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Rep. LaMonica McIver charged by DOJ over incident with ICE agents

U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver was charged on Monday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers outside of an ICE detention facility earlier this month.
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U.S. Representative LaMonica McIver was charged on Monday for allegedly assaulting law enforcement officers outside of an ICE detention facility earlier this month.
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Biden's cancer diagnosis may change conversation about his mental acuity: ANALYSIS

Biden has been diagnosed with an "aggressive" form of prostate cancer.
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President Joe Bide and U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, attend a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires across Los Angeles, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.
May 19

Rep. LaMonica McIver charged by DOJ over incident with ICE agents

The charges against Newark Mayor Ras Baraka were dropped.
May 19
Rep. LaMonica McIver, D-N.J., speaks during a news conference with the Congressional Progressive Caucus in the Capitol Visitor Center to oppose Elon Musk gaining access to the Treasury Department's federal payment system, on Thursday, February 6, 2025. Reps. Glenn Ivey, D-Md., left, and Jared Huffman, D-Calif., also appear. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images)
May 19

Navigating student loan repayments amid legal challenges

ABC News’ Alex Presha reports on the changes borrowers face when repaying their student loans under the new Trump administration.
May 19
VIDEO: Navigating student loan repayments amid legal challenges
May 19

Timeline: A look at former President Joe Biden's health

Biden, 82, left office as the oldest serving president in U.S. history.
May 19
Biden, 82, left office as the oldest serving president in U.S. history.
May 19

Supreme Court allows White House to end protections for 350K Venezuelans for now

The Venezuelans were protected from deportation to work in the U.S.
May 19
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Nov. 2, 2024.
May 19

Trump says ceasefire talks between just Russia and Ukraine to start 'immediately'

President Donald Trump held a high-stakes phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday as he continued his push for an end to Moscow's 3-year-old invasion of Ukraine.
May 19
VIDEO: Trump says ceasefire talks between just Russia and Ukraine to start 'immediately'
May 19

A look at former President Joe Biden's health in wake of prostate cancer diagnosis

Biden, 82, left office as the oldest serving president in U.S. history.
May 19
President Joe Biden addresses the nation from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, Nov. 7, 2024.
May 19

Biden made fighting cancer his life's mission with his 'moonshot' initiative

He launched the moonshot after his son, Beau, died from brain cancer in 2015.
May 19
President Joe Biden speaks at the Department of Labor, Dec. 16, 2024 in Washington.
May 19
Speaker Mike Johnson speaks to reporters as he leaves the House Chamber at the U.S. Capitol, May 15, 2025 in Washington.
May 19

Ashli Babbitt's family to receive $5 million in settlement with Trump admin: Sources

Babbitt was killed during the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol.
May 19
This driver's license photo from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), provided to AP by the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, shows Ashli Babbitt.
May 19

Supreme Court allows Trump admin to end protected status for Venezuelan immigrants

The Supreme Court allowed the Trump admin to terminate protected status for 350,000 Venezuelans who were protected from deportation and allowed to work in the U.S.
May 19
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows Trump admin to end protected status for Venezuelan immigrants
May 19

Trump, Putin hold high-stakes phone call over war in Ukraine

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Tom Soufi Burridge report on the call, which comes as the White House continues its push for an end to Moscow's 3-year-old invasion of Ukraine.
May 19
VIDEO: Trump, Putin hold high-stakes phone call over war in Ukraine
May 19

Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' passes House Budget Committee vote

It would fund tax cuts by slashing spending, including massive cuts to Medicaid.
May 19
President Donald Trump attends a business forum at Qasr Al Watan during the final stop of his Gulf visit, in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, May 16, 2025.
May 19

How 3 transgender service members are grappling with Trump ban

They told ABC News a Supreme Court decision has put their careers in jeopardy.
May 19
Cmdr. Emily Shilling.
May 19

Former President Biden's cancer diagnosis: What does a Gleason score of 9 mean?

ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt spoke to Dr. Jason Efstathiou about what former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis means and what possible treatments can be done.
May 19
ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt spoke to Dr. Jason Efstathiou about what former President Biden's prostate cancer diagnosis means and what possible treatments can be done.
May 18

Former President Joe Biden's cancer diagnosis: What does a Gleason score of 9 mean?

