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FactChecking the second Democratic debate
The first of the back-to-back Democratic debates in July included spin from the candidates on gun violence, Republican tax cuts, climate change, manufacturing jobs and more.
7 years ago
GOP in Pa. swing county posts, then deletes, ‘Jihad Squad’ image
The mock movie poster, which was photoshopped to show one of the lawmakers holding a handgun, remained on the Northampton County GOP’s Facebook page for about 12 days.
7 years ago
New rules for 2nd debate: No 1-word answers or show of hands
CNN pledges not to ask questions that require a show of hands by the politicians and will not ask them to confine answers to a one-word "yes" or "no."
7 years ago
‘I know that they’re cared for.” Why one mom has chosen to foster migrant children
Unaccompanied minors cross the border without family or support. "Any kid that's in my house is, at least while they're here, safe," says one foster mother, Christi.
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Dan Coats, who challenged President Trump, is ousted from top intelligence job
The departure of the director of national intelligence means that almost every senior member of President Trump's original national security team is gone from his or her job.
7 years ago
2020 U.S. Census: 8 things you need to know
The U.S. Census is conducted every 10 years and counts the total population of people living in the country.
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Pa. representatives stick to party line in Mueller hearing
Three Pennsylvania members of Congress had a chance to question former Special Counsel Robert Mueller Wednesday.
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Robert Mueller performs in congressional Kabuki theater
His tendentious terminology, coupled with his stoic reticence, will not move the ball forward.
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Mueller dismisses Trump’s claims of Russia probe exoneration
Former special counsel Robert Mueller is testifying before House lawmakers Wednesday about his report on Russian interference in the 2016 election.
7 years ago
Trump, Congress reach agreement on 2-year budget deal
The deal would raise the debt ceiling past the 2020 elections and set $1.3 trillion for defense and domestic spending over the next two years.
7 years ago
Mueller’s testimony: Impeachment accelerant or anticlimax?
It's quite possible that Robert Mueller's long-awaited open testimony, slated for Wednesday in front of the House Judiciary and Intelligence committees, will be a yawner.
7 years ago
Puerto Rico gov will not seek reelection, but won’t resign
Protesters said they were not satisfied by Rosselló's concessions, and pledged to continue demonstrations that have filled the streets of Old San Juan for more than a week.
7 years ago
‘Survive, not enjoy’: Heat, humidity gripping half the U.S.
The National Weather Service said "a dangerous heat wave" sent temperatures into the 90s, with high humidity that made it feel considerably hotter.
7 years ago
Rep. Ilhan Omar receives hero’s welcome home amid Trump attacks
Cheering crowds at the airport in the Twin Cities held banners with slogans such as "Stop Racism Now" and chanted "Welcome Home Ilhan" as Omar emerged from her from her flight
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U.S. House shoots down impeachment effort; Pa. Dems divided
Four House members from Pennsylvania voted against beginning impeachment proceedings.
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