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Beto O'Rourke walks back border comments: 'There is a role for physical barriers in some places'
Potential 2020 candidate and former Rep. Beto O’Rourke clarified his hard-line stance against the U.S. southern border wall on Tuesday, explaining that “physical barriers” could be useful in some areas.
Beto O'Rourke walks back border comments: 'There is a role for physical barriers in some places'
Potential 2020 candidate and former Rep. Beto O’Rourke clarified his hard-line stance against the U.S. southern border wall on Tuesday, explaining that “physical barriers” could be useful in some areas.

Nancy Pelosi Reveals Her Plan to Dismantle Trump’s National Emergency
Donald Trump’s emergency declaration is already facing a lawsuit filed by several states—and now, as expected, Democrats are mounting their own challenge to the president’s possibly unconstitutional measure to build his long-sought border wall. In a letter Wednesday obtained by Politico, Nancy Pelos
Nancy Pelosi Reveals Her Plan to Dismantle Trump’s National Emergency
Donald Trump’s emergency declaration is already facing a lawsuit filed by several states—and now, as expected, Democrats are mounting their own challenge to the president’s possibly unconstitutional measure to build his long-sought border wall. In a letter Wednesday obtained by Politico, Nancy Pelos

Here’s What Beto Could Unleash on Trump
He almost beat Ted Cruz. Could he take down Donald Trump? Inside the radical campaign strategy of Beto O’Rourke. Sasha Issenberg is the author of several books, including The Victory Lab: The Secret Science of Winning Campaigns.
Here’s What Beto Could Unleash on Trump
He almost beat Ted Cruz. Could he take down Donald Trump? Inside the radical campaign strategy of Beto O’Rourke. Sasha Issenberg is the author of several books, including The Victory Lab: The Secret Science of Winning Campaigns.

Beto O'Rourke might run for Senate again instead of joining presidential race
Former congressman Beto O'Rourke may be backing off his presidential aspirations, as he is reportedly considering another run at a Senate seat in 2020, according to The Hill. O'Rourke, a former U.S. representative from El Paso, Texas, lost the 2018 Texas Senate election to incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz in
Beto O'Rourke might run for Senate again instead of joining presidential race
Former congressman Beto O'Rourke may be backing off his presidential aspirations, as he is reportedly considering another run at a Senate seat in 2020, according to The Hill. O'Rourke, a former U.S. representative from El Paso, Texas, lost the 2018 Texas Senate election to incumbent Sen. Ted Cruz in

Warren, Harris publicly support reparations for blacks impacted by slavery and discrimination
Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) have both publicly supported reparations for black people, a stance that previous Democratic presidential candidates have not taken, according to The New York Times.
Warren, Harris publicly support reparations for blacks impacted by slavery and discrimination
Sens. Kamala Harris (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) have both publicly supported reparations for black people, a stance that previous Democratic presidential candidates have not taken, according to The New York Times.

Beto O'Rourke keeps up the suspense ahead of expected 2020 election announcement
EL PASO — Beto O'Rourke could be a presidential candidate days from now — or not. O'Rourke kept the political world on the edge of its seat Tuesday with his latest outing, an appearance at Fort Bliss here to accept the El Pasoan of the Year award from the local publication El Paso Inc. Speaking with
Beto O'Rourke keeps up the suspense ahead of expected 2020 election announcement
EL PASO — Beto O'Rourke could be a presidential candidate days from now — or not. O'Rourke kept the political world on the edge of its seat Tuesday with his latest outing, an appearance at Fort Bliss here to accept the El Pasoan of the Year award from the local publication El Paso Inc. Speaking with

Schiff urges GOP colleagues to share private concerns about Trump publicly
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) urged his GOP colleagues to state their private concerns about President Trump publicly in a Washington Post op-ed Thursday. "To my Republican colleagues: When the president attacked the independence of the Justice Department by intervening in a case in which he is implic
Schiff urges GOP colleagues to share private concerns about Trump publicly
Rep. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) urged his GOP colleagues to state their private concerns about President Trump publicly in a Washington Post op-ed Thursday. "To my Republican colleagues: When the president attacked the independence of the Justice Department by intervening in a case in which he is implic

Kamala Harris swipes at Beto O'Rourke, far-left Dems, says 'We can't have open borders'
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said “We can't have open borders” as she continues to disassociate from her party’s calls for unrestricted immigration and tearing down existing barriers at the U.S.-Mexico border.
Kamala Harris swipes at Beto O'Rourke, far-left Dems, says 'We can't have open borders'
Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris said “We can't have open borders” as she continues to disassociate from her party’s calls for unrestricted immigration and tearing down existing barriers at the U.S.-Mexico border.