Prostate cancer is the second leading cause of cancer death in men in the U.S.
May 18
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a news conference at the Filoli Estate on November 15, 2023 in Woodside, California. The news conference follows a meeting between Biden and Chinese President Xi Jinping during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Leaders' week, their first since meeting at the Indonesian island resort of Bali in November 2022. (Photo by Kent Nishimura/Getty Images)
May 18

Former President Joe Biden diagnosed with 'aggressive' prostate cancer

Biden's office announced his illness Sunday afternoon.
May 18
Former President Joe Biden appears on ABC News' The View, May 8, 2025.
May 18

Sen. Paul: There might be a legal way for Trump to accept proposed Qatari jet gift

On "This Week," the GOP senator addresses the Qatari luxury jet and tariffs.
May 18
Sen. Rand Paul speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, May 18, 2025.
May 18

Democratic Rep. Khanna: Biden made a mistake in running again

There was no cover-up of Biden's mental fitness, the congressman said.
May 18
Rep. Ro Khanna speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, May 18, 2025.
May 18

US envoy Witkoff predicts 'successful' call between Trump and Putin on Monday

Trump's envoy says uranium enrichment is a 'red line' in Iran negotiations.
May 18
 Special Envoy Steve Witkoff speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, May 18, 2025.
May 18

'This Week' Transcript 5-18-25: Special Envoy Steve Witkoff

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, May 18.
May 18
Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff is sworn in by Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a swearing in ceremony in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 6, 2025.
May 17

Questions remain on deals, Syria sanctions following Trump's Middle East trip

Follow-through has been one issue for Trump in the past, one expert said.
May 17
President Donald Trump speaks at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.
May 16

Newly released audio reveals Joe Biden's memory lapses during 2023 investigation

The Biden administration resisted releasing the audio recording itself.
May 16
US President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the passing of former President Jimmy Carter at The Company House in Christiansted, St. Croix, US Virgin Islands on December 29, 2024. Jimmy Carter "lived a life measured not by words, but by his deeds," President Joe Biden said on December 29 in televised remarks addressing the death of the former US leader. hoto by SAUL LOEB / AFP) (Photo by SAUL LOEB/AFP via Getty Images)
May 16

Trump says he wants to help starving Palestinians in Gaza, establish 'freedom zone'

While visiting the Middle East, President Donald Trump said the U.S. is working very hard on Gaza and repeated his proposal to "make it a freedom zone."
May 16
VIDEO: Trump says he wants to help starving Palestinians in Gaza, establish 'freedom zone'
May 16

Supreme Court maintains temporary block on Alien Enemies Act deportations

The justices sent the case back to the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
May 16
The U.S. Supreme Court, May 14, 2025 in Washington.
May 16

Republican hard-liners defy Trump, Johnson as megabill fails to advance

The committee vote failed with 16 lawmakers in favor, and 21 voting against.
May 16
South Carolina Congressman Ralph Norman speaks to the media during the House Budget Committee markup of the reconciliation bill at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, May 16, 2025.
May 16

U.S. Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, Sunday on 'This Week' with Co-anchor Jon Karl

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, May 18, 2025.
May 16
May 16

Vote on GOP mega-bill fails to advance

A vote on the mega-bill aimed at advancing President Donald Trump's agenda failed in the House Budget Committee Friday afternoon amid objections from several hard-liners.
May 16
A vote on the mega-bill aimed at advancing President Donald Trump's agenda failed in the House Budget Committee Friday afternoon amid objections from several hard-liners.
May 16

Trump blasts former FBI Director James Comey over controversial Instagram post

Comey has said he did not intend any violence or threat.
May 16
President Donald Trump speaking during a roundtable discussion on tax policy in White Sulphur Springs, W.Va., April 5, 2018, left, and former FBI director James Comey speaking during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 8, 2017.
May 15

FEMA 'not ready' for hurricane season, internal review finds

The acting agency head told staff that planning is about 80-85% complete.
May 15
Acting FEMA Administrator Richardson hosts a meeting with agency leadership in preparation for hurricane season, May 12, 2025, in Washington, DC.
May 15

Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship order, injunctions

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with Hofstra University law professor James Sample about how the justices’ decision could impact the power of lower courts moving forward.
May 15
VIDEO: Supreme Court hears arguments on birthright citizenship order, injunctions
May 15

Republican hard-liners threaten to derail GOP bill encompassing Trump's agenda

"I am voting no," Republican Rep. Ralph Norman said.
May 15
Rep. Ralph Norman speaks to reporters as he arrives for a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 15, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
May 15

Trump touts partnership with UAE, a key ally

President Donald Trump pledged to continue partnering with the UAE, a key ally, saying "we are going to be your friend and partner."
May 15
VIDEO: Trump touts partnership with UAE, a key ally
May 15

