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  • GOP firebrand Roy Moore announces 2020 bid for the US Senate

    His 2017 candidacy was stymied by accusations of sexual misconduct in the 1970s.

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  • Judge Roy Moore announces controversial bid for US Senate

    The conservative judge narrowly lost the U.S. Senate special election to Democrat Doug Jones in 2017.

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  • Senate lawmakers meet to discuss public safety in tribal communities

    The hearing addressed high rates of victimization in tribal country.

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• Jun 20

  • Pelosi has 'no appetite for going to war' with Iran

    Speaker Pelosi says "there's no appetite for going to war," but GOP warns if U.S. does not respond with force, America's adversaries will think the...

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• Jun 20

  • Pelosi has 'no appetite for going to war' with Iran

    Congressional leaders received a classified briefing from on Iran Thursday.

    Jun 20

• Jun 20

  • Trump on striking back against Iran: 'You'll soon find out'

    President Trump responded to questions about Iran before welcoming Canadian president Justin Trudeau outside the White House.

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• Jun 20

  • Supreme Court allows war cross memorial to stand as symbol of 'sacrifice'

    Justices Ginsburg and Sotomayor dissented.

    Jun 20

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  • Marianne Williamson addresses comments on vaccines on 'The View'

    She said she doesn’t trust the “propaganda on either side.”

    Jun 20

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  • Lonnie Bunch III on taking control of the Smithsonian Institution

    He is the first African American to head up the Smithsonian.

    Jun 20

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  • Trudeau comes to Washington looking to move past feud with Trump, lobby for USMCA

    Justin Trudeau is looking to show he can work with Donald Trump.

    Jun 20

• Jun 20

  • Iraq in the middle of growing US-Iran tensions

    Iraq's foreign minister offered to serve as mediator between Iran and the U.S.

    Jun 20

• Jun 20

  • The Note: Biden's good old days less good for his campaign

    Partnerships with deceased racists are only part of the issue here.

    Jun 20

• Jun 20

  • Biden refuses to answer questions about his son's foreign business dealings

    Political rivals of the former VP have seized on his son's business abroad.

    Jun 20

• Jun 19

  • Biden says he won't apologize for comments on segregationist Democrats

    Biden responds after some 2020 Democrats criticize him for prior comments

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• Jun 19

  • Top US official refuses to say if Trump has authority to strike Iran

    Secretary Pompeo said recently the red line for US strikes was one American dead

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• Jun 19

  • Acting ICE director urges people in US illegally to turn themselves in

    President Donald Trump vowed to begin deporting "millions" next week.

    Jun 19

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  • Feds arrest Syrian refugee accused of plotting terrorist attack on Pittsburgh church

    The DOJ says the man was admitted to the U.S. as a refugee in August 2016.

    Jun 19

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  • Senator requests investigation into delay of $20 bill redesign

    Schumer wants to investigate the real reason behind delay in $20 bill redesign.

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• Jun 19

  • Hope Hicks going 'through hell,' Trump tweets, as Democrats question her about him

    Hicks was being asked about details in the Mueller report.

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• Jun 19

  • Socialism will be the 'prevailing theme' of the 2020 election: Top House Republican

    The Louisiana Republican spoke a day after Trump's campaign launch.

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  • Senators approve bipartisan $4.6 billion emergency border deal, with restrictions

    Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham says 'This is not a crisis. It is a disaster.'

    Jun 19

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  • Marine general 'bullied' subordinates, 'devalued women': Pentagon inspector general

    The Corps said it will take appropriate action in light of the investigation.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Trump's UN ambassador nominee questioned on climate change, credentials

    US Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft is expected to be confirmed by the Senate.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Group that backed Ocasio-Cortez challenging 16-term incumbent

    A middle school principal is challenging a powerful New York Democrat.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Trump won't back down on 'Central Park Jogger' case

    When asked Tuesday whether he would apologize to the men, Trump refused.

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  • Danny Glover, others join debate over reparations on Capitol Hill

    The hearing is timed to coincide with "Juneteenth."

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger: 737 Max pilots need simulator training before flying

    Lawmakers are looking into the safety certification of the Boeing 737 MAX.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Confirmed: Trump to celebrate July Fourth at Lincoln Memorial with speech, flyover

    The speech's timing will not conflict with the annual concert and fireworks.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • EPA finalizes power plant rules to replace Obama's signature climate change policy

    The EPA says the new rule will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Rep. Ilhan Omar announces bill to end student lunch debt shaming

    Omar announced the No Shame at Schools Act Wednesday.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Trump won't back down on 'Central Park Jogger' case

    When asked by a reporter on Tuesday whether he would apologize to the men who were exonerated in the Central Park Jogger case, Trump refused.

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• Jun 19

  • Democratic presidential candidate makes push for reparations

    Williamson, an author, is mounting a unique bid for the presidency.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Hope Hicks arrives to face questions from House panel

    Committee lawyers and members are prepared to question Hope Hicks about her time in the White House and instances of obstruction detailed in the...

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• Jun 19

  • The Note: Trump show rehashes politics of grievance

    This time around, it's the president playing the victim on behalf of his base.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • President Trump breaks out old playbook in 2020 campaign kickoff

    Fake news. Hillary. Lock her up. Build the wall. Trump played the hits.

    Jun 19

• Jun 18

  • Shanahan drops out of running for defense secretary

    Patrick Shanahan has served as Trump's acting Defense secretary since January.

    Jun 18

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  • President Trump's plan to deport 'millions' likely not feasible

    U.S. officials have said that at most 400K people could be deported in one year

    Jun 18

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  • Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Liz Cheney spar over 'concentration camp' comment

    The Democrat's comments quickly sparked a reaction from across the aisle.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Top moments from ABC News' President Trump, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez interviews

    "The Investigation" podcast team breaks down highlights from both exclusive ABC News interviews, from Trump's comments about not wanting to fire...

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• Jun 18

  • Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says slavery reparations are not a 'good idea'

    "I don't think reparations are a good idea," Sen. Mitch McConnell said.

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• Jun 18

  • Mixed US signals on Iran muddy the path forward, may increase risk of war: Analysis

    Members of Congress warned that Trump needs to clearly articulate a strategy.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Trump kicks off his reelection campaign in Orlando

    Trump starts his presidential campaign for 2020, plus how China tariffs would affect American businesses.

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• Jun 18

  • Katharine Gorka tapped as Customs and Border Protection press secretary

    The Gorkas are known for controversial comments on Islam and extremism.

    Jun 18

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  • US likely to impose more tariffs on China if new trade deal isn't reached

    U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer spoke about the plans on Tuesday.

    Jun 18

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  • 11-year-old wins state's 'Stop Bullying' license plate design contest

    Brooke Balser just completed the fifth grade with straight As.

    Jun 18

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  • DOJ makes rare intervention to prevent Rikers Island transfer for Paul Manafort

    Manafort's lawyers raised concerns "related to his health and personal safety."

    Jun 18

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  • Stewart fires back at McConnell for calling him 'bent out of shape' over 9/11 fund

    Stewart said McConnell was dealing with the issue too slowly.

    Jun 18