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The week in politics

Updated 9:01 AM EDT, Sun October 30, 2016
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Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stands on the plane to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with Huma Abedin on Friday, October 28. That day, FBI Director James Comey notified Congress about his bureau's decision to review emails potentially related to <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F10%2F28%2Fpolitics%2Ffbi-reviewing-new-emails-in-clinton-probe-director-tells-senate-judiciary-committee%2Findex.html" target="_blank">Clinton's personal server. </a>
Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton stands on the plane to Cedar Rapids, Iowa, with Huma Abedin on Friday, October 28. That day, FBI Director James Comey notified Congress about his bureau's decision to review emails potentially related to Clinton's personal server.
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally in Springfield, Ohio, on Thursday, October 27.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump arrives at a campaign rally in Springfield, Ohio, on Thursday, October 27.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton campaigns in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with first lady Michelle Obama on Thursday, October 27.
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton campaigns in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, with first lady Michelle Obama on Thursday, October 27.
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The plane that was carrying Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump's running mate, <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F10%2F27%2Fpolitics%2Fplane-carrying-pence-skids-off-runway%2F" target="_blank">slid off a runway</a> after landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Thursday, October 27. No injuries were reported.
The plane that was carrying Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump's running mate, slid off a runway after landing at New York's LaGuardia Airport on Thursday, October 27. No injuries were reported.
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Khizr Khan, a Gold Star father, campaigns for Hillary Clinton in Norfolk, Virginia, on Wednesday, October 26. Khan made headlines at the Democratic National Convention when he criticized Donald Trump in his speech and held up a copy of the U.S. Constitution. Khan's son, U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan, was killed in 2004 while serving in Afghanistan.
Khizr Khan, a Gold Star father, campaigns for Hillary Clinton in Norfolk, Virginia, on Wednesday, October 26. Khan made headlines at the Democratic National Convention when he criticized Donald Trump in his speech and held up a copy of the U.S. Constitution. Khan's son, U.S. Army Capt. Humayun Khan, was killed in 2004 while serving in Afghanistan.
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Workers repair Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after <a href="index.php?page=&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.cnn.com%2F2016%2F10%2F26%2Fpolitics%2Fhollywood-star-donald-trump-vandalism%2Findex.html" target="_blank">it was vandalized</a> on Wednesday, October 26.
Workers repair Donald Trump's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame after it was vandalized on Wednesday, October 26.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign rally in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Monday, October 24.
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton speaks at a campaign rally in Manchester, New Hampshire, on Monday, October 24.
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump attends a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Trump International Hotel in Washington on Wednesday, October 26. Joining Trump, from left, are his sons Donald Jr. and Eric; his wife, Melania; and his daughters, Tiffany and Ivanka.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump attends a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the Trump International Hotel in Washington on Wednesday, October 26. Joining Trump, from left, are his sons Donald Jr. and Eric; his wife, Melania; and his daughters, Tiffany and Ivanka.
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U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, left, and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio have their makeup touched up during a debate break in Davie, Florida, on Wednesday, October 26. Murphy is running for Rubio's Senate seat.
U.S. Rep. Patrick Murphy, left, and U.S. Sen. Marco Rubio have their makeup touched up during a debate break in Davie, Florida, on Wednesday, October 26. Murphy is running for Rubio's Senate seat.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton steps off her plane in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 23.
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton steps off her plane in Charlotte, North Carolina, on Sunday, October 23.
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While attending a Donald Trump campaign rally, supporter Donna Decker screams at reporters in Tampa, Florida, on Monday, October 24.
While attending a Donald Trump campaign rally, supporter Donna Decker screams at reporters in Tampa, Florida, on Monday, October 24.
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Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump hugs an American flag as he arrives at a campaign rally in Tampa, Florida, on Monday, October 24.
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump hugs an American flag as he arrives at a campaign rally in Tampa, Florida, on Monday, October 24.
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People cheer for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as she speaks at a rally in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, October 26.
People cheer for Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton as she speaks at a rally in Tampa, Florida, on Wednesday, October 26.
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The cable TV channel Animal Planet has memorabilia that plays off the campaign slogans of both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
The cable TV channel Animal Planet has memorabilia that plays off the campaign slogans of both Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump.
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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump's running mate, prays with his staff before taking the stage in Marietta, Ohio, on Tuesday, October 25.
Indiana Gov. Mike Pence, Donald Trump's running mate, prays with his staff before taking the stage in Marietta, Ohio, on Tuesday, October 25.
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Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton delivers birthday cake to reporters aboard her campaign plane on Wednesday, October 26. She turned 69.
Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton delivers birthday cake to reporters aboard her campaign plane on Wednesday, October 26. She turned 69.
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Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump cheer during a campaign rally in St. Augustine, Florida, on Monday, October 24.
Supporters of Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump cheer during a campaign rally in St. Augustine, Florida, on Monday, October 24.
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