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  • Bloomberg to take stage at ninth Democratic debate

    Only six candidates will participate in the Las Vegas debate, which takes place only three days ahead of the Nevada caucuses.

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  • Black voters on supporting Joe Biden

    ABC News’ Rachel Scott spoke with some black voters in Nevada who find the former vice president to be an authentic candidate.

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  • Trump expected to tout win for California farmers in decision to divert water

    Critics say the change could threaten sensitive ecosystems and endangered fish.

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  • Trump's Phoenix rally kicks off counterprogramming spree

    The president heads West for big fundraisers and rallies.

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  • Pompeo says he'll raise case of US citizen allegedly tortured in Saudi custody

    He said he will bring up "a wide range of human rights issues as well."

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  • Sen. Chris Murphy criticized by Trump for taking meeting with Iran's foreign minister

    "I saw Senator Murphy met with the Iranians, is that a fact?" Trump asks.

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  • Family of Texas man Trump pardoned dished out donations to his reelection campaign

    President Trump on Tuesday granted clemency to a host of high-profile figures.

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  • Florida can't bar ex-felons from voting over fines, fees: Court

    The judges rule the mandate violated 17 ex-felons' Fourteenth Amendment rights.

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  • Democrats set to clash at debate with Bloomberg in their sights

    Six candidates are expected to take the stage Wednesday night.

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  • 6 candidates to face off in Vegas debate, including Bloomberg for the 1st time: DNC

    The DNC dropped the grassroots fundraising threshold for this debate.

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  • Progressive group invests $50M in 2020, including money in Nevada, ahead of caucuses

    In the next contest, minority voters will play a significant role.

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  • Pentagon's No. 3 official resigns at Trump's request, but unclear why

    John Rood served as the Under Secretary of Defense for Policy.

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  • Former NYPD commissioner says Trump told him to 'move on' with pardoning

    Bernie Kerik, former NYC police commissioner, was pardoned by Trump on Tuesday.

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  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez responds to criticism that Sanders' policies are too radical

    "He wants a political revolution at the ballot box," she said of Sanders.

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  • Klobuchar backed by first super PAC ahead of Nevada debate, caucuses

    The novel PAC, Kitchen Table Conversations, has spent over $726,000 in ads.

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  • Blagojevich thanks Trump for his 'kindness' in commuting prison sentence

    The former Illinois governor had served eight years of a 14-year prison term.

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• Feb 19

  • Klobuchar campaign's ad push seeks to continue Iowa, NH momentum in diverse Nevada

    Her bid could be tested in Nevada which is nearly 30% Latino, over 10% black.

    Feb 19

• Feb 19

  • The Note: Bloomberg set for debate spotlight amid Sanders' rise

    A new ABC News/Washington Post poll puts Sanders atop the field at 32%.

    Feb 19

• Feb 19

  • Sanders and Bloomberg rise, Biden falls, with sharp shifts in views of electability

    Sanders soars and Biden crashes in preference for the Democratic nomination.

    Feb 19

• Feb 19

  • Pro-Warren super PAC launches ad campaign ahead of Nevada caucuses

    The candidate who's built her bid rooting money out of politics has new support.

    Feb 19

• Feb 19

  • Defense secretary to tour bases at heart of nuclear triad

    The Pentagon has made the modernization of the nuclear triad a top priority.

    Feb 19

• Feb 19

  • Former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich released after Trump commutes his sentence

    Blagojevich was expected to be released in 2024.

    Feb 19

• Feb 18

  • Ahead of debate, Bloomberg plays defense as Warren goes on the attack

    As Bloomberg preps to take his first debate stage, rivals ready to take him on

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • Barr mulls resigning over Trump's tweets: Sources

    Barr previously said that Trump's tweets make it “impossible” to do his job.

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • Democrats will get their first chance to challenge Michael Bloomberg at next debate

    The former mayor of New York has been criticized for buying his way into the election.

    Feb 18

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• Feb 18

  • President Trump grants 7 pardons and 4 sentence commutations

    This all comes two days before the sentencing of Trump ally Roger Stone, whose reduced sentencing recommendation by the Justice Department last week...

    Feb 18

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• Feb 18

  • Pete Buttigieg overstated pledges of support from black leaders, public figures

    Polls show he faces an ongoing challenge finding support from voters of color.

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • Women running for public office can now borrow clothes for free with this new program

    It’s part of M.M.LaFleur's mission to "take the work out of dressing for work."

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • US forces 5 Chinese media outlets to register as foreign missions

    The designation was similarly used for Cold War-era Soviet outlets like Pravda.

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • Trump maintains online criticism of Stone case, despite AG Barr's plea to stop

    In one tweet, the president said he hasn't ruled out legal action.

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • Trump announces pardons for several high-profile individuals

    Former NYC police commissioner Bernie Kerik was among those receiving pardons.

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • Trump grants clemency to Rod Blagojevich, Michael Milken and Bernard Kerik

    Blagojevich was convicted in 2011 by a federal jury in Chicago, Kerik was convicted on multiple counts of tax fraud and obstruction and Milken was...

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• Feb 18

  • US sanctions Russian oil firm for facilitating Venezuela exports, increasing pressure

    It's a significant step, but Nicolás Maduro shows no signs of leaving power.

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • Representative arrested for money fraud, had gambling debts

    David Nangle frequented casinos throughout New England.

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • White House Correspondents' Dinner welcomes back comedy

    "I’d argue that humor is more important now than ever," ABC News' Jon Karl said.

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • The Note: Focus on Bloomberg could widen opening for Sanders

    Iowa and New Hampshire didn't streamline the race. The week after hasn’t helped.

    Feb 18

• Feb 18

  • John Bolton criticizes White House 'censorship' ahead of his planned book release

    Bolton spoke out Monday for the first time since the impeachment trial ended.

    Feb 18

• Feb 17

  • Democratic candidates turn their attention to upcoming Nevada caucus

    Michael Bloomberg could join the debate stage; long lines have already started forming in Henderson, Nevada, and at other voting locations.

    Feb 17

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• Feb 17

  • 7 things to know about the Nevada caucuses

    Unlike Iowa, Nevada allows for early voting and 36 Democratic delegates are at stake.

    Feb 17

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• Feb 17

  • More than 2,000 former DOJ officials call on Attorney General William Barr to resign

    Last week Barr told ABC News, Trump's tweets make doing his job "impossible."

    Feb 17

• Feb 17

  • Abrams 'absolutely' wants to run for president, but says she'd accept VP slot in 2020

    The former Georgia lawmaker opted against endorsing a candidate this cycle.

    Feb 17

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• Feb 17

  • Bloomberg continues to confront stop and frisk legacy

    The former New York City mayor apologized for the practice again Saturday.

    Feb 17

• Feb 16

  • Sanders: Bloomberg is attempting to 'buy the presidency'

    The Vermont senator also criticized Biden and Buttigieg for their fundraising.

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • President Trump takes lap at Daytona 500 in 'the beast'

    The president acted as the Grand Marshal at the race.

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • Some black voters consider other front-runners as Biden looks to South Carolina

    S.C. lawmakers say the former vice president may have "sat on a victory."

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • Tom Steyer banking on strong showing in Nevada, South Carolina

    The California billionaire joined ABC's "This Week" on Sunday.

    Feb 16

• Feb 16

  • 'I need people to get to know me': Sen. Klobuchar on growing minority support

    Klobuchar is busy campaigning in Las Vegas ahead of the caucuses.

    Feb 16