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December 04

Who is Tulsi Gabbard?

ABC News’ Selina Wang reports on former Democratic Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard’s nomination for the director of national intelligence role in Trump’s new administration.
December 04
Who is Tulsi Gabbard?
December 04

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on the expected confirmation of Trump’s cabinet picks

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz about President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his administrative cabinet, the border crisis and the pardoning of Hunter Biden.
December 04
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on the expected confirmation of Trump’s cabinet picks
December 04

Hegseth meets with combat veteran and sexual assault survivor Sen. Ernst

Ernst has been floated as a potential replacement for defense secretary.
December 04
Sen. Joni Ernst speaks to reporters as she walks to a Senate luncheons at the U.S. Capitol, on Nov. 19, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
December 04

Hegseth promises to stop drinking if confirmed, GOP senator says

Hegseth said Donald Trump told him to "keep going, keep fighting."
December 04
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, accompanied by Sen. Bill Hagerty arrives for a meeting with Senate Minority Whip John Thune at the Capitol, Dec. 4, 2024.
December 04

Rep. Nadler to step aside as Democratic Judiciary leader for a younger chair

Nadler backed Jamie Raskin, who had challenged him for the position.
December 04
Representative Jamie Raskin speaks during a news conference with Representative Jerry Nadler, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., July 26, 2019.
December 04

Does Linda McMahon need to be an educator to lead the Department of Education?

Trump pick Linda McMahon has little school experience besides serving on boards.
December 04
Linda McMahon, former administrator of the US Small Business Administration, speaks during the America First Policy Institute's America First Agenda summit in Washington, D.C., on July 25, 2022.
December 04

Who is Tulsi Gabbard? Meet Trump's pick for director of national intelligence

Gabbard could face the most one of the most bruising confirmation battles.
December 04
Former U.S. Rep. Tulsi Gabbard attends a campaign rally of Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump at PPG Paints Arena, Nov. 4, 2024, in Pittsburgh.
December 04

Speaker Johnson reacts to possible GOP slim majority

With all 435 House races projected, ABC News estimates Republicans will hold 220 seats and Democrats 215 in the 119th Congress.
December 04
With all 435 House races projected, ABC News estimates Republicans will hold 220 seats and Democrats 215 in the 119th Congress.
December 04

'I pulled him out': Trump pushes back on DEA pick saying he withdrew

Chad Chronister got pushback from conservatives over COVID-19 lockdown arrest.
December 04
In this Oct. 15, 2024, file photo, Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister speaks during a press conference inside the Falkenburg Road Jail Assembly Room at the Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office, in Tampa, Fla.
December 04

Trans activist optimistic as Supreme Court hears gender-affirming care case

ABC News Live spoke to Raquel Willis of the Gender Liberation Movement about a landmark case whether state bans on gender-affirming medical treatments for minors violate the Constitution.
December 04
VIDEO: Trans activist optimistic as Supreme Court hears gender-affirming care case
December 04

Hegseth continues defiance in defense secretary fight

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant as new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.
December 04
VIDEO: Hegseth continues defiance in defense secretary fight
December 04

Hegseth says he won't 'back down'

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.
December 04
VIDEO: Hegseth says he won't 'back down'
December 04

Landmark Supreme Court case weighs gender-affirming care for trans kids

The justices are considering Tennessee's ban on certain treatments for minors.
December 04
Transgender rights opponents and a supporter rally outside of the Supreme Court as the justices hear arguments in a case on transgender health rights on Dec. 4, 2024 in Washington, DC.
December 04

Trump's controversial Cabinet picks raise questions about lower ethical standards

"Some candidates are just a bridge too far," one political scientist said.
December 04
In this May 16, 2024, file photo, former President Donald Trump walks past Rep. Matt Gaetz, at the end of the day of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs, at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York.
December 04

Ron DeSantis, Joni Ernst potential defense secretary nominees if Hegseth drops out

Trump's advisers have said the president-elect still backs Pete Hegseth.
December 04
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during the second day of the 2024 Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 16, 2024. Days after he survived an assassination attempt Donald Trump won formal nomination as the Republican presidential candidate and picked right-wing loyalist J.D. Vance for running mate, kicking off a triumphalist party convention in the wake of last weekend's failed assassination attempt.
December 03

