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In a video posted to his social media accounts on Thursday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) offered a Thanksgiving greetings accompanied by a politically charged message for his supporters. After declaring Thanksgiving “his favorite holiday,” Sanders touted the Republican-controlled Congress’ inability to repeal parts of Obamacare and credited supporters as the reason. “I don’t have to tell anybody that from a political point of view, this has been a horrendous year,” Sanders said.

In a video posted to his social media accounts on Thursday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) offered a Thanksgiving greetings accompanied by a politically charged message for his supporters. After declaring Thanksgiving “his favorite holiday,” Sanders touted the Republican-controlled Congress’ inability to repeal parts of Obamacare and credited supporters as the reason. “I don’t have to tell anybody that from a political point of view, this has been a horrendous year,” Sanders said.

Lindsay Menz, who has accused Sen. Al Franken of groping her at the Minnesota State Fair in 2010, is speaking out about the alleged incident for the first time on camera this morning. “My husband steps away from us to take the photo. I stand next to Sen. Franken and he pulls me into him and then he moves his hand to my butt,” Menz, 33, told ABC News' chief national correspondent Tom Llamas.

Lawyers for former national security adviser Michael Flynn have told President Donald Trump's legal team that they are no longer communicating with them about special counsel Robert Mueller's investigation into Russian election interference. The decision could be a sign that Flynn is moving to cooperate with Mueller's investigation or negotiate a deal for himself.

White House and Trump has made his interest known to Republican lawmakers. Paul Winfree, director of budget policy and deputy director of the Domestic Policy Council, told a gathering at the conservative Heritage Foundation last week that he and another staffer had been charged with "working on a major welfare reform proposal," adding that they have drafted an executive order on the topic that would outline administration principles and direct agencies to come up with recommendations.

President Trump will enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving dinner this evening with "friends and family at the winter White House," the first lady's spokesperson said. Here is what is on the first family's table at Mar-a-Lago this holiday, according to Stephanie Grisham, Melania Trump's press secretary. -Turkey -Stuffing -Mashed potatoes and gravy -Sweet potatoes with marshmallows -A variety of baked goods -Local produce and cheeses -Red snapper -Florida stone crab -Dessert, including various cakes and pies

Lawyers for former Robert Mueller's probe into Russian meddling in the 2016 election, ABC News has confirmed. The New York Times first broke the news, calling it an indication that Flynn may be cooperating with prosecutors or negotiating a deal. Sources familiar with the discussions between Flynn's legal team and the president's attorneys tell ABC News there was never a formal, signed joint defense agreement between Flynn's defense counsel and other targets of the Mueller probe. However, the teams have at times enga

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