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December 14

Trump picks Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes to head intelligence advisory board

He also tapped longtime friend and donor Bill White as ambassador to Belgium.
December 14
In this April 15, 2021, file photo, ranking member Rep. Devin Nunes speaks during a hearing of the House Intelligence Committee, in Washington, D.C.
December 14

Army-Navy game a ‘no drone zone’ with Trump and Vance in attendance

Plus, the latest on the Trump transition and Nancy Pelosi’s injury abroad.
December 14
Army-Navy game a ‘no drone zone’ with Trump and Vance in attendance
December 14

Fence-jumper arrested after trying to breach White House barrier

The Secret Service said there was no impact to Biden, who was inside.
December 14
The exterior of the North side of the White House is shown on Dec. 2, 2024.
December 14

Trump to attend Army-Navy football game with guest Daniel Penny

President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be joined by recently acquitted Daniel Penny at Saturday's Army-Navy football game.
December 14
VIDEO: Trump to attend Army-Navy football game with guest Daniel Penny
December 14

Nancy Pelosi undergoes serious surgery after fall down stairs

Her office said she’s doing “well” and “on the mend.”
December 14
Nancy Pelosi speaks during a news conference on  Nov. 19, 2024 in front of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC.
December 13

RFK Jr.'s lawyer and top ally asked FDA to revoke approval of polio vaccine

Aaron Siri has been interviewing candidates for top jobs at HHS.
December 13
Robert Kennedy Jr. speaks with others before a ceremony with President-elect Donald Trump at the New York Stock Exchange, Dec. 12, 2024, in New York.
December 13

Nancy Pelosi hospitalized during trip abroad

Democratic Rep. Nancy Pelosi, 84, was hospitalized while abroad on a congressional delegation, her office said on Friday.
December 13
VIDEO: Nancy Pelosi hospitalized during trip abroad
December 13

Former Sen. Bob Menendez denied new trial after conviction in corruption case

The judge found there is "no manifest injustice requiring a new trial."
December 13
Sen. Bob Menendez speaks to the media as he exits Manhattan federal court, July 16, 2024, in New York.
December 13

Daniel Penny will attend Army-Navy football game with Trump and Vance

"I'm grateful he accepted my invitation," Vice President-elect JD Vance said.
December 13
Daniel Penny, who is charged in the death of Jordan Neely, walks into the courthouse as closing arguments begin in his trial, Dec. 2, 2024, in New York.
December 13

Senator outlines road map to dismantling the Department of Education

"We want to do it right," Rounds said, making major changes unlikely on Day 1.
December 13
Sen. Mike Rounds is seen in the U.S. Capitol, December 4, 2024.
December 13

Sens. Eric Schmitt & Adam Schiff & Sec. Alejandro Mayorkas Sunday on ‘This Week'

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

American flown out of Syria, now in US military custody

The exchange took place at a remote U.S. base in southeastern Syria.
December 13
In this photo released by the Syrian Department of Political Affairs, journalist Travis Timmerman, who was kidnapped during the Assad regime, is handed over to America officials.
December 13

Timeline: Manhattan DA's Stormy Daniels hush money case against Donald Trump

Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York.
December 13
Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the day of his court appearance in New York after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Palm Beach, Fla., April 4, 2023.
December 13

Democratic National Committee to begin its rebuilding project

The election of a new chair of the DNC, along with other top leadership positions, will be Feb. 1, 2025, at the party's winter meeting in National Harbor, Maryland, according to a DNC official.
December 13
VIDEO: Democratic National Committee to begin its rebuilding project
December 13

No women will lead House committees for first time in 2 decades

The committees will be dominated by white men when the new Congress is seated.
December 13
In this May 23, 2024, file photo, Rep. Virginia Foxx speaks at a hearing of the House Committee on Education and the Workforce at the US Capitol in Washington, D.C.
December 13

Trump now says bringing down grocery prices, as he promised, will be 'very hard'

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned relentlessly on groceries prices in the 2024 race. Now, he says lowering costs will be “very hard.”
December 13
Trump now says bringing down grocery prices, as he promised, will be 'very hard'
December 13

Trump now says bringing down grocery prices, as he promised, will be 'very hard'

The president-elect said he won in part because of his vow to slash food bills.
December 13
Former President Donald Trump holds a news conference outside the Trump National Golf Club Bedminster on Aug.15, 2024 in Bedminster, New Jersey.
December 12

