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• Nov 18

  • Watchdog calls out 'serious' challenges related to Homeland Security vacancies

    Several key leadership positions have been repeatedly left vacant.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Biden releases plan to address violence against women 25 years after original bill

    The plan comes 25 years after the original violence against women legislation.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • New poll shows Americans watching public hearings closely

    A new ABC News/Ipsos poll shows 70% of Americans disapprove of President Trump's actions tied to Ukraine; Sen. Sherrod Brown talks impeachment;...

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• Nov 18

  • Pete Buttigieg leads in Iowa poll, Deval Patrick hits the campaign trail

    The South Bend, Indiana, mayor and presidential candidate is at 25% in a new Iowa poll and the former Massachusetts governor begins campaigning for...

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• Nov 18

  • Senator talks Trump impeachment and new book

    Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, explains his take on the impeachment inquiry hearings and discussed his new book, "Desk 88."

    Nov 18

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• Nov 18

  • 51% of Americans think Trump should be impeached: Poll

    Voters are watching the public impeachment hearings closely as support for impeachment of President Donald Trump grows in latest ABC News/Ipsos poll.

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• Nov 18

  • House lawyer tells court investigators looking at whether Trump lied to Mueller

    House Judiciary Committee is seeking to obtain Mueller grand jury materials.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Pompeo says he 'always defends' employees, but won't comment on Yovanovitch, Taylor

    The two officials testified in impeachment hearings and have faced Trump's fire.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Schumer wants protections for Vindman, Cooper ahead of public testimony

    Vindman and Cooper have been vilified and attacked, Schumer says.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • 'The View' reacts to Pete Buttigieg's lead in latest Iowa poll for 2020 race

    The co-hosts question why the South Bend, Indiana Mayor pulled ahead.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • National Zoo hosts 'Bye Bye, Bei Bei' ahead of the giant panda being sent to China

    The National Zoo hosted a week-long celebration of the fan-favorite giant panda.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • WH insists action on vaping still possible despite Trump pullback on announcement

    Trump was warned about negative fallout with his political base and job losses.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Impeachment hearings head into 2nd week

    Democrats are set to hear from eight witnesses about President Trump's dealings with Ukraine.

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• Nov 18

  • Michael Bloomberg apologizes for 'stop and frisk'

    NAACP president Derrick Johnson said the "stop and frisk" apology by Michael Bloomberg is more about his possible run for president in 2020.

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• Nov 18

  • Trump: Will 'strongly consider' Pelosi's offer that he testify in impeachment probe

    The president said he might do so in writing.

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• Nov 18

  • 70% of Americans say Trump’s actions tied to Ukraine were wrong: POLL

    ABC News/Ipsos released a new poll after the first week of impeachment hearings.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Trump makes unannounced visit to doctor over the weekend

    The White House defended the trip, citing the need for an earlier checkup ahead of his busy upcoming year.

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• Nov 18

  • What matters this morning with George Stephanopoulos: 3 stories I'm following

    ABC News' George Stephanopoulos shares the key stories he's following today.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • The Note: Center grows crowded amid Buttigieg's rise

    Michael Bloomberg and Deval Patrick add to less liberal options.

    Nov 18

• Nov 18

  • Crucial week in impeachment hearings

    At least 8 key witnesses are expected to testify on Capitol Hill this week, including EU Ambassador Gordon Sondland. ABC News’ Andrea Fujii reports.

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• Nov 17

  • 'This Week' Transcript 11-17-19: Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, Rep. Chris Stewart

    This is rush a transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, November 17.

    Nov 17

• Nov 17

  • Trump's actions on Ukraine 'an impeachable offense' says House Intel member

    Two members of the House Intelligence Committee appeared on "This Week."

    Nov 17

• Nov 16

  • John Bel Edwards, Deep South's only Democratic governor, wins reelection in Louisiana

    In Louisiana, Trump tested his influence, but failed to deliver a GOP victory.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • WH official concerned by 'unusual' reference in Trump's call to Ukraine's president

    Williams and Morrison both listened in on Trump's July 25 call with Zelenskiy.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Sen. Harris questions whether US would elect a woman of color as president

    The issue is complicated and multifaceted, political experts say.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • US diplomat says he heard Trump question Gordon Sondland on Ukraine 'investigation'

    David Holmes, a U.S. diplomat, outlined the conversation he overheard in Kyiv.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • WH record of Trump's 1st call with Ukraine president differs from earlier description

    The release comes as public hearings continue in the House impeachment probe.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Against orders, WH official to give closed-door testimony in impeachment probe

    Mark Sandy arrived to testify before the House amid impeachment inquiry.

    Nov 16

• Nov 16

  • Trump issues pardons for 3 service members accused of war crimes

    President Trump pardoned the three U.S. military service members Friday night.

    Nov 16

• Nov 15

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• Nov 15

  • Warren's 'Medicare for All' plan wouldn't be fully realized for 3 years

    Elizabeth Warren's plan would take at least three years to be fully realized.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • AG Barr assails Trump 'Resistance' in fiery speech to conservative lawyers

    Barr assailed Trump's critics in a speech to conservative lawyers Friday.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • In NC, legal actions could have a big impact in the upcoming 2020 election

    North Carolina passes new congressional map, but challenges loom in the courts.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Twitter outlines sweeping details of ban on political ads

    Last month, Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey announced it would ban political ads.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Trump impeachment hearing key moments: Day 2

    Former U.S. Ambassador to Ukraine Marie Yovanovitch testified before the House Intelligence Committee.

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• Nov 15

  • Why we need to take a breath as we watch the public impeachment hearings: Opinion

    ABC News political analyst Matt Dowd: Don't treat this as a 'game'

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Dems call for Stephen Miller to resign after emails promoting white nationalism leak

    The trove of emails promoted a range of white nationalist views.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • GOP and Democrats split on witness intimidation after day 2 of impeachment hearings

    After second public impeachment hearing, lawmakers split down party lines.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • The NH primary ballot is official and Bloomberg isn't on it

    The New Hampshire primary is expected to take place on Feb. 11

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Proposed Trump administration policy pushes for transparency in health care costs

    The rule is set to go into effect on Jan. 1, 2021.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Impeachment hearings day 2: Former ambassador to Ukraine testifies

    Marie Yovanovitch testified to lawmakers in a closed-door session in October.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • 5 key takeaways from testimony by former Ukraine Amb. Marie Yovanovitch

    Yovanovitch alleged that Trump’s handling of U.S. policy puts America at risk.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Trump's actions part of an ‘incriminating pattern of conduct’: Schiff

    Rep. Adam Schiff says President Donald Trump's Twitter attack on Marie Yovanovitch as she testified "is part of a pattern.”

    Nov 15

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• Nov 15

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney, Rep. Chris Stewart

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, November 17.

    Nov 15

• Nov 15

  • Progressive media company founder joins race to fill Calif Rep.Katie Hill's seat

    George Papadopoulos, who was convicted in the Mueller probe, is also running.

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• Nov 15

  • Yovanovitch says she would have blocked Trump’s Biden requests

    Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine, was asked about the president’s request to President Volodymyr Zelenskiy to find out about...

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• Nov 15

  • Ex-ambassador to Ukraine’s asked about Joe Biden’s son

    Marie Yovanovitch was asked about the vice president’s son, Hunter Biden, and his role on the board of a Ukrainian energy company.

    Nov 15

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