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DNC chair shakes up staff, Ivanka Trump's new job

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Staff at the Democratic National Committee were asked to resign this month as the new Chair Tom Perez tries to regroup after the 2016 election. The Senate will vote next week on Supreme Court nominee Neil Gorsuch. Even with two Democratic votes, he still faces a filibuster. President Trump’s Daughter Ivanka is taking an official, unpaid job in the West Wing.

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DNC chair shakes up staff, Ivanka Trump's new job

Staff at the Democratic National Committee were asked to resign this month.

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DNC chair shakes up staff, Ivanka Trump's new job

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Democrats plan to filibuster Gorsuch

After confirmation hearings for SCOTUS Nominee Neil Gorsuch, Democrats plan to fight.

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Democrats plan to filibuster Gorsuch

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Two federal courts block new travel ban

Ban on travel from six Muslim-majority countries temporarily blocked.

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Two federal courts block new travel ban

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Massive cuts to HUD budget, Huntsman as Russian ambassador

Housing and meal assistance to be eliminated in $6 billion cuts to HUD.

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Massive cuts to HUD budget, Huntsman as Russian ambassador

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Trump inaugural pastor helps undocumented immigrants

A Sacramento pastor sets up a safe space for immigrants in his church.

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Trump inaugural pastor helps undocumented immigrants

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Latino activists fight Trump's agenda

Hispanic political operatives meet to figure out how to combat Trump's immigration agenda.

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Latino activists fight Trump's agenda

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FBI director briefs Intel Committee, VP Pence's role

FBI Director James Comey discusses the Trump administration's connection to Russia.

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FBI director briefs Intel Committee, VP Pence's role

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Angry constituents pack Congressional town halls

Republican and Democratic lawmakers are facing angry constituents across the country.

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Angry constituents pack Congressional town halls

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Tillerson arrives at State, Conway's role in the White House

How will new Secretary of State Rex Tillerson impact American foreign policy?

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Tillerson arrives at State, Conway's role in the White House

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Trump acts on Muslim ban and is set to name SCOTUS nominee

Trump signs executive order freezing refugee visas from predominantly Muslim countries.

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Trump acts on Muslim ban and is set to name SCOTUS nominee

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First Trump nominees confirmed, Clinton attends inauguration

The Senate confirmed two of Trump's national security cabinet nominations.

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First Trump nominees confirmed, Clinton attends inauguration

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Obama says farewell and awards Biden Medal of Freedom

President Obama delivers and emotional farewell address in Chicago.

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Obama says farewell and awards Biden Medal of Freedom

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FULL EPISODE: A new border wall battle

President Trump averts another government shutdown, declares national emergency.

02/16/2019 | 24m 18s

FULL EPISODE: A new border wall battle

02/16/2019 | 24m 18s

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FULL EPISODE: Compromise in this divided government

Congressional investigations and the border battle.

02/09/2019 | 24m 16s

FULL EPISODE: Compromise in this divided government

02/09/2019 | 24m 16s

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FULL EPISODE: A war of words over intelligence

President Trump downplays disagreements over intelligence.

02/02/2019 | 24m 17s

FULL EPISODE: A war of words over intelligence

02/02/2019 | 24m 17s

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FULL EPISODE: A short-term shutdown fix

Plus, the latest developments in the Russia probe.

01/26/2019 | 24m 17s

FULL EPISODE: A short-term shutdown fix

01/26/2019 | 24m 17s

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FULL EPISODE: Mueller’s office disputes explosive report

Government shutdown has no end in sight as challenges mount for Trump administration.

01/19/2019 | 24m 17s

FULL EPISODE: Mueller’s office disputes explosive report

01/19/2019 | 24m 17s

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FULL EPISODE: The shutdown showdown continues

Shutdown stalemate.

01/12/2019 | 24m 17s

FULL EPISODE: The shutdown showdown continues

01/12/2019 | 24m 17s

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FULL EPISODE: New year, new Congress, same shutdown

Power shifts as the government remains shutdown.

01/05/2019 | 24m 17s

FULL EPISODE: New year, new Congress, same shutdown

01/05/2019 | 24m 17s

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FULL EPISODE: Government shutdown and a look ahead to 2019

Government shutdown continues over border wall.

12/29/2018 | 25m 9s

FULL EPISODE: Government shutdown and a look ahead to 2019

12/29/2018 | 25m 9s

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FULL EPISODE: Congress on the brink

White House shakeups and Capitol Hill chaos.

12/22/2018 | 25m 10s

FULL EPISODE: Congress on the brink

12/22/2018 | 25m 10s

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FULL EPISODE: Legal dilemmas and a shutdown showdown

Are we headed toward a partial government shutdown?

12/15/2018 | 25m 9s

FULL EPISODE: Legal dilemmas and a shutdown showdown

12/15/2018 | 25m 9s

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FULL EPISODE: New clues in Robert Mueller’s Russia probe

What’s next for Mueller’s probe?

12/08/2018 | 25m 9s

FULL EPISODE: New clues in Robert Mueller’s Russia probe

12/08/2018 | 25m 9s

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FULL EPISODE: Russia probe developments follow Trump abroad

The latest developments in the Mueller probe.

12/01/2018 | 22m 34s

FULL EPISODE: Russia probe developments follow Trump abroad

12/01/2018 | 22m 34s

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