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ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks reports on the debate in Washington, D.C., this week, following anti-Islamic remarks by GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert directed at Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar.

This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, December 5, 2021.

McCarthy lamented GOP messaging issues but did not condemn anti-Muslim remarks.

The nation's unemployment rate is down 2% since he took office, Biden said.

House Democrats called for Boebert to be removed from her committee assignments.

Both chambers of Congress passed the bill on Thursday.

The GOP wants to focus on Biden, but they're mostly talking about themselves.

This was the 99th National Christmas Tree Lighting.

One expert said more safe seats may negatively impact voter engagement.

"It doesn't include shutdowns or lockdowns, but widespread vaccinations, boosters, testing and a lot more," the president said.

The plan includes expanding access to boosters and vaccines to children, free at-home tests and stringent testing for international travelers.

Biden said his new plan doesn't call for any new or additional mandates.

A court ordered the Biden administration to restart the policy.

House conservatives demand any spending extensions defund the vaccine mandate.

ABC News contributor Kate Shaw analyzes the Supreme Court justices’ revealing statements in the Mississippi abortion case that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on oral arguments before the Supreme Court on the Mississippi abortion rights case that could overturn Roe v. Wade.

Maya Ward traveled from South Carolina and Angelique Clark from Nevada.

The White House slammed Trump allies for reportedly withholding the result.

Abrams has made a name for herself fighting for voting rights.

The court’s conservative justices appeared inclined to uphold Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban and overrule the Roe v. Wade decision.

Thousands gathered outside the Supreme Court on Wednesday as the court heard arguments in the most serious challenge to Roe vs. Wade in 30 years.

More updates on the country's response to the variant are anticipated Thursday.

The justices could effectively overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision.

In a video, Rep. Boebert referred to Rep. Omar as a member of the "Jihad Squad"

The court heard the most serious challenge to Roe vs. Wade in 30 years.

The US would impose "high-impact" costs if Russia invaded, he added.

Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar on Tuesday night forcefully condemned the anti-Muslim remarks made by her colleague, Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, last week.

Republicans and conservatives arguably have as much riding on it as Democrats.

Danny Rodriguez broke down in tears admitting he tased a police officer.

The White House COVID-19 response team said that the variant has not been found in the United States yet.

He said he hopes SCOTUS sends it "to the ash heap of history."

It is shaping up to be one of the nation's most watched midterm races.

The chairman of the committee said Meadows has been "engaging" with the panel.

Practical and political considerations are being taken into account.

The justices have been asked to overturn 50 years of legal precedent.

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports on the Mississippi abortion rights case that could overturn Roe V. Wade, as the court has yet to weigh in on Texas’ near-total abortion ban.

Talks resumed after nearly six months, with new warnings about Iran's program.

The first lady’s theme for the 2021 holiday season is "Gifts from the Heart."

Omar described the call with the Colorado Republican as "unproductive."

This year's theme is "Gifts from the Heart."

The shooter had an "enduring fascination with mass violence," the report said.

Biden said it was "almost inevitable" that the new strain will arrive in the US.

The former Trump defense secretary says there is nothing classified in his book.

Biden is dealing with rising gas prices, inflation and a new COVID-19 variant.

There’s still time to “enhance our preparedness” with vaccinations, he said.

Sen. Bill Cassidy & Sen. Amy Klobuchar were on "This Week" Sunday, November 28.

Sens. Amy Klobuchar and Bill Cassidy appeared on ABC's "This Week" on Sunday.

Rep. Ilhan Omar calls for "appropriate action" from House leadership.

Garland's directive comes as experts predict a record travel season.

A top candidate tells ABC News the country could be on the brink of civil war.