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Hillary Clinton returns Friday to the commencement stage at Wellesley College, where, in 1969, she was the first student to speak to a graduating class.

In Commencement Speech, Hillary Clinton Jabs Trump Administration

8:36pm May 26, 2017

by Amita Kelly

"When people in power invent their own facts and attack those who question them, it can mark the beginning of the end of a free society," Clinton said at Wellesley College.

Republican Greg Gianforte celebrates with supporters at the Hilton Garden Inn in Bozeman, Mont., on Thursday after being declared the winner of Montana's special House election.

Republican Gianforte Wins Montana House Race Despite Assault Charge

2:20pm May 26, 2017

by Jessica Taylor

Republican Greg Gianforte claimed victory in a special election for Congress on Thursday despite an election eve assault charge for allegedly body-slamming a reporter.

Republican Greg Gianforte (right) welcomes Donald Trump Jr., the president's son, onto the stage at a rally in East Helena, Mont., on May 11. Gianforte, a businessman, is embracing his party's president in his race for the state's open congressional seat.

On Eve Of Election, Montana GOP Candidate Charged With Assault On Reporter

8:01am May 25, 2017

Greg Gianforte's campaign spokesman claimed The Guardian's Ben Jacobs was the aggressor and knocked both men down, but an audio recording and witnesses suggested otherwise, and authorities cited him.

Rob Quist is the Democrat running in the Montana special election.

Trump Casts Shadow Over Tightening Montana Special Election

4:30pm May 24, 2017

A super-charged political environment and backlash against the GOP health care bill have made Thursday's special congressional election for Montana's lone House seat primed for a possible upset.

From left, National Security Agency Director Adm. Mike Rogers, former FBI Director James Comey, former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper, ex-CIA Director John Brennan, and Defense Intelligence Agency Director Lt. Gen. Vincent Stewart partici

Why The Russia Investigation Matters And Why You Should Care

11:13am May 24, 2017

by Domenico Montanaro

Questions to three respected military, law enforcement and intelligence officials revealed why it's important to get answers to Russia's role in the 2016 presidential election.

Bill Ricker, 74, of Hartford, Maine relies on food stamps and food donations from a local food pantry.

Trump Budget Deals 'Devastating Blow' To Low-Income Americans, Advocates Say

3:16pm May 23, 2017

by Pam Fessler

The administration's motive is to get as many people back into the workforce as possible in an effort to spur economic growth, said OMB Director Mick Mulvaney.

Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks at the Red Square during the Victory Day military parade in Moscow on May 9, 2017.

Russia's Election Meddling Part Of A Long History Of 'Active Measures'

12:50pm May 23, 2017

by Philip Ewing

Russia's interference in the 2016 election is part of a tradition of mischief that goes back centuries — and remains pernicious, leaders warn. Tuesday ex-CIA Chief John Brennan testified on the topic.

Former national security adviser Michael Flynn won't turn over documents to the Senate Intelligence Committee, a source close to Flynn tells NPR.

Flynn Takes The 5th, Refuses To Turn Over Documents To Senate Panel

6:10pm May 22, 2017

Lawyers for the former national security adviser cited "public frenzy" against him. Meanwhile, another congressional committee says Michael Flynn may have lied to security clearance investigators.

Juweiya Ali is fighting to bring her 7-year-old son to the U.S. from Somalia. Her latest battle is a lawsuit against President Trump's travel ban.

Seattle Mom Sues Trump To Stop Travel Ban And Bring Her Son Home

5:04am May 22, 2017

by Joel Rose

One of the many plaintiffs challenging President Trump's travel ban is a U.S. citizen who's trying to get a visa for her Somali-born son.

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Democratic candidate Jon Ossoff greets Samira Ahsan and her mother Sharifa Jahan at a campaign office as he runs for Georgia's 6th Congressional District in a special election.

What Georgia's Runoff Election Can Tell Us About Gender Politics Nationally

11:56am May 21, 2017

by Danielle Kurtzleben

Women are fueling a nationwide "resistance," and they're also fueling the campaign of Democratic newcomer Jon Ossoff, while Republican Karen Handel wins conservatives with her pro-life politics.

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