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Trump says White House will ‘throw out’ Acosta if he misbehaves again

As President Donald Trump points to CNN's Jim Acosta, a White House aide takes the microphone from him during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

President Trump said Friday that he’ll toss out CNN reporter Jim Acosta or stop a press conference if he or another journalist “misbehaves.”

In this Jan. 29, 2011, file photo, Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi speaks on his cellphone at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland. (AP Photo/Virginia Mayo, File)

CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi murder, report claims

By Guy Taylor - The Washington Times

President Donald Trump speaks during a signing ceremony of the "Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act," in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

High court obliges Trump, will enter census citizenship fray

By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

CNN's Jim Acosta gestures as he leaves federal court in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2018, following a hearing on a legal challenge against President Donald Trump's administration over the revocation of his White House &quot;hard pass.&quot; (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

Judge orders White House to restore press pass to CNN’s Acosta

By Alex Swoyer and Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times

Employees at the Supervisor of Elections office run ballots through a machine during a recount, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)

Obama-appointed judges take charge in disputed Florida, Georgia elections

By S.A. Miller and Alex Swoyer - The Washington Times

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As President Donald Trump points to CNN's Jim Acosta, a White House aide takes the microphone from him during a news conference in the East Room of the White House, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump says White House will ‘throw out’ Acosta if he misbehaves again

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Rep. John Ratcliffe, R-Texas., speaks to media, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Thursday, Oct. 25, 2018. George Papadopoulos, the former Trump campaign adviser who triggered the Russia investigation, will speak behind closed doors to two GOP-led House committees that are investigating partisan bias at the Justice Department. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

Top House GOP conservatives are advocating Trump pick Rep. John Ratcliffe for AG: Report

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President Donald Trump answers a reporters question about the investigation of special counsel Robert Mueller during a signing ceremony of the "Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency Act," in the Oval Office of the White House, Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump takes lead in answering Mueller’s questions: ‘My lawyers aren’t working on it’

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Counselor to President Donald Trump Kellyanne Conway, is interviewed on television at the White House's North Lawn in Washington, Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2018. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

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Sports

Washington Capitals center Nicklas Backstrom waits for a face off against the Colorado Avalanche in the second period of an NHL hockey game Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

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Washington Wizards center Dwight Howard (21) fouls Brooklyn Nets forward DeMarre Carroll (9) as Carroll shoots during the first half of an NBA basketball game Friday, Nov. 16, 2018, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

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Trent Williams makes surprise return to practice, questionable vs. Texans

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Politics

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House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., talks to reporters during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 15, 2018. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Rep.-elect Elissa Slotkin, Michigan Democrat, won’t back Pelosi for Speaker

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In this Jan. 26, 2015, file photo, Scott Smith, a supporter of open carry gun laws, wears a pistol as he prepares for a rally in support of open carry gun laws at the Capitol, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay, File)

Republic, Wash., considers ‘sanctuary city’ status to protect Second Amendment rights

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Two congressman cited in sexual harassment misconduct probes

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CIA concludes Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi murder, report claims

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USAID expands funding to private, religious schools under new global education policy

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