Trump endorses Cornyn, who is wary of O'Rourke 2020 threat
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump is endorsing Sen. John Cornyn for re-election in 2020, saying the chamber's No. 2 Republican "has done an outstanding job for the people of Texas."
Trump endorses Cornyn, who is wary of O'Rourke 2020 threat
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — President Donald Trump is endorsing Sen. John Cornyn for re-election in 2020, saying the chamber's No. 2 Republican "has done an outstanding job for the people of Texas."

Trump administration to end program providing work permits to spouses of certain immigrants
U.S. Customs and Immigration Services completed a proposal to end work visas for spouses of temporary specialized foreign workers, Bloomberg Law reported Thursday. The reported proposal would eliminate H-4 work permits for spouses of people holding H-1B visas and waiting for green cards to become av
Trump administration to end program providing work permits to spouses of certain immigrants
U.S. Customs and Immigration Services completed a proposal to end work visas for spouses of temporary specialized foreign workers, Bloomberg Law reported Thursday. The reported proposal would eliminate H-4 work permits for spouses of people holding H-1B visas and waiting for green cards to become av

Editorial: Democrats must show up to win Wisconsin in 2020
Amy Klobuchar is running for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, and Beto O’Rourke may run. It is way too early to make endorsements — but the senator from Minnesota and the former congressman from Texas are starting in the right place: Wisconsin.
Editorial: Democrats must show up to win Wisconsin in 2020
Amy Klobuchar is running for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, and Beto O’Rourke may run. It is way too early to make endorsements — but the senator from Minnesota and the former congressman from Texas are starting in the right place: Wisconsin.

Beto O'Rourke is days away from a 2020 decision. Here are six questions that loom over him.
Beto O’Rourke is days away from making a big decision about his political future. If he wants to capitalize on the political superstardom he accumulated after barely losing to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz in last year’s midterms, two obvious paths lie before him: He could run for president or pursue another S
Beto O'Rourke is days away from a 2020 decision. Here are six questions that loom over him.
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Trump 'says he's done nothing wrong' but seems 'worried about people finding something he did wrong'
Chuck looks into the latest reporting from the New York Times that President Trump tried to obstruct justice.
Trump 'says he's done nothing wrong' but seems 'worried about people finding something he did wrong'
Chuck looks into the latest reporting from the New York Times that President Trump tried to obstruct justice.

What The Potential 2020 Candidates Are Doing And Saying, Vol. 7
Welcome to a weekly collaboration between FiveThirtyEight and ABC News. With 5,000 people seemingly thinking about challenging President Trump in 2020 — Democrats and even some Republicans — we’re keeping tabs on the field as it develops. Each week, we’ll run through what the potential candidates ar
What The Potential 2020 Candidates Are Doing And Saying, Vol. 7
Welcome to a weekly collaboration between FiveThirtyEight and ABC News. With 5,000 people seemingly thinking about challenging President Trump in 2020 — Democrats and even some Republicans — we’re keeping tabs on the field as it develops. Each week, we’ll run through what the potential candidates ar

U.S. Allies Are Refusing to Do Trump’s Dirty Work in Syria
Yet again, Donald Trump has jumped the gun. Last week, the Trump administration revealed plans to remove all American troops from Syria by the end of April—a position long championed by the president. The move rankled even some congressional allies like Senator Lindsey Graham, who apparently made hi
U.S. Allies Are Refusing to Do Trump’s Dirty Work in Syria
Yet again, Donald Trump has jumped the gun. Last week, the Trump administration revealed plans to remove all American troops from Syria by the end of April—a position long championed by the president. The move rankled even some congressional allies like Senator Lindsey Graham, who apparently made hi

REPORT: Beto O'Rourke Is Prepared To Be Biden's Veep And He May Have Already Been Offered The Job
Former Texas Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke is often mentioned as a top contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, but it seems he has his eyes on a different job — and he may already have been offered his dream position.
REPORT: Beto O'Rourke Is Prepared To Be Biden's Veep And He May Have Already Been Offered The Job
Former Texas Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke is often mentioned as a top contender for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2020, but it seems he has his eyes on a different job — and he may already have been offered his dream position.

