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President Trump on Monday released a photograph of the dog used in the weekend raid in Syria that resulted in the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the founder and leader of the Islamic State. The dog was injured in the operation but is making a full recover

Dog Injured In Syrian Terrorist Raid Is Hailed As A Hero In The Mission

11:35pm October 28, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

The world got to know the Belgian Malinois a little better on Monday when President Trump shared a declassified portrait of the dog, whose name and backstory have not been released by authorities.

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Monday that the House will vote to formalize its impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Above, she speaks to reporters earlier this month.

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House Will Vote To Formalize Impeachment Procedures In Ongoing Inquiry

6:35pm October 28, 2019

by Susan Davis

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., says the House will vote this week on a resolution outlining the process for the next steps in the inquiry into President Trump.

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Pete Buttigieg Travels To South Carolina To Try And Reach African American Voters

6:00pm October 28, 2019

by Don Gonyea

South Bend, Ind., Mayor Pete Buttigieg has struggled to gain traction among African American voters, a key block in the Democratic primary. This weekend he went to South Carolina to attempt outreach.

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GOP Rep. Mac Thornberry Weighs In On Raid That Resulted In Death Of ISIS Leader

6:00pm October 28, 2019

NPR's Ari Shapiro speaks with Rep. Mac Thornberry, R-Texas, of the House Armed Services Committee, about the weekend raid that resulted in the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

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Former National Security Official Charles Kupperman Fails To Appear For Deposition

5:57pm October 28, 2019

by Mara Liasson

Charles Kupperman, a former top official on National Security Council, failed to appear Monday for his deposition in the House impeachment inquiry. Kupperman's decision did not go over well.

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Rep. Eric Swalwell Reacts To Trump's Decision To Not Brief Democrats On ISIS Raid

5:57pm October 28, 2019

NPR's Mary Louise Kelly talks with Rep. Eric Swalwell, D-Calif., about the Trump administration's decision not to brief Democrats before the raid that killed ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi.

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A History Of Trump's Broken Ties To The U.S. Intelligence Community

5:30pm October 28, 2019

by Mary Louise Kelly

President Trump had high praise for his intelligence officers after the death of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi. But his relationship with the intelligence community has been strained for years.

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U.S. Campaign Ads Are Popping Up On Russian Propaganda YouTube Channels

4:54pm October 28, 2019

by Geoff Brumfiel

On YouTube, campaign ads have begun appearing on Russian propaganda channels. But it may be the algorithm, not collusion.

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Trump Says Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi Is Dead. What's Next In the Fight Against The Islamic State?

1:41pm October 28, 2019

After a two-hour raid by American military forces on a compound where al-Baghdadi was staying, the IS leader is dead.

President Trump is introduced during Game 5 of the World Series between the Houston Astros and the Washington Nationals on Sunday. Fans greeted Trump with boos and jeers, with some chanting "Lock him up."

'Lock Him Up': Trump Greeted With Boos And Jeers At World Series Game 5

1:21pm October 28, 2019

by Bobby Allyn

Baseball fans booed President Trump in Washington on Sunday, hours after he announced the death of a terrorist. Some also put a spin on a refrain Trump supporters have chanted against Hillary Clinton.