Democratic lawmaker reacts to Biden’s pardons

President Joe Biden announced on Thursday that he is pardoning 39 individuals convicted of non-violent crimes and commuting the sentences of nearly 1,500 people on home confinement.
December 12
Democratic lawmaker reacts to Biden’s pardons
December 12

In shift, RFK Jr. now says weight-loss drugs 'have a place'

His comments come days before he holds confirmation meetings with GOP senators.
December 12
Secretary of Health and Human Services nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. departs the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on Dec. 12, 2024, in New York.
December 12

Eric Adams meets with Trump border czar to talk NYC's role in new immigration policy

The mayor says he and Thomas Homan share similar goals.
December 12
New York City Mayor Eric Adams meets with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming border czar Tom Homan and President Joe Biden’s Department of Homeland Security Official Kenneth Genalo, in New York City, Dec. 12, 2024.
December 12

Biden commutes sentences for nearly 1,500, pardons 39 convicted of non-violent crimes

The White House hinted that this isn't the last of Biden's pardons.
December 12
President Joe Biden speaks at the White House Conference on Women's Health Research from the East Room of the White House in Washington, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024.
December 12

Pete Hegseth meets with Democrat John Fetterman, other Trump picks make rounds

Fetterman did not respond when asked if he's open to supporting Hegseth.
December 12
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for secretary of defense, and his wife Jennifer Rauchet move between meetings in the Russell Senate Office Building, Dec. 12, 2024, in Washington.
December 12

No evidence that drones 'pose a national security' threat: White House

The large drones have been repeatedly spotted in New Jersey in recent weeks.
December 12
VIDEO: Drones appear to be 'operated lawfully': White House
December 12

Trump has invited China's Xi to inauguration, spokesperson says

It's highly unlikely Xi would attend due to political risk, an expert said.
December 12
In this Nov. 9, 2017 file photo President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands during a joint statement in Beijing.
December 12

What a Trump presidency means for the Middle East

ABC News’ Britt Clennett takes a deeper dive into President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda for U.S. relations in the war between Israel and Hamas.
December 12
VIDEO: What a Trump presidency means for the Middle East
December 12

Trump says he will use military for deportations up to 'maximum' legal level

His comments came to Time magazine as it named him "2024 Person of the Year."
December 12
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a Time magazine Person of the Year event at the New York Stock Exchange, Dec. 12, 2024, in New York.
December 12

GOP senator has ‘no real concerns’ about Trump’s cabinet picks

Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma discusses the process to confirm President-elect Donald’s Trump’s nominees to lead the FBI, Pentagon and serve as director of national intelligence.
December 12
VIDEO: GOP senator has ‘no real concerns’ about Trump’s cabinet picks
December 12

Overdraft fees could be capped at $5 under new federal rule

The CFPB rule would apply to banks with more than $10 billion in deposits.
December 12
Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) director Rohit Chopra arrives to testify before a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, on Dec. 11, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
December 12

Trump named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year': ‘This is an honor’

President-elect Donald Trump discussed the honor at the New York Stock Exchange.
December 12
President-elect Donald Trump discussed the honor at the New York Stock Exchange.
December 12

Democratic National Committee to begin its rebuilding project

DNC to set rules for chair election as it grapples with what went wrong.
December 12
In this Aug. 18, 2024, file photo, Democratic National Committee Chair Jaime Harrison looks on during final preparations for the Democratic National Convention at the United Center in Chicago.
December 12

Trump names Kari Lake director of Voice of America

In his post congratulating Lake, Trump said, "Kari was a beloved News Anchor in Arizona, which supported me by record margins, for over 20 years."
December 12
In his post congratulating Lake, Trump said, "Kari was a beloved News Anchor in Arizona, which supported me by record margins, for over 20 years."
December 11

Who is Department of Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon?

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on President-elect Donald Trump's pick for DOE secretary, Linda McMahon, and what the pick could mean for the future of the agency he has threatened to eliminate.
December 11
Who is Department of Education secretary nominee Linda McMahon?
December 11

Reported assault of Rep. Nancy Mace stemmed from 'aggressive' handshake: Court docs

James McIntyre pleaded not guilty to assaulting a government official.
December 11
Rep. Nancy Mace speaks to reporters as she heads to a House Republican Caucus meeting on Capitol Hill, Nov. 19, 2024, in Washington.
December 11

Lawmakers react to FBI Director Chris Wray’s resignation

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced at an internal town hall on Wednesday that he is resigning, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
December 11
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced at an internal town hall on Wednesday that he is resigning, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
December 11