Noncitizens voter case, Democratic presidential candidate visits Texas, Beto O'Rourke's options
Here are the top political headlines from Austin, the campaign trail, Washington and Dallas. 1. A federal judge weighing whether to block Texas' effort to investigate the citizenship of tens of thousands of people on its voter rolls said he wants to hear from a Secretary of State employee who abrupt
Noncitizens voter case, Democratic presidential candidate visits Texas, Beto O'Rourke's options
Here are the top political headlines from Austin, the campaign trail, Washington and Dallas. 1. A federal judge weighing whether to block Texas' effort to investigate the citizenship of tens of thousands of people on its voter rolls said he wants to hear from a Secretary of State employee who abrupt

Ivanka Trump Criticized for Saying Her Dad's Admin Is 'Driver for Science' — 'BWAHA' Says Twitter
A simple retweet on Thursday from Ivanka Trump, the president’s eldest daughter and senior adviser, led to small wave of criticism against her on Twitter as other users were quick to note that an administration labeling itself a “driver for science” has in fact been far from that.
Ivanka Trump Criticized for Saying Her Dad's Admin Is 'Driver for Science' — 'BWAHA' Says Twitter
A simple retweet on Thursday from Ivanka Trump, the president’s eldest daughter and senior adviser, led to small wave of criticism against her on Twitter as other users were quick to note that an administration labeling itself a “driver for science” has in fact been far from that.

Trump offers immigration compromise to end partial shutdown; Dems cool to offer
President Trump, in a televised White House address Saturday, offered Democrats a compromise package on immigration in an effort to end the nearly monthlong partial government shutdown -- although some prominent Democrats were dismissing the olive branch as a "non-starter" before Trump even spoke.
Trump offers immigration compromise to end partial shutdown; Dems cool to offer
President Trump, in a televised White House address Saturday, offered Democrats a compromise package on immigration in an effort to end the nearly monthlong partial government shutdown -- although some prominent Democrats were dismissing the olive branch as a "non-starter" before Trump even spoke.

Trump a Russian agent? 'Never,' he says
Donald Trump's angry comments followed a New York Times report that the FBI opened an investigation into whether he was acting on Russia's behalf soon after he became president.
Trump a Russian agent? 'Never,' he says
Donald Trump's angry comments followed a New York Times report that the FBI opened an investigation into whether he was acting on Russia's behalf soon after he became president.

Donald Trump just dropped another bomb in his war on truth
(CNN)President Donald Trump is consistent about almost nothing. Which is what makes his long-running war on truth and facts all the more remarkable. The President's lack of concern for established facts is long and well-documented. According to the latest tabulations by The Washington Post's Fact Ch
Donald Trump just dropped another bomb in his war on truth
(CNN)President Donald Trump is consistent about almost nothing. Which is what makes his long-running war on truth and facts all the more remarkable. The President's lack of concern for established facts is long and well-documented. According to the latest tabulations by The Washington Post's Fact Ch

Steve King and Donald Trump agree. Only one is getting punished by the GOP.
Republicans are moving to strip Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) of his committee roles, to punish him for suggesting that white nationalism and white supremacy have come in for undue condemnation. That’s a genuinely good development, as far as it goes.
Steve King and Donald Trump agree. Only one is getting punished by the GOP.
Republicans are moving to strip Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa) of his committee roles, to punish him for suggesting that white nationalism and white supremacy have come in for undue condemnation. That’s a genuinely good development, as far as it goes.

