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Teamsters union opts to not endorse any presidential candidate

The International Brotherhood of Teamsters said Wednesday it will not endorse any presidential candidate this year.
8 minutes ago
Teamsters President Sean O'Brien spoke at the RNC where he praised Trump.
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Teamsters union opts to not endorse any presidential candidate

Teamsters President Sean O'Brien spoke at the RNC where he praised Trump.
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In this photo illustration, an International Brotherhood of Teamsters (IBT) logo is seen on a smartphone and on a pc screen.
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Speaker Johnson's funding plan expected to fail as shutdown deadline approaches

Democrats and some Republicans oppose the measure, but for different reasons.
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, accompanied by Rep. Zachary Nunn, left, speaks at a news conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 18, 2024.
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Trump to hold Long Island rally in effort to court New Yorkers

The rally is same day he was initially to be sentenced in his civil fraud trial.
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Supporters of Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump wait for the start of his campaign rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Sept. 18, 2024, in Uniondale, N.Y.
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Trump blames Democrats for heated environment despite his own inflammatory rhetoric

"So, he's a pot calling the kettle black," one expert said.
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Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump gestures as he addresses the Fraternal Order of Police at their meeting in Charlotte, N.C., Sept. 6, 2024.
September 18

Huckabee Sanders says Harris lacks 'humility' from raising biological children

Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris' family life, saying she "doesn't have anything keeping her humble."
September 18
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday took aim at Vice President Kamala Harris' family life, saying she "doesn't have anything keeping her humble."
September 18

Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit

Freed American Paul Whelan, who just completed a government resettlement program in Texas following his return from wrongful detainment in Russia, thanked the lawmakers.
September 18
Freed American Paul Whelan, who just completed a government resettlement program in Texas following his return from wrongful detainment in Russia, thanked the lawmakers.
September 18

Springfield conspiracy theories underscore evolution of GOP rhetoric on immigration

Donald Trump has "redefined the debate on immigration," one Republican said.
September 18
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump holds a town hall campaign event Aug. 29, 2024 in La Crosse, Wisconsin.
September 17

Paul Whelan thanks lawmakers for bringing him home during Capitol Hill visit

Whelan shared his gratitude at an event at the Capitol.
September 17
US President Joe Biden, right, watches as Vice President Kamala Harris greets former U.S. Marine Paul Whelan upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, US, on Thursday, Aug. 1, 2024. (PHOTO: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
September 17

Suspicious mail with white powder sent to election offices in at least 16 states

None of the mail has been deemed hazardous so far but it has caused evacuations.
September 17
A hazmat crew from the National Guard's Civilian Support Team investigates after a suspicious package was delivered to election officials at the Missouri Secretary of State's Jefferson City, Mo. office on Sept. 17, 2024.
September 17

Harris sits with NABJ as Trump speaks on assignation attempt

VP Harris speaks with the National Association of Black Journalists as former President Trump comments on the apparent attempt on his life. ABC News' Selina Wang reports from the White House.
September 17
VIDEO: Harris sits with NABJ as Trump speaks on assignation attempt
September 17

Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote

Senate Democrats pushed the vote to put Republicans on the record.
September 17
VIDEO: Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote
September 17

'Crying shame': Harris slams 'harmful' attacks on Haitian migrants in NABJ interview

She called Trump's comments about migrants in Springfield "exhausting."
September 17
Democratic presidential nominee Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during National Association of Black Journalists forum at WHYY in Philadelphia, Tuesday, Sept. 17, 2024.
September 17

Harris pans 'harmful' attacks on Haitian migrants in NABJ interview

Vice President Kamala Harris forcibly panned the recent "harmful" attacks on Haitian migrants during a National Association of Black Journalists panel in Philadelphia on Tuesday.
September 17
VIDEO: Harris pans 'harmful' attacks on Haitian migrants in NABJ interview
September 17

Senate IVF bill fails again to advance on mostly party line vote

Senate Democrats pushed the vote to put Republicans on the record.
September 17
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer offers remarks following the Senate Democrat policy luncheon at the Capitol, Sept. 10, 2024.
September 17

Tammy Duckworth discusses vote on Senate IVF bill

The Democrat senator from Illinois joined ABC News Live ahead of the Senate vote to protect access to in vitro fertilization.
September 17
VIDEO: Tammy Duckworth discusses vote on Senate IVF bill
September 17

How the Secret Service secures golf courses and why it’s not easy: ANALYSIS

Trump’s golf course protection worked as intended amid an assassination attempt.
September 17
Law enforcement officials work outside of the Trump International Golf Club after the apparent assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump, Sept. 16, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
September 17

