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President Donald Trump brings Blake Marnell on stage

Trump touts 2020 chances at rally, swipes at Biden

MONTOURSVILLE, Pa. — President Donald Trump voiced confidence Monday in his ability to win a repeat victory in Pennsylvania in ...

Nation 'Medicare for All's' benefits 'leapfrog' other nations
WASHINGTON — Generous benefits. No copays. No need for private policies. The Medicare for All plan advocated by leading 2020 ...
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Nation McGahn to skip hearing as Democrats debate next steps
WASHINGTON — House Democrats are facing yet another brazen attempt by President Donald Trump to stonewall their investigations, this time ...
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Politics 1600: Democrats closer to Trump's financial records
For Democrats looking to dig into Donald Trump's secrets, his private financial records are a Holy Grail. A court ruling in Washington and legislative developments in Albany put them closer to the prize.
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Nation 20 for 2020: What to know about the Democratic candidates
Read quick snapshots of the Democratic and Republican presidential candidates who have announced so far.
Nation Judge rules against Trump in financial records dispute
A federal judge ruled against President Donald Trump in a financial records dispute with Congress and said lawmakers should get the documents they have subpoenaed. Trump called it a "crazy" decision that his lawyers would appeal.
Nation 10 things to know for today
Your daily look at late breaking news, upcoming events and the stories that will be talked about today: 1. CAPITOL ...
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Region/State Assembly to OK bill on Trump's NY tax returns
The state Assembly on Wednesday will approve a bill that would allow Congress to get President Donald Trump's state tax returns, officials said, potentially giving Democrats a way around the White House's refusal to make available his federal returns.
Nation 6 key excerpts from the Mueller report
Here are a half-dozen noteworthy excerpts from special counsel Robert Mueller's report.
Nation WH counsel: McGahn can't be forced to testify
The White House's top attorney has directed former White House Counsel Don McGahn to defy a congressional subpoena to testify before lawmakers, marking the latest effort by President Donald Trump to block a series of probes led by House Democrats.
Nation Janison: This round of Trump warnings has different feel
For whatever reason -- perhaps familiarity -- this round of Trump warnings has a different feel to it.
Nation Trump pushes back on banking report
President Donald Trump on Monday pushed back against a New York Times story that indicated several Deutsche Bank employees flagged suspicious transactions involving bank accounts tied to Trump and his son-in-law Jared Kushner.
Commentary Opinion: Is Sanders past his sell-by date?
Standing next to Bernie Sanders on the debate stage, Joe Biden may look a whole lot younger than his 76 years. He sure is going to sound a lot more reasonable and informed.