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McConnell on reparations for slavery: Not a 'good idea'

McConnell on reparations for slavery: Not a 'good idea'

McConnell on reparations for slavery: Not a 'good idea'

McConnell spoke a day before a Democratic-led House subcommittee was scheduled to hold a hearing on reparations.

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US to send 1,000 more troops to Middle East as response to growing threat from Iran

Officials say the deployment includes security forces and troops for additional surveillance and intelligence gathering in the region.

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US restores some aid to El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala

The Trump administration said they will not allow new funding until those countries do more to reduce migrant flows to the United States.

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Buttigieg: 'Why not' start a first family in White House?

Buttigieg is seeking to become the first openly gay presidential nominee from a major political party.

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Trump blames Iran for tanker attacks but calls for talks

By pointing the finger at Iran, Trump was keeping a public spotlight on an adversary he accuses of terrorism but also has invited to negotiate.

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VERIFY: No, Bernie Sanders did not collude with the Australian government

VERIFY looks into claims the Bernie Sanders 2016 campaign colluded with Australia.

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Kim Kardashian back at White House to promote prisoner reentry effort

Trump pronounced himself a fan of Kim Kardashian West's advocacy, praising her genes and declaring, 'I guess she's pretty popular.'

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FEC chair warns campaigns not to accept foreign help

The comments come one day after president Trump said he'd be open to accepting dirt on a 2020 opponent from a foreign country.

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Democrats unveil 20 candidates for first debates

Sen. Michael Bennet and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had recently been on the bubble, but both made the cut.

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White House press secretary Sarah Sanders leaving Trump administration

The president made the announcement Thursday and floated one idea about what Sanders could do in the future.

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Committee passes bill to extend 9/11 victim funding after Jon Stewart blasts lawmakers

The measure could still face challenges ahead.

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Maryland governor urges Trump administration not to delay $20 Tubman bill

The Republican governor wrote he was 'incredibly disappointed' to hear citizens will have to wait nearly a decade for the $20 Harriet Tubman bill.

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VP Pence defends decision rejecting embassies' requests to fly Pride flag

Pence said only 'one flag should fly' on the flagpole of American embassies.

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House Democrats make deal to see Mueller files on Trump

Rep. Jerry Nadler said the Justice Department will provide some of special counsel Robert Mueller's 'most important files.'

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Mexico denies Trump's claim of secret concessions in deal

Trump has spent the days since Friday's announcement defending the scope of the deal with Mexico.

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With Mexico deal done, US urges China to resume trade talks

America's huge trade deficit with China — a record $379 billion last year — is one factor driving Trump's frustrations with Beijing.

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