US dealing with 'heightened threat environment': Mayorkas

Mayorkas said it's not just foreign terrorists but also home-grown extremists.
September 17
An FBI officer works outside of Trump International Golf Club after the apparent assassination attempt of Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump Sept. 16, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla.
September 17

National Voter Registration Day mobilizes celebrity action

Celebrities are stimulating civic engagement, which could sway the election.
September 17
Voters enter and exit the Austin City Hall during the presidential primary in Austin, Texas on Super Tuesday, March 3, 2020.
September 17

Trump praises Secret Service response to apparent assassination attempt

'I thought they were excellent," Trump told ABC News.
September 17
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump arrives at Harry Reid International Airport to board a plane after a campaign trip, Sept. 14, 2024, in Las Vegas.
September 17

Trump praises Secret Service response to 2nd assassination attempt

The former president praised the Secret Service's actions in stopping an alleged assassination attempt Sunday during a phone conversation with ABC News Tuesday.
September 17
VIDEO: Trump praises Secret Service response to 2nd assassination attempt
September 17

Why did Haitian immigrants settle in Springfield, Ohio?

Many of the immigrants are protected by U.S. law due to conditions in Haiti.
September 17
A mural is displayed in an alley downtown, Sept. 16, 2024, in Springfield, Ohio.
September 17

Federal agency investigating RFK Jr. after severed whale’s head story resurfaces

Kennedy told a crowd in Arizona he was being investigated.
September 17
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks at the Libertarian National Convention on May 24, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)
September 16

Judge denies Meadows' request to move Arizona 'fake elector' case to federal court

Mark Meadows is charged with trying to overturn Arizona's 2020 election results.
September 16
Former White House Chief of Staff during the Trump administration Mark Meadows speaks to reporters after a witness did not appear before House impeachment investigators, at the Capitol in Washington D.C., Nov. 5, 2019.
September 16

Trump says Biden-Harris 'rhetoric' to blame for Florida assassination attempt

Trump told Fox News Digital the gunman "acted" on Biden and Harris' "rhetoric."
September 16
 Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump, looks one during a campaign rally, Sept. 13, 2024, in Las Vegas.
September 16

Biden says USSS 'needs more help,' condemns political violence after Trump incident

Biden said political violence "solves nothing" and "tears the country apart."
September 16
President Joe Biden speaks to the media before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, Sept. 16, 2024, for a trip to Wilmington, Del., and then on to Philadelphia.
September 16

Suspect fixated on Ukraine, sources said. Here's what Trump has said about the war.

The pair have both been critical of U.S. involvement in the fight with Russia.
September 16
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives at the podium to speak during a campaign rally at the Expo World Market Center in Las Vegas, Sept. 13, 2024.
September 16

Timeline of apparent assassination attempt of Donald Trump at golf course

This the second apparent assassination attempt on Trump this summer.
September 16
Law enforcement secures the area around Trump International Golf Club after an apparent assassination attempt of former President Donald Trump on September 15, 2024 in West Palm Beach, Florida.
September 16

Springfield, Ohio, in national spotlight following Trump's baseless claims

Donald Trump and JD Vance plan to visit the Ohio city after claiming immigrants are eating people's pets.
September 16
VIDEO: Springfield, Ohio, in national spotlight following Trump's baseless claims
September 16

Congressman on Trump assassination attempt task force demands answers

Democratic Rep. Jason Crowe and other heads of the task force have requested a briefing from the Secret Service in the wake of another apparent assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
September 16
VIDEO: Congressman on Trump assassination attempt task force demands answers
September 16

Biden: ‘I've always condemned political violence’

President Biden spoke in Philadelphia about the second apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
September 16
VIDEO: Biden: ‘I will always condemn political violence’
September 16

New Hampshire Libertarian Party slammed for 'abhorrent' post about Harris

The post appeared to encourage violence against Vice President Kamala Harris.
September 16
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks onstage during The Congressional Black Caucus Foundation's 53rd Annual Legislative Conference Annual Phoenix Awards Dinner at Walter E. Washington Convention Center on September 14, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Jemal Countess/Getty Images for Congressional Black Caucus Foundation)
September 16

Harris, Obama and Hillary Clinton set to hold Los Angeles fundraisers this month

Tickets for Harris' fundraiser range from $500 to $1 million.
September 16
Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris holds a campaign rally at the McHale Athletic Center on September 13, 2024 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania.
September 16

