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US House Speaker Paul Ryan distances himself from Trump's Putin call
House Speaker Paul Ryan distanced himself from President Donald Trump's expression of congratulations to Russian President Vladimir Putin for his election victory, saying Putin "is trying to do everything he can to undermine democracy."
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Intel Chief: WH Aware of Russian Election Threat
The United States' top intelligence chief told a Senate hearing Tuesday that the White House was "well aware" of the threat posed by Russia to the 2018 midterm election.
The Director of National Intelligence, Dan Coats,...
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Dems, GOP Clash Around Immigration Meeting
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Republican lawmakers and President Donald Trump searched anxiously Tuesday evening for a way to end the administration's policy of separating families after...
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House Speaker Paul Ryan calling for Moore to quit
Speaker of the House, Rep. Paul Ryan has joined a growing chorus of Washington Republicans calling upon Roy Moore to drop out of his embattled race for the U.S. Senate in the wake of allegations by a second woman that the conservative...
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Trump Welcomes US Manufacturers to White House
President Donald Trump convened a meeting with business leaders at the White House on Wednesday as part of his ongoing "Made in America" theme week.
Trump said his administration will be working with the Federal Trade...
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Trump to GOP: No Health Care Plan, No Vacation
President Donald Trump sat down for lunch today with a group of Republican Senators who have been struggling to find a way to repeal and replace the Affordable Care Act.
In remarks prepared for the group, he said the plan...
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McMaster: Stakes couldn't be higher for nat'l security
National Security Adviser for the Trump administration Gen. H.R. McMaster says the 'stakes couldn't be higher for national security' in America.
McMaster was joined on stage by three other former advisers to previous...
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Fed Boosts Interest Rate For Third Time in 2017
The Federal Reserve is raising its benchmark interest rate for the third time this year, signaling its confidence that the U.S. economy remains on solid footing 8½ years after the end of the Great Recession.
The Fed is...
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McMaster: Safety, Security of US Is Priority
National Security Adviser for the Trump administration Gen. H.R. McMaster says the 'stakes couldn't be higher for national security' in America.
McMaster was joined on stage by three other former advisers to previous...
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Sanders: 'Not Too Much To Ask' Players to Stand
White House Press Secretary says when it comes to the NFL still benefiting from taxpayer dollars subsidizing professional sports stadiums, "is it really too much to ask that they show respect for the American flag?"
This...
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House Dems Take Aim at GOP Tax, Budget Proposals
Democratic House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and two other top Democrats blasted GOP tax and budget proposals on Capitol Hill, saying most of the cuts will benefit the wealthiest Americans at the expense of children and working...
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Clinton: Trump Must Change Tune on Iran, NKorea
Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton says the current administration needs to change their attitude when it come to the Iran deal and finding a solution for the threats from North Korea.
"It pains me greatly to see...
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Trump Nominates Jerome Powell as Fed Chairman
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President Donald Trump is choosing Federal Reserve board member Jerome Powell to become the next chair of the U.S. central bank.
In a Rose Garden...
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Senators Push Bill To Help DACA Recipients
A Republican senator is urging President Donald Trump to get personally involved in advancing legislation that would put a select group of young immigrants on a path to U.S. citizenship.
The administration is giving...
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Ryan won't tie three-month debt limit hike to Harvey
US House Speaker Paul Ryan is rejecting a Democratic idea to tie Harvey aid to a three-month increase in the debt limit.
The Wisconsin Republican told reporters it was a "ridiculous idea" and said this was no time to play...
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Senators Launch Effort to Protect US Elections
Leaders of the Senate Intelligence Committee are releasing recommendations on efforts they say need to be made to protect U.S. elections in response to Russia's election meddling during the 2016 presidential campaign.
The...
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Analysis: Trump Refocusing US Relationships
President Donald Trump's new national security strategy seeks to refocus the United States' relationship with the rest of the world, transforming his "America First" mantra into a set of policies and plans for protecting the homeland and...
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Advocates Warn of Toy Hazards Ahead of Holidays
Advocates of toy safety warned of continuing hazards in certain toys sold in the U.S. ahead of the holiday season.
A representative of U.S. PIRG, an advocate organization for public interest, spoke at a news conference in...
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House Speaker Ryan Calling for Moore to Quit
Speaker of the House, Rep. Paul Ryan has joined a growing chorus of Washington Republicans calling upon Roy Moore to drop out of his embattled race for the U.S. Senate in the wake of allegations by a second woman that the conservative...
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US Intel Officials Say Russia Targeting Midterms
Three of the nation's top intelligence officials said Tuesday that the U.S. has seen Russian activity aimed at meddling in the upcoming midterm elections.
"We have seen Russian activity and intentions to have an impact on...
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Senators urge fast enactment of bill to help DACA recipients
A Republican senator on Tuesday urged President Donald Trump to get personally involved in advancing legislation that would put a select group of young immigrants on a path to US citizenship.
The administration is giving...
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Senators React to Facebook Hearing, Mueller
Following a hearing with Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg on Tuesday, many Senators seemed dissatisfied with the tech mogul's testimony.
Zuckerberg disclosed Tuesday his company is "working with" special counsel Robert Mueller...
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Booker to Nielsen: Your Silence is Complicity
Democratic Sen. Cory Booker of New Jersey is harshly criticizing the Homeland Security secretary for saying she can't recall President Donald Trump using a certain vulgarity to describe African countries.
DHS Secretary...