 Democratic presidential debates work

    Twenty Democratic contenders will debate over two nights at the end of July.

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Transcript: Rep. Seth Moulton's interview on 'The Investigation' podcast

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

    Jul 16

• Jul 16

  • Democratic presidential candidate says time for impeachment is now

    Moulton said the Mueller Report proves Democrats need to begin their inquiry.

    Jul 16

• Jul 15

  • In fundraising plea, Delaney says he’s at risk of debate cut. He’s not

    A fundraising email on behalf of the 2020 candidate crossed a harried line.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • 'Do not take the bait': Democratic lawmakers respond to Trump's 'go back' remarks

    President Donald Trump ratcheted up his attacks on Democratic freshman lawmakers

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • Fact-checking President Trump's comments about Rep. Omar

    A closer look at President Trump’s comments about Rep. Omar.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • Democratic congresswomen targeted by Trump call for impeachment

    The four representatives spoke out together in response to the president tweeting they should "go back" to where they came from.

    Jul 15

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• Jul 15

  • Beto O'Rourke reveals he and his wife are descended from slave owners

    The candidate said ending the legacy of slavery now had a personal connection.

    Jul 15

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• Jul 15

  • Trump administration rolls out 'third country' asylum rule

    The regulation will go into effect on July 16.

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• Jul 15

  • ICE raids brew fear among immigrant communities across the country

    Immigration attorney Frances Arroyo explains the legality of seeking asylum in America and how the recent crackdown on ICE raids is terrifying...

    Jul 15

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• Jul 15

  • 62 employees, 8 former under investigation for crude online posts: Border officials

    Private Facebook group shared lewd memes targeting Dems, posts mocking migrants.

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• Jul 15

  • How Trump has pushed the darkness of bigotry in America into the light: OPINION

    It's a continuation of Trump stoking fears of "the other."

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • Meghan McCain slams 'cowardice' GOP response to Trump's Democrat congresswomen tweets

    "Someone has to say something other than me and Geraldo [Rivera]," McCain says.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • Joe Biden rolls out expanded Affordable Care Act health plan

    The campaign estimates the plan would cost $750 billion over 10 years.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

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• Jul 15

  • Trump tweets racist comment against congresswomen

    The GOP has been mostly silent since Donald Trump tweeted for the lawmakers to "go back" to where they came from.

    Jul 15

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• Jul 15

  • Trump's tweet hearkens back to traditionally racist language

    ABC News' Byron Pitts discusses the implications of Trump's tweet telling congresswomen to "go back" to where they're from.

    Jul 15

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• Jul 15

  • Trump administration issues new rule on asylum seekers from Central America

    The move will almost certainly be challenged in court.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • The Note: Biden, Sanders spar on health care and party identity

    Joe Biden is set to lay out his health care plan on Monday.

    Jul 15

• Jul 15

  • Trump's tweets spark allegations of racism

    President Donald Trump declared that a group of congresswomen of color should go back to the countries they came from after they criticized his...

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• Jul 14

  • Trump under fire for telling Democratic congresswomen to 'go back' to their countries

    Pelosi said that the comments “meant to divide our nation.”

    Jul 14