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November 20

The so-called 'Colored Girls' reflect on VP Kamala Harris' loss

ABC News' Linsey Davis sat down with three influential democratic African American women on how their party moves forward after their electoral defeat.
November 20
The so-called 'Colored Girls' reflect on VP Kamala Harris' loss
November 20

Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt unpacks potential confirmation battle for cabinet noms

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Missouri Sen. Eric Schmitt to discuss President-elect Trump’s recent cabinet nominees and the potential battle ahead to get them appointed to their positions.
November 20
Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt unpacks potential confirmation battle for cabinet noms
November 20

Tracking Trump's picks to serve in his Cabinet, administration

Trump's choices include RJK Jr., Elon Musk, Matt Gaetz and more.
November 20
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump greets Senator Marco Rubio during a campaign rally at the J.S. Dorton Arena in Raleigh, N.C., on Nov. 4, 2024.
November 20

Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Trump’s Cabinet picks so far

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with United States Sen. Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) about President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his Cabinet and key positions in his administration.
November 20
Democratic Sen. Tammy Duckworth on Trump’s Cabinet picks so far
November 20

Who is secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth?

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos has more on presumptive secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth and what the Pentagon could look like under Hegseth’s leadership.
November 20
Who is secretary of defense nominee Pete Hegseth?
November 20

Linda McMahon's professional qualifications as Trump's choice for Dept. of Education

Her nomination has come under scrutiny this week.
November 20
Linda McMahon speaks during the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 18, 2024.
November 20

'Kavanaugh on steroids': Gaetz, Vance meet with GOP senators amid questions

Sen. Graham said that Gaetz deserves a fair nomination process.
November 20
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Attorney General walks alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance as they arrive for meetings with Senators at the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
November 20

Democrats try to force Ethics Committee to release Gaetz report

Ethics Committee Republicans had earlier blocked the release of the report.
November 20
House Ethics Committee Chairman Rep. Michael Guest departs from a House Ethics Committee closed-door meeting in the Longworth House Office Building, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
November 20

Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson

This also applies to changing rooms and locker rooms, Johnson said.
November 20
Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks briefly with reporters to clarify his position on Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, who is set to become the first transgender woman in Congress in Washington, Nov. 19, 2024.
November 20

Biden awards Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood President Cecile Richards

The Presidential Medal of Freedom is the nation's highest civilian honor.
November 20
President Joe Biden awarded the Medal of Freedom to former Planned Parenthood president Cecile Richards, pictured here with Kirk Adams and First Lady Jill Biden, in a photo posted to his X account, Nov. 20, 2024.
November 20

Pentagon chief Austin makes impassioned defense of women in combat

The comments follow Trump tapping Pete Hegseth to lead the DOD.
November 20
U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin delivers a speech during a groundbreaking ceremony for the Combined Coordination Center at Camp Aguinaldo military headquarters in Quezon City, Philippines, on Nov. 18, 2024.
November 20

Trump promised to disrupt Washington. His Cabinet picks would do just that: ANALYSIS

He says they'll remake government. Others worry it'll be burned to the ground.
November 20
Donald Trump gestures as he meets with House Republicans on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 13, 2024.
November 20

House Ethics Committee voted against releasing Gaetz report: Source

The House Ethics Committee voted against releasing its report on Matt Gaetz after multiple rounds of votes Wednesday, a source familiar with its meeting told ABC News.
November 20
VIDEO: House Ethics Committee voted against releasing Gaetz report: Source
November 20

How Dr. Oz could change Medicare, Medicaid as head of CMS

President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former surgeon-turned-TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
November 20
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former surgeon-turned-TV host Dr. Mehmet Oz to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
November 20

McMahon pick 'more about politics than actual policy': Jennifer Jenkins

Jennifer Jenkins, chair of Educated We Stand joined ABC News Live to discuss what Linda McMahon heading the Department of Education may mean for schools and students.
November 20
VIDEO: McMahon pick 'more about politics than actual policy': Jennifer Jenkins
November 20

Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education

President-elect Donald Trump announced Linda McMahon, his transition co-chair and former small business administrator, as his nomination for the next secretary of education.
November 20
VIDEO: Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education
November 20

