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  • 'THIS WEEK' EXCLUSIVE: Joe Walsh announces GOP primary challenge against Trump

    The controversial former congressman was once a fervent Trump supporter.

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  • 'This Week' Transcript 8-25-19: Former Rep. Joe Walsh, Cindy McCain

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, August 25.

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• Aug 25

  • G-7 allies 'respect' China trade war, despite warnings: Trump

    The president was meeting with world leaders at a G-7 summit in France.

    Aug 25

• Aug 24

  • Democratic leadership again considers climate change debate -- and again says no

    Democrats met in San Francisco for three days of meetings with party insiders.

    Aug 24

• Aug 24

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Former Rep. Joe Walsh, Cindy McCain

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, August 25.

    Aug 24

• Aug 24

  • Despite tensions, Trump offers rosy outlook on G-7: 'Everybody's getting along'

    President Trump arrived in France on Saturday for the G-7 summit.

    Aug 24

• Aug 24

  • American imprisoned in Russia says guards injured him as his detention is extended

    Paul Whelan has been imprisoned for nine months on questioned charges.

    Aug 24

• Aug 24

  • Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated for new pancreatic cancer

    Ginsburg was recently treated for a new "malignant tumor" on her pancreas.

    Aug 24

• Aug 23

  • Trump team defends 2020 campaign manager's compensation

    The Trump campaign said that Brad Parscale is not profiting excessively.

    Aug 23

• Aug 23

  • US Appeals Court rules electoral college voters aren't bound by popular votes

    Wilfred U. Codrington III of the Brennan Center of Justice breaks down the Constitution on how electors are appointed and how it gives state...

    Aug 23

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• Aug 23

  • 21 Democratic presidential candidates left in the 2020 race

    Voters at the Democratic National Convention summer meeting in San Francisco guess which candidates are still in the 2020 presidential race.

    Aug 23

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• Aug 23

  • National Alliance on Mental Illness criticize Trump's comments on mental health

    Acting CEO of NAMI Angela Kimball explains how people suffering from mental health illness are usually "victims of violence" and that there's a"real...

    Aug 23

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• Aug 23

  • Democrats march forward in pursuit of Trump’s tax returns, financial records

    The fight over Trump's taxes has made its way to the courts.

    Aug 23

• Aug 23

  • Trump announces tariffs increase on China after Dow dropped more than 600 points

    The president's tweets came China announced retaliatory tariffs earlier.

    Aug 23

• Aug 23

  • Kids left without either parent at home for 8 days after Mississippi ICE raid

    Kids left without either parent after ICE raid

    Aug 23

• Aug 23

  • Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg treated for new pancreatic cancer

    Ginsburg, 86, was recently treated for a "localized malignant tumor" on her pancreas, a court spokesperson said Friday.

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  • Inside ex-Trump associate Felix Sater’s life in espionage for the US: Document

    Felix Sater said people didn’t believe his wild stories.

    Aug 23

• Aug 23

  • Sen. Murphy believes Trump is still committed to background checks

    The Connecticut senator spoke to the president about finding a background check reform solution after the recent mass shootings.

    Aug 23

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• Aug 23

  • Murphy says White House committed to background checks despite Trump's mixed signals

    “I am skeptical that these efforts are going to bear fruit,” Murphy says.

    Aug 23

• Aug 23

  • Who's running for president in 2020?

    Declared candidates include Joe Biden, Pete Buttigieg and Steve Bullock.

    Aug 23

• Aug 23

  • Tulsi Gabbard’s campaign wants the DNC to change debate qualifying poll requirements

    Tulsi Gabbard's campaign wants the DNC to change debate polling criteria.

    Aug 23

• Aug 23

  • Billionaire David Koch dies at 79

    Koch was a philanthropist and longtime GOP donor.

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• Aug 23

  • Seth Moulton: Everything you need to know about the former 2020 candidate

    Moulton announced on ABC's "Good Morning America" before withdrawing.

    Aug 23

• Aug 23

  • Democratic presidential hopeful Rep. Seth Moulton drops out of 2020 race

    Moulton is a combat veteran who spoke openly of his post-traumatic stress.

