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• LGBT

  Jul 26

  • ANALYSIS: No one saw Trump's transgender military ban coming

    By all accounts, this announcement took everyone in D.C. by surprise.

    LGBT

    Jul 26

• LGBT

  Jul 26

  • By the numbers: Transgender individuals serving in the US military

    Between 1,320 and 6,630 active duty service members may be transgender.

    LGBT

    Jul 26

• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • Top security official leaving State Dept., other roles still vacant

    The acting chief of diplomatic security is leaving the State Dept. Thursday.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 26

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 26

  • GOP to consider 'skinny' repeal option on health care

    GOP Senators may introduce "skinny" repeal plan in hopes of passing reform.

    Replacing Obamacare

    Jul 26

• LGBT

  Jul 26

  • Effect of US military ban on transgender troops remains to be seen

    The president announced his intention on Twitter.

    LGBT

    Jul 26

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 26

  • Senate measure to repeal Obamacare fails

    With the failure Wednesday afternoon of the 2015 House bill that would just repeal the Affordable Care Act, Congress' two best chances to scrap...

    Jul 26

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• LGBT

  Jul 26

  • Transgender army veteran speaks out on Trump's military transgender ban

    Army veteran and transgender woman Laila Ireland reacts to Trump's decision to ban transgender people from the U.S. military.

    Jul 26

    13:22

• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • Trump has been 'clear' about his feelings on Sessions: Sanders

    "You can be disappointed in someone but still want them to continue," she said.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 26

• Jul 26

  • The Briefing Room: Trump transgender ban and health care debate

    ABC News' MaryAlice Parks, John Santucci, Jonathan Karl and Mary Bruce break down the White House press briefing.

    Jul 26

    18:57

• Donald Trump

  Jul 26

  • Inside the frayed relationship between Trump and Sessions

    Sessions had recently offered to resign after rising tensions with Trump.

    Donald Trump

    Jul 26

• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • US Attorney offers support for Jeff Sessions

    Speaking with ABC News' Pierre Thomas, U.S. Attorney Jill Rose of the Western District of North Carolina said Sessions "enjoys wide support" among...

    Jul 26

    0:36

• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • Timeline leading up to Jeff Sessions' recusal and the fallout

    He vows to remain in his position "as long as that is appropriate."

    Trump Administration

    Jul 26

• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • Sessions 'enjoys wide support' of federal prosecutors: Top DOJ official

    Supporters and critics alike say Sessions should stick it out.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 26

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 26

  • Senate measure to repeal Obamacare fails

    The Senate is in the thick of a potentially days-long process.

    Replacing Obamacare

    Jul 26

• Jul 26

  • Recess appointments: The basics

    The president has the power to make appointments when the Senate is not in session.

    Jul 26

    1:22

• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • What to know about Rod Rosenstein, the deputy AG under Sessions

    Rosenstein is the second-in-command at the Justice Department.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 26

• Trump Administration

  Jul 26

  • Former Trump campaign adviser meets with House Intelligence Committee

    The committee is investigating Russian interference in the 2016 election.

    Trump Administration

    Jul 26

• Jul 26

  • Trump's past statements on LGBT rights

    On the campaign trail, Trump spoke about LGBT rights in relation to recent events.

    Jul 26

• Jul 26

  • Trump says transgender people won't be allowed to serve in military 'in any capacity'

    His surprise announcement comes after Defense Secretary James Mattis last month delayed the review of an Obama-era policy that allowed openly...

    Jul 26

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• Jul 26

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• LGBT

  Jul 26

  • Politicians, LGBT activists react to transgender ban

    Trump announced the new policy in a series of tweets.

    LGBT

    Jul 26

• Congressman Shot

  Jul 26

  • Rep. Steve Scalise discharged from hospital 6 weeks after shooting

    Rep. Steve Scalise, R-La., was discharged from MedStar Washington Hospital Center on Tuesday, the hospital said in a statement today, nearly six weeks...

    Jul 26

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• Donald Trump

  Jul 26

  • Donald Trump's past statements about LGBT rights

    He now says transgender people will be banned from the U.S. military.

    Donald Trump

    Jul 26

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 26

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• Congressman Shot

  Jul 26

  • Rep. Steve Scalise discharged from hospital 6 weeks after shooting

    He "is now beginning a period of intensive inpatient rehabilitation."

