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During an interview that aired Sunday, President Trump did not back down on his claim that the news coverage of him is "largely phony."

Politics & Government

Trump Says Of Midterm Losses, 'My Name Wasn't On The Ballot'

3:55pm November 18, 2018

by Gabriela Saldivia

The president refused to admit any culpability in the results, but in a rare move, he acknowledged he made a mistake in not visiting Arlington Cemetery on Veterans Day.

Volunteer observers keep watch Friday as election workers at tables examine ballots during a hand recount of votes cast in Palm Beach County for the U.S. Senate race.

After Nearly 2 Weeks and 2 Recounts, Florida Senate Race Ends

3:33pm November 18, 2018

by Miles Parks

Nearly two weeks after Election Day, a statewide recount showed that Republican Gov. Rick Scott continued to hold the lead in the Senate race against incumbent Democrat Bill Nelson.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange could soon be facing criminal charges from the Department of Justice, according to language discovered in an unrelated court document by terrorism researcher Seamus Hughes.

How A 'Court Records Nerd' Discovered The Government May Be Charging Julian Assange

10:29am November 18, 2018

by Jason Breslow

One minute, Seamus Hughes was reading the book Dragons Love Tacos to his son. The next minute, he stumbled on what could be one of the most closely guarded secrets within the U.S. government.

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Results In The Florida Race For Governor Concludes

8:02am November 18, 2018

In Florida the election, more than a week later, is slowly drawing to a close. Mitchell Berger, Special Counsel for Florida Democrats discusses the results and their broader implications.

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President Trump's Latest Political Responses

8:02am November 18, 2018

by Mara Liasson

From the fires in California to new revelations about the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, we discuss the political responses of President Trump.

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Florida Recount Deadline Approaches

8:02am November 18, 2018

by Miles Parks

Florida counties have until Noon today to submit official results in their various recounts. The states 76 counties will have no choice but to submit official results in the races before noon.

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GOP Representative Weighs In On New Congress

8:02am November 18, 2018

NPR's Lulu Garcia-Navarro speaks with retiring South Carolina Rep. Mark Sanford about lessons the GOP learned in the 2018 midterm elections. His very conservative district flipped to a Democrat.

The Impact Of A New Acting Attorney General On The Russia Investigation

8:02am November 18, 2018

by Fred Mogul

The appointment of a new acting U.S. Attorney General raises questions about the future of the Mueller probe.

Then-candidate Chrissy Houlahan during a campaign rally in Philadelphia on Sept. 21, 2018.

Science, Technology, Math, Engineering And Now Congress

7:00am November 18, 2018

by Ashley Westerman

"Somebody with a technical background might think in a little bit different than the way, for instance, that a lawyer would think," says Chrissy Houlahan, a new lawmaker with a STEM background.

Andrew Gillum was seeking to become the first African-American governor of Florida. His race against Rep. Ron DeSantis was one of the most closely watched in the country.

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Democrat Andrew Gillum Concedes Florida Governor's Race To Ron DeSantis

7:08pm November 17, 2018

by Jessica Taylor

Keeping Florida in the GOP column is a highlight for Republicans this year. While Republicans held onto the Senate, Democrats flipped the House and made major gains in the governor's contests, too.