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US to send 1,000 more troops to Middle East as response to growing threat from Iran

US to send 1,000 more troops to Middle East as response to growing threat from Iran

US to send 1,000 more troops to Middle East as response to growing threat from Iran

Officials say the deployment includes security forces and troops for additional surveillance and intelligence gathering in the region.

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US restores some aid to El Salvador, Honduras, Guatemala

The Trump administration said they will not allow new funding until those countries do more to reduce migrant flows to the United States.

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Buttigieg: 'Why not' start a first family in White House?

Buttigieg is seeking to become the first openly gay presidential nominee from a major political party.

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Trump blames Iran for tanker attacks but calls for talks

By pointing the finger at Iran, Trump was keeping a public spotlight on an adversary he accuses of terrorism but also has invited to negotiate.

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Person arrested after trying to cross security barrier next to White House

The Secret Service said they were 'immediately apprehended' and taken into custody.

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VERIFY: No, Bernie Sanders did not collude with the Australian government

VERIFY looks into claims the Bernie Sanders 2016 campaign colluded with Australia.

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Kim Kardashian back at White House to promote prisoner reentry effort

Trump pronounced himself a fan of Kim Kardashian West's advocacy, praising her genes and declaring, 'I guess she's pretty popular.'

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FEC chair warns campaigns not to accept foreign help

The comments come one day after president Trump said he'd be open to accepting dirt on a 2020 opponent from a foreign country.

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Soldier about to become first living Medal of Honor recipient of Iraq War

Former Army Staff Sgt. David G. Bellavia has been active in Republican politics and a vocal Trump supporter.

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Democrats unveil 20 candidates for first debates

Sen. Michael Bennet and New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio had recently been on the bubble, but both made the cut.

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White House press secretary Sarah Sanders leaving Trump administration

The president made the announcement Thursday and floated one idea about what Sanders could do in the future.

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F-35 flyover for Trump and Polish president surprises DC workers

Workers on their lunch breaks and in downtown offices were surprised to see a F-35 flying overhead Wednesday afternoon.

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