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The week in politics

Published 8:10 PM EDT, Sat June 4, 2016
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton delivers a <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F02%2Fpolitics%2Fhillary-clinton-donald-trump-foreign-policy-speech%2F" target="_blank">national-security address</a> in San Diego on Thursday, June 2. Clinton used the platform to unleash <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F02%2Fpolitics%2Fhillary-clinton-attack-lines-donald-trump-foreign-policy%2Findex.html" target="_blank">a series of biting attacks</a> on Donald Trump, the GOP's presumptive nominee.
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton delivers a national-security address in San Diego on Thursday, June 2. Clinton used the platform to unleash a series of biting attacks on Donald Trump, the GOP's presumptive nominee.
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U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, at center in the light-blue shirt, watches a playoff basketball game in Oakland, California, on Monday, May 30. The presidential candidate, campaigning for the state's upcoming primary, saw the Golden State Warriors win Game 7 of the NBA's Western Conference Finals.
U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders, at center in the light-blue shirt, watches a playoff basketball game in Oakland, California, on Monday, May 30. The presidential candidate, campaigning for the state's upcoming primary, saw the Golden State Warriors win Game 7 of the NBA's Western Conference Finals.
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A military-style truck promoting Donald Trump passes over the Memorial Bridge in Washington during the annual Rolling Thunder biker rally on Sunday, May 29. The event is a tradition on Memorial Day weekend, paying tribute to prisoners of war and Americans missing in action.
A military-style truck promoting Donald Trump passes over the Memorial Bridge in Washington during the annual Rolling Thunder biker rally on Sunday, May 29. The event is a tradition on Memorial Day weekend, paying tribute to prisoners of war and Americans missing in action.
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U.S. President Barack Obama <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F30%2Fpolitics%2Fobama-memorial-day-arlington-cemetery%2F" target="_blank">pays tribute to fallen soldiers</a> during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. "Whether they stood up in times of war, signed up in times of peace or were called up by a draft board," Obama said, "they embodied the best of America."
U.S. President Barack Obama pays tribute to fallen soldiers during a Memorial Day ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. "Whether they stood up in times of war, signed up in times of peace or were called up by a draft board," Obama said, "they embodied the best of America."
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A Donald Trump supporter wipes egg off her face on Thursday, June 2, after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F02%2Fpolitics%2Fdonald-trump-california-protesters%2F" target="_blank">clashes broke out between Trump supporters and Trump protesters</a> in San Jose, California. Trump was holding a rally at the nearby convention center.
A Donald Trump supporter wipes egg off her face on Thursday, June 2, after clashes broke out between Trump supporters and Trump protesters in San Jose, California. Trump was holding a rally at the nearby convention center.
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U.S. President Barack Obama smiles for a photograph after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F01%2Fpolitics%2Fobama-presidential-election-2016%2F" target="_blank">addressing a crowd</a> in Elkhart, Indiana, on Wednesday, June 1.
U.S. President Barack Obama smiles for a photograph after addressing a crowd in Elkhart, Indiana, on Wednesday, June 1.
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A protester <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F05%2F30%2Fpolitics%2Fsecret-service-bernie-sander-protesters%2F" target="_blank">who tried to rush the stage</a> is detained by Secret Service agents during a Bernie Sanders rally in Oakland, California, on Monday, May 30.
A protester who tried to rush the stage is detained by Secret Service agents during a Bernie Sanders rally in Oakland, California, on Monday, May 30.
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U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks about ocean conservation to high school students in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Wednesday, June 1.
U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry speaks about ocean conservation to high school students in Silver Spring, Maryland, on Wednesday, June 1.
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Rock star Jon Bon Jovi, left, stands on stage with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker before Clinton spoke at a rally in Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday, June 1.
Rock star Jon Bon Jovi, left, stands on stage with Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and U.S. Sen. Cory Booker before Clinton spoke at a rally in Newark, New Jersey, on Wednesday, June 1.
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First lady Michelle Obama hugs Loren Spears, executive director of the Tomaquag Museum, during a White House ceremony on Wednesday, June 1. The Tomaquag Museum, which is dedicated to telling the story of Rhode Island's indigenous peoples, won a National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
First lady Michelle Obama hugs Loren Spears, executive director of the Tomaquag Museum, during a White House ceremony on Wednesday, June 1. The Tomaquag Museum, which is dedicated to telling the story of Rhode Island's indigenous peoples, won a National Medal from the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
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U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Air Force Maj. Alex Turner, a pilot who safely ejected before <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F06%2F02%2Fpolitics%2Fmilitary-plane-crash%2F" target="_blank">his Thunderbird F-16 crashed</a> near Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Thursday, June 2. Just before the crash, Turner was taking part in a flyover at the U.S. Air Force Academy's commencement ceremony. The President was attending the event.
U.S. President Barack Obama shakes hands with Air Force Maj. Alex Turner, a pilot who safely ejected before his Thunderbird F-16 crashed near Colorado Springs, Colorado, on Thursday, June 2. Just before the crash, Turner was taking part in a flyover at the U.S. Air Force Academy's commencement ceremony. The President was attending the event.
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A person watches from a window as U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a presidential campaign rally in Oakland, California, on Monday, May 30.
A person watches from a window as U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders speaks at a presidential campaign rally in Oakland, California, on Monday, May 30.
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Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets supporters during a rally in San Jose, California, on Thursday, June 2.
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets supporters during a rally in San Jose, California, on Thursday, June 2.
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Air Force Col. Neal Bruegger loses his hat as Air Force One departs Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Wednesday, June 1.
Air Force Col. Neal Bruegger loses his hat as Air Force One departs Andrews Air Force Base in Maryland on Wednesday, June 1.
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