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  • Hickenlooper plows onward despite staff shakeup and fundraising issues

    Six key aides left the campaign about two weeks ago.

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  • Is Trump moving the government out of Washington? 5 things to know.

    Trump campaigned to "drain the swamp" and critics say he's taking it apart.

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  • After 'send her back' Trump rally chants, 2020 Dems fight for country's identity

    The Democratic nominee must "be the opposite of what (Trump) is," Biden said.

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• Jul 18

  • Ilhan Omar gets standing ovation at town hall after Trump attacks

    "It sure feels good to be home!" Omar said to cheers at an airport rally.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Hed: Ilhan Omar took the stage at a town hall in her district to a standing ovation

    She quickly acknowledged the events of the week, before turning the topic of the event, which had been on the books long before President Donald Trump...

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • Trump to nominate Eugene Scalia as new secretary of labor

    Scalia is the son of the late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Here's how the 2nd 2020 Democratic presidential debates work

    Twenty Democratic contenders will debate over two nights at the end of July.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Biden v. Harris, Sanders v. Warren at next Democratic debates

    CNN announced Thursday the lineups for both nights of debates.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Rabbi in Congresswoman Ilhan Omar’s district compares Trump rally to 'Nazi Germany'

    Faith leaders in Rep. Ilhan Omar’s home district are standing firmly behind her.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • 3 kids detained at Chicago airport after undocumented parents afraid to pick them up

    The minors were traveling with an adult cousin who was denied entry to the U.S.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • DOJ sides with NFL, Raiders in Oakland antitrust lawsuit, prompting challenge flag

    It comes as the Trump administration's relationship with the NFL has been rocky

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • Rabbi calls Trump's comments on lawmakers 'race baiting'

    Rabbi Avi Olitzky of the Bethel Synagogue discusses President Trump's hateful rhetoric at Wednesday's rally, calling the remarks "pretty terrifying."

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • Homeland Security acting secretary testifies on border facilities' conditions

    Protesters demonstrate against conditions at migrant detention facilities as acting DHS Secretary Kevin McAleenan testifies before the House Oversight...

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • Capitol Police arrest 70 in immigration protests, including 90-year-old nun

    Sister Pat Murphy, 90, of Chicago, among those arrested as part of the protests

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump says US Navy ship destroys Iranian drone in Strait of Hormuz

    The amphibious assault ship USS Boxer destroyed the Iranian drone, Trump says.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump says US Navy ship destroys Iranian drone

    President Donald Trump said that the Navy amphibious assault ship USS Boxer destroyed an Iranian drone in the Strait of Hormuz.

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • Trump says he disagrees with 'send her back' chants, despite fanning flames for days

    President Donald Trump disavowed "send her back" chants at campaign rally.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • US Navy searching for missing USS Abraham Lincoln sailor in Arabian Sea

    A "man overboard incident" was reported aboard the carrier on Wednesday.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump admin. invokes privilege, blocks intel committee from Mueller docs: Sources

    The Trump administration is broadly using executive privilege

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump 'not happy' about 'send her back' chant at rally

    The chants by his supporters targeted Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., during the campaign event in North Carolina.

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • Top Republican criticizes 'send her back' chants at Trump rally

    But Emmer defended Trump, saying he was not racist

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump nominates 3-star admiral to lead the Navy after Senate-confirmed pick retired

    Trump bypassed seven four-star admirals in picking Vice Adm. Michael Gilday.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Treasury Secretary Mnuchin expresses confidence in budget deal, negotiations continue

    Negotiations between the Trump administration and Democrats continue.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Cardi B gives Rep. Ilhan Omar a shout-out after Trump crowd chants 'send her back'

    Cardi used a Beyonce lyric to show her support.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • GOP presidential candidate Sanford says Trump attacks on congresswomen were racist

    The former congressman said this week he's mulling a White House run.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump administration stops sending kids to controversial Homestead migrant facility

    Government officials say demand for beds at the temporary shelter has declined.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Trump attacks freshman Democrats at rally, crowd chants 'send her back'

    The president doubled down on his remarks about female Democrats of color.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • Senator objects to 9/11 compensation fund bill

    Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer is warning against roadblocks to passing a 9/11 victims compensation bill after Sen. Rand Paul objected to...

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • Feds end probe into Trump org ties to hush money

    Prosecutors have ended their investigation into the Trump Organization's involvement in hush money payment to two women who alleged they had affairs...

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • House holds Barr, Ross in contempt of Congress

    The House voted to hold Attorney General William Barr and Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in contempt of Congress on Wednesday.

    Jul 18

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• Jul 18

  • The Note: Trump sparks new chants and again dominates message

    President Donald Trump's campaign keeps attacking the Democratic agenda.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • 50 Years Later: Apollo 11 flight director recalls final moments before moon landing

    "It was the kind of thing that only happens once in your life," Kranz said.

    Jul 18

• Jul 18

  • GOP axes rival online fundraising platform

    The Republican Party has been pushing online platform named WinRed.

    Jul 18

• Jul 17

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• Jul 17

  • Trump: 'I'm winning the fight' against congresswomen

    President Donald Trump took aim at the four Democratic congresswomen of color at a rally on Wednesday, going into detailed attacks on each, and his...

    Jul 17

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• Jul 17

  • Candidates make pitch at AARP Presidential Forum

    Presidential candidates talk to hundreds of senior citizens at the AARP Presidential Forum.

    Jul 17

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• Jul 17

  • 50 Years Later: Soviet probe raced Apollo 11 to the moon

    When Apollo 11 arrived in lunar orbit, the Soviet's probe was already there.

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • Trump 'sees a foil' in the 4 Democratic congresswomen, says author Tim Alberta

    Trump’s attacks might be part of a wider 2020 campaign strategy.

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • House kills vote on Trump impeachment resolution over 'racist' tweets

    One House Democrat was forcing the chamber to take up impeachment.

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • Congressional Black Caucus calls for ASAP Rocky's release

    Swedish prosecutors tell ABC News that the rapper's next hearing is on July 19.

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • House holds Attorney General Barr, Commerce Secretary Ross in contempt of Congress

    Democrats were investigating the effort to add a census citizenship question.

    Jul 17

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• Jul 17

  • Federal agency EEOC considers Trump tweets potentially fireable offense

    David Lopez, the former general counsel at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, explains why Trump's controversial tweets on the four...

    Jul 17

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• Jul 17

  • Congress holds hearings on women's incarceration

    Women advocate for prison reform and a change to mandatory minimum sentences.

    Jul 17

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• Jul 17

  • 2020 candidate Michael Bennet on opposing Medicare-for-All

    Sen. Michael Bennet, D-Colo., discusses how his health care plan falls in line with former Vice President Joe Biden's health care proposal.

    Jul 17

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• Jul 17

  • Bernie Sanders accepted pharma executives' donations prior to new pledge

    "Some money may need to be returned," Sanders' campaign said.

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • US routinely sues companies for language that mirrors Trump's racist 'go back' tweets

    Several companies have been sued over employees who have used the phrase.

    Jul 17

• Jul 17

  • Senator objects to 9/11 compensation fund bill over cost

    The bill would make permanent a fund to compensate first responders.

    Jul 17