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  • Senate makes 9/11 victims compensation fund permanent

    Almost every senator voted in favor of the bill with only Rand Paul and Mike Lee voting against it.

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  • Brantley Gilbert talks about parenting

    Brantley Gilbert talks about parenting his 20-month-old son Barrett, and the upcoming birth of his daughter, who's set to arrive in September.

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• 35m ago

  • Trump attacks Mueller's investigation on eve of his testimony to Congress

    The president lashed out at Mueller in a speech to high school students.

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  • Senate votes to make 9/11 fund permanent as first responders, Jon Stewart look on

    The measure compensates first responders who got sick after the 2001 attacks.

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  • O’Rourke doubles down on Trump's North Carolina rally critique

    “We all have to take accountability for our actions," O'Rourke said.

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  • Gold star dad tells Trump to go to Arlington for 'proof of multiracial democracy'

    Khizr Khan is the father of a U.S. Army captain who was killed in Iraq.

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  • Mueller testimony expected to heighten scrutiny of Attorney General Barr

    Barr has distanced himself from some of Mueller's legal analyses.

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  • Mueller asks that his chief of staff be sworn in for congressional testimony: Sources

    Robert Mueller asked that his chief of staff, Aaron Zebley, be sworn in.

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  • Senate confirms Mark Esper as defense secretary

    The Senate on Tuesday voted to confirm Mark Esper as the next defense secretary, the first permanent leader the Pentagon has had since James Mattis...

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• 3h ago

  • Senate confirms Mark Esper as next defense secretary

    The job has been filled by an "acting" since James Mattis resigned 7 months ago.

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• Jul 23

  • Democrats, Republicans prepare for 'reticent' witness Robert Mueller

    Each party is looking to capitalize his testimony for political advantage.

    Jul 23

• Jul 23

  • Trump's effort to deport families falls far short of his predictions

    He has struggled to expel as many immigrants as President Barack Obama.

    Jul 23

• Jul 23

  • The Russia probe: A timeline from Moscow to Mueller

    A look at every major step in the Russia investigation, chronologically.

    Jul 23

• Jul 23

  • New Trump administration proposal would cut roughly 3 million people off food stamps

    The administration claims the rule change would save $2.5 billion a year.

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• Jul 23

  • Officer fired for suggesting AOC should be shot

    A Louisiana police officer who reportedly posted on Facebook that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is a "vile idiot" who "needs a round" has been fired.

    Jul 23

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• Jul 23

  • Trump announces budget deal reached with Congress

    President Donald J. Trump announced late Monday that he and congressional leaders had reached a deal on a two-year budget and the debt ceiling.

    Jul 23

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• Jul 23

  • The Note: Mueller highlights moment of truth for impeachment push

    Mueller's testimony comes at a moment of truth for Trump's potential impeachment

    Jul 23

• Jul 23

  • Joe Biden unveils criminal justice plan, defends record in Senate

    Former Vice President Joe Biden rolled out his criminal justice plan Tuesday.

    Jul 23

• Jul 23

  • Kamala Harris pushes new bill to decriminalize marijuana nationwide

    The California senator previously opposed marijuana decriminalization.

    Jul 23

• Jul 23

  • Key questions Mueller could face when he testifies this week

    The reticent former special counsel is set to testify on Wednesday.

    Jul 23

• Jul 23

  • Transcript: Rep. David Cicilline's interview on 'The Investigation' podcast

    A transcript of Cicilline's interview as it appears in the latest episode.

    Jul 23

• Jul 23

  • Top House Democrat says Mueller testimony will be 'deadly serious'

    Rep. David Cicilline doesn't expect Mueller to reveal new information.

    Jul 23

• Jul 22

  • Beto O'Rourke visits historic Ellis Island for 1st time

    O'Rourke visited the landmark alongside his wife Amy, using his time on the island to condemn President Donald Trump's recently inflammatory remarks...

    Jul 22

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• Jul 22

  • Police officer fired after allegedly suggesting AOC should be shot in Facebook post

    “This vile idiot needs a round,” a Louisiana police officer reportedly posted.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump announces budget deal reached with Congress

    Trump said a deal had been struck on a two-year budget and the debt ceiling.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • In western Iowa, some voters are taking a look at Biden, but aren’t ready to buy

    “It’s like trying to pick a favorite child,” Amy Haskins said.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump says he could win Afghan war 'in a week'

    President Trump met with Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan in the Oval Office Monday to discuss ending the lengthy war in Afghanistan.

    Jul 22

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• Jul 22

  • Vice President Pence canceled visit to NH rehab linked to drug dealer investigation

    The cancellation of Pence's trip sparked fevered speculation across Washington.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Former New York council speaker speaks out on Puerto Rico's governor

    Latino Victory Project President Melissa Mark-Viverito discusses how hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans are coming together to demand Governor...

    Jul 22

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• Jul 22

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• Jul 22

  • Trump met with retired NFL player to discuss 'black America'

    Trump also took the unusual step of intervening in rapper A$AP Rocky's case.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump continues targeting Omar, Ocasio-Cortez, calling them 'very racist'

    Trump criticism of the Democratic lawmakers comes amid charges he is racist.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump concedes he may watch Mueller testimony, but just 'a little bit'

    Former special counsel Robert Mueller is scheduled to testify on Wednesday.

    Jul 22

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• Jul 22

  • Trump says he could win war in Afghanistan but doesn't want to kill millions

    Trump met with Pakistan's prime minister at the White House on Monday.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • 2020 presidential candidate Rep. Tulsi Gabbard criticized Trump on The View

    Rep. Tulsi Gabbard appears on "The View" following a recent trip to Puerto Rico.

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • Trump pays respects to Justice Stevens lying in repose at Supreme Court

    Justice Stevens died last week at the age of 99.

    Jul 22

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• Jul 22

  • US Navy identifies missing USS Abraham Lincoln sailor as search efforts conclude

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

    Jul 22

• Jul 22

  • The Note: Democrats struggle for policy traction amid noise from Trump

    Is there room, amid the noise and the outrage, for a policy debate?

    Jul 22

• Jul 21

  • 'No doubt' President Donald Trump is a racist: Rep. Elijah Cummings

    "It brings up the same feelings that I had over 50 something years ago," he said

    Jul 21

• Jul 21

  • Gov. Steve Bullock calls 'send her back' chants 'a stain on this presidency'

    "Trump just basically soaked in those sounds of those chant," Bullock said.

    Jul 21

• Jul 21

  • 'He is not a racist': Trump campaign aide says amid on-going 'send her back' attacks

    The Trump campaign has disavowed the "send her back" chants.

    Jul 21

• Jul 21

  • 'This Week' Transcript 7-21-19: Rep. Cummings, Schlapp, Gov. Bullock

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, July 21.

    Jul 21

• Jul 21

  • ABC News to host 3rd Democratic primary debate in Houston

    The debate will be held at Texas Southern University in Houston.

    Jul 21

• Jul 21

  • White supremacy could be issue that 'ends this country,' presidential candidate says

    The South Bend, Indiana, mayor discussed race and the Civil War.

    Jul 21

• Jul 20

  • 50 Years Later: Historians discuss impact of Apollo 11

    It all started with a declaration by a president in the midst of a cold war.

    Jul 20

• Jul 20

  • 50 Years Later: Astronaut Michael Collins on Apollo 11 mission

    Three men went to the moon, but only two walked on the lunar surface.

    Jul 20