Americans want Trump mass deportation plan: Texas congresswoman

Rep. Monica De La Cruz, R-Texas, discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s plan for the mass deportation of undocumented migrants.
November 20
VIDEO: Americans want Trump mass deportation plan: Texas congresswoman
November 20

Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women's restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings.
November 20
House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women's restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings.
November 20

House Republicans grill FEMA administrator over alleged political bias

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, after being asked to launch an inspector general investigation, said she had formally requested additional assistance on Tuesday.
November 20
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, after being asked to launch an inspector general investigation, said she had formally requested additional assistance on Tuesday.
November 20

What will be the US military's role in Trump's mass deportation plan?

The border czar said troops would be a "force multiplier" in deportations.
November 20
In this Jan. 31, 2024, file photo, Texas National Guard troops stop a group of immigrants near the U.S.-Mexico border wall on the El Paso, Texas side of the border.
November 19

Trump picks Linda McMahon to head Department of Education

The announcement comes as the president-elect vows to dismantle the DOE.
November 19
Linda McMahon, former administrator of the US Small Business Administration, during the America First Policy Institute's America First Agenda summit in Washington, D.C., US, on Monday, July 25, 2022. The non-profit think tank was formed last year by former cabinet members and top officials in the Trump administration to create platforms based on his policies. Photographer: Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images
November 19

Former acting DHS secretary on what to expect from Trump’s immigration agenda

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with former acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad Wolf on President-elect Trump's priorities for the department and his plan for mass deportations.
November 19
Former acting DHS secretary on what to expect from Trump’s immigration agenda
November 19

House Republicans grill FEMA administrator over alleged political bias

Deanne Criswell was questioned about allegations of bias against Trump backers.
November 19
Administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deanne Criswell testifies during a House Oversight Committee Hearing at the Rayburn House Office Building, Nov. 19, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
November 19

Trump picks Howard Lutnick for commerce secretary job

The role requires Senate confirmation.
November 19
Howard Lutnick, Chairman and CEO of Cantor Fitzgerald and Co-Chair of the Trump 2024 Transition Team speaks at a rally for former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at Madison Square Garden in New York, Oct. 27, 2024.
November 19

Senators say there are other ways to vet Gaetz without ethics report

President-elect Donald Trump has been calling senators to push for his nominee.
November 19
Rep. Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, speaks during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 17, 2024.
November 19

Trump picks Lutnick for commerce secretary job

President-elect Donald Trump on Tuesday announced that he has picked Cantor Fitzgerald CEO Howard Lutnick as his secretary of the Department of Commerce.
November 19
Carlos Barria/Reuters
November 19

Congress could go around Ethics Committee if it doesn't release Gaetz report

There are precedents for forcing the release of a committee report.
November 19
The Capitol is pictured at sunset on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024.
November 19

In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees

Senate Democrats are expected to work to confirm Biden's nominees.
November 19
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
November 19

Dr. Oz picked as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator

Dr. Mehmet Oz has been selected to serve as the administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Trump announced.
November 19
Dr. Oz picked as Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services administrator
November 19

Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth draws controversy

Sen. Roger Wicker of Mississippi joins ABC News Live to talk President-elect Trump's nomination of Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.
November 19
VIDEO: Trump defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth draws controversy
November 19

Bill would ban transgender women from using women's restroom at Capitol

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was asked Tuesday about the bill she introduced to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol.
November 19
VIDEO: Bill would ban transgender women from using women's restroom at Capitol
November 19

Speaker Johnson clarifies earlier remarks on Rep.-elect Sarah McBride

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he "welcomes all new members with open arms."
November 19
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he "welcomes all new members with open arms."
November 19

Can he do that? How Trump could try to break the federal government

With more Trump-appointed judges in the courts, legal challenges could fail.
November 19
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
November 19

Rep. Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is the first transgender member of Congress.
November 19
In this Oct. 24, 2023, file photo, Rep. Nancy Mace is shown in Washington, D.C. | Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is shown at the U.S. Capitol Building, Nov. 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
November 19

