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Why do we keep facing the threat of government shutdowns?

Why do we keep facing the threat of government shutdowns?

Why do we keep facing the threat of government shutdowns?

President Donald Trump says he would be 'proud' to shut down the government if he doesn't get the $5 billion he wants to build a border wall along the U.S.-Mexico border.

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Andrew Gillum to address Democratic donors amid 2020 buzz

Despite his loss in the governor's race to Republican Ron DeSantis, Andrew Gillum is among the young Democratic Party liberals who excited party activists nationally.

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Trump administration proposing major rollback of water rules

The proposed changes would affect what waterways and wetlands fall under jurisdiction of the EPA and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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'No one should be above the law': Marco Rubio warns Paul Manafort pardon would be 'terrible mistake'

Marco Rubio said he had not heard White House officials say they were seriously considering pardoning President Donald Trump's former campaign chairman Paul Manafort.

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President George W. Bush snuggles Tampa baby during visit to father's casket

Brittan Collett's daughter got a picture with President George W. Bush on Tuesday.

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Bush family expresses gratitude for 'amazing outpouring of respect'

The Bush family was deeply touched by the "amazing outpouring of respect, affection and love" crowds showed for Bush 41 on the train ride to College Station.

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Frail Bob Dole helped from wheelchair to salute fellow hero Bush 41

Bob Dole and George H.W. Bush were members of The Greatest Generation, war heroes, one-time foes and longtime friends.

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North Carolina's 9th district could require a new election amid fraud allegations, expert says

Court documents paint a picture of possible corruption and fraud with most of the allegations centering on absentee ballots in Bladen County, where only 19% of mail-in ballots were requested by Republicans but Mark Harris won 61% of mail-in votes.

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Longtime Bush family pastor talks about 41's final days

The longtime pastor for former President George H.W. Bush reflects on his faith, their final conversations, and the night the 41st Commander-in-Chief passed away.

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LIVE BLOG: President Trump, First Lady pay respects to President Bush at U.S. Capitol

Follow as we bring you live updates of Bush 41's final journey to Washington, D.C.

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'CAVU' defined former President George H.W. Bush's life

The late former President George H.W. Bush used the military acronym CAVU – ceiling and visibility unlimited – to his approach to life.

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Citizenship & Immigration Services Official: "Our asylum system is being exploited"

Critics of the process say that leaves too much room for bad actors to take advantage of the system.

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