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Aug 19

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USA TODAY White House Correspondent Francesca Chambers breaks down Monday's meeting between President Donald Trump, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and others.

Texas Democrats return home, ending a redistricting standoff against the GOP.

USA TODAY White House Correspondent Bart Jansen takes a look at Trump's threat to end mail-in voting.

Hurricane Erin is a Category 3, but is expected to steer clear of the U.S.

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