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• LGBT

  29m ago

  • Top US general promises no changes in military transgender policy for now

    Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff pauses for further White House guidance.

    LGBT

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• Trump Administration

  1h ago

  • Sen. Lindsey Graham warns of 'holy hell to pay' if Trump fires Sessions

    The Republican senator said the president "should show some respect for Jeff Sessions as a person."

    1h ago

    2:27

• Trump Administration

  3h ago

  • What is a recess appointment, and is it a feasible option for Trump if Sessions goes?

    Trump's criticism of Sessions has many wondering if the AG will be replaced.

    Trump Administration

    3h ago

• Trump Administration

  3h ago

  • Scaramucci deflects questions on leaks to Priebus

    The White House communications director is under fire for a tweet he wrote.

    Trump Administration

    3h ago

• The Note

  Jul 27

  • The Note: Transgender troops in turmoil after Trump bans them

    The policy change, announced on twitter, sparked an intense reaction

    The Note

    Jul 27

• The Note

  Jul 27

  • The Note: Trump's ban on transgender troops blindsides DC

    President Trump, with little warning, used Twitter to announce a major reversal of U.S. military policy.

    Jul 27

    0:30

• 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 left the State Dept. on 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

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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

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• 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

    1:02

• Jul 26

  • Trump bans transgender service members

    "The View" co-hosts discuss the president's announcement on Twitter.

    Jul 26

    6:34

• 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

  • Congressman Shot

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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

  • Senate continues voting on Obamacare repeal options

    Senators will vote on several possibilities for repealing and replacing the ACA.

    Jul 26

    1:36

• 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

  • House approves Russia sanctions curbing Trump's power

    The House of Representatives today passed sweeping sanctions that punish Russia for its election meddling and aggression toward its neighbors.

    Jul 26

    0:59

• 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

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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

  • President Trump pushes for unity during Ohio rally

    ABC News' Katherine Faulders and Gloria Riviera analyze Trump's speech in Ohio following today's crucial Senate vote on health care.

    Jul 25

    10:08

• 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

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

    Here's a rundown of Sessions' involvement with the Trump campaign, the timing of his meetings with the Russian ambassador and other instances where...

    Jul 25

    3:38

• Russia

  Jul 25

  • House approves Russia sanctions, curbing Trump's power

    The legislation passed 419-3.

    Russia

    Jul 25

• Immigration

  Jul 25

  • Immigration

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• 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

  • John McCain returns to Washington to cast crucial health care vote

    Republicans pull off narrow victory to advance Senate health care bill.

    Jul 25

    1:32

• 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

  • Replacing Obamacare

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• 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