Speaker Johnson tries to win over holdouts on Trump’s sweeping legislative bill

Opposition is mounting from various corners of the GOP majority as House Speaker Mike Johnson tries to push through President Trump's legislative budget package.
May 15
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson tries to win over holdouts on Trump’s sweeping legislative bill
May 15

Supreme Court hears arguments over President Trump's birthright citizenship order

ABC News' Katherine Faulders recaps Thursday’s Supreme Court hearing on President Donald Trump’s emergency request to lift nationwide injunctions blocking his order to end birthright citizenship.
May 15
VIDEO: Supreme Court hears arguments over President Trump's birthright citizenship order
May 15

Justice Kavanaugh’s ‘practical question’ if birthright citizenship ban took effect

The Supreme Court on Thursday heard oral arguments over President Donald Trump's emergency request to roll back nationwide injunctions blocking his executive order to end birthright citizenship.
May 15
VIDEO: Justice Kavanaugh’s ‘practical question’ if birthright citizenship ban took effect
May 15

Birthright citizenship explained as justices weigh blocks on Trump's order to end it

The justices on Thursday considered the legality of nationwide injunctions.
May 15
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Jan. 10, 2025.
May 15

Are Republicans having trouble recruiting Senate candidates in the Trump era?

Several Republicans have passed on races they would have been competitive in.
May 15
Brian Kemp, Governor of Georgia, speaks during a meeting of the Republican Governors Association at the National Building Museum in Washington, Feb. 20, 2025.
May 15

Birthright citizenship injunction could create ‘patchwork of chaos’: Expert

ABC News’ Selina Wang and legal contributor Kim Wehle discuss President Donald Trump's emergency request to roll back nationwide injunctions blocking his executive order to end birthright citizenship.
May 15
VIDEO: Birthright citizenship injunction could create ‘patchwork of chaos’: Expert
May 15

Supreme Court takes up birthright citizenship

The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over President Donald Trump's emergency request to roll back nationwide injunctions blocking his executive order to end birthright citizenship.
May 15
The Supreme Court will hear oral arguments over President Donald Trump's emergency request to roll back nationwide injunctions blocking his executive order to end birthright citizenship.
May 15

Legality of Trump potentially accepting gift of Qatari plane questionable: Experts

A key question is whether the Constitution requires Congress to approve it.
May 15
Qatar's Emir Sheikh Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani welcomes President Donald Trump during an official welcoming ceremony at the Amiri Diwan in Doha, Qatar, May 14, 2025.
May 14

House Minority Whip Katherine Clark on Trump in Qatar & House GOP

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with House Minority Whip Katherine Clark on President Trump’s acceptance of a luxury plane during his trip to the Middle East and its implications for national security.
May 14
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May 14

House Democrat pulls Trump impeachment vote

Minutes before the House was scheduled for floor votes, Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar announced he would not force a vote to impeach President Donald Trump as he had planned.
May 14
VIDEO: House Democrat pulls Trump impeachment vote
May 14

'What a joke': Republicans lock horns over Medicaid proposal

GOP infighting threatens to derail bill that would fund Trump's agenda.
May 14
Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson speaks as Rep. John Rutherford and House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer listen during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol, May 14, 2025 in Washington.
May 14

House Democrat withdraws Trump impeachment bill that angered party leaders

Democratic leaders called Rep. Shri Thanedar's effort "a distraction."
May 14
In this April 10, 2025, file photo, Rep. Shri Thanedar arrives for the vote on the budget resolution in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
May 14

President Trump visits Qatar as backlash grows over luxury plane offer

President Donald Trump arrived in Qatar on Wednesday -- the second day of his Middle East trip -- as fallout continues over the president's insistence on accepting a luxury plane from the country.
May 14
VIDEO: President Trump visits Qatar as backlash grows over luxury plane offer
May 14

GOP infighting threatens Trump's legislative package

A growing number of House Republicans -- from moderates to hardliners -- threaten to undercut the package’s momentum ahead of an expected vote late next week.
May 14
A growing number of House Republicans -- from moderates to hardliners -- threaten to undercut the package’s momentum ahead of an expected vote late next week.
May 14

House Democrat forces impeachment vote against President Donald Trump

Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar, Michigan, is taking an unorthodox step in defiance of his party's Leadership, forcing an impeachment vote against President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
May 14
Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar, Michigan, is taking an unorthodox step in defiance of his party's Leadership, forcing an impeachment vote against President Donald Trump on Wednesday.
May 14

Dems say it's a 'sad day for DHS' under Noem's leadership in fiery House hearing

Noem was testifying about the Department of Homeland Security budget.
May 14
 Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem speaks during a hearing with the House Homeland Security Committee on Capitol Hill on May 14, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

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