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Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons on Chicago Pride

Illinois state Sen. Mike Simmons shines a spotlight on the LGBTQ+ changemakers in politics.
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VIDEO: Illinois State Sen. Mike Simmons on Chicago Pride
June 30

Fauci on why he never quit during Trump administration

"I have felt and still do a very strong responsibility to the American public."
June 30
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, at the Rayburn House Office Building, on June 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
June 30

Steve Bannon predicts Trump will win by a 'landslide'

The former Trump adviser spoke with "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl.
June 30
Steve Bannon speaks with ABC News' Jonathan Karl.
June 30

'This Week' Transcript 6-30-24: Sen. Chris Coons, Steve Bannon & Anthony Fauci

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, June 30.
June 30
Sen. Chris Coons questions U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen during a Senate Appropriations Financial Services and General Government Subcommittee hearing on President Biden's proposed budget request for the Department of Treasury, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., June 4, 2024.
June 30

Coons: Biden is 'the only Democrat who can beat Donald Trump'

Biden's halting debate performance Thursday fueled worries over his age.
June 30
In this Nov. 28, 2023, file photo, Sen. Chris Coons speaks during a news conference at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C.
June 29

Biden campaign argues president dropping out would 'lead to weeks of chaos'

The president has spent Friday and Saturday fundraising, vowing to fight harder.
June 29
President Joe Biden participates in the CNN Presidential Debate, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
June 29

Trump campaign memo signals plans to reduce national GOP platform

The memo said the new platform would reflect Trump's political stances.
June 29
Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Greenbrier Farms, on June 28, 2024, in Chesapeake, Virginia.
June 28

By the Numbers: Presidential poll numbers pre- and post-debate

A look at the numbers from more than 2,500 voters polled by 538/Ipsos both before and after the debate between President Biden and former President Trump.
June 28
VIDEO: By the Numbers: Presidential poll numbers pre- and post-debate
June 28

President Biden’s debate performance causes concerns about candidacy

ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with former Assistant Secretary for the Department of Homeland Security Marsha Espinosa about President Biden’s debate performance and what it could mean for the race.
June 28
VIDEO: President Biden’s debate performance causes concerns about candidacy
June 28

Can Biden bounce back from rough debate?

"Miracles occasionally happen in politics," one presidential historian said.
June 28
President Joe Biden participates in the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections with former President Donald Trump at CNN's studios in Atlanta, June 27, 2024.
June 28

Steve Bannon says he has no regrets as he heads to prison

Ex-Trump White House adviser spoke with ABC "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl.
June 28
Steve Bannon speaks to ABC News.
June 28

Biden and Trump back on the campaign trail

Our Big Story Panel analyzes Thursday’s debate, and the Supreme Court’s ruling on how defendants in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection can be prosecuted.
June 28
VIDEO: Biden and Trump back on the campaign trail
June 28

President Biden looks to rebound from rocky debate performance

Joe Biden sends fiery message to his supporters during a campaign stop just hours after his debate with former President Donald Trump. ABC News contributor Mark UpDegrove weighs in.
June 28
VIDEO: President Biden looks to rebound from rocky debate performance
June 28

Biden honors LGBTQ+ community at Stonewall opening ceremony in post-debate appearance

"The course of history was changed forever" by Stonewall, the president said.
June 28
Elton John hugs President Joe Biden during the Stonewall National Monument Visitor Center Grand Opening Ceremony in New York City, June 28, 2024.
June 28

3 million student loan borrowers to be placed in payment pause

The pause would be similar to the pandemic-era student loan moratorium.
June 28
U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speaks to members of the media following a Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and Related Agencies hearing, April 30, 2024, in Washington.
June 28

At the Capitol, Democrats’ anguish over Biden's debate performance on full display

Multiple lawmakers purposely ignored reporters' questions on the topic.
June 28
President Joe Biden walks off stage during a break in a presidential debate with former President Donald Trump hosted by CNN, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
June 28

Trump: 'Joe Biden is grossly incompetent'

At his first rally since the debate, former President Donald Trump spoke to a crowd of supporters in Chesapeake, Virginia.
June 28
VIDEO: Trump: "Joe Biden is grossly incompetent"
June 28

Next steps for Democrats after Thursday night’s presidential debate

Some Democrats are calling for a new candidate after President Joe Biden’s performance during the first debate between himself and former President Donald Trump.
June 28
VIDEO: Next steps for Democrats after Thursday night’s presidential debate
June 28

US Supreme Court ruling may mean good news for some Jan. 6 defendants

The court ruled that the Justice Department may have overstepped by charging some defendants with obstructing an official proceeding for their actions at the capitol on Jan. 6.
June 28
VIDEO: US Supreme Court ruling may mean good news for some Jan. 6 defendants
June 28

Sen. Chris Coons, Steve Bannon and Dr. Anthony Fauci Sunday on ‘This Week’

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, June 30, 2024.
June 28
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
June 28

Voters react to 1st presidential debate

538 Politics Podcast host Galen Druke has some brand-new poll numbers to help show how Americans are reacting to the debate.
June 28
VIDEO: Voters react to first presidential debate
June 28

President Biden: 'When you get knocked down you get back up.'

After Thursday’s debate in Atlanta, President Joe Biden acknowledges, “I’m not a young man,” but emphasizes that he knows “how to tell the truth.”
June 28
After Thursday’s debate in Atlanta, President Joe Biden acknowledges, “I’m not a young man,” but emphasizes that he knows “how to tell the truth.”
June 28

Biden addresses poor debate performance, attacks Trump at Raleigh rally

"I don’t debate as well as I used to," he said.
June 28
President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign rally in Raleigh, North Carolina, June 28, 2024.
June 28

Biden speaks at campaign rally in North Carolina

President Joe Biden states "we're going to protect democracy" at a North Carolina campaign rally following Thursday's presidential debate.
