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  • What you need to know about the indictment against Alex van der Zwaan

    Dutch national Alex van der Zwaan has no known ties to the Trump campaign.

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  • What you need to know about the indictment against Richard Pinedo

    He played an instrumental role in a Russian troll factory's online influence.

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  • Trump administration demands California return billions doled out for high-speed rail

    California's Democratic governor calls Trump's demands "political retribution."

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  • One of Oprah's confidants is running for president

    Everything you need to know about Marianne Williamson.

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  • Trump says release of Mueller report while he's abroad is up to attorney general

    When asked whether the Mueller report should be released while he is in Vietnam next week, President Trump said the decision is up to William Barr.

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  • After surgery, Cohen's prison date postponed

    The former fixer for President Donald Trump is now due in prison on May 6.

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  • North Carolina 9th District election fraud hearing

    State Board of Elections hears evidence of alleged scheme to illegally collect absentee ballots.

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  • 2020 presidential races: Running a 'conscious campaign'

    I offer 10 commitments every campaign should employ.

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• Feb 20

  • Tulsi Gabbard defends non-intervention stance in Syria, Venezuela

    The Hawaii Democrat announced her presidential campaign earlier this month.

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  • Pres. Trump denies interference in Michael Cohen investigation

    President Trump dismisses a new report that claims he asked his former acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker to intervene in the Michael Cohen...

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  • Supreme Court limits states' ability to seize private property involved in crimes

    Justice Ginsburg wrote a unanimous opinion limiting asset-forfeiture programs.

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  • Covington Catholic student's parents sue Washington Post

    The family of 16-year-old Nicholas Sandmann is suing the Washington Post over its coverage of the Kentucky teen's encounter with a Native American man...

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• Feb 20

  • Covington Catholic student's parents sue Washington Post as Trump says 'go get them'

    Nick Sandmann drew headlines for his encounter with a Native American man.

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  • Russia investigation timeline

    Robert Mueller was appointed on May 17, 2017, to investigate any links between the Russian government and individuals associated with the Trump...

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  • The Note: Bernie Sanders’ compliment from Trump and monster fundraising

    It was fascinating to see the president pay Bernie Sanders a compliment Tuesday.

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  • Meet the DOJ veteran helping House Democrats take on the Trump administration

    The new House general counsel is a Justice Department veteran.

    Feb 20

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  • President Donald Trump signs directive approving scaled-back Space Force

    Congress will have the final say on whether a Space Force is established.

    Feb 20

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  • Bernie Sanders brings in massive fundraising total in 1st day of campaign

    The senator from Vermont announced his campaign on Tuesday.

    Feb 20

• Feb 19

  • Who is Jeff Rosen, the new pick for deputy attorney general?

    Rod Rosenstein is likely leaving the Justice Department next month.

    Feb 19

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  • Trump attacks 'Fast Train' after California leads lawsuit against national emergency

    California and 15 other states filed a lawsuit challenging Trump's declaration.

    Feb 19

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  • Biden: 'It's time to restore America's soul'

    "Most Americans think our house is out of order," the former vice president said at an event in Philadelphia.

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  • Senator unveils sweeping proposal to make child care more affordable for millions

    Warren unveiled a plan to guarantee child care for every child in the U.S.

    Feb 19

• Feb 19

  • Will Joe Biden run in 2020? Some close to the former vice president say 'yes.'

    Publicly, Joe Biden has said he hasn’t made up his mind on a presidential run.

    Feb 19

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  • Michael Cohen's lawyer says Trump uses mafia-like tactics against his client

    In episode 2 of ABC News' "The Investigation" podcast, Lanny Davis says Cohen is a "transformed" man who will offer insights into how Donald Trump...

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  • Judge emerges as central figure overseeing special counsel cases

    Six of the 12 cases brought by Robert Mueller's team are before the judge.

    Feb 19

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  • Does a little-known DOJ official have the 'worst job in Washington'?

    Associate Attorney General Stephen Boyd acts as DOJ's liaison to Congress.

    Feb 19

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  • Ex-FBI official who targeted Trump: 'I will trust Mueller's findings'

    Former FBI deputy director Andrew McCabe appeared on ABC's "The View."

    Feb 19

• Feb 19

  • 16 states sue to block Trump's border wall emergency

    The president's national emergency to pay for the border wall has become a legal challenge.

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  • Sen. Bernie Sanders launches 2020 presidential bid

    The Vermont senator is expected to tap into his fervent progressive following.

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• Feb 19

  • Who is running for president in 2020?

    Declared candidates include Cory Booker, Kamala Harris and Elizabeth Warren.

    Feb 19

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  • Roger Stone summoned to explain Instagram post about judge

    A federal judge on Tuesday ordered the former adviser to Donald Trump to explain his since-deleted Instagram post on Monday in which he slammed the...

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  • Trump to sign directive on scaled-back Space Force

    Congress will have the final say on whether a "Space Force" is established.

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  • Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg returns to Supreme Court for oral arguments

    The court will hear arguments for the first time this February.

    Feb 19

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  • Whistleblowers sounded alarm about nuclear deal pushed by Trump advisers: Report

    A firm Michael Flynn once ran appeared to have a financial interest in the idea.

    Feb 19

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  • Roger Stone summoned to explain Instagram post about judge

    Stone says he "will be present for the hearing as ordered."

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  • Who is Bernie Sanders?

    Everything you need to know (and probably didn't know) about the senator from Vermont.

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• Feb 19

  • Who is Bernie Sanders? Everything you need to know about the Vermont senator

    Sanders is the longest serving independent member of Congress in U.S. history.

    Feb 19

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  • Some 2020 presidential contenders may seem improbable -- but they're not impossible

    Not very many gave Donald Trump a chance in 2015.

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  • 16 states sue Donald Trump over emergency declaration

    Sixteen states, including California, New York and Michigan, sued President Donald Trump on Monday to halt his controversial emergency declaration to...

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  • Deputy AG Rod Rosenstein plans to leave in mid-March: Official

    Jeff Rosen, the current deputy at Transportation, is newly-confirmed Attorney General William Barr's top pick to become deputy attorney general,...

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  • The Note: Trump relishes border wall fight, but at what cost?

    The president can fight, but can he win?

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• Feb 19

  • TRANSCRIPT: Michael Cohen attorney Lanny Davis on 'The Investigation' podcast

    Transcript of Lanny Davis' interview as it appears in episode 2 of the podcast.

    Feb 19

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  • Michael Cohen to give America a 'chilling' peek into Trump Tower, his lawyer says

    Lanny Davis shared new details about the topics Cohen plans to cover.

    Feb 19

• Feb 18

  • Deputy attorney general plans to leave Justice Department in mid-March: Official

    Jeff Rosen, current deputy at Transportation, is the top pick to replace him.

    Feb 18

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  • Progressives unite to fight Trump's national emergency

    Progressives are uniting to protest Trump's national emergency declaration.

    Feb 18

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  • Trump criticizes Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro for blocking humanitarian aid

    "He would rather see his people starve then give them aid," President Trump said at an event in Miami Monday.

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  • Ex-FBI official: I had an obligation to investigate Trump

    Andrew McCabe's first TV interview since leaving the FBI aired Sunday night.

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