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Trump suggests FCC reexamine licenses amid fallout over preemption of Jimmy Kimmel

Democrats on Capitol Hill called on FCC Chair Brendan Carr to resign.
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House Speaker Johnson optimistic about vote to avert shutdown, but Democrats aren't

Democrats won't vote yes without restored Medicaid funds and ACA subsidies.
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Tempers erupt in Oversight hearing over DC law enforcement surge

Democrats and Republicans get into racially charged shouting match over crime.
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Trump says he's trying to get Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base 'back'

President Trump said on Thursday that his administration is making efforts to gain control of Afghanistan's Bagram Air Base, though he provided no details on how exactly the U.S. would regain control.
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DC leaders debate crime in contentious House hearing

D.C. leaders warned that Trump's federal law enforcement surge has undermined public trust and threatened the city's autonomy during a hearing on Capitol Hill.
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CDC advisers to vote on dropping universal newborn hepatitis B vaccine

They're also weighing whether to restrict the combined MMRV vaccine.
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Former VP Mike Pence's newest job? George Mason University professor

Pence stressed the importance of "civil discourse on campus."
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Trump asks SCOTUS to let him remove Lisa Cook from Fed Reserve

The government insists Cook isn't entitled to due process as an appointee.
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Kamala Harris wrote that Pete Buttigieg was top choice for running mate: The Atlantic

Harris made the comment in her forthcoming memoir.
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Trump asks SCOTUS to let him remove Lisa Cook from Fed Reserve

The government insists Cook is not entitled to any due process as a presidential appointee.
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Kamala Harris wrote Buttigieg was top choice for running mate: The Atlantic

Harris made the comment about former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg in her forthcoming memoir, according to excerpts of the book obtained by The Atlantic.
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Trump says he'll seek to designate antifa as 'major terrorist organization'

The U.S. does not maintain a public list of domestic terrorist groups.
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Trump says he'll seek to designate antifa as 'major terrorist organization'

President Donald Trump in a social media post said he would also "strongly recommend" that whoever funds the actions of antifa groups should be investigated.
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Trump and Starmer sign US-UK tech deal on AI, nuclear power

Trump and Starmer discussed Gaza and Ukraine in a joint news conference.
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Trump, Starmer hold news conference after signing science, tech partnership

"This tech partnership has the power to change lives," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said.
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Charlie Kirk had 'good shot' of being president one day, Trump says

President Donald Trump closed his opening remarks at a press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer by commenting on the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.
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Recent DACA arrests raise alarm among legal advocates

The DACA program, which began in 2012, provides deportation protections.
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September 17

House Democrats successful in tabling Mace's resolution to censure Omar

Democrats retaliate with a resolution to censure GOP Rep. Cory Mills.
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Acting CDC director says agency too involved in Americans' health decisions

In an email, Jim O’Neill said the agency is experiencing "mission creep."
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Military personnel suspended for social media posts about Charlie Kirk's death

An Army official said numerous people had been suspended pending investigation.
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Trump greeted by king, thousands of protesters in UK visit

The president met King Charles III at Windsor Castle.
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Former CDC director tells Senate committee 'true reason' she believes she was fired

"I was fired for holding the line on scientific integrity," Monarez said.
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RFK Jr. said 'changes' coming to childhood vaccine schedule, according to Monarez

Susan Monarez, the former CDC director, said Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told her changes to the childhood vaccine schedule were coming in September.
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FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with House lawmakers over Epstein files

GOP Rep. Massie pressed Patel on his comments on the Epstein investigation.
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FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 17, 2025.
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CDC has 'leadership vacuum': Former deputy director

Deb Houry, former chief medical officer and deputy director for program and science at the CDC, discussed testifying on Capitol Hill on Wednesday about resigning from the agency in protest.
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VIDEO: CDC has 'leadership vacuum': Former deputy director
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RFK Jr. said 'changes' coming to childhood vaccine schedule, according to Monarez

She testified he said he spoke to President Trump "every day" about the changes.
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Former U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Susan Monarez testifies before a Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 17, 2025.
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Trump greeted by king, thousands of protesters in UK visit

Trump is the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits by a British monarch, having already been hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.
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VIDEO: Trump greeted by king, thousands of protesters in UK visit
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Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks after fired CDC director's hearing

Sen. Cassidy's decision to pursue oversight of the CDC turmoil signifies a new, firmer era for his relationship with RFK Jr.
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VIDEO: Sen. Bill Cassidy speaks after fired CDC director's hearing
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Trump officials want NY AG Letitia James charged: Sources

Top Trump administration officials are pressuring federal prosecutors in Virginia to bring charges against New York AG Letitia James for mortgage fraud, sources say.
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VIDEO: Trump officials want NY AG Letitia James charged: Sources
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Sen. Rand Paul challenges Susan Monarez's knowledge of vaccines

In one instance, Sen. Paul replied to one of Monarez's answers, "That's a ridiculous answer."
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VIDEO:  Sen. Rand Paul challenges Susan Monarez's knowledge of vaccines
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Sen. Bernie Sanders recounts RFK Jr.'s testimony against ousted CDC director

