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I Have No Evidence That Khashoggi Is Alive, Sen. Murphy Says

7:26am October 18, 2018

Noel King talks to Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy of Connecticut about his calls for the U.S. to hold the Saudi government accountable following claims it was involved in the journalist's disappearance.

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As Midterms Approach, Facebook Ramps Up Disinformation Fight

7:26am October 18, 2018

by Tim Mak

Facebook gave journalists a tour of a new command center dedicated to fighting disinformation ahead of the 2018 midterm elections. Will it make a difference?

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Will Kavanaugh Controversy Play A Role In Arizona Senate Race?

7:01am October 18, 2018

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Arizona has one of the most hard fought 2018 Senate races. Democrats need to flip the seat if they have any chance to win a majority. The GOP is energized following Justice Kavanaugh's confirmation.

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Trump Says A Vote For GOP Midterm Candidates Is A Vote For Him

7:01am October 18, 2018

by Tamara Keith

President Trump said "no" when asked if he'd bear any responsibility if the Democrats win the House in November. But on the campaign trail he's been telling voters the election is all about him.

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Morning News Brief

5:10am October 18, 2018

The Washington Post publishes the last column of a missing Saudi journalist. Voting is underway in 20 states ahead of midterms. Brexit talks between Britain and the EU appear to be at a stalemate.

Don McGahn left his position as White House counsel Wednesday, a move that had been announced in August.

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White House Lawyer Quits After Helping Trump Put His Mark On The Federal Bench

8:45pm October 17, 2018

by Scott Horsley

As White House counsel, Don McGahn led the president's successful push to reshape the federal courts, culminating with the explosive fight over Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh.

Texas Democratic Senate candidate Beto O'Rourke, seen campaigning in Houston this month, has launched his first attack ads on Republican Sen. Ted Cruz as he tries to regain traction in the last weeks of the campaign.

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Beto O'Rourke Goes On The Attack Against Ted Cruz

8:24pm October 17, 2018

by Wade Goodwyn

Lagging in the polls, the Democratic Senate candidate has entered a new phase in his attempt to pull off a big upset in the Texas race for U.S. Senate. Attack ads followed a fiery debate on Tuesday.

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Reynolds poses with White House press secretary Sarah Sanders at a harvest-themed fundraiser in Des Moines on Oct. 13.

In Danger Of Losing, Iowa Governor Enlists Republican Heavy Hitters Ahead Of Midterms

6:55pm October 17, 2018

by Clay Masters

So far, there are more than 10 very competitive races for governor across the country. One of them is in Iowa, where the incumbent Republican can't seem to pull ahead of her Democratic challenger.

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U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents serve an employment audit notice at a 7-Eleven convenience store in Los Angeles. California is divided over the state's new sanctuary law, which took effect earlier this year.

California Sanctuary Law Divides State In Fierce Immigration Debate

6:52pm October 17, 2018

A new state law took effect earlier this year essentially making California a sanctuary state. It has split parts of the state into cities that comply with the law and those that are defying it.

The Latest On Where The Texas Senate Race Stands

5:35pm October 17, 2018

by Wade Goodwyn

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz has been gaining in polls, with more attacks on his Democratic opponent. Meanwhile, Rep. Beto O'Rourke has accumulated record fundraising. They met in a debate Tuesday night.

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