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  • The Note: Trump firestorms that could spark an explosion

    It does not get, in matters of state, much deeper than this.

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• Sep 6

  • Who wrote it? Ex-Obama official says he would've had to solve NYT op-ed mystery

    Who wrote the blistering critique of Donald Trump in the New York Times?

    Sep 6

• Sep 6

  • Lawmakers to probe government response to Hurricane Maria in public hearing

    Government officials are scheduled to testify before Congress Thursday.

    Sep 6

• Sep 6

  • Anonymous Trump op-ed shows America's pilot is 'trying to crash the plane,' Noah says

    Noah said the U.S. appears to be in even more more trouble than he thought.

    Sep 6

• Sep 6

  • Anonymous op-ed shows 'we don't really have a president,' Kerry tells Colbert

    John Kerry talks to Stephen Colbert about the anonymous NYT opinion piece.

    Sep 6

• Sep 5

  • 5 key takeaways from Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing

    Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh addressed Roe v. Wade and other issues.

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing

    Trump's Supreme Court nominee faces questions from the Senate Judiciary Committee on day two.

    Sep 5

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• Sep 5

  • In NYT op-ed, anonymous Trump admin senior official vows to thwart president

    The senior official says the goal is frustrate Trump's "worst inclinations."

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Shutdown showdown: Trump 'willing to do anything' for border security

    Republican leaders plotted the fall legislative agenda with the president today.

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • John Kerry responds to Trump tweet on 2020: 'I doubt I'd be running for office again'

    John Kerry on The View: "I doubt I'd be running for office again."

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Twitter, Facebook executives say they've made headway in combating fake user accounts

    Social media executives told Congress they're fighting to stop fake accounts.

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Two Roger Stone associates to appear before Mueller grand jury Friday

    Jerome Corsi and Randy Credico are two latest Stone associates to face Mueller.

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Kim Kardashian West visits the White House for prison reform meeting

    The reality television star made her second visit to the West Wing on Wednesday.

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• Sep 5

  • Former Obama advisor faults Trump administration's handling of new Bob Woodward book

    A former Obama aide is optimistic about the possibilities for Democrats in 2020.

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Judge: No mention of alleged Russia collusion at upcoming Manafort trial

    Russia collusion will not be a topic for the upcoming D.C. trial.

    Sep 5

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• Sep 5

  • House speaker dismisses Trump's criticisms over indictments against Republicans

    Ryan called federal indictments of two GOP colleagues "isolated incidents."

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Behind the scenes of the Supreme Court confirmation hearing

    Judge Brett Kavanaugh faces questions on executive power and the role of the judiciary on Capitol Hill.

    Sep 5

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• Sep 5

  • Book backlash from the White House

    Bob Woodward's new book portrays the president as "ignorant" and "impulsive," while the White House says these are "fabricated stories."

    Sep 5

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• Sep 5

  • Trump calls Bob Woodward's book 'a work of fiction'

    "He likes to get publicity, sell some books," Trump said.

    Sep 5

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• Sep 5

  • Kim Kardashian West visits the White House for prison reform meeting

    The reality television star made her second visit to the West Wing on Wednesday.

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Facebook: We were ‘too slow to spot’ alleged Russian influence

    Facebook and Twitter have tried to fight back against "inauthentic" accounts.

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Obama jumps into midterm fray, will campaign for Democrats in CA, OH

    Obama is set to campaign in CA and OH, two key states for Democrats this cycle.

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Book excerpt: John Kerry's 'Every Day Is Extra'

    Read an excerpt from John Kerry's new book 'Every Day Is Extra'

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Protesters interrupt Kavanaugh confirmation hearing for second day

    Protesters were removed from Judge Brett Kavanaugh's confirmation hearing for the second day on Wednesday morning.

    Sep 5

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• Sep 5

  • Progressive challenger wins Boston primary

    Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley took on Rep. Mike Capuano from the left.

    Sep 5

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• Sep 5

  • The Note: Democrats seizing fight over Kavanaugh

    The TAKE with Rick Klein It will all be on full display – in a fight the Democratic base craves, even if the outcome is all but certain – on...

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • Top 12 takeaways from Bob Woodward's new book on Donald Trump

    Woodward's book, "Fear: Trump in the White House,” comes out Sept. 11.

    Sep 5

• Sep 5

  • New Bob Woodward book paints portrait of a chaotic and paranoid White House

    The president is quoted as calling Attorney General Jeff Sessions a “traitor.”

    Sep 5

• Sep 4

  • Progressive challenger takes down Boston-area congressman in latest primary upset

    Boston City Councilor Ayanna Pressley took on Rep. Mike Capuano from the left.

    Sep 4

• Sep 4

  • Special counsel team responds to Trump lawyers on potential interview: Sources

    Sources describe a lengthy response from Special Counsel Robert Mueller.

    Sep 4

• Sep 4

  • Former senator tapped to replace John McCain

    Kyl has served a total of 26 years in Congress, including 18 in the U.S. Senate.

    Sep 4

• Sep 4

  • Microwaves possible cause, not 'prime suspect' in US worker illness in Cuba: Doctor

    Researchers say they still can't pinpoint the reason for the "health attacks."

    Sep 4

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• Sep 4

  • 'The Handmaid's Tale' protesters target Kavanaugh

    They stood silently, dressed in floor-length red gowns and white bonnets.

    Sep 4

• Sep 4

  • Kavanaugh says a 'good judge' must be an 'umpire' and 'neutral' arbiter

    Democrats objected to a last-minute document release.

    Sep 4

• Sep 4

  • Embattled Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel not seeking re-election

    Emanuel was first elected mayor in 2011 after serving as Obama's chief of staff.

    Sep 4

• Sep 4

  • Father of Parkland victim says Kavanaugh would not shake his hand at hearing

    Fred Guttenberg approached the Supreme Court nominee after the morning session.

    Sep 4

• Sep 4

  • EPA watchdog accuses agency of failing to justify Scott Pruitt's security spending

    IG cites "failure to properly justify the level of protective services."

    Sep 4

• Sep 4

  • Trump continues war of words against DOJ

    Trump tweeted that charges brought against two GOP congressmen jeopardize "easy wins," while a new poll shows that 60 percent of voters want Democrats...

    Sep 4

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• Sep 4

  • SCOTUS nominee confirmation hearings underway

    Judge Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court confirmation hearing got off to a contentious start Tuesday.

    Sep 4

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• Sep 4

  • Chicago mayor will not seek re-election

    Rahm Emanuel made the announcement at a City Hall press conference on Tuesday morning.

    Sep 4

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• Sep 4

  • Kavanaugh confirmation hearings begin with protest from Democrats

    Confirmation hearings for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh began with protests Tuesday, as Democrats objected to what they say is a lack of...

    Sep 4

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• Sep 4

  • Trump steams at Attorney General Jeff Sessions

    Trump found it too hot outside to play golf, but inside the White House he again unleashed a fresh round of sharp criticism on his Attorney General...

    Sep 4

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• Sep 4

  • Democrats open up biggest lead in midterms since 2006

    Democrats hold widest advantage in midterm election vote preferences since 2006.

    Sep 4

• Sep 4

  • Public split on Kavanaugh, views on abortion access shift (POLL)

    Kavanaugh has among the lowest support levels for a nominee since 1987.

    Sep 4

• Sep 4

  • Democrats battle over results, representation in Boston primary

    Ayanna Pressley is running to unseat veteran Democratic Rep. Mike Capuano.

    Sep 4