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Trump Appears to Hit Record for Daily Tweets

The always-prolific Tweeter-in-chief appears to have hit a new record.

Trump Says He’ll Expand Child Care, Paid Leave for Workers

President Donald Trump promised to expand child care and time-off options for working moms and dads confronted with high costs and lack of access to quality care, saying in his administration "we get it done."

AP: Study Shows Hostility Toward Journalists by Trump Fans

It's been true for some time that Republicans are generally more hostile to the news media than Democrats, but a study found that's much more the case for supporters of President Donald Trump.

Kansas GOP Lawmaker Facing Residence Probe Changes Voter Registration

A Kansas congressman who is being investigated by local authorities for listing a UPS Inc. store as his residence in registering to vote has changed his registration to name a Topeka apartment complex as his home.

Trump Criticizes Thunberg After Magazine Honor

President Donald Trump lashed out at 16-year-old climate activist Greta Thunberg a day after she was named by Time as its Person of the Year.

Ocasio-Cortez Says Fox News Airs ‘Unmitigated Racism’

After Fox News' Tucker Carlson aired a segment describing her congressional district as "filled with garbage," U.S. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez criticized the network for airing "unmitigated racism" with no accountability.

Trump Mocks Impeachment Effort, Talks Up Trade Deal at Rally

President Donald Trump mocked Democrats for the articles of impeachment they unveiled against him as he sought to rally supporters in the key swing state of Pennsylvania, calling the effort "impeachment lite" and promising that it would lead to his reelection in 2020.

Pelosi Announces Agreement on North American Trade Pact

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced agreement on a modified North American trade pact, handing President Donald Trump a major Capitol Hill win on the very same day that Democrats announced their impeachment charges against him.

Democrats Unveil Two Articles of Impeachment Against Trump

House Democrats announced two articles of impeachment against President Donald Trump — abuse of power and obstruction of Congress — pushing toward historic votes over charges he corrupted the U.S. election process and endangered national security.

Impeachment Witness: Trump Poses Election ‘Danger’

The hearing set off a pivotal week as Democrats march toward a full House vote expected by Christmas.

Watchdog Report: FBI’s Russia Probe Justified, No Bias Found

The findings undercut President Donald Trump’s claim that he was the target of a “witch hunt.”

Judiciary Hearing Sets Stage for Trump Impeachment Charges

The House Judiciary Committee convened Monday to formally receive the investigative findings against President Donald Trump as Democrats pushed toward articles of impeachment and the White House and its allies launchedan aggressive attack on the proceedings.