    Aug 23

• Aug 23

  • The Note: A week of presidential flip-flops

    Donald Trump's erratic governing style was on full display the last few days.

    Aug 23

• Aug 23

  • Trump's claims and what experts say about mental illness and mass shootings

    Experts challenge the president's comments blaming mental illness.

    Aug 23

• Aug 22

  • Eric Swalwell: Everything you need to know about the 2020 presidential candidate

    Gun control was at the top of Swalwell's agenda.

    Aug 22

• Aug 22

  • Army identifies 2 Green Berets killed in Afghanistan

    The two soldiers were killed during combat operations in northern Afghanistan.

    Aug 22

• Aug 22

  • As economy flashes warnings, Trump suggests remedies, then argues they're not needed

    The president has made the economy a central campaign message.

    Aug 22

• Aug 22

  • Trump administration to back down on foreign aid

    The president announced his administration will cut 4 billion dollars of foreign aid assistance.

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• Aug 22

  • 2020 Dem. Presidential candidate Amy Klobuchar talks upcoming election

    From the Minnesota State Fair, Sen. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., talks foreign aid cuts, electability and her vision for the country if she becomes...

    Aug 22

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• Aug 22

  • Mueller witness testifies in case against former Obama White House counsel

    Rick Gates served as President Donald Trump's deputy campaign chairman.

    Aug 22

• Aug 22

  • Democratic Party officials oppose debate focused on climate change

    Democratic officials and activists have been at odds over a climate debate

    Aug 22

• Aug 22

  • White House backs off plan for multi-billion dollar cut to US foreign assistance

    The effort to cut $4 billion was met with bipartisan congressional opposition.

    Aug 22

• Aug 22

  • GOP Trump critics moving closer to launching 2020 primary challenges

    Joe Walsh and Mark Sanford are are mulling long-shot primary runs.

    Aug 22

• Aug 22

  • National Zoo’s giant panda, Bei Bei, turns 4 but soon headed back to China

    Bei Bei was born in Washington, D.C., but is on loan from China.

    Aug 22

• Aug 22

  • Candidate Jay Inslee drops out of 2020 presidential race

    Washington Gov. Jay Inslee has officially dropped out of the 2020 presidential race ahead of the third round of the primary debates in September.

    Aug 22

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• Aug 22

  • John Hickenlooper joins crowded Senate race in Colorado

    Incumbent Sen. Cory Gardner is one of the most vulnerable Republicans in 2020.

    Aug 22

• Aug 22

  • 2 US service members killed in Afghanistan

    Two U.S. service members were killed in Afghanistan on Wednesday, the NATO mission in the country said in a statement.

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  • New Zealand parliament speaker cradles politician’s baby during debate

    "Today a VIP took the chair with me," the speaker of New Zealand's parliament tweeted after cradling and feeding a politician’s baby during a lawmaker...

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• Aug 22

  • The Note: Trump’s love-hate relationship with the Constitution

    In recent days, his love-hate relationship with the Constitution is apparent.

    Aug 22

• Aug 22

  • Gov. Jay Inslee dropping out of 2020 race

    Inslee was the first governor to declare a run for the White House in March.

    Aug 22

• Aug 21

  • Jay Inslee: Everything you need to know about the 2020 presidential candidate

    The governor has pledged to make climate change the central focus of his bid.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • Migrant kids at contractor shelters put 'at risk': Government watchdog

    The federal inspectors documented poor conditions at multiple facilities.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • CBO projects higher deficits beginning in 2020 after bipartisan spending deal

    The CBO estimates the annual deficit will top $1 trillion in 2020.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • President Donald Trump walks back payroll tax cut suggestion: 'We don't need it'

    A day earlier, he suggested he was open to the idea of a payroll tax cut.

    Aug 21

• Aug 21

  • How El Paso shaped Beto O'Rourke from punk rocker to presidential candidate

    The democratic candidate talks about how the El Paso mass shooting changed him.

    Aug 21