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  • Feds deflect accountability for immigrant kids after placement with sponsors: Report

    Senate panel to explore efforts to protect unaccompanied minors from abuses.

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• Aug 15

  • Minnesota and Wisconsin see uptick in voter turnout, signaling an energized base

    One of the most pivotal factors shaping midterm elections re-emerged Tuesday.

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  • With closing arguments wrapped, Manafort case goes to jury

    Manafort is on trial in Virginia, accused of committing bank and tax fraud.

    Aug 15

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  • Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA director

    Many of the officials under scrutiny have been critical of Trump.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Gov. Andrew Cuomo: America 'was never that great'

    His Republican challenger has called for an apology.

    Aug 15

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  • The Briefing Room: Trump revokes Brennan's security clearance

    Former CIA Director John Brennan has been a vocal critic of the president.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • NY governor says America 'was never that great'

    "We're not going to make America great again; it was never that great," Andrew Cuomo said.

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• Aug 15

  • Trump's tariffs make lumber more expensive as California recovers from wildfires

    The cost of building a new home is up about $4,000 because of lumber costs.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Prosecution presents closing arguments in Manafort trial

    Paul Manafort is on trial in Virginia, accused of committing bank and tax fraud.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • White House says it values diversity, won't disclose numbers

    Pressed by reporters Wednesday for a specific number, Sarah Sanders said: "I'm not going to go through and do a count."

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• Aug 15

  • Trump ushering in era of greater diversity in politics (unintentionally!): COLUMN

    This era of division is setting the tone for an era of greater diversity.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • DHS proposes $1.8 million grant to provide 'trauma training' for students

    Students would learn to “control severe bleeding” in a mass shooting.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Trump revokes security clearance of former CIA Dir. Brennan, mulling others

    Many of the officials under scrutiny have been critical of Trump.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • Trump strikes back at Omarosa over recordings, allegations

    Democrats made waves nominating a diverse field of candidates in Tuesday's primaries.

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • White House criticized over incorrect African American employment numbers

    Economists say the error pushes a misleading narrative on black unemployment.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • More than half of drowsy-driving accidents caused by younger drivers: Report

    About 328,000 drowsy-driving accidents happen on U.S. roadways annually.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • President's feud with former White House aide escalates

    Trump campaign lawyers are trying to force Omarosa to keep quiet, accusing her of violating a non-disclosure agreement they say she signed during the...

    Aug 15

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• Aug 15

  • Marquee Midwest races set after historic primary night

    Voters in four states took to the polls Tuesday to decide candidates in a number of key gubernatorial, U.S. Senate and U.S. House seats.

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• Aug 15

  • Progressive candidates bounce back in key Midwest races

    Progressive candidates had a resurgence Tuesday night after a series of losses.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • What's behind the government's unprecedented move to buy $50M in milk

    The milk will be sent to food banks around the country.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • The Note: More than irony in play for Trump

    From the White House to Wisconsin … Oh, the irony.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Transgender candidate makes history with win in Vermont governor primary

    Hallquist joins three other LGBTQ Democratic candidates for governor this year.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Meet the legal team defending Paul Manafort

    The defense refused to call a single witness during Manafort's trial.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • HUD to revisit rule intended to curb housing segregation

    Advocates say they're worried the administration is scrapping the rule.

    Aug 15

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  • Omarosa carefully addresses Trump filing in 'Daily Show' interview

    The former Trump aide turned rival talked to Trevor Noah on Tuesday.

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• Aug 15

  • Omarosa: Trump trying to 'silence me' as campaign files arbitration

    A senior Trump campaign official says she violated a NDA agreement.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Joe Biden cancels campaign event due to illness 'under doctor's orders'

    Biden was listed as keynote speaker at the Illinois State Fair Democrat Day.

    Aug 15

• Aug 15

  • Marquee Midwest races set after historic primary night

    All four states have Senate and governor seats up this cycle.

    Aug 15

• Aug 14

  • US-Turkish relations spiraling amid tit-for-tat penalties over detained pastor

    The US and Turkey are trading penalties linked to a pastor's detention.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • In a Minnesota race full of progressives, identity, experience sets candidates apart

    Three progressive women lead the race in Minnesota's 5th Congressional District.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • WH claims Trump's attacks on Omarosa have 'nothing to do with race'

    Sarah Sanders couldn't guarantee that Trump will not be heard on tape using the N-word.

    Aug 14

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• Aug 14

  • WH press secretary: Can't offer 'guarantee' there is no N-word recording

    The president was refuting claims made by former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Manafort trial takes sudden turn as defense rests without calling witnesses

    The jury is expected to begin deliberations after closing arguments.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • White House sources: Mueller team never asked to speak with Omarosa while WH staffer

    Omarosa Manigault Newman claims she has been interviewed by Mueller's team.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Trump signs defense-authorization bill

    The bill provides $717 billion to the military. Ben Siegel reports from Ft. Drum, New York.

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  • Omarosa's war with the White House

    President Trump tweets about the ongoing battle between his former aide Omarosa Manigault Newman, Stephanie Ramos reports from the White House lawn.

    Aug 14

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• Aug 14

  • Search ends for US Marine reported overboard near Philippines

    The Navy and Marines are ending a search and rescue operation for a Marine.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • US general pushing Saudis to investigate deadly Yemen strike: Pentagon

    Local officials say dozens of children were killed when their bus was hit.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Trump weighs in on firing of FBI agent who sent anti-Trump texts

    Peter Strzok came under scrutiny amid a texting scandal.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • 14-year-old is running to be Vermont's next governor

    Ethan Sonneborn, a 14-year-old is running in the Democratic primary for governor. He hopes to unseat Gov. Phil Scott.

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• Aug 14

  • Prosecutors rest in Manafort trial

    President Trump's former campaign chairman is facing a potential life sentence if he's convicted on 18 counts of financial charges.

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• Aug 14

  • The Note: Both parties on offense in Tuesday primaries

    There is primary voting on Tuesday and both parties are playing some offense.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Governors' races take on an understated but outsize role in 2018 landscape

    Voters in 36 states will choose governors this year.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • 14-year-old is running to be Vermont's next governor

    Vermont does not have a minimum age requirement to run for governor.

    Aug 14

• Aug 14

  • Special counsel team wraps up in Manafort case

    Special Counsel team wraps up in the case against Manafort

    Aug 14

• Aug 13

  • Special counsel team wraps up in Manafort case

    Prosecutors on Monday rested their tax fraud case against former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort after two weeks of testimony.

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• Aug 13

  • Trump signs defense authorization bill, doesn't say John McCain's name

    The president is visiting upstate New York on Monday.

    Aug 13

• Aug 13

  • Trump calls Omarosa 'wacky' and 'vicious' after she unveils new tape of president

    The call is her latest leak as she continues promoting new book.

    Aug 13