Trump's first 100 days will be 'fast and furious' says Rep. Greg Murphy

Republican Rep. Greg Murphy of North Carolina reacts to the resignation of Christopher Wray as well as President-elect Trump's upcoming agenda for his second term.
December 11
Trump's first 100 days will be 'fast and furious' says Rep. Greg Murphy
December 11

Outgoing House committee chair pushed GOP's winning education issues

New Education and the Workforce Committee chair will be elected Thursday.
December 11
Rep. Virginia Foxx speaks at a hearing called "Calling for Accountability: Stopping Antisemitic College Chaos" before the House Committee on Education and the Workforce on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, May 23, 2024.
December 11

'Great day for America': Trump lauds Chris Wray resigning as FBI director

FBI Director Christopher Wray announced at a town hall on Wednesday that he is resigning, according to sources familiar with the meeting and President-elect Trump reacted to the news on Truth Social.
December 11
'Great day for America': Trump lauds Chris Wray resigning as FBI director
December 11

'A man of integrity': Retired congressman invites Jan. 6 rioter to inauguration

The man "called for violence" to overturn the election, according to documents.
December 11
Trump supporters take over the steps of the Capitol as the Congress works to certify the electoral college votes, Jan. 6, 2021.
December 11

'Great day for America': Trump lauds Chris Wray resigning as FBI director

Trump initially appointed Wray and plans to replace him with Kash Patel.
December 11
FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks on Dec. 11, 2024, in Washington, D.C., announcing he will resign his post at the end of the current administration.
December 11

FBI Director Chris Wray resigning amid pressure from Trump

FBI Director Christopher Wray told employees at an internal town hall on Wednesday that he is resigning, according to sources familiar with the meeting.
December 11
VIDEO: FBI Director Chris Wray resigning amid pressure from Trump
December 11

'Character is vitally important': Rep. Don Bacon

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., joined ABC News Live to discuss the nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense by President-elect Trump.
December 11
VIDEO: 'Character is vitally important': Rep. Don Bacon
December 11

Bill Clinton indicates he hopes Biden doesn't issue preemptive pardons

"I hope he won't do that," the former president said on ABC's "The View."
December 11
Former President Bill Clinton on ABC's "The View,: Dec. 11, 2024.
December 11

Pete Hegseth pressed by key GOP senator on allegations, view on women in the military

Sen. Collins did not back Hegseth, will wait for background check and hearing.
December 11
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's choice to be defense secretary, shows a U.S. flag lining on the inside of his suit coat as he arrives for a meeting with Sen. Bill Cassidy on Capitol Hill, Dec. 11, 2024, in Washington.
December 11

Blinken delivers opening statement to House committee on Afghanistan withdrawal

Secretary of State Antony Blinken acknowledged shortcomings during the Afghanistan withdrawal, but said he believed Biden's decision was the right one.
December 11
VIDEO: Blinken delivers opening statement to House committee on Afghanistan withdrawal
December 11

Person arrested for allegedly assaulting Rep. Nancy Mace on Capitol Hill

Officials said the suspect, James McIntyre, went through security screening prior to entering the Congressional building.
December 11
Officials said the suspect, James McIntyre, went through security screening prior to entering the Congressional building.
December 10

Who is border czar Tom Homan?

ABC News' Mireya Villarreal speaks to a former deputy chief of staff for Immigration and Customs Enforcement for an inside look at President-elect Donald Trump's new border czar, Tom Homan.
December 10
Who is border czar Tom Homan?
December 10

Rep. Russ Fulcher discusses meetings with Trump picks

President-elect Trump's top staffing picks are continuing to lobby support from GOP senators on Capitol Hill.
December 10
Rep. Russ Fulcher discusses meetings with Trump picks
December 10

GOP senators change tune over Trump Cabinet picks after MAGA pressure

"The president's been very clear of what he wants," one Republican said.
December 10
In this Nov. 19, 2024, file photo, Senator Joni Ernst gives remarks during a press conference in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
December 10

Supreme Court rules DHS has full discretion to revoke immigration visas

The justices unanimously ruled that the Department of Homeland Security has full discretion to revoke visa petitions without review by a judge.
December 10
Supreme Court rules DHS has full discretion to revoke immigration visas
December 10

Pressure ramps up for Senate Republicans to back Hegseth

GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski said she had a "good exchange" with him Tuesday.
December 10
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth talks with reporters after meeting with Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 10, 2024.

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