White House condemns 'irresponsible' Elon Musk post on assassination attempt

Musk asked why "no one is even trying to assassinate Biden/Kamala" on X.
September 16
Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla and owner of X, formerly known as Twitter, attends the Viva Technology conference dedicated to innovation and startups at the Porte de Versailles exhibition centre in Paris, France, June 16, 2023.
September 16

Secret Service ‘needs more help’: Biden

President Joe Biden called on Congress to review whether the agency needs more personnel in the wake of a reported second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
September 16
President Joe Biden called on Congress to review whether the agency needs more personnel in the wake of a reported second assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump.
September 15

Trump safe after apparent 'attempted assassination'; Sources identify detained man

Secret Service agents fired at gunman near the Trump International golf course.
September 15
Sheriff vehicles are pictured near Trump International Golf Club, Sept. 15, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Fla., after gunshots were reported in the vicinity of Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump.
September 15

Harris ally Healey not surprised her debate performance didn’t move the needle

“We know this is going to be a close race,” the Massachusetts governor said.
September 15
Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey on 'This Week.'
September 15

'This Week' Transcript 9-15-24: Gov. Mike DeWine and Gov. Maura Healey

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, Sept. 15.
September 15
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine speaks of the concerns surrounding an influx of 15,000 Haitian immigrants into Springfield, Ohio, at a news conference, Sept. 10, 2024, at the Ohio Department of Public Safety headquarters, in Columbus, Ohio.
September 15

GOP Gov. DeWine defends Haitian immigrants: 'They came to Springfield to work'

Ohio city has been subject of rumors and threats in the presidential race.
September 15
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Haitian immigrants on "This Week."
September 15

Harris seen as debate winner as Trump loses some of strong support: POLL

Taylor Swift's endorsement of Harris shows little impact, the poll found.
September 15
Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump attend a presidential debate in Philadelphia, Sept. 10, 2024.
September 13

UK's Starmer, Biden discuss Ukraine's use of deep-strike missiles inside Russia

Putin says such a change would mean Russia was at war with NATO.
September 13
A storm Shadow conventionally armed long range deep strike weapon and a SPEAR, network enabled high precision surface attack missile system are displayed at the MBDA exhibition hall during the Farnborough International Airshow 2024 on July 22, 2024 in Farnborough, England.
September 13

Far-right activist Laura Loomer pushes back amid criticism of her proximity to Trump

Loomer has spread conspiracy theories about 9/11, Harris and Haitian migrants.
September 13
Laura Loomer arrives with Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump at Philadelphia International Airport, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia, for the presidential debate.
September 13

Harris says she's 'feeling very good about Pennsylvania' during campaign stop

Harris held a rally Friday in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
September 13
Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris greets guests at Classic Elements, a coffee shop and bookstore, on Sept. 13, 2024, in Johnstown, Pennsylvania.
September 13

Trump vows mass deportation of protected migrants in Springfield, dismisses threats

"The real threat is what's happening at our border," Trump said.
September 13
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles in Rancho Palos Verdes, Calif., Sep. 13, 2024.
September 13

Timeline of unsubstantiated claims about Haitian immigrants in Springfield, Ohio

City officials in Springfield said the rumors are not credible.
September 13
In this undated file photo, Springfield, a city in Clark County, Ohio, is shown.
September 13

US pushes to add 2 permanent UN Security Council seats for African nations

The Biden administration's efforts to expand the Council have been unsuccessful.
September 13
People speak during a Security Council meeting about the war in Gaza at United Nations headquarters, May 29, 2024.
September 13

'No place in America': Biden says narrative about Haitian immigrants 'simply wrong'

He said the community is "under attack" and "this has to stop."
September 13
President Joe Biden speaks during a "Brunch in Celebration of Black Excellence" on the South Lawn of the White House, Sept. 13, 2024, in Washington.
September 13

Trump vows mass deportation of migrants in Springfield

Former President Donald Trump said he would conduct a mass deportation in Springfield, Ohio, and dismissed a question on threats the town is experiencing amid unfounded claims about Haitian migrants.
September 13
VIDEO: Trump holds first press conference since debate against Harris
September 13

Gov. Mike DeWine and Gov. Maura Healey Sunday on 'This Week'

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, September 15, 2024.
September 13
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
September 13

Where do Trump and Harris stand on housing policy?

The candidates outline different approaches to getting more homes built.
September 13
Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris during an ABC News presidential debate, Sept. 10, 2024, in Philadelphia.
Supporters of Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump wait for the start of his campaign rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Sept. 18, 2024, in Uniondale, N.Y.
Supporters of Republican presidential nominee, former President Donald Trump wait for the start of his campaign rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, Sept. 18, 2024, in Uniondale, N.Y.
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