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  • Congress weighs legislation to back Hong Kong protests, with local activists' backing

    The bills would bar U.S. police gear exports to Hong Kong, among other actions.

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  • ABC News’ Cokie Roberts interviews Barbara Bush: Aug. 18, 1992

    At the Republican National Convention, Bush contrasts her role as First Lady to the potential Hillary Clinton.

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  • Trump urges patience after 'locked and loaded' threat following attack on Saudis

    Secretary of State Mike Pompeo has blamed Iran for the attack.

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• Sep 17

  • The Note: Democrats’ congressional and presidential agendas collide

    Presidential candidates are pushing Dems in a different direction than Congress.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • US police agencies having trouble hiring, keeping officers, according to a new survey

    The survey shows decreased officer applications, early exits and retirements.

    Sep 17

• Sep 17

  • Elizabeth Warren attacks corporate greed in front of biggest crowd yet

    Elizabeth Warren discussed the Triangle Shirtwaist factory fire.

    Sep 17

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• Sep 16

  • Trump says Democrats will do 'whatever they can to demean you' at latest rally

    The campaign says their internal data shows big opportunity in the blue state.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • White House blocks former top Trump aides from testifying

    Former campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was also set to testify Tuesday.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • Venezuelan opposition calls talks with Maduro dead, causing rift

    The opposition's first fracture is a worrying sign for its U.S.-backed leader.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • Woman linked to newly revealed allegation against Kavanaugh: 'Ask Brett'

    The anniversary of Kavanaugh's addition to the court is approaching.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • FiveThirtyEight breaks down latest Dem. presidential candidate poll

    FiveThirtyEight elections analyst Nathaniel Rakich explains the latest polls for the Democratic presidential candidates following the ABC News primary...

    Sep 16

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• Sep 16

  • Former State Department official talks repercussions of Iran

    Suzanne Maloney, deputy director of the foreign policy program at the Brookings Institute, explains how the oil facility attack will effect Iran's...

    Sep 16

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• Sep 16

  • Gas prices spike after attack on Saudi oil facility

    Gas prices jumped 10% worldwide Monday following Iran's missile and drone attack on a Saudi oil facility.

    Sep 16

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• Sep 16

  • Trump's long history of making threats against Iran

    Trump Sunday hinted at military action saying the U.S. is "locked and loaded."

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • Air Force's newest aircraft named T-7A Red Hawk in honor of Tuskegee Airmen

    One of the last surviving Tuskegee Airmen was on hand for the announcement.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • 17th service member killed in Afghanistan this year, 1st since peace talks collapse

    There have been 17 American troops killed in combat in Afghanistan this year.

    Sep 16

• Sep 16

  • The Note: Rivals test Biden with indirect shots

    The third debate may not have changed the dynamics of the race.

    Sep 16

• Sep 15

  • Iran fired cruise missiles in attack on Saudi oil facility: Senior US official

    Houthi rebels in Yemen claimed responsibility for the attacks.

    Sep 15

• Sep 15

  • Border Patrol agent shot, suspect killed during traffic stop

    The suspect was shot and killed by the agent's partner.

    Sep 15

• Sep 15

  • Cuomo issues emergency executive action to ban flavored e-cigs

    New York Governor Andrew Cuomo on Sunday announced plans to combat the increasing number of youths who vape.

    Sep 15

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• Sep 15

  • 'We've seen too damn many' mass shootings in Texas: Sen. Ted Cruz

    The Texas senator discussed the ongoing gun control debate on "This Week."

    Sep 15

• Sep 15

  • Mayor Pete Buttigieg says debate comments about Afghanistan misconstrued

    The South Bend, Indiana, mayor is an Afghanistan war veteran.

    Sep 15

• Sep 15

  • Sen. Amy Klobuchar says Kavanaugh vetting process 'was a sham'

    Sen. Amy Klobuchar appeared on ABC's "This Week."

