Howard Schultz makes political hires as he mulls 2020 bid
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The White House is taking aim at Nicolás Maduro's government, regarded as illegitimate by the U.S.
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Howard Schultz lacks "guts" to run for president, Trump says
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Medicaid expansion supporters to rally as Utah Legislature opens
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IRS returns to work with 5 million pieces of unopened mail waiting
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Washington baker apologizes for "Build that Wall" cookie
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Trump slams Fox News over border security coverage
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U.S. lifts sanctions on 3 companies tied to major Russian oligarch
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Trump not optimistic about border security deal in coming weeks
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Democrats to Howard Schultz: Don't do it
Schultz is the first Democrat to weigh an independent bid — an idea top Democrats are strongly discouraging
Roger Stone leaves door open to cooperation with special counsel
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