Kash Patel, Trump's pick to lead FBI, hit with Iranian cyberattack, sources say

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Patel late Saturday evening.
December 03
Former Chief of Staff to the United States Secretary of Defense Kash Patel speaks during a campaign rally for former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump in Las Vegas, Nevada, Oct. 24, 2024.
December 03

Tennessee family takes fight for transgender care to Supreme Court

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer talks to a Tennessee couple that's arguing, on behalf of their daughter, that a state law banning certain medical treatments for transgender minors is unconstitutional.
December 03
Tennessee family takes fight for transgender care to Supreme Court
December 03

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 03
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 03

Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks

Trump team enters agreement with DOJ to submit names for background checks.
December 03
Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 19, 2024, in Washington.
December 03

GOP congressman comments on Trump’s Cabinet picks and Biden’s change of heart

Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial transition moves and President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son.
December 03
GOP congressman comments on Trump’s Cabinet picks and Biden’s change of heart
December 03

Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators amid new allegations

Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, joins ABC News to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s nominations.
December 03
Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators amid new allegations
December 03

GOP senators react to latest Hegseth allegations

The allegations were top of mind for Republican senators, one of whom called recent reports "very disturbing."
December 03
The allegations were top of mind for Republican senators, one of whom called recent reports "very disturbing."
December 03

Republican senators express growing concerns over Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations

Sen. Lindsey Graham called reports about Hegseth "very disturbing."
December 03
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his wife Jennifer Rauchet walk through the Russell Senate Office building on Capitol Hill, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington.
December 03

Casten introduces new privileged resolution to force release of Gaetz report

The new resolution includes examples of reports released on former members.
December 03
Representative Sean Casten attends a news conference on the US Securities and Exchange Commission climate rule in Washington, Mar. 6, 2024.
December 03

Biden, during Angola visit, speaks of 'shared history' of slavery

He spoke at a museum where millions of African slaves were baptized.
December 03
President Joe Biden speaks during his visit to the National Slavery Museum in Morro da Cruz, near Luanda, Dec. 3, 2024.
December 03

Biden, during Angola visit, speaks on 'shared history' of slavery

President Joe Biden on Tuesday, during his diplomatic trip to Angola, acknowledged America's "original sin" of slavery and the slave trade that once connected the U.S. and the African nation.
December 03
VIDEO: Biden, during Angola visit, speaks on 'shared history' of slavery
December 03

Congress could determine NFL Washington Commanders’ home stadium

Commanders' owner blitzes Congress with DC stadium bill on the agenda.
December 03
Commanders' owner blitzes Congress with DC stadium bill on the agenda.
December 03

Black Republicans feel left out of Trump’s 2nd-term picks

Besides HUD secretary, the president-elect has picked no Blacks for his Cabinet.
December 03
In this Oct. 29, 2024 file photo, President-elect Donald Trump attends a campaign event, in Allentown, Pa.
December 03

Congress could determine NFL Washington Commanders’ home stadium

Commanders' owner blitzes Congress with DC stadium bill on the agenda.
December 03
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin celebrates with quarterback Jayden Daniels after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter in their NFL game, Dec. 1, in Landover, Md.
December 03

What is a presidential pardon?

Experts say it's not possible for Republicans to overturn Hunter Biden's pardon.
December 03
What is a presidential pardon?
December 03

DNC hopes to highlight success ahead of post-election meeting

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said the election was a "mixed bag."
December 03
Chair of the Democratic National Committee Jaime Harrison bangs the gavel on the first day of the Democratic National Convention (DNC) at the United Center in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024.
December 02

Who is Kash Patel?

ABC News’ Pierre Thomas examines Kash Patel’s career history after he became President-elect Trump’s nominee for FBI Director.
December 02
Who is Kash Patel?
December 02

As Hunter Biden pardon sparks backlash, experts say it can't be overturned

President Biden called the prosecution of his son "a miscarriage of justice."
December 02
President Joe Biden and son Hunter Biden stepping out of a bookstore while shopping in Nantucket, Mass., on Nov. 29, 2024.
December 02

Tuberville praises defense secretary pick Pete Hegseth amid misconduct allegations

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Hegseth would be "great" in the position.
December 02
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth leaves a meeting with Sen. Tommy Tuberville on Capitol Hill, Dec. 2, 2024, in Washington.
December 02

