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Politics Jan 14
Mitch McConnell denounces Rep. Steve King over white supremacy remarkThe Senate majority leader is the highest-ranking Republican to criticize King, R-Iowa, who lamented last week that white supremacy and white nationalism have become offensive terms. Meanwhile, House Democrats said they'll seek formal punishment for King.
Politics Jan 10
Trump to visit U.S.-Mexico border as shutdown talks fall apartTrump plans to visit border patrol station for a roundtable on immigration and border security.
Politics Dec 03
‘Here lies a great man’; George H.W. Bush saluted as ‘gentle soul’ at Capitol ceremonyBush will lie in state in the Capitol for public visitation through Wednesday. An invitation-only funeral service is set for Wednesday at Washington National Cathedral.
Nation Nov 09
Michelle Obama reveals she had a miscarriage, used IVF to conceive daughtersThe revelations are made in the former first lady's upcoming memoir.
Politics Oct 30
Trump says he’s pursuing executive order to end birthright citizenshipRevoking birthright citizenship would spark a court fight over whether the president has the unilateral ability to change an amendment to the Constitution. The 14th Amendment guarantees that right for all children born in the U.S.
Politics Oct 11
Smack talk: Politicians decry incivility but practice it tooIt's not likely to get better soon, with both parties straining for control of Congress on Election Day.
Politics Sep 28
Protesters confronted Sen. Flake on his Kavanaugh vote. Hours later, he asked for a delayMoments after pivotal Sen. Jeff Flake announced his support for Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh, the Arizona Republican was confronted with the consequences.
Politics Sep 26
Here’s what the 4 affidavits supporting Kavanaugh accuser Christine Blasey Ford sayHere's a look at the statements, signed this week, that are certain to play a key role in Thursday's committee hearing where Ford and Kavanaugh are expected to testify separately.
Politics Sep 12
Bush is boosting Republican candidates in districts where Trump lagsIt's not Bush's first move back toward national politics. Bush re-emerged with a message that echoed with politics at the Sept. 1 funeral of Arizona Sen. John McCain in Washington.
Politics Sep 04
AP Fact Check: Mueller doesn’t have a deadline for the Russia investigationSpecial counsel Robert Mueller faces no time limit on his investigation. He can continue the probe — and even issue new indictments — right up to Nov. 6 midterms and beyond.