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1 day agoBloomberg calls for 'war on poverty' on 1st California tripDemocratic presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg is pledging to launch a “war on poverty” if elected to the White House
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1 day agoUS considers leaving smaller number of troops in AfghanistanThe top U.S. military officer has told Congress that the Pentagon is considering several options to reduce the number of troops in Afghanistan
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1 day agoWatchdog caught in political crossfire on his Russia reportThe Justice Department's internal watchdog will tell Congress on Wednesday that he's concerned that “so many basic and fundamental errors" were made by the FBI as it inve...
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2 days agoTrump mocks impeachment effort, talks up trade deal at rallyPresident Donald Trump is traveling to the key swing state of Pennsylvania on a momentous day in his presidency
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2 days agoKey dates in the House impeachment inquiry into Trump Key dates in the House impeachment inquiry against President Donald Trump
