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  • The Note: Sanders rises as Democrats fret more than act

    Somehow Sanders is surging without taking harsh attacks from his rivals.

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  • Amid impeachment trial, White House counters with events showcasing Trump's agenda

    Trump has no plans to delay the State of the Union because of the trial.

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• Jan 27

  • 3 things to know from Trump defense's 2nd day of arguments

    The impeachment trial spilled into its second week on Monday.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • Trump impeachment trial: President's defense team goes after Bidens

    Trump's lawyers say Democratic House managers "opened the door."

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • Supreme Court allows rule to turn away immigrants who may need public assistance

    The so-called "public charge" rule makes it easier to reject poor immigrants.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • The evidence revealed since Trump's impeachment but still in question at Senate trial

    New evidence since Dec. 18 has not been formally admitted at the Senate trial.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • State Dept. kicks NPR reporter off trip after Secretary Pompeo berates her colleague

    It appears to be retaliation by Pompeo, according to the press corps' president.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • 32 hours in Iowa: Sanders packs schedule during mid-impeachment dash

    The Vermont senator sought to maintain his recent momentum in the polls.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • 3 mortars hit US Embassy compound in Baghdad, one injury reported

    This is the first time the U.S. Embassy compound has been hit directly in years.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • Mideast peace plan rollout appears designed to contrast with impeachment: ANALYSIS

    The plan may also boost the Israeli prime minister's political standing.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • Key GOP senators express new support for witnesses following Bolton book report

    Republicans initially resisted calls to add new evidence and witnesses.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

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• Jan 27

  • Bloomberg courting voters with letter to 2.5 million across every Super Tuesday state

    He's shown immense appetite for reaching voters where they live.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • Democrats want John Bolton to testify in impeachment trial

    A draft of Bolton’s upcoming book reportedly says President Trump tied military aid to Ukraine with Biden probe. ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt reports.

    Jan 27

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• Jan 27

  • Economic prosperity boosts Trump in election poll, counterweight to his unpopularity

    Prosperity boosts Trump into a competitive position against potential opponents.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • The Note: Polls stoke electability concerns for Democrats in week before Iowa

    Many voters hoped the choices would winnow before having to make up their minds.

    Jan 27

• Jan 27

  • Manuscript says Trump linked Ukraine aid to Biden investigation: Report

    Reports say that Bolton's upcoming book provides key information.

    Jan 27

• Jan 26

  • Sen. James Lankford won't say if it's OK for Trump to solicit foreign interference

    Impeachment manager Rep. Val Demings said she's not giving up on the Senate.

    Jan 26

• Jan 26

  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar's comeback strategy to outperform polls in early voting states

    Klobuchar split the last week between the impeachment trial and campaigning.

    Jan 26

• Jan 26

  • 'This Week' Transcript 1-26-20: Demings, Lankford, Klobuchar

    This is a rush transcript for 'This Week' airing Sunday, January 26.

    Jan 26

• Jan 26

  • Biden holds steady, Warren slips in national poll as Iowa caucuses approach

    Joe Biden holds his ground in the new national ABC News/Washington Post poll.

    Jan 26

• Jan 25

  • Parnas releases extended audio from 2018 dinner with Trump

    Lev Parnas has been indicted by prosecutors in New York.

    Jan 25

• Jan 25

  • Lev Parnas releases extended audio clip of Trump dinner

    Donald Trump Jr. also appears to have been at the April 2018 dinner attended by the president.

    Jan 25

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• Jan 25

  • Democrat Schiff's 'head on a pike' comment draws outrage from GOP senators

    "I have not been told that my head is on a pike," Sen. Lisa Murkowski said.

    Jan 25

• Jan 25

  • Lawmakers react to apparent recording of Trump saying Yovanovitch should be fired

    The recording appears to capture President Trump saying, "Take her out!"

    Jan 25

• Jan 25

  • Senate impeachment trial: Trump’s legal team mounts his defense

    His lawyers have 24 hours over three days to argue against Trump's removal.

    Jan 25

• Jan 25

  • Warden in charge of prison during Epstein suicide moved to different facility: Source

    The warden in charge of the Metropolitan Correctional Center in New York, at the time convicted sex offender and financier Jeffery Epstein died by...

    Jan 25

• Jan 25

  • Sunday on 'This Week':​ Rep. Val Demings, Sen. James Lankford, Sen. Amy Klobuchar

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, January 26.

    Jan 25

• Jan 24

  • Trump impeachment trial: Democrats make case for 'obstruction of Congress'

    Democrats had 24 hours over three days to make opening arguments.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • 'Take her out': Recording appears to capture Trump talking about firing ambassador

    Trump apparently heard discussing firing Ukraine ambassador Marie Yovanovitch.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Recording appears to capture Trump saying he wants Ukraine ambassador fired

    A recording reviewed by ABC News appears to capture President Donald Trump telling associates he wanted the then-U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Marie...

    Jan 24

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• Jan 24

  • 3 things to know as Dems wrap Senate trial arguments, hand floor to Trump's lawyers

    Trump's defense lawyers have 24 hours over three days to make their arguments.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Trump's defense team to raise Bidens at Senate trial, Republicans urge investigation

    Republicans are intensifying attacks against former Vice President Joe Biden

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Elizabeth Warren responds to tense criticism on plan to forgive student loan debt

    "We did the right thing," one Iowa voter said. "And we get screwed."

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Trump administration launches new Space Force logo reminiscent of Star Trek

    The Space Force became the nation's newest branch of the military in December.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

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• Jan 24

  • Trump touts himself as a 'stronger defender' against abortion at March for Life rally

    He is the first sitting president to speak in person at the anti-abortion rally.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Elizabeth Warren on impeachment trial of President Trump

    The senator and presidential candidate said witnesses should be called because “American people have a right to know.”

    Jan 24

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• Jan 24

  • Trump becomes 1st president to speak at March for Life rally

    President Donald Trump addressed the crowd at this week's March for Life, which makes him the first sitting president to do so.

    Jan 24

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• Jan 24

  • Buttigieg gets candid with Charlamagne Tha God on black economics

    The 2020 hopeful discusses the challenges in closing the racial wealth gap.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • 66% call for witnesses in Trump's impeachment trial: Poll

    Americans are split on whether or not Trump should be removed from office.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • 34 service members diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries after Iran missile attack

    Half have returned to duty, 17 flown abroad to Germany and U.S. for observation.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Trump amplifies attacks on White House official over impeachment testimony

    The Purple Heart recipient was the first White House official to testify.

    Jan 24

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• Jan 24

  • North Korea names new foreign minister in likely shift further away from US talks

    Ri Son Gwon has been involved in inter-Korean talks, but is no diplomat.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • Mississippi governor announces prison reform plans

    “We know that there are problems in the system. We don’t want to hide them, we want to fix them,” Gov. Tate Reeves said.

    Jan 24

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• Jan 24

  • Elizabeth Warren campaign lays out strategy

    Campaign manager Roger Lau sent a memo.

    Jan 24

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• Jan 24

  • The Note: Democrats spar in shadows, as Sanders hides in plain sight

    Candidate Sanders has managed to stay on offense, despite the impeachment trial.

    Jan 24

• Jan 24

  • New Smithsonian exhibit takes people to ancient Arab sites destroyed in conflict

    The exhibit allows people to walk through recently destroyed ancient Arab sites.

    Jan 24