Transgender bathroom ban aimed at McBride: Mace

Rep. Nancy Mace said the bill she introduced to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol was "absolutely" in response to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride's entering Congress.
November 19
Republican Rep. Nancy Mace said Tuesday that the bill she introduced to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol was "absolutely" in response to Rep.-elect Sarah McBride's entering Congress.
November 19

Trump vetting a Project 2025 architect for top administration post: Sources

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders discusses the latest updates in President-elect Donald Trump’s upcoming administration.
November 19
VIDEO: Trump vetting a Project 2025 architect for top administration post: Sources
November 19

DA to propose next steps in Trump's criminal hush money case

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky reports on the legal proposal expected months after President-elect Donald Trump’s conviction on 34 felony counts earlier this year.
November 19
VIDEO: DA to propose next steps in Trump's criminal hush money case
November 19

What eliminating the Department of Education could mean for students, schools

The DOE collects education data and funds schools nationwide.
November 19
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
November 19

Republican to introduce transgender bathroom ban at the US Capitol

Rep. Nancy Mace, Republican of South Carolina, said on Monday that she will be introducing a measure to ban transgender women from using biological women’s restrooms at the U.S. Capitol.
November 19
Rep. Nancy Mace, Republican of South Carolina, said on Monday that she will be introducing a measure to ban transgender women from using biological women’s restrooms at the U.S. Capitol.
November 19

Would an 'all-party primary' give frustrated voters more 'mainstream' candidates?

Voters just rejected election reform ballot initiatives like the one proposed.
November 19
The Capitol is pictured, Nov. 15, 2024, in Washington.
November 19

Dan Osborn launches group for working-class candidates after Nebraska Senate run

"We've created something pretty special here in Nebraska," Osborn told ABC News.
November 19
Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks during his campaign stop at the Handlebend coffeshop in O'Neill, Neb., October 14, 2024.
November 18

Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results

Trump asked the Georgia secretary of state to "find 11,780 votes" in 2021.
November 18
Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his legal team in a Manhattan court, April 4, 2023, in New York.
November 18

Trump announces cabinet picks in record time

President-elect Donald Trump has announced a dozen cabinet nominations in a quarter of the time it’s taken some of his predecessors. Getting them confirmed will be another matter entirely.
November 18
Trump announces cabinet picks in record time
November 18

What Trump’s sweeping policy changes on immigration could mean for the border

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with ACLU lawyer and deputy director of the Immigrants’ Rights Project, Lee Gelernt, on President-elect Donald Trump’s border plans and how the ACLU is preparing for them.
November 18
What Trump’s sweeping policy changes on immigration could mean for the border
November 18

Georgia court cancels hearing in Trump's appeal of Fani Willis disqualification case

The Georgia Court of Appeals gave no reason or explanation for the delay.
November 18
President-elect Donald Trump listens during an America First Policy Institute gala at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Nov. 14, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
November 18

President-elect Donald Trump has selected former

Wisconsin Congressman Sean Duffy to lead the Department of Transportation. The job requires Senate confirmation.
November 18
President-elect Donald Trump has selected former
November 18

GOP Rep. Tim Burchett on Trump's Cabinet picks

Tim Burchett, a GOP congressman from Tennessee, comments on President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks.
November 18
GOP Rep. Tim Burchett on Trump's Cabinet picks
November 18

Trump eyes bypassing Congress if Republicans don’t sign off on his Cabinet picks

One little-known constitutional provision is now in the spotlight.
November 18
President-elect Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House during a meeting with President Joe Biden, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
November 18

Johnson's government funding timeline differs from other Republicans' plans

Speaker's short-term plan could cause a funding fight in Trump's first 100 days.
November 18
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-OH) speaks after being reelected to his leadership role following the House Republican leadership elections at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill on Nov. 13, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
November 18

Arizona governor talks using National Guard to secure southern border

Democratic Gov. Katie Hobbs announced a massive of amount of money and manpower as she prepares for an uphill battle in her reelection.
November 18
VIDEO: Arizona governor talks using National Guard to secure southern border

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