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July 22, 2019

Monday's News: Democrats hope Robert Mueller's Wednesday testimony will sway public opinion, President Trump's comments on four congresswomen of color are the latest in a long line of comments on race from the president, and Americans become increasingly familiar with "The Squad."

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Trump Employs an Old Tactic: Using Race for Gain

July 22, 2019

Long before he ignited a firestorm by telling four Democratic congresswomen of color to “go back” to their home countries, even though three were born in the United States and all are citizens, Mr.

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POLITICO Playbook: Trump's huge week

July 22, 2019

We are entering what could be one of the most momentous weeks in what’s left of Donald Trump's presidency, a week that could set the tone for the rest of his first term.

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July 22, 2019

Monday's News: Democrats hope Robert Mueller's Wednesday testimony will sway public opinion, President Trump's comments on four congresswomen of color are the latest in a long line of comments on race from the president, and Americans become increasingly familiar with "The Squad."

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Trump Disavows "Send Her Back" Chant as GOP Frets Over Ugly Phrase

July 19, 2019

Nervous Republicans, from senior members of Congress to his own daughter Ivanka, urged President Trump on Thursday to repudiate the “send her back” chant directed at a Somali-born congresswoman during his speech the night before at a rally in North C

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Trump Strategy, Attacking 4 Congresswomen Of Color, Could Pay Off

July 19, 2019

This week proved President Trump is doubling down on his support among working class, white voters ahead of 2020. It's a risky political strategy, but it could be enough to deliver his reelection.

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Democrats hope Mueller gives credence to their claim of an unlawful Trump

July 22, 2019

House Democrats are hoping Robert S. Mueller III illuminates potential obstruction of justice by President Trump and gives credence to their claim of an unlawful president for millions of Americans who will decide on Trump’s political future.

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Battleground Tracker: 'The Squad'

July 22, 2019

CBS News Elections and Surveys Director Anthony Salvanto and CBS News political correspondent Ed O'Keefe discuss Americans' familiarity with four Democratic congresswomen known as 'the squad.'

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Democrats plot new plan to press Mueller on Trump's alleged crimes

July 20, 2019

House Democrats are intensely preparing a pointed line of questioning for Robert Mueller, banking that his testimony will shift public perception about the President's alleged criminal activity outlined in the special counsel's report, acco

5 stories you need to know

July 22, 2019

Monday's News: Democrats hope Robert Mueller's Wednesday testimony will sway public opinion, President Trump's comments on four congresswomen of color are the latest in a long line of comments on race from the president, and Americans become increasingly familiar with "The Squad."

News You Need to Know

POLITICO Playbook: Trump's huge week

July 22, 2019

We are entering what could be one of the most momentous weeks in what’s left of Donald Trump's presidency, a week that could set the tone for the rest of his first term.

News You Need to Know

Trump Strategy, Attacking 4 Congresswomen Of Color, Could Pay Off

July 20, 2019

This week proved President Trump is doubling down on his support among working class, white voters ahead of 2020. It's a risky political strategy, but it could be enough to deliver his reelection.

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Same-sex marriage laws

Trump, who cast himself as pro-LGBT, now under fire from Democrats for rolling back protections

May 31, 2019

Edith Windsor, who fought to overturn DOMA, dies at 88

June 28, 2013

Big Political Stories of 2015

December 23, 2015

Obama

Sanctions

White House Drafting Sanctions Order to Punish Foreign Interference in U.S. Elections

August 9, 2018

Trump administration expected to sanction several Russian oligarchs

April 5, 2018

This Week on Washington Week: President Trump takes on the Iran deal, health care and the Republican Party

October 12, 2017

Bernie Sanders

On the 2020 campaign trail, Biden and Sanders clash over health care plans

July 20, 2019

Sanders toughens his critique of Biden, signaling more clashes ahead

July 17, 2019

Poll: Kamala Harris surges in Iowa as Bernie Sanders suffers after debate

July 3, 2019

Saudi Arabia

Jared Kushner on MBS, refugees, racism and Trump's legacy

June 3, 2019

Saudi Crown Prince’s Brutal Drive to Crush Dissenters Began Before Khashoggi

March 18, 2019

Year Before Killing, Saudi Prince Told Aide He Would Use ‘a Bullet’ on Jamal Khashoggi

February 8, 2019

Chuck Schumer

Southern District of New York

Secret Service

Trump removes Secret Service director as purge of DHS leadership widens

April 9, 2019

Secret Service says no audio recordings made in Trump White House

June 13, 2017

Secret Service Chief Discusses Threat Level Against Trump

June 2, 2017

Homeland Security

3 stories you might have missed

May 22, 2019

National security

Wikileaks founder Julian Assange indicted on 17 new charges under Espionage Act

May 24, 2019

‘American Taliban’ John Walker Lindh to be released from prison

May 23, 2019

How Chinese Spies Got the N.S.A.’s Hacking Tools, and Used Them for Attacks

May 7, 2019

September 11th

House Votes to Extend 9/11 Fund for Lifetimes of First Responders

July 13, 2019

Jon Stewart and lawmakers fight for 9/11 first responders’ care

February 26, 2019

Trump Begins 9/11 Anniversary Attacking DOJ, FBI

September 12, 2018

Seth Moulton

Sexual harassment

Incoming Top Naval Officer Will Retire Amid Ethics Scrutiny

July 8, 2019

Joe Biden Expresses Regret to Anita Hill, but She Says ‘I’m Sorry’ Is Not Enough

April 26, 2019

Another woman accuses Joe Biden of touching inappropriately: "We rubbed noses"

April 2, 2019

Edward Snowden

Edward Snowden

Obama Faces Difficult Choices Amid Stream of Last-Minute Clemency Requests

December 29, 2016

NSA Leaker Edward Snowden

June 14, 2013

The Privacy vs. Security Debate, Supreme Court Rules on Religious Freedom & Internet Postings & Four New 2016 Candidates

June 5, 2015

John Kerry

State Department

U.S. denied tens of thousands more visas in 2018 due to travel ban: data

February 27, 2019

Pompeo cites progress toward salvaging ‘once in a lifetime’ nuclear summit

June 1, 2018

Pompeo and North Korean official will try to salvage nuclear summit with New York skyline below them

May 31, 2018

Obama State of the Union

State of the Union

In this divided government, is compromise possible?

February 8, 2019

3 stories you might have missed

February 6, 2019

In SOTU address, Trump calls for end of resistance politics

February 6, 2019

Steve Bullock

SCOTUS

Supreme Court

John Paul Stevens: Unassuming but impactful over his 99 years

July 17, 2019

Republican-appointed judges appear to side with Texas challenge to Obamacare

July 10, 2019

RBG's health, 2020 census, abortion: 10 big moments of Supreme Court's term

June 29, 2019

Syria

Trump Says Islamic State About to Lose Its Last Hold on Syrian Land

March 21, 2019

U.S. Military Now Preparing to Leave as Many as 1,000 Troops in Syria

March 18, 2019

U.S. Still Hunting for Allied Cooperation in Syria

March 9, 2019