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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.

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.

Ernst has been floated as a potential replacement for defense secretary.

Hegseth said Donald Trump told him to "keep going, keep fighting."

Nadler backed Jamie Raskin, who had challenged him for the position.

Trump pick Linda McMahon has little school experience besides serving on boards.

Gabbard could face the most one of the most bruising confirmation battles.

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

Chad Chronister got pushback from conservatives over COVID-19 lockdown arrest.

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.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant as new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, remains defiant after new misconduct allegations are causing growing concern among Republican lawmakers.

The justices are considering Tennessee's ban on certain treatments for minors.

"Some candidates are just a bridge too far," one political scientist said.

Trump's advisers have said the president-elect still backs Pete Hegseth.

President-elect Donald Trump nominated Patel late Saturday evening.

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.

Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York.

Trump team enters agreement with DOJ to submit names for background checks.

Rep. Tim Burchett of Tennessee discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial transition moves and President Joe Biden’s decision to pardon his son.

Rep. Greg Landsman, D-Ohio, joins ABC News to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s nominations.

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

Sen. Lindsey Graham called reports about Hegseth "very disturbing."

The new resolution includes examples of reports released on former members.

He spoke at a museum where millions of African slaves were baptized.

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.

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

Besides HUD secretary, the president-elect has picked no Blacks for his Cabinet.

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

Experts say it's not possible for Republicans to overturn Hunter Biden's pardon.

DNC Chair Jaime Harrison said the election was a "mixed bag."

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

President Biden called the prosecution of his son "a miscarriage of justice."

Alabama Sen. Tommy Tuberville said Hegseth would be "great" in the position.

"You can't get any more elite than this," one Democrat said.

Justices will decide whether regulators unlawfully rejected nicotine products.

ABC News Selina Wang reports the latest on President-elect Donald Trump’s transition updates.

The family discussed it together over the Thanksgiving holiday, a source said.

ABC News contributor Kim Wehle discusses the announcement by President Joe Biden to pardon his son Hunter Biden.

"I feel normal now," plaintiff says of the treatments she's fighting to protect.

The president-elect invoked imprisoned Jan. 6 rioters in his statement Sunday.

Both sides of the aisle reacted after the pardon was issued Sunday.

President Joe Biden has pardoned his son, Hunter Biden, following Hunter's conviction on federal gun charges.

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

The president said the event showed the U.S. is united in fighting HIV/AIDS.

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

It was the second straight day Trump picked a family member for his team.

Wisconsin Dem chair and former Senate candidate from Maryland join the field.

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick, longtime ally Kash Patel, must be approved by the Senate.

Stein tells “This Week” that Harris was hindered by a “tough national mood.”