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  • Top US official refuses to say if Trump has authority to strike Iran

    Secretary Pompeo said recently the red line for US strikes was one American dead

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  • Biden's comments on 'civility' in working with segregationist Democrats draw backlash

    Some are criticizing Biden for speaking nostalgically about those lawmakers.

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  • Acting ICE director urges people in US illegally to turn themselves in

    President Donald Trump vowed to begin deporting "millions" next week.

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  • Feds arrest Syrian refugee accused of plotting terrorist attack on Pittsburgh church

    The DOJ says the man was admitted to the U.S. as a refugee in August 2016.

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  • Senator requests investigation into delay of $20 bill redesign

    Schumer wants to investigate the real reason behind delay in $20 bill redesign.

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  • Trump doubles down on immigration in first 2020 rally

    President Trump says ICE will deport undocumented immigrants and a House committee holds a hearing on slavery. reparations.

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  • Hope Hicks going 'through hell,' Trump tweets, as Democrats question her about him

    Hicks was being asked about details in the Mueller report.

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  • Socialism will be the 'prevailing theme' of the 2020 election: Top House Republican

    The Louisiana Republican spoke a day after Trump's campaign launch.

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  • Senators approve bipartisan $4.6 billion emergency border deal, with restrictions

    Trump ally Sen. Lindsey Graham says 'This is not a crisis. It is a disaster.'

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  • Marine general 'bullied' subordinates, 'devalued women': Pentagon inspector general

    The Corps said it will take appropriate action in light of the investigation.

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  • Trump's UN ambassador nominee questioned on climate change, credentials

    US Ambassador to Canada Kelly Craft is expected to be confirmed by the Senate.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Group that backed Ocasio-Cortez challenging 16-term incumbent

    A middle school principal is challenging a powerful New York Democrat.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Trump won't back down on 'Central Park Jogger' case

    When asked Tuesday whether he would apologize to the men, Trump refused.

    Jun 19

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  • Danny Glover, others join debate over reparations on Capitol Hill

    The hearing is timed to coincide with "Juneteenth."

    Jun 19

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  • Capt. 'Sully' Sullenberger: 737 Max pilots need simulator training before flying

    Lawmakers are looking into the safety certification of the Boeing 737 MAX.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Confirmed: Trump to celebrate July Fourth at Lincoln Memorial with speech, flyover

    The speech's timing will not conflict with the annual concert and fireworks.

    Jun 19

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  • EPA finalizes power plant rules to replace Obama's signature climate change policy

    The EPA says the new rule will reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

    Jun 19

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  • Rep. Ilhan Omar announces bill to end student lunch debt shaming

    Omar announced the No Shame at Schools Act Wednesday.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Trump won't back down on 'Central Park Jogger' case

    When asked by a reporter on Tuesday whether he would apologize to the men who were exonerated in the Central Park Jogger case, Trump refused.

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• Jun 19

  • Democratic presidential candidate makes push for reparations

    Williamson, an author, is mounting a unique bid for the presidency.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • Hope Hicks arrives to face questions from House panel

    Committee lawyers and members are prepared to question Hope Hicks about her time in the White House and instances of obstruction detailed in the...

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• Jun 19

  • Hope Hicks expected to testify before House panel

    Committee lawyers and members are prepared to question Hope Hicks about her time in the White House and instances of obstruction detailed in the...

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• Jun 19

  • The Note: Trump show rehashes politics of grievance

    This time around, it's the president playing the victim on behalf of his base.

    Jun 19

• Jun 19

  • President Trump breaks out old playbook in 2020 campaign kickoff

    Fake news. Hillary. Lock her up. Build the wall. Trump played the hits.

    Jun 19

• Jun 18

  • Shanahan drops out of running for defense secretary

    Patrick Shanahan has served as Trump's acting Defense secretary since January.

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  • President Trump's plan to deport 'millions' likely not feasible

    U.S. officials have said that at most 400K people could be deported in one year

    Jun 18

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  • Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Liz Cheney spar over 'concentration camp' comment

    The Democrat's comments quickly sparked a reaction from across the aisle.

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• Jun 18

  • Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says slavery reparations are not a 'good idea'

    "I don't think reparations are a good idea," Sen. Mitch McConnell said.

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• Jun 18

  • Mixed US signals on Iran muddy the path forward, may increase risk of war: Analysis

    Members of Congress warned that Trump needs to clearly articulate a strategy.

    Jun 18

• Jun 18

  • Trump kicks off his reelection campaign in Orlando

    Trump starts his presidential campaign for 2020, plus how China tariffs would affect American businesses.

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• Jun 18

  • Katharine Gorka tapped as Customs and Border Protection press secretary

    The Gorkas are known for controversial comments on Islam and extremism.

    Jun 18

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  • US likely to impose more tariffs on China if new trade deal isn't reached

    U.S. trade representative Robert Lighthizer spoke about the plans on Tuesday.

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  • 11-year-old wins state's 'Stop Bullying' license plate design contest

    Brooke Balser just completed the fifth grade with straight As.

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  • DOJ makes rare intervention to prevent Rikers Island transfer for Paul Manafort

    Manafort's lawyers raised concerns "related to his health and personal safety."

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  • Stewart fires back at McConnell for calling him 'bent out of shape' over 9/11 fund

    Stewart said McConnell was dealing with the issue too slowly.

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  • Gov. Steve Bullock, after missing out on June debate, qualifies for July face-off

    Bullock will miss the first round of debates but has qualified for the second.

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  • ICE will begin removing 'millions' of undocumented immigrants next week, Trump tweets

    The president said late Monday, "They will be removed as fast as they come in."

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• Jun 18

  • Amazon blasts Ocasio-Cortez starvation wages claim

    Amazon took to Twitter Monday trying to refute a claim Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made during her "This Week" interview that the company pays...

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• Jun 18

  • The Note: Trump family affair to highlight campaign launch

    The Trumpian touches are a key part of the reelection argument.

    Jun 18

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  • Lonnie Bunch III on taking control of the Smithsonian Institution

    He is the first African American to head up the Smithsonian.

    Jun 18

• Jun 17

  • US to send 1,000 additional troops to the Middle East as tensions escalate with Iran

    The decision follows last week's attack on two tankers in the Gulf of Oman.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Pentagon releases new photos as proof Iran was behind tanker attacks

    Pentagon releases new photos they say prove Iran was behind tanker attacks

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Severe turbulence leaves 10 injured, throws flight attendant into ceiling

    The ten injured passengers were taken to local hospitals in Basel, Switzerland.

    Jun 17

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  • New surge of African migrants arriving at US southern border

    The numbers of Africans arriving in the past month far exceeded 2018 levels.

    Jun 17

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  • Amazon blasts Ocasio-Cortez for claiming that the company pays 'starvation wages'

    “@AOC is just wrong,” Amazon tweeted.

    Jun 17

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  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Ted Cruz: Unlikely allies

    In the era of divided Congress and Trump, new bipartisan potential emerges.

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • US blasts Iran's 'nuclear extortion,' Pompeo plans to meet American military leaders

    Iran vowed to increase enrichment if the US continues to block economic benefits

    Jun 17

• Jun 17

  • Health care on Trump's mind as he kicks of 2020 campaign

    Trump vows a "phenomenal" new health care plan the day before his first campaign event, and Democratic candidates speak at the Poor People's Campaign...

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