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Amid Assault Charges, Republican Gianforte Wins Montana's House Seat

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

Amid Assault Charges, Republican Gianforte Wins Montana's House Seat

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On Night Before Election, Montana House Candidate Allegedly Assaults Journalist

Last night in Montana, the Republican candidate for the state's open U.S. House seat, Greg Gianforte, was charged with misdemeanor assault after allegedly "body-slamming" a journalist. The vote is on Thursday.

On Night Before Election, Montana House Candidate Allegedly Assaults Journalist

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Trump Casts Shadow Over Tightening Montana Special Election

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Trump Casts Shadow Over Tightening Montana Special Election

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.

Trump Casts Shadow Over Tightening Montana Special Election

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Montana Holds Special Election For Open House Seat

Montana is holding a special election to replace the GOP House seat vacated by Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke. The Republican candidate has run a very Trump-inspired campaign.

Montana Holds Special Election For Open House Seat

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Health Care Industry Drives Job Growth At The Expense Of Efficiency

As the debate over health care continues in Washington, one thing not in dispute is that health care industry employment has been going up steadily over the past decade. In Ohio, health care industry jobs now outnumber those in manufacturing. The jobs are good news to state and local economies, but some analysts also say it's a reflection of the high costs and complexity of health care.

Health Care Industry Drives Job Growth At The Expense Of Efficiency

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Clinton Blames Herself, FBI Director And Russian Hackers For 2016 Loss

Hillary Clinton criticized President Trump's tweeting habits and also weighed in on his foreign policy at an appearance in New York City on Tuesday. She also weighed in on her defeat in the presidential election last year.

Clinton Blames Herself, FBI Director And Russian Hackers For 2016 Loss

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Trump Continues To Have Staunch Supporters And Determined Opposition

Dave Cover (left), Doyle Smithson (center) and Rob Freeman meet weekday mornings at the Top Notch Diner in Cortland, Ohio. All three voted for President Trump. Don Gonyea/NPR hide caption

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Trump Continues To Have Staunch Supporters And Determined Opposition

Across the country, President Trump continues to have the support of those who voted for him, and those who opposed him have found additional reasons to do so in the past 100 days.

Trump Continues To Have Staunch Supporters And Determined Opposition

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In Ohio, Trump Loyalists Reflect On His First 100 Days

Ohio was key to President Trump's victory in November, and his base of support there among the Tea Party and other loyalists is holding, even amid internal White House battles, the failure to repeal Obamacare and some big reversals of campaign promises. But these voters also make clear they have expectations by which they will judge the president.

In Ohio, Trump Loyalists Reflect On His First 100 Days

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Trump Supporters In The Upper Midwest Have A Message: Be More 'Presidential'

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Trump Supporters In The Upper Midwest Have A Message: Be More 'Presidential'

One of the under-covered stories of 2016 was Minnesota. It stayed blue, but barely. Trump was closer there than any Republican in 32 years, and it could indicate a reshaping of the political map.

Trump Supporters In The Upper Midwest Have A Message: Be More 'Presidential'

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How A Divided Upstate New York Views Trump Amid His Sliding Approval Ratings

Brian Rusk voted for President Trump after his two other picks dropped out of the race. Here, the longtime Republican activist holds a picture of himself with former President George H.W. Bush. Don Gonyea/NPR hide caption

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How A Divided Upstate New York Views Trump Amid His Sliding Approval Ratings

"Not my president." "Give him time." "Focus on the governance." These are the reactions from voters in the western edge of New York state, a region that reflects polarization found across the country.

How A Divided Upstate New York Views Trump Amid His Sliding Approval Ratings

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Still A 'Big Deal': Biden Defends Threatened Affordable Care Act For Anniversary

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Still A 'Big Deal': Biden Defends Threatened Affordable Care Act For Anniversary

The former vice president joined Democrats and supporters on the eve of the seventh anniversary of the law known as Obamacare, which Republican leadership hopes to repeal on Thursday.

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Trump Travels To Louisville To Gather Support For GOP Health Care Plan

President Trump was in Kentucky on Monday — the same day FBI director Comey testified before a congressional panel investigating allegations of Russia's meddling into the presidential election.

Trump Travels To Louisville To Gather Support For GOP Health Care Plan

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Trump Responds To Court Halting Revised Travel Ban

At a rally in Tennessee, President Trump reacted angrily to news that a court temporarily blocked his revised travel ban from taking effect. He also talked about the Republican health care plan.

Trump Responds To Court Halting Revised Travel Ban

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