Politics

Image: FILE PHOTO: U.S. President Trump speaks to reporters in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington

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From 'horseface' to 'Pocahontas': For Trump, a clear schedule doesn't mean a quiet day

Image: Candidate for the US Senate Beto O'Rourke and Senator Ted Cruz hold a debate in San Antonio

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'Dishonest,' 'Lyin' Ted': Trailing in the polls, O'Rourke goes on attack in Cruz debate

Passport scans show Saudis accused by Turkey of killing writer Khashoggi

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Heitkamp apologizes for identifying sex assault survivors in campaign ad

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White House moves to replace Interior Department IG

Ana Licona, left, helps Gregory Williams register to vote on June 16, 2018, in Chicago.

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Democratic and GOP voter registrations at same level as past election cycles

How women in Congress broke records in 2018: The future of female politicians

Over 500 women filed to run for Congress this year. NBC News’s political reporter Jane Timm looks at how women from all kinds of industries are running and what makes their campaigns different from previous candidates.

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Investigations

Trump administration has new plan to drive Iran out of Syria

U.S. defense officials worry the increased focus on Iran and the presence of both militaries in Syria could pull the U.S. military closer to open conflict.