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  • Rod Rosenstein defends Russia investigation handling, hits back at James Comey

    Rosenstein's remarks marked a split from Trump's attacks on the Russia probe.

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  • Congress could try to enforce a subpoena power it hasn’t used since 1935. Here’s how.

    Congress can jail or fine individuals who don't comply with subpoenas.

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  • Liberals alarmed for Roe v. Wade as Supreme Court conservatives overturn precedent

    "Which cases will the court overrule next," Justice Stephen Breyer asks.

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  • Trump praises Hungary's authoritarian prime minister during White House visit

    Hungary's prime minister has been called "Trump before Trump."

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  • China announces retaliatatory tariffs as Trump defends US moves

    China has delayed implementation of its tariff increases until June 1.

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  • Elizabeth Warren pledges to nominate a public school teacher for Education secretary

    Warren's pledge is a direct rebuke of current Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.

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• May 13

  • NRA infighting spills into public view with anonymous leak of documents

    The documents raise more questions about the organization's spending practices.

    May 13

• May 13

  • Trump, top Republicans attack Rep. Tlaib over comments on Israel and Holocaust

    Rep. Rashida Tlaib said GOP attacks are "outright lies to incite hate."

    May 13

• May 13

  • Trump sends warning to Iran: 'If they do anything they will suffer greatly'

    President Trump fired off a verbal warning to Iran following reports that a Saudi Arabian tanker was targeted in the Persian Gulf.

    May 13

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• May 13

  • Constitutional crisis? Some House Democrats don't think so

    Many Democrats aren't ready to consider impeachment.

    May 13

• May 13

  • Conservative Supreme Court justices spar over executions of Muslim, Buddhist inmates

    The extraordinary statements exposed stark differences over last-minute appeals.

    May 13

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• May 13

  • Supreme Court clears way for iPhone users to sue Apple over App Store prices

    Justice Brett Kavenaugh sided with the court's four liberal justices.

    May 13

• May 13

  • Trump repeats claims of 'coup' attempt after former FBI lawyer knocks them down

    The president also attacked FBI Director Chris Wray.

    May 13

• May 13

  • President Trump goes on a Twitter tirade over the weekend

    Meanwhile, his chief economic adviser says American businesses and consumers will pay for tariffs on Chinese imports, not China. ABC News' Trevor Ault...

    May 13

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• May 13

  • Pompeo to visit Russia as Trump pivots to repairing relations post-Mueller report

    It's the secretary of state's first visit, and he'll meet Vladimir Putin.

    May 13

• May 13

  • The Note: Democrats test out the politics of 'nice'

    Democrats will sharpen their elbows over time.

    May 13

• May 12

  • 2020 candidates reflect on their moms for Mother's Day

    They shared tidbits, insights and fond memories about their moms.

    May 12

• May 12

  • Not appropriate for Trump to talk to AG about investigation into Biden: Schiff

    Schiff expressed concern that the attorney general "just might do it."

    May 12

• May 12

  • Robert Mueller 'is going to testify': Rep. Adam Schiff

    "The American people have a right to hear" what Mueller has to say, Schiff said.

    May 12

• May 12

  • Booker compares gun control fight to civil rights movement

    Booker is optimistic about his comprehensive gun control proposal's chances.

    May 12

• May 12

  • 'This Week' Transcript 5-12-19: Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Cory Booker

    This is a rush transcript for "This Week" airing Sunday, May 12.

    May 12

• May 11

  • 'We need a president that's going to enforce antitrust laws': Cory Booker

    Booker didn't call for Facebook or other big tech companies to be broken up.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Potential 2020 candidate Montana Gov. Steve Bullock teases 'big announcement'

    The Democratic governor leads a state that Trump won in 2016.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Former homeless student, Georgetown grad: 'Your blessing is there waiting for you'

    "You just have to go get" your blessings, she said.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Pete Buttigieg goes to Hollywood in latest presidential bid plot twist

    "Hollywood loves an underdog story, he's an unlikely hero," one exec said.

    May 11

• May 11

  • 2020 Democrats court organized labor as unions bide their time on endorsements

    Striking a chord with unions is crucial to clinching the Democratic nomination.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Trump off on Puerto Rico funding by $50 billion: Weekly Fact Check

    He keeps falsely claiming Puerto Rico has gotten $91 billion in aid.

    May 11

• May 11

  • Giuliani reverses course, will not make trip to Ukraine

    The president's personal attorney is targeting the 2020 Democratic frontrunner.

    May 11

• May 10

  • House committee subpoenas Mnuchin, IRS demanding Trump's tax returns by next week

    Democrats say it's the “best opportunity” to successfully obtain the records.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Anita Hill pens piece on forgiveness, Biden and the #MeToo movement

    Hill called for better protections against sexual harassment and discrimination.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Rudy Giuliani planning to ask Ukraine for potentially damaging information on Biden

    As the 2020 Presidential race ramps up, the president's lawyer says he plans to inquire with the Ukraine government on opposition research against...

    May 10

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• May 10

  • US increases tariffs as China vows countermeasures; trade talks end with no deal

    A sharp rise in tariffs on Chinese goods went into effect at 12:01 a.m. Friday.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Pentagon deploying Patriot battery to Middle East to further deter Iranian threat

    The U.S. has already deployed a carrier and bomber task force to the region.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Sunday on 'This Week': Rep. Adam Schiff, Sen. Rand Paul and Sen. Cory Booker

    This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, May 12.

    May 10

• May 10

  • McConnell on Trump Jr. subpoena: 'I think this is just a blip'

    McConnell predicts "happy ending" to Senate Intelligence Committee probe.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Tomato prices could spike as US and Mexico growers' relationship spoils

    Mexican tomatoes are being sold well below fair market prices.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Former FBI lawyer hits back at accusations of corruption at origins of Russia probe

    James Baker served as FBI general counsel at the Russia investigation's start.

    May 10

• May 10

  • HUD plan aimed at undocumented immigrants to displace 55K kids in US legally

    HUD estimates 55,000 children could be displaced by its plan.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Sen. Mitch McConnell wants to raise age to buy tobacco products

    His home state of Kentucky is the nation's second-largest tobacco producer.

    May 10

• May 10

  • CDC to block imports of dogs from Egypt, citing rabies concerns

    The agency says even one rabid dog could pose a public health threat.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Former intelligence analyst charged with leaking classified information to journalist

    In 2018 two other top government officials were charged with leaking.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Democrats considering daily contempt fines on Trump officials: Schiff

    Congress has "inherent contempt power" to enforce subpoenas, Schiff said.

    May 10

• May 10

  • Trump calls for John Kerry to be prosecuted

    President Donald Trump said former Secretary of State John Kerry should be prosecuted for meeting with Iranian leaders and "telling them what to do."

    May 10

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• May 10

  • Alabama delays vote on proposed abortion ban

    Lawmakers in Alabama have delayed a vote on a proposed abortion ban amid anger that exceptions were taken out of the bill for victims of rape and...

    May 10

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• May 10

  • Policies, proposals and pushback: Here's the weekly roundup of the 2020 field

    The concept of "electability" was on some candidates' minds this week.

    May 10

• May 10

  • The Note: Trump forces tough choices on Democrats

    Tensions are escalating in Trump’s Washington.

    May 10

• May 10

  • On the issue of late-term abortion, Trump seeks to corner Democrats

    The Trump administration’s decision not to mince words is a political one.

    May 10

• May 9

  • Marine killed, 6 others injured in training exercise at Camp Pendleton

    The crash happened during a routine training exercise at Camp Pendleton.

    May 9