    Congressman Shot

    Jul 26

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 26

  • What's next in the Senate health care debate

    The chamber only passed a procedural measure to move forward on the debate.

    Replacing Obamacare

    Jul 26

• Donald Trump

  Jul 26

  • Trump will likely speak privately with Sessions after public rebukes, former campaign manager says

    Corey Lewandowski said the president will likely speak privately with Sessions.

    Donald Trump

    Jul 26

• Russia

  Jul 26

  • Russia

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• The Note

  Jul 26

  • The Note: A step forward, a step back for repeal and replace

    Senate Republicans scored a procedural victory, but are far from consensus

    The Note

    Jul 26

• The Note

  Jul 26

  • The Note: Future still uncertain for repeal and replace

    Senate Republicans scored a procedural victory Tuesday on health care but are still divided on a replacement for Obamacare.

    Jul 26

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• Republican Party

  Jul 26

  • Betsy DeVos, Ivanka Trump team up for girls' reading event

    The pair took turns reading from "Rosie Revere Engineer."

    Republican Party

    Jul 26

• Jul 25

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• Jul 25

  • Preview Trump's speech in Ohio after crucial Senate vote on health care

    ABC News' Katherine Faulders and Gloria Riveria preview President Trump's speech in Ohio after a crucial vote on health care in the Senate.

    Jul 25

    9:35

• Russia

  Jul 25

  • Subpoena dropped against former Trump campaign chairman

    Paul Manafort has reached an agreement with the Senate Judiciary Committee.

    Russia

    Jul 25

• Donald Trump

  Jul 25

  • Trump revels in 'amazing few days' at Ohio rally

    "What an amazing few days it's been," he said in Youngstown.

    Donald Trump

    Jul 25

• Trump Administration

  Jul 25

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• Russia

  Jul 25

  • House approves Russia sanctions, curbing Trump's power

    The legislation passed 419-3.

    Russia

    Jul 25

• Immigration

  Jul 25

  • State attorneys general challenge Trump to end DACA

    ABC News' Armando Garcia talks to Juan Escalante from America's Voice and Karen Tumlin from the National Immigration Law Center about the future of...

    Jul 25

    14:50

• Rex Tillerson

  Jul 25

  • Tillerson resignation rumors 'false,' State Department says

    “That is false,” spokesperson Heather Nauert said today.

    Rex Tillerson

    Jul 25

• Jul 25

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• Jul 25

  • Trump: 'I am disappointed in the attorney general'

    Trump says "time will tell" if he'll fire Attorney General Jeff Sessions.

    Jul 25

    11:48

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 25

  • Senate votes to move forward on considering health care

    The Senate voted Tuesday to move forward with a debate on health care reform, even though it was not clear what measure the body would be considering.

    Jul 25

    1:42

• Donald Trump

  Jul 25

  • Donald Trump says he's 'disappointed' in Jeff Sessions

    President Donald Trump said today that he is "disappointed" in Attorney General Jeff Sessions, adding to a recent spate of public criticisms.

    Jul 25

    0:29

• Russia

  Jul 25

  • Jared Kushner faced second day of questions in Russia probe

    He spent more than three hours with lawmakers behind closed doors.

    Russia

    Jul 25

• John McCain

  Jul 25

  • McCain gets standing ovation in return to Senate

    Following a tie-breaking vote by Vice President Mike Pence, McCain was given the opportunity to address his colleagues.

    Jul 25

    4:16

• Replacing Obamacare

  Jul 25

  • 'Just the beginning': Republicans move health care bid forward

    The vote was 51-50.

    Replacing Obamacare

    Jul 25

• Donald Trump

  Jul 25

  • Trump says 'time will tell' if he'll fire Jeff Sessions

    The latest comments on their strained relationship.

    Donald Trump

    Jul 25

• John McCain

  Jul 25

  • John McCain

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• John McCain

  Jul 25

  • McCain reminds Trump 'we are his equal' in return to Senate

    McCain, 80, was diagnosed with a brain tumor.

    John McCain

    Jul 25

• John McCain

  Jul 25

  • McCain gets standing ovation when he returns to DC after diagnosis

    Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., was welcomed back to the Senate floor with a universal round of applause after returning to Washington less than a week...

    Jul 25

    0:39