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Montana Gov. Steve Bullock said the DNC's rules were "well-intentioned" but, he worried that the rules give candidates like Mr. Steyer an unfair advantage. (Associated Press Photographs)
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Sen. Michael Bennet blasted the DNC for its "arbitrary rules." He cited the Steyer campaign — Mr. Steyer is poised to qualify for the debate.
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Illustration on banning plastic water bottles by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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Global Tree Planting Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times
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This Tuesday, Oct. 9, 2018, file satellite image provided by NOAA shows Hurricane Michael, center, in the Gulf of Mexico. (NOAA via AP) ** FILE **
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Workers drill a hole in the desert floor of the Nevada National Security Site to prepare for an underground explosion as part of a major U.S. government experiment studying earthquakes and underground nuclear blasts. (Photos courtesy of Nevada National Security Site)
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Seismologists oversee the lowering of a canister filled with 4,900 pounds of chemical explosives down a hole for an experiment studying earthquakes and underground nuclear explosions.
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Matthew T. Albence is acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE).
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Illustration on attacks on ICE by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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Assemblyman James Gallagher, R-Nicolaus, called for lawmakers to hold off in passing AB92, one of two drought-relief measures before the legislature at the Capitol in Sacramento, Calif., Thursday March 26, 2015. The Assembly approved AB92 on a 50-27. The Assembly passed the other drought bill, AB91, on a 74-0 vote and sent both bills to Gov. Jerry Brown, who is expected to sign the legislation. (AP Photo/Rich Pedroncelli)
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Muddy paths are common access ways for tribes in the Dakotas. Cheyenne River Sioux Tribe chairman Harold Frazier says the U.S. government gave his 3,500-square mile reservation less than $3 million to fix roads last year, but it needed $20 million. (Christopher Vondracek / The Washington Times)
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Illustration on the need for improved air traffic infrastructure by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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Illustration on local cooperation with ICE by Alexander Hunter/The Washington Times
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Renewing Endangered Species Act Illustration by Greg Groesch/The Washington Times
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Pfc. Cristian Mejia, javelin gunner, Bravo Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment, and a native of Raleigh, N.C., shoots a javelin missile during a live-fire exercise at Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Jan. 26, 2014. Bravo Co. is dedicated to helicopter operations during their upcoming combat deployment to Afghanistan. The Marines were transported to the range by CH-46 sea knight and CH-53E super sea stallion helicopters. After they landed, the Marines maneuvered through a simulated urban environment with unique shock-absorbent walls. This allowed for them to engage in realistic live-fire training. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Joseph Scanlan / released)
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Marines with Lima Battery, 3rd Battalion, 11th Marine Regiment, fire M777A2 Lightweight Howitzers aboard Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, Calif., Dec. 11, 2012, during Exercise Steel Knight. Steel Knight is a combined arms exercise conducted by 1st Marine Division Marines and sailors from all elements of the Marine Air Ground Task Force. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl Jason Morrison)
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A Marine Special Operations Team member fires a M240B machine gun during night fire sustainment training in Helmand province, Afghanistan, March 28, 2013. Marine Special Operations Team members are deployed in Helmand province to train and mentor Afghan National Security Forces. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Pete Thibodeau)
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A Marine assigned to the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU), fires an AT-4 light anti-armor weapon during an exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Sept. 17, 2012. This training is part of the 26th MEU’s pre-deployment training program. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Gunnery Sgt. Michael K. Kropiewnicki)
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A Marine with Golf Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Marine Regiment recites a practical phrase used to simulate the time it takes to send a burst of live fire at KR-5 live-fire range aboard Schofield Barracks, Sept. 19, 2014, as part of the Island Viper exercise. The exercise is meant to prepare Marines for real-world combat. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Pfc. Harley Thomas/Released)
