The rising trajectory of Minnesota Democrat Al Franken has been abruptly interrupted by allegations of sexual misconduct
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Doug Jones forced to defend record on crime in wake of Trump criticism
The Alabama Senate candidate has a long history of prosecuting crimes.
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Key GOP senator backs Obamacare individual mandate repeal
Sen. Lisa Murkowski did not say if she supports the Senate GOP tax plan
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Texas congressman apologizes for nude online selfie
Rep. Joe Barton says he sent nude photos while pursuing relationships.
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Pro-Roy Moore group fundraises off Trump’s near endorsement
A group supporting Senate candidate Roy Moore is fundraising off President Donald Trump’s near endorsement of the Alabama Republican, who has been trying to ward off new allegations of decades-old sexual misconduct
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The Note: In defending Moore, Trump misses #MeToo moment
“Let me just tell you, Roy Moore denies it,” Trump said.
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Trump defends Roy Moore but calls it ‘good for women’ so many allegations coming out
The president spoke about the Senate candidate publicly for the first time.
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Trump-Putin speak for ‘more than 1 hour’ on terrorism, North Korea, Syria
The pair previously met during Trump’s trip to Asia earlier in the month.
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Trump and Putin speak by phone about Syria, other hot spots
Trump and Putin spoke informally several times last week.
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DHS official resigns amid controversy over comments
Department of Homeland Security official Jamie Johnson resigned Thursday.
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