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There’s a Great Tradition of Fainting in Politics and Government
Franklin Pierce became the fourteenth president despite the nickname "Fainting Frank."
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Play of the Day: 'Basket of Deplorables' Was Not the Right Term
Late-night has some other suggestions to describe Trump supporters.
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Clinton Battles Pneumonia and Rumors
The candidate's doctor disclosed the diagnosis after Clinton's sudden departure from a 9/11 commemoration.
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Play of the Day: Sarcasm, Kim Jong-Un's Hair and North Korean Nukes
The hermit kingdom is going through some stuff and late-night TV has noticed.
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Play of the Day: Donald Trump's Foreign Policy Plans
His views can be hard to understand, but it's clear he liked Putin.
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Why Combining Zika Money and Funding to Avoid a Shutdown Is Key to the Hill's Exit Strategy
The convergence of deadlines for the two issues could be a somewhat welcome relief to lawmakers.
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Play of the Day: Giving Hillary Clinton a More Presidential Look
Stephen Colbert has some ideas from the past for the Democrat.
Management
House Panel Subpoenas VA For Artwork Spending, Documents on Delayed $1 Billion Construction Project
Department won’t release certain employee interviews related to the investigation of contract cost overruns of new medical center in Colorado.
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Miami Beach Presents a Challenge for CDC's Zika-Fighting Efforts
Luxury high-rises in Florida's cities are making it harder for authorities to fight disease-spreading mosquitoes.
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When Hillary Clinton Coughs
A coughing spell is fueling right-wing attempts to portray the candidate as weak and frail. Her history suggests otherwise.
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Play of the Day: Obama, Trump and Stairs
Chinese officials disrespected the president at the G20 summit, Trump says.
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DHS Exposes Thousands of Individuals' Private Information -- Including Feds, Golfers and Priests
Individuals had contacted two men illegally selling information to defeat polygraphs.
Management
VA Is On Lawmakers’ Radar as Congress Returns From Recess
House panel considers subpoenas for information on department spending; Republican leadership puts employee accountability bill on September floor agenda.
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Senate Banking Panel Running Out of Time on Obama Nominees
Ex-Im Bank still lacks quorum to do large deals as Congress nears end of session.
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Can Congress Give the Next President a Fresh Start?
As lawmakers return to Washington after a long break, Democrats are hoping to ensure that Hillary Clinton doesn’t inherit a big spending fight if she wins in November.
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A New Report on Clinton's Email
The FBI has released its report into Hillary Clinton’s private email server, providing the most detailed account yet of why and how she used the system.
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Play of the Day: Trump Can Solve Chicago's Crime Problem.. But He Can't Tell Us About It Yet
Stephen Colbert jokes about Trump's recent comments on reducing crime in the Windy City.
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Congress' Next Fights Will Include a Battle Over Avoiding a Shutdown
Lawmakers returning to Capitol Hill face battles over Iran, Zika, criminal justice (maybe), and more.
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5 Steps To Make U.S. Elections Less Hackable
As shadowy actors work to hack U.S. elections, a few simple steps could make electronic voting more secure, says one expert.
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