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  • John McCain’s wife says the late senator would be concerned about shootings, border

    “He would also be the voice of reason in all of this, which is what we’re sorely lacking right now,” Cindy McCain told ABC News.

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• 18m ago

  • 2 US service members killed in Afghanistan

    The U.S. provided no details surrounding their deaths.

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• 21m ago

  • Trump administration to lift limit on how long migrant kids can be detained

    The plan would change the long-standing court-approved Flores settlement.

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• 30m ago

  • After Denmark's PM calls buying Greenland 'absurd,' Trump calls her comment 'nasty'

    Denmark's prime minister has called Trump's idea of buying Greenland "absurd."

    30m ago

• 2h ago

  • March for Our Lives announces sweeping gun control proposal

    The student-led activist group hopes to advance gun control talks into policy.

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• Aug 21

  • Trump administration highlights rule changes for detaining migrants

    The new rule change would allow families to be held together in detention throughout their immigration court proceedings.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Trump talks to NRA chief on background checks

    After promising "meaningful" new gun sale background checks following recent mass shootings, President Donald Trump appears to be walking that back.

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • Trump administration to roll out plan for longer-term detention of migrant families

    The Trump administration is expected to announce new rules that would allow for the longer term detention of families traveling with children across...

    Aug 21

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• Aug 21

  • The Note: GOP hopes big money provides big boost

    The RNC continues to rake in serious dough for the general election.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • After John McCain's death, Cindy McCain says no one in GOP carries 'voice of reason'

    Cindy McCain says the GOP lacks leaders who can reach across the aisle.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Kamala Harris' dual roles, 'mixed record' with the death penalty

    Kamala Harris has a varied record on the death penalty, despite her claims.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Trump again distances himself from background checks same day he talks to NRA chief

    He had promised "meaningful" background checks after recent mass shootings.

    Aug 21

• Aug 20

  • Trump calls off Denmark trip after prime minister rejects idea of US buying Greenland

    Trump likened the concept of buying Greenland to a "large real estate deal."

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • New lawsuit from detainees and advocacy groups claims ICE denied medical treatment

    Lawsuit alleges that ICE has delayed and denied medical and mental health care.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Roger Clemens: 'No interest' in running for Congress despite GOP recruitment effort

    He blames the "climate in politics," according to a message obtained by ABC News

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Ahead of G-7 Summit, Trump again backs Russia being allowed back into alliance

    Western democracies have said no, citing Russian aggression in Europe.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • New poll shows Biden continues to lead the pack of 2020 Democratic candidates

    According to a new poll released by CNN, former Vice President Joe Biden remains on top of the public polls, out-performing the rest of the Democratic...

    Aug 20

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• Aug 20

  • Man arrested who allegedly threatened Hispanics, believed Trump wanted a 'racial war'

    A restaurant employee in Miami also received a series of threatening messages.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Trump confirms he's considered payroll tax cut but denies any link to recession fears

    White House officials had said a payroll tax cut was not being considered.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Russia says it doesn't have to share data on nuclear blast, alarming observers

    Despite concerns, a senior Russian official said data-sharing was voluntary.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Trump contradicts White House aides, says he's considering payroll tax cut

    The president took questions on the economy at a meeting with the Romanian president.

    Aug 20

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• Aug 20

  • Who is Wayne Messam?

    The Democrat was elected mayor of Miramar, Florida, in 2015, and has served two terms.

    Aug 20

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• Aug 20

  • Migrant kids at contractor shelters put 'at risk': Government watchdog

    The federal inspectors documented poor conditions at multiple facilities.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Pompeo defends loyalty to Trump amid past comments, renewed scrutiny

    The top diplomat said they disagree with "frequency," but he carries out orders.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Snake almost on a plane, as traveler leaves behind reptile at TSA checkpoint

    “This snake did not catch his flight," a TSA spokesperson said.

    Aug 20

• Aug 20

  • Trump pushes for temporary payroll tax cut amid US-China trade war

    The president announced plans to stop the U.S. economic slow down by considering a payroll tax cut as some economists predict a possible recession in...

    Aug 20

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• Aug 20

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• Aug 20

  • The Note: The question of electability hangs everywhere

    "Your bottom line has to be that we have to beat Trump," Jill Biden said.

    Aug 20

• Aug 19

  • Former North Dakota senator talks politics, Native American issues

    Heidi Heitkamp discussed the challenges Native Americans face, saying "both political parties have left the tribes behind" to address those issues on...

    Aug 19

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• Aug 19

  • Coushatta Tribe chairman speaks on 'fundamental issues of Native Americans'

    David Sickey, chairman of the Coushatta Tribe in Louisiana, said "tribal leaders are not pleased" that the Trump administration was not prioritizing...

    Aug 19

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• Aug 19

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• Aug 19

  • Man accused of planning attack on women's reproductive clinic

    The arrest is the latest in a string of disrupted possible mass attacks.

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • Reps. Omar and Tlaib call on colleagues to visit Israel without them

    They were denied entry over their support for a Palestinian-led boycott movement

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • Planned Parenthood drops out of federal program over fight with Trump administration

    Planned Parenthood patients accounted for 40 percent of program's beneficiaries

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • As Trump, negotiators work toward peace, attacks highlight violent realities

    President Trump has made clear his desire to end the U.S. war in Afghanistan.

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • Warren at Native American forum: 'I am sorry for harm I have caused'

    Warren previously came under fire for claims of Native American ancestry.

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • Rep. Omar calls on colleagues to visit Israel, Palestine after her trip was denied

    The congresswoman was denied access to visit Israel on a congressional oversight trip, along with Rep. Rashida Tlaib. Both are the first Muslim women...

    Aug 19

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• Aug 19

  • Rep. Rashida Tlaib fights back tears as she recalls grandmother's plight in Palestine

    The congresswoman was denied access to visit Israel on a congressional oversight trip by Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's administration.

    Aug 19

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• Aug 19

  • Jay-Z faces backlash over NFL partnership as Kaepernick remains out of the league

    Colin Kaepernick's attorney Mark Geragos called the deal "cold-blooded."

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • Pentagon tests first land-based cruise missile after pulling out of INF Treaty

    The US withdrew from the INF on Aug. 2, arguing Russia was non-compliant.

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • Trump appears to walk back on background checks

    After promising "meaningful" new gun sale background checks following recent mass shootings, President Donald Trump appears to be walking that back.

    Aug 19

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• Aug 19

  • Trump bats down fears of US recession

    As President Trump wages a trade war against China, the president is dismissing fears that the U.S. economy is showing signs it could be headed for a...

    Aug 19

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• Aug 19

  • AG Barr appoints new BOP director amid Epstein controversy

    Dr. Kathleen Hawk Sawyer previously served in the position for over a decade.

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • White supremacy and white nationalism explained by experts

    Experts help navigate the terms white supremacy and nationalism.

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • President Trump dismisses fears of US economic recession

    Some economists fear the U.S. is heading towards an economic recession.

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • Trump: 'I don't see a recession'

    President Trump says he’s not concerned about the state of the U.S. economy.

    Aug 19

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• Aug 19

  • The Note: Trump bullish on economy, at what cost?

    Trump told reporters Sunday that he "prepared for everything."

    Aug 19

• Aug 19

  • One-third of economists predict US recession in 2021

    It's an increase from a February survey result of 25%.

    Aug 19

• Aug 18

  • 'The right to vote is our most fundamental right': Stacey Abrams

    ABC News corespondent Linsey Davis interviewed Abrams on "This Week" Sunday.

    Aug 18