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3 years ago

What is an executive order?

The Constitution states that "executive power shall be vested in a president of the United States of America."
3 years ago
What is an executive order?
7 years ago

Dowd: Democrats 'can't get ahead of their skis' on Russia investigation

The Powerhouse roundtable debates the week in politics on "This Week."
7 years ago
Dowd: Democrats 'can't get ahead of their skis' on Russia investigation
7 years ago

Texas congressman receives threats over call for impeachment

One caller said: "Try it and we will lynch all of you,"
7 years ago
Texas congressman receives threats over call for impeachment
7 years ago

Congressman Al Green makes case to impeach Trump

Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, says Trump is not "above the law" and should be impeached.
7 years ago
Congressman Al Green makes case to impeach Trump
7 years ago

Antonio Sabato Jr. is running for Congress in California

The actor will take on Rep. Julia Brownley, a Democrat.
7 years ago
Antonio Sabato Jr. is running for Congress in California
7 years ago

Sen. Lankford comments on Trump's shutdown threat

ABC News' Ali Rogin interviews Sen. Lankford on President Trump's shutdown threat.
7 years ago
Sen. Lankford comments on Trump's shutdown threat
7 years ago

Where the key players from the 2016 campaign are now

The 100th day of Trump's presidency is a good time to check in.
7 years ago
Where are they now: 2016 campaign edition
7 years ago

Government funding, health care top agenda as Congress returns before Trump's 100th day

White House looking for victories before Trump's 100th day.
7 years ago
Government funding, health care top agenda as Congress returns
7 years ago

Possible government shutdown on the horizon

Trump vows to prevent the shutdown, while Pence goes on a diplomatic mission to Australia.
7 years ago
Possible government shutdown on the horizon
7 years ago

Meghan McCain slams a possible Chelsea Clinton run for office: 'What fresh hell am I living in?'

"What fresh hell am I living in?" the daughter of Senator John McCain said.
7 years ago
Meghan McCain slams a possible Chelsea Clinton run for office
7 years ago

What slashing the State Department budget by one-third would really mean

The White House is reportedly eyeing cuts of up to 37% for the State Department.
7 years ago
What slashing the State Dept. budget by one-third would mean
7 years ago

5 things to note from the Conservative Political Action Conference

From speeches to swag, there was a lot of to take in.
7 years ago
5 things to note from the Conservative Political Action Conference
7 years ago

Community gathers for Rep. Scott Taylor's town hall in Virginia Beach

ABC News' MaryAlice Parks reports from Kempsville High School where Rep. Scott Taylor addresses the community.
7 years ago
Community gathers for Rep. Scott Taylor's town hall in Virginia Beach
7 years ago

Pence Swears In Betsy DeVos

The new Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos was sworn in by Vice President Mike Pence today, just hours after he had to cast a vote to break a tie in the Senate for her confirmation.
7 years ago
Pence Swears In Betsy DeVos
7 years ago

Larger Than Usual Exodus of Senior State Department Staff in New Administration

A number of senior staff at the State Department resigned this week.
7 years ago
Exodus of Senior State Dept. Staff in New Administration
7 years ago

Everything You Need to Know About the Executive Order on Sanctuary Cities

President Donald Trump signed the order Wednesday.
7 years ago
Everything You Need to Know About the Order on Sanctuary Cities
7 years ago

OPINION: 5 Myths of the 2016 Presidential Campaign

Some myths can be useful, but others can lead us astray.
7 years ago
5 Myths of the 2016 Presidential Campaign
7 years ago

Hillary Clinton's Popular Vote Lead Over Donald Trump Now Exceeds 1.5 Million Votes

According to The AP, Clinton received 1,569,824 more votes than Trump.
7 years ago
Clinton Popular Vote Lead Over Trump Now Exceeds 1.5 Million
7 years ago

ABC News Race Ratings Show Tight Race for Control of US Senate

The parties are locked in a tight battle for control of Congress’ upper chamber.
7 years ago
ABC News Race Ratings Show Tight Race for Control of US Senate
8 years ago

US Open Fans Judge Match Between Trump and Clinton

There’s no love-love between Trump and Clinton this election, but what do tennis fans think of the political players?
8 years ago
US Open Fans Judge Match Between Trump and Clinton
8 years ago

Iowa Lawmaker Wants to Keep Harriet Tubman Off $20 Bill

Rep. Steve King wants to stop the planned revision of the $20 bill.
8 years ago
Iowa Lawmaker Wants to Keep Harriet Tubman Off $20 Bill
8 years ago

Senators Introduce Bipartisan Gun Proposal, but Skepticism Remains

Four gun control measures failed Monday night.
8 years ago
Senators Introduce Bipartisan Gun Proposal, but Skepticism Remains
8 years ago

4 Senate Gun Measures Fail After Orlando Shooting

Four bills up for a vote have failed before, and few expect different results now.
8 years ago
4 Senate Gun Measures Fail After Orlando Shooting
8 years ago

Sen. Mitch McConnell's New Book Slams 'Professor Obama' and Jabs at Fellow Lawmakers

What's revealed in the Senate majority leader's book, "The Long Game: A Memoir.”
8 years ago
Sen. Mitch McConnell's New Book Slams 'Professor Obama'
8 years ago

FBI Probes Donations to Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe's Campaign

Feds are looking into whether donations made to him violated federal law.
8 years ago
FBI Probes Donations to Virginia Governor's Campaign