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• Oct 21

  • The Note: 3rd-party fears haunt Democrats

    Democrats are focusing on recent events could presage the immediate future.

    Oct 21

• Oct 21

  • Mick Mulvaney tries to clarify “quid pro quo” remarks

    The Acting Chief of Staff says his words were misconstrued and that he never used the words “quid pro quo.” ABC News’ Andrea Fujii reports.

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• Oct 20

  • Elizabeth Warren to release long-sought-after plan to fund Medicare for All

    The candidate has received criticism for not discussing increasing taxes.

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • Thomas D’Alesandro III, brother to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, has died

    The former mayor of Baltimore died Sunday due to stroke complications.

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • 'I never saw that': Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on Mulvaney quid pro quo admission

    The Secretary of State has defended the president amid the impeachment inquiry

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • After Ukraine quid pro quo admission, Mulvaney digs in on denial

    Days after admitting to a quid pro quo, Mulvaney says he did not.

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • Elizabeth Warren gets taste of what it really means to be a front-runner

    Despite strong poll showings, why do some voters think she can't beat Trump?

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • Trump administration betrayed Kurdish allies in Syria: Sen. Bob Menendez

    Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., appeared on ABC's "This Week."

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • Pompeo defends deal brokered with Turkey to 'pause' military operations in Syria

    Pompeo helped negotiate the ceasefire deal between Turkey and Syria this week.

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • Trump thinks he's still in 'hospitality business,' Mulvaney says after G-7 site moved

    The president delivered the news Saturday via Twitter.

    Oct 20

• Oct 20

  • 'This Week' Transcript 10-20-19: Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, Sen. Bob Menendez

    This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, October 20.

    Oct 20

• Oct 19

  • As panic buttons become more common, some hotel workers say they are still waiting

    Battery Wharf Hotel employees are demanding protections from sexual harassment.

    Oct 19

• Oct 19

  • Sen. Bernie Sanders receives support from Ocasio-Cortez at NYC rally

    The rally was held only miles from Rep. Ocasio-Cortez' district.

    Oct 19

• Oct 19

  • HBCU students sound off on 2020 candidates' student loan debt relief plans

    Many young voters have yet to decide who they support in the 2020 election.

    Oct 19

• Oct 19

  • Ken Burns says 'Country Music' reflects the diverse, complicated story of America

    Ken Burns reflects on country music, American diversity and baseball.

    Oct 19

• Oct 19

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• Oct 19

  • Maryland Rep. Elijah Cummings to lie in state, funeral services set for Baltimore

    The long-serving congressman died Thursday at age 68.

    Oct 19

• Oct 18

  • White House deals with aftermath of acting Chief of Staff's press conference

    Mick Mulvaney spoke about withholding aid from Ukraine; Disagreement over whether ceasefire agreement in Syria has held up; Trump Doral hotel will...

    Oct 18

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• Oct 18

  • Boeing pilots messaged about 737 Max issues years before 2 crashes killed 346

    In one text, a pilot said performance of a critical system was "egregious."

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • 'If I were in the House, I would vote to impeach' Trump: John Kasich

    He said Mick Mulvaney's comments Thursday put him over the edge.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Diplomat said he expressed concern over Hunter Biden’s foreign work in 2015

    Ethical questions over Hunter Biden's work were rebuffed, sources said.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Biden sought to avoid conflict of interest before 2008 campaign: Court records

    Hunter Biden's professional track record has come under renewed scrutiny.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Secretary Mike Pompeo, Sen. Robert Menendez

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, October 20.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Perry rejects congressional subpoena, insists resignation not related to Ukraine

    Trump announced he will nominate the deputy energy secretary to replace Perry.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Actress Jane Fonda arrested for second time while protesting

    Fonda has vowed to be arrested every Friday until January.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Trump Doral hotel will host the G-7 Summit

    John Hudak of the Brookings Institute discusses why hosting the G-7 Summit at President Trump's resort is a problem.

    Oct 18

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• Oct 18

  • What's in Trump's Syria 'ceasefire' with Turkey and what's next: Analysis

    Disagreements between the two sides are critical to what lies ahead.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Hillary Clinton says Russians are ‘grooming’ a 2020 candidate for third-party run

    "Don’t cowardly hide behind your proxies," Rep. Tulsi Gabbard replied.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Key player in Ukraine affair says quid pro quo Mulvaney described would be improper

    Gordon Sondland testified before House investigators as Mulvaney spoke.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Trump nominates Dan Brouillette as Energy Secretary

    President Donald Trump on Friday announced that he's nominating Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette to replace Rick Perry.

    Oct 18

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• Oct 18

  • Revisiting the pending emoluments lawsuits targeting President Trump

    Trump is tied up in two ongoing lawsuits about potential legal violations.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Trump on Mulvaney admitting Ukraine quid pro quo

    He was asked whether he wanted to "clarify" what his chief of staff had said.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Former Navy SEAL commander says US under attack from Trump

    In an op-ed, he said the 'fate of our Republic' depends on a new president.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Trump admin resumes some aid to Central America in exchange for asylum cooperation

    The funding follows new agreements to reduce asylum requests at the border.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • 'You have to ask Rudy': 5 key things to know about Giuliani and the Ukraine affair

    Giuliani circumvented traditional channels, he says, to help 'my client'

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

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• Oct 18

  • The Note: 'Get over it' defense enrages and flummoxes Democrats

    The challenge for Dems in the impeachment inquiry is focusing on what’s known.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Protecting US government leaders: Who gets security and why: ANALYSIS

    Protection is typically based on three factors – position, threats and risk.

    Oct 18

• Oct 18

  • Trump focuses on House Democrats at Dallas campaign rally

    The president visits Texas amid continued impeachment inquiry by House Dems.

    Oct 18

• Oct 17

  • Former defense secretary roasts Donald Trump: 'I earned my spurs on the battlefield'

    The former secretary of defense spoke in New York City on Thursday.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Energy Secretary Rick Perry, 1 of the '3 amigos' on Ukraine, to resign

    Perry's resignation comes amid questions about his role in the Ukraine affair.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • The story behind that photo of Pelosi, Trump and an angry White House meeting

    Trump tweeted the photo to hit back at Pelosi, but that seemed to backfire.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • US to hold next year's G-7 summit at Trump resort

    An earlier proposal had already drawn criticism from Democrats.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Rep. Elijah Cummings, House Oversight Committee Chair, is dead at 68

    The congressman was helping lead the impeachment investigation of the president.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Individuals tied to Giuliani probe in SDNY plead not guilty

    Four men were charged last week in a case involving campaign finance violation.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Republican lawmakers are cautiously optimistic about Turkish ceasefire

    "The fact that the slaughter has stopped is good news," Graham says.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • Mulvaney admits quid pro quo, says military aid withheld to get Ukraine to probe Dems

    The acting White House chief of staff said Trump ordered him to withhold aid.

    Oct 17

• Oct 17

  • White House Acting Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney discusses withheld aid to Ukraine

    Mulvaney acknowledged aid was withheld in part to pressure Ukraine; U.S. ambassador Gordon Sondland testifies on Capitol Hill; U.S. and Turkey agree...

    Oct 17

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• Oct 17

  • Rep. Elijah Cummings passes away at age 68

    Former Baltimore, Maryland, mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake remembers Rep. Elijah Cummings.

    Oct 17

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