Trump to visit US-Mexico border amid gov’t shutdown
President to ‘meet with those on the frontlines of the national security and humanitarian crisis,’ White House says. President Donald Trump will visit the U.S.-Mexico border later this week as he continues to insist Congress allocate more than $5 billion to fund his long-promised wall along the sout
Trump to visit US-Mexico border amid gov’t shutdown
President to ‘meet with those on the frontlines of the national security and humanitarian crisis,’ White House says. President Donald Trump will visit the U.S.-Mexico border later this week as he continues to insist Congress allocate more than $5 billion to fund his long-promised wall along the sout

White House fires back at Woodward book detailing infighting, insults, 'administrative coup d'etat'
The White House hit back Tuesday after excerpts were released from a forthcoming book by veteran reporter Bob Woodward detailing a White House beset by infighting and facing an "administrative coup d'etat" in the ranks.
White House fires back at Woodward book detailing infighting, insults, 'administrative coup d'etat'
The White House hit back Tuesday after excerpts were released from a forthcoming book by veteran reporter Bob Woodward detailing a White House beset by infighting and facing an "administrative coup d'etat" in the ranks.

Howard Schultz: “I Firmly Believe” Americans Want a President Just Like Me
Three weeks ago, former Starbucks C.E.O. Howard Schultz announced he was seriously considering running for president on an independent ticket. Since then, virtually everyone who’s been asked about the matter (and some who haven’t!) has insisted it’s a horrible idea, from fellow billionaire Mike Bloo
Howard Schultz: “I Firmly Believe” Americans Want a President Just Like Me
Three weeks ago, former Starbucks C.E.O. Howard Schultz announced he was seriously considering running for president on an independent ticket. Since then, virtually everyone who’s been asked about the matter (and some who haven’t!) has insisted it’s a horrible idea, from fellow billionaire Mike Bloo

U.S. spy chiefs break with Trump on many threats to the U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China and Russia pose the biggest risks to the United States, and are more aligned than they have been in decades as they target the 2020 presidential election and American institutions to expand their global reach, U.S. intelligence officials told senators on Tuesday.
U.S. spy chiefs break with Trump on many threats to the U.S.
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - China and Russia pose the biggest risks to the United States, and are more aligned than they have been in decades as they target the 2020 presidential election and American institutions to expand their global reach, U.S. intelligence officials told senators on Tuesday.

Trump Announces a Deal Has Been Reached to End the Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump said Friday that the administration and Congress reached a deal to temporarily reopen the government after 35 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Trump Announces a Deal Has Been Reached to End the Government Shutdown
President Donald Trump said Friday that the administration and Congress reached a deal to temporarily reopen the government after 35 days, the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.

Eric Trump Offended by Suggestion His Father Would Ever Default on a Loan
Deutsche Bank has always had a somewhat curious relationship with Donald Trump. When other banks wouldn’t touch him with a 2,000-foot pole, on account of all those pesky bankruptcies, the German lender was willing to loan the not very good businessman many billions of dollars. That relationship got
Eric Trump Offended by Suggestion His Father Would Ever Default on a Loan
Deutsche Bank has always had a somewhat curious relationship with Donald Trump. When other banks wouldn’t touch him with a 2,000-foot pole, on account of all those pesky bankruptcies, the German lender was willing to loan the not very good businessman many billions of dollars. That relationship got

House Dems introduce measure to stop Trump’s border emergency declaration
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats on Friday introduced a resolution to block the national emergency declaration that President Donald Trump issued to fund his long-sought wall along the U.S-Mexico border.
House Dems introduce measure to stop Trump’s border emergency declaration
WASHINGTON (AP) — House Democrats on Friday introduced a resolution to block the national emergency declaration that President Donald Trump issued to fund his long-sought wall along the U.S-Mexico border.

He’s Donald Trump’s Mortal Enemy. Could Adam Schiff Also Be His 2020 Opponent?
“Adam Schitt.” And now there’s speculation about a possible 2020 presidential bid, sparked in part by his new position as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the high-profile platform it provides. But also by the announcement that Schiff is scheduled to appear at the Politics and Eggs b
He’s Donald Trump’s Mortal Enemy. Could Adam Schiff Also Be His 2020 Opponent?
“Adam Schitt.” And now there’s speculation about a possible 2020 presidential bid, sparked in part by his new position as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee and the high-profile platform it provides. But also by the announcement that Schiff is scheduled to appear at the Politics and Eggs b