    Sep 15

• Sep 15

  • 'This Week' Transcript 9-15-19: Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sens. Amy Klobuchar, Ted Cruz

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, September 15.

    Sep 15

• Sep 14

  • Pompeo blames Iran for major attack on Saudi oil facility amid high regional tensions

    President Donald Trump called the Saudi crown prince to issue U.S. support.

    Sep 14

• Sep 14

  • Trump on homelessness problem in California cities: 'Clean it up'

    As he makes it a campaign issue, administration officials visit Los Angeles.

    Sep 14

• Sep 14

  • The new GOP super PAC behind the anti-AOC ad that aired during Dems' debate

    The ad buy was launched by Heng's super pac New Faces GOP PAC.

    Sep 14

• Sep 14

  • Trump confirms death of Osama Bin Laden's son

    Bin Laden was killed in a U.S. counter-terrorism operation.

    Sep 14

• Sep 13

  • State Dept. fails to protect bomb-sniffing dogs from dying, getting poor care: Report

    The State Dept. rejected a request to cease the program in one country.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, Sen. Ted Cruz

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, September 15.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • Teenage climate change activist Greta Thunberg takes global protest to White House

    She gained global attention for sailing from the United Kingdom to New York.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • Analysis, insight and highlights of the 3rd Democratic primary debate

    Coverage of the Democratic debate, which was hosted by ABC News in Houston, is highlighted.

    Sep 13

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• Sep 13

  • Texas Southern University students break down important debate night moments

    Alexandria Barnaba says Warren and O'Rourke had "real, direct, concrete answers," and Nahab Fahnbulleh discusses the tension between Julián Castro...

    Sep 13

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• Sep 13

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• Sep 13

  • DOJ rejects McCabe appeal to abandon prosecution, sources say

    The rejection suggests that McCabe could be indicted in the investigation.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • DOJ watchdog 'finalizing' report on misconduct allegations in Russia probe

    Republicans have argued the investigation will reveal bias at the FBI and DOJ.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • Air Force finds 6% of air crews stayed at Trump resort in Scotland

    Democrats have raised questions about a possible conflict of interest.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • Appeals court reinstates case alleging Trump illegally benefits from properties

    A federal appeals court in New York reinstated the case on Friday.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • Airman awarded for heroic actions during combat mission against ISIS in Afghanistan

    Staff Sgt. Daniel Keller is credited with helping to save 130 lives.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • CNN, New York Times will co-host next Democratic debate in October

    The next debate is set for Oct.15, and Oct. 16 if a second night is necessary.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • Trump warns of new 'very tough' stance on Venezuela amid growing tensions

    Trump said ousted National Security Adviser John Bolton was "holding me back!"

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • 3rd round of Democratic debates sees a changing leaderboard: ANALYSIS

    Former Vice President Joe Biden focused on his progressive competitors.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • Texas lawmaker tweets that his 'AR is ready' for Beto O'Rourke after debate

    "Hell yes, we're gonna take your AR-15," O'Rourke said at the Democratic debate.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • Lawmakers demand internal documents from Big Tech in antitrust probe

    A bipartisan effort is looking at Google ad rules and its YouTube acquisition.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • The Note: Democratic debate reframes race without reordering it

    The debate had no clear winner, losers, but terms of the race are better defined

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • Here are the 5 key takeaways from the ABC News Democratic debate

    Amid blows over pivotal issues, some unity.

    Sep 13

• Sep 13

  • ABC News Democratic Candidates Debate

    Presidential hopefuls Joe Biden, Cory Booker, Pete Buttigieg, Julian Castro, Kamala Harris, Amy Klobuchar, Beto O'Rourke, Bernie Sanders, Elizabeth...

    Sep 13

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• Sep 13

  • Fact-checking Democratic candidates on the issues at the ABC News debate in Houston

    Ten candidates are participating in the debate at Texas Southern University.

    Sep 13