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The week in politics

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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her husband, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, greet supporters at a barbecue event in Ames, Iowa, on Sunday, November 15.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and her husband, former U.S. President Bill Clinton, greet supporters at a barbecue event in Ames, Iowa, on Sunday, November 15.
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Workers stand on the scaffolding that surrounds the dome of the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday, November 17. The dome is being renovated.
Workers stand on the scaffolding that surrounds the dome of the U.S. Capitol building on Tuesday, November 17. The dome is being renovated.
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Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush waves to guests before speaking at a campaign stop on Wednesday, November 18, in Bedford, New Hampshire.
Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush waves to guests before speaking at a campaign stop on Wednesday, November 18, in Bedford, New Hampshire.
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Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson files to run in the New Hampshire Republican Primary on Friday, November 20, in Concord.
Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson files to run in the New Hampshire Republican Primary on Friday, November 20, in Concord.
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French President Francois Hollande, left, shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry after Kerry arrived at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Tuesday, November 17.
French President Francois Hollande, left, shakes hands with U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry after Kerry arrived at the Elysee Palace in Paris on Tuesday, November 17.
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First lady Michelle Obama dances to Gloria Estefan's "Conga" during an event at the White House on Monday, November 16. The "Broadway at the White House" event was for high school students involved in performing-arts programs.
First lady Michelle Obama dances to Gloria Estefan's "Conga" during an event at the White House on Monday, November 16. The "Broadway at the White House" event was for high school students involved in performing-arts programs.
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A man chases away a small cat at the G20 summit in Antalya, Turkey, on Sunday, November 15.
A man chases away a small cat at the G20 summit in Antalya, Turkey, on Sunday, November 15.
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President Barack Obama arrives for the Gala Dinner at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, November 21.
President Barack Obama arrives for the Gala Dinner at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations summit in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, Saturday, November 21.
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Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio leaves Smokey Row Coffee following a campaign stop on November 21 in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
Republican presidential candidate Sen. Marco Rubio leaves Smokey Row Coffee following a campaign stop on November 21 in Oskaloosa, Iowa.
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Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, in the sunglasses, boards an elevator at the Capitol after signing a condolence book Tuesday, November 17, for victims of <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F11%2F13%2Fworld%2Fgallery%2Fparis-attacks%2Findex.html" target="_blank">the Paris terrorist attacks.</a>
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid, in the sunglasses, boards an elevator at the Capitol after signing a condolence book Tuesday, November 17, for victims of the Paris terrorist attacks.
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A college student wears flip-flops in the front row as he watches Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush speak at a town-hall meeting in Conway, South Carolina, on Tuesday, November 17.
A college student wears flip-flops in the front row as he watches Republican presidential candidate Jeb Bush speak at a town-hall meeting in Conway, South Carolina, on Tuesday, November 17.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up a campaign button after speaking at a campaign stop on Saturday, November 21, in Birmingham, Alabama.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump holds up a campaign button after speaking at a campaign stop on Saturday, November 21, in Birmingham, Alabama.
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U.S. President Barack Obama, left, speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to the opening session of the G20 summit in Antalya, Turkey, on Sunday, November 15. Later, an Obama aide said the two men <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2015%2F11%2F15%2Fpolitics%2Fparis-attacks-obama-summit%2F" target="_blank">appeared to reach an agreement</a> on a political path forward in Syria -- though U.S. officials said a substantial shift in strategy toward combating the ISIS militant group was not in the works.
U.S. President Barack Obama, left, speaks with Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to the opening session of the G20 summit in Antalya, Turkey, on Sunday, November 15. Later, an Obama aide said the two men appeared to reach an agreement on a political path forward in Syria -- though U.S. officials said a substantial shift in strategy toward combating the ISIS militant group was not in the works.
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A drone is demonstrated during a House subcommittee hearing in Washington on Thursday, November 19. The hearing was titled The Disrupter Series: The Fast-Evolving Uses and Economic Impacts of Drones.
A drone is demonstrated during a House subcommittee hearing in Washington on Thursday, November 19. The hearing was titled The Disrupter Series: The Fast-Evolving Uses and Economic Impacts of Drones.
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Supporters of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders hold up signs for him at a campaign rally in Cleveland on Monday, November 16. Sanders is seeking the Democratic Party's nomination for president.
Supporters of U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders hold up signs for him at a campaign rally in Cleveland on Monday, November 16. Sanders is seeking the Democratic Party's nomination for president.
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A woman takes a selfie with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton after Clinton spoke at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday, November 20.
A woman takes a selfie with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton after Clinton spoke at Fisk University in Nashville, Tennessee, on Friday, November 20.
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A teenager tries to take a selfie in front of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump after a rally in Newton, Iowa, on Thursday, November 19.
A teenager tries to take a selfie in front of Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump after a rally in Newton, Iowa, on Thursday, November 19.
Matthew Holst/AP
President Barack Obama smiles as he pauses for a question during the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative town hall meeting at Taylor's University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, November 20.
President Barack Obama smiles as he pauses for a question during the Young Southeast Asian Leaders Initiative town hall meeting at Taylor's University in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, on Friday, November 20.
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Schoolchildren in Modesto, California, cheer for their favorite turkey Thursday, November 19, as one of the birds is chosen to receive a Thanksgiving "pardon" from U.S. President Barack Obama.
Schoolchildren in Modesto, California, cheer for their favorite turkey Thursday, November 19, as one of the birds is chosen to receive a Thanksgiving "pardon" from U.S. President Barack Obama.
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A woman holds a sign as she waits to hear Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson speak in Henderson, Nevada, on Sunday, November 15.
A woman holds a sign as she waits to hear Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson speak in Henderson, Nevada, on Sunday, November 15.
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U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, left, arrives on Capitol Hill for a briefing about the Paris terrorist attacks and the American response on Wednesday, November 18.
U.S. Sen. Rand Paul, left, arrives on Capitol Hill for a briefing about the Paris terrorist attacks and the American response on Wednesday, November 18.
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Jim Yates wears a Mexican sombrero sporting a bumper sticker while waiting for Donald Trump to arrive for a campaign town hall event at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Friday, November 20.
Jim Yates wears a Mexican sombrero sporting a bumper sticker while waiting for Donald Trump to arrive for a campaign town hall event at Wofford College in Spartanburg, South Carolina, on Friday, November 20.
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