Biden's pardon of son, Hunter, roils Democrats' post-election reckoning: ANALYSIS

"You can't get any more elite than this," one Democrat said.
December 02
President Joe Biden stands with his son Hunter Biden, who earlier in the day was found guilty on all three counts in his criminal gun charges trial, after President Biden arrived at the Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Delaware, June 11, 2024.
December 02

Supreme Court divided over FDA block on kid-friendly flavored vapes

Justices will decide whether regulators unlawfully rejected nicotine products.
December 02
 In this undated file photo, the Supreme Court of the United States is shown in Washington, D.C.
December 02

Trump picks longtime ally Kash Patel for FBI director

ABC News Selina Wang reports the latest on President-elect Donald Trump’s transition updates.
December 02
VIDEO: Trump picks longtime ally Kash Patel for FBI director
December 02

How President Biden came to the decision to pardon his son Hunter

The family discussed it together over the Thanksgiving holiday, a source said.
December 02
President Joe Biden and son Hunter Biden walk in downtown Nantucket Mass., Nov. 29, 2024.
December 02

What a pardon for Hunter Biden means

ABC News contributor Kim Wehle discusses the announcement by President Joe Biden to pardon his son Hunter Biden.
December 02
VIDEO: What a pardon for Hunter Biden means
December 02

Transgender teen implores Supreme Court to strike Tennessee gender-affirming care ban

"I feel normal now," plaintiff says of the treatments she's fighting to protect.
December 02
LW, who asked not to show her face, is a 16-year-old transgender teenager challenging Tennessee’s ban on gender-affirming medical treatments that have improved her quality of life.
December 01

Trump reacts to President Biden pardoning son Hunter before White House exit

The president-elect invoked imprisoned Jan. 6 rioters in his statement Sunday.
December 01
President Joe Biden shakes hands with President-elect Donald Trump during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
December 01

Washington DC reacts to President Biden pardoning son Hunter in shock decision

Both sides of the aisle reacted after the pardon was issued Sunday.
December 01
President Joe Biden, accompanied by Hunter Biden walks out of a bookstore in downtown Nantucket, Massachusetts, Nov. 29, 2024.
December 01

President Joe Biden issues pardon for son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, following Hunter's conviction on federal gun charges.
December 01
VIDEO: President Joe Biden issues pardon for son Hunter Biden
December 01

What's the difference between commutation and pardoning?

A pardon is an "executive forgiveness of a crime, while a commutation is an "executive lowering of the penalty."
December 01
A pardon is an "executive forgiveness of a crime, while a commutation is an "executive lowering of the penalty."
December 01

Emotional Bidens commemorate World AIDS Day at the White House

The president said the event showed the U.S. is united in fighting HIV/AIDS.
December 01
President Joe Biden delivers remarks at a World AIDS Day event on the South Lawn at the White House in Washington, D.C., Dec. 1, 2024.
December 01

Biden commemorates World AIDS Day

President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the White House South Lawn to commemorate World AIDS Day with survivors, their families and advocates.
December 01
VIDEO: Biden commemorates World AIDS Day
December 01

Trump picks daughter Tiffany's father-in-law Massad Boulos as senior Mideast adviser

It was the second straight day Trump picked a family member for his team.
December 01
MANHATTAN, NY - SEP 4 : Dr. Massad Boulos, Tiffany Trump's father-in-law, sits for a portrait at the Wall Street Hotel  in New York on Sep 4, 2024. (Photo by Jeenah Moon for The Washington Post via Getty Images)
December 01

Two more Democrats join race for Democratic National Committee chair

Wisconsin Dem chair and former Senate candidate from Maryland join the field.
December 01
Ben Wikler, chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, waves to the crowd at a campaign event in Little Chute, Wis., Nov. 1, 2024.
December 01

Trump says he'll fire FBI Director Christopher Wray, replace him with Kash Patel

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick, longtime ally Kash Patel, must be approved by the Senate.
December 01
VIDEO: Trump says he'll fire FBI Director Christopher Wray, replace him with Kash Patel
December 01

North Carolina was a ‘bright spot’ for Democrats, governor-elect says

Stein tells “This Week” that Harris was hindered by a “tough national mood.”
December 01
Governor-elect Josh Stein appears on "This Week," Dec. 1, 2024.

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