Robert F. Kennedy Jr., in his hearing before the Senate Committee, disputed Susan Monarez's version of events, which she first shared that same day in an op-ed published by the Wall Street Journal.
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VIDEO: Sen. Bernie Sanders recounts RFK Jr.'s testimony against ousted CDC director
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Schiff proposes reforms to limit Trump's power: 'Necessity even greater now'

The Democrat and Trump foe is unveiling his "Protecting Our Democracy Act."
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In this June 13, 2022, file photo, Rep. Adam Schiff attends a hearing by the Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol, in the Cannon House Office Building in Washington, D.C.
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Susan Monarez details her ouster by RFK Jr. in opening statement before the Senate

Former CDC director Susan Monarez is appearing before the Senate Committee in her first public appearance since she was pushed out of her position leading the nation's public health agency.
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VIDEO: Susan Monarez details her ouster by RFK Jr. in opening statement before the Senate
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Obama calls Charlie Kirk murder 'horrific,' says US at 'inflection point'

Former President Barack Obama made the remarks during a conversation with journalist Steve Scully at the Jefferson Educational Society in Pennsylvania Tuesday night.
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Former President Barack Obama made the remarks during a conversation with journalist Steve Scully at the Jefferson Educational Society in Pennsylvania Tuesday night.
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Obama calls Kirk murder 'horrific,' says a president should 'pull people together'

He said President Donald Trump's rhetoric is part of a broader problem.
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Former President Barack Obama attends the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington.
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President Trump takes part in arrival ceremony at Windsor Castle

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will attend a state banquet with the royal family in Windsor on Wednesday evening.
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President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will attend a state banquet with the royal family in Windsor on Wednesday evening.
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President Trump, first lady arrive at Windsor Castle for royal visit

President Donald Trump is the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits by a British monarch, having already been hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.
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President Donald Trump is the first elected political leader in modern times to be hosted for two state visits by a British monarch, having already been hosted by the late Queen Elizabeth II in 2019.
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Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche breaks silence on meeting with Ghislaine Maxwell

The meeting took place at a Florida U.S. attorney's office in July.
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Todd Blanche, US deputy attorney general, speaks during a press conference in the James S. Brady Briefing Room at the White House, on June 27, 2025, in Washington D.C.
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Rep. Marlin Stutzman Syria-Israel security deal, political violence and redistricting

ABC News’ Linsey Davis was joined by Congressman Marlin Stutzman, R-I.N., to discuss the latest with Syria and Israel, political violence and redistricting efforts in Indiana.
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Rep. Marlin Stutzman Syria-Israel security deal, political violence and redistricting
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett on growing political violence

ABC News’ Linsey Davis was joined by Representative Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, to discuss the latest spending bill and the political climate after the killing of Charlie Kirk.
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Rep. Jasmine Crockett on growing political violence
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Security analysts flag rise in misinfo posts on social media following Kirk shooting

Russian-backed groups go as far to create fake news reports, analysts found.
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September 16

Lawmakers hold hearing on weather modification

Lawmakers expressed concerns over weather modification and geoengineering.
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Lawmakers expressed concerns over weather modification and geoengineering.
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Gov. Shapiro slams Oval Office's 'cherry picking' of recent political violence

The Pennsylvania governor and his family were targeted in an April firebombing.
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Gov. Josh Shapiro speaks at the Eradicate Hate Global Summit in Pittsburgh, Sept. 16 2025.
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President Trump arrives in London for second state visit

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Tuesday arrived in the United Kingdom for a historic second state visit.
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President Trump arrives in London for second state visit
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Growing political violence in US raises concerns

Retired Secret Service agent Don Mihalek discusses the recent rise in political violence in the U.S. and the role social media plays.
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Growing political violence in US raises concerns
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Kash Patel says others under investigation in Charlie Kirk shooting probe

The FBI director sparred with Sens. Booker and Schiff during the hearing.
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FBI Director Kash Patel testifies before a Senate Judiciary Committee hearing on oversight of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 16, 2025.
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Gov Shapiro speaks out against political violence

Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke about political violence in America a week after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was murdered.
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Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro spoke about political violence in America a week after conservative activist Charlie Kirk was murdered.
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Kash Patel faces questions on Charlie Kirk investigation in congressional hearing

FBI Director Kash Patel to begin two days of questioning on Tuesday from congressional committees about his tenure leading the FBI.
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VIDEO: Kash Patel faces questions on Charlie Kirk investigation in congressional hearing
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Special election underway to fill slain Minnesota lawmaker's seat

Minnesotans are set to vote in special election to replace Melissa Hortman, the former Democratic Minnesota House speaker who was killed in June.
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VIDEO: Special election underway to fill slain Minnesota lawmaker's seat
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Bondi criticized for saying DOJ will 'target' anyone who engages in 'hate speech'

Bondi issued a defiant statement on X in response to the backlash.
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Attorney General Pam Bond listens as President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Sept. 15, 2025, in Washington.
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser testifies during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on the oversight of the District of Columbia, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 18, 2025.
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser testifies during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on the oversight of the District of Columbia, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 18, 2025.
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