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President Donald Trump sits for a radio interview in the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in the White House complex in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2017. (AP Photo/Susan Walsh)

Donald Trump issues warning to John McCain after senator’s tough speech on ‘spurious nationalism’

By Ken Thomas - Associated Press

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., receives the Liberty Medal from Chair of the National Constitution Center's Board of Trustees, former Vice President Joe Biden, in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The honor is given annually to an individual who displays courage and conviction while striving to secure liberty for people worldwide. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

John McCain, of all people, blasts at nationalism

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., meets with members of the United States Naval Academy Choir after he received the Liberty Medal at the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The honor is given annually to an individual who displays courage and conviction while striving to secure liberty for people worldwide. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

McCain blocks Defense nominees to get Afghanistan war info

By RICHARD LARDNER - Associated Press

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks after he received the Liberty Medal from the National Constitution Center in Philadelphia, Monday, Oct. 16, 2017. The honor is given annually to an individual who displays courage and conviction while striving to secure liberty for people worldwide. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)

McCain, Elon Musk, defense authorization

By Bruce Fein

FILE - In this Nov. 8, 2016, file photo, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. waves to supporters as he arrives for his victory party prior to officially announcing his victory over Democrat Ann Kirkpatrick in Phoenix. McCain is this year's recipient of the National Constitution Center's Liberty Medal. The six-term Republican senator from Arizona will receive the award Monday, Oct. 16, 2017, at the Philadelphia museum for his &quot;lifetime of sacrifice and service&quot; to the country. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin, File)

McCain condemns ‘half-baked, spurious nationalism’ in speech

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Defense Secretary Jim Mattis, left, speaks with Chairman Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., center, as he arrives to testify on Afghanistan before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 2017. (AP Photo/Andrew Harnik)

John McCain says he was a victim of Russian-backed Facebook ad

By Dave Boyer - The Washington Times

Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks with reporters before heading into a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon) **FILE **

John McCain calls brain cancer prognosis ‘very poor’

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FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2009, file photo, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. listens during remarks of the Fiscal Responsibility Summit, hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Longtime friends and advisers of McCain say they’re not surprised by his decision in September 2017 to oppose a last-ditch Republican effort to overhaul the nation’s health care law. McCain objected to the legislation in part because Senate GOP leaders wanted a vote without holding hearings or debate.(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, file)

McCain’s moment: Ailing senator plays spoiler again for GOP

By JULIE PACE and LAURIE KELLMAN - Associated Press

Sen. Ted Cruz, whose full name is Rafael Edward Cruz, is poking fun at political challenger Beto O'Rourke, whose real first name is Robert. (Associated Press/File)

The Latest: Graham defends McCain vote against health bill

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Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-S.C., speaks to the media, accompanied by Senate Majority Whip Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., Sen. John Thune, R-S.D., and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell of Ky., on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Latest: Senate Republicans offer new health bill

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President Trump's Twitter feed. (Associated Press/File)

Donald Trump targets John McCain on Twitter over Graham-Cassidy opposition

By Andrew Blake - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 23, 2009, file photo, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz. listens during remarks of the Fiscal Responsibility Summit, hosted by President Barack Obama in the East Room of the White House in Washington. Longtime friends and advisers of McCain say they’re not surprised by his decision in September 2017 to oppose a last-ditch Republican effort to overhaul the nation’s health care law. McCain objected to the legislation in part because Senate GOP leaders wanted a vote without holding hearings or debate.(AP Photo/Charles Dharapak, file)

McCain’s choice: Ailing senator plays spoiler again for GOP

By JULIE PACE and LAURIE KELLMAN - Associated Press

President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally for U.S. Senate candidate Luther Strange, Friday, Sept. 22, 2017, in Huntsville, Ala. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Trump trying to turn around GOP holdouts on health bill

By CATHERINE LUCEY - Associated Press

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, speaks with reporters before heading into a policy luncheon on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)

The Latest: Trump criticizes McCain over health care bill

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Senate Armed Services chairman Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks during a hearing on 'Recent United States Navy Incidents at Sea', Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017, on Capitol Hill in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin) ** FILE **

John McCain ‘staring death in the face’ will inspire ‘good choices,’ Rep. Matt Cartwright says

By Douglas Ernst - The Washington Times

FILE - In this July 27, 2017, file photo, Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington. McCain says he won't vote for the Republican bill repealing the Obama health care law. His statement likely deals a fatal blow to the last-gasp GOP measure in a Senate showdown expected next week. (AP Photo/Cliff Owen, file)

John McCain opposes last-ditch Obamacare repeal

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times

After casting the deciding thumbs-down on the GOP's repeal-and-replace effort on Obamacare in July, Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, is now supporting a plan by his GOP colleagues to allow states to use their Obamacare money as they see fit. (Associated Press)

John McCain: Booting ‘Dreamers,’ transgenders ‘just not fair’

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

Transgender troops can re-enlist in military _ for now

By RICHARD LARDNER and LOLITA C. BALDOR - Associated Press

After MRI, Sen. McCain to continue treatments, keep working

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After casting the deciding thumbs-down on the GOP's repeal-and-replace effort on Obamacare in July, Sen. John McCain, Arizona Republican, is now supporting a plan by his GOP colleagues to allow states to use their Obamacare money as they see fit. (Associated Press)

Obamacare repeal vote sees new life under John McCain plan

By Tom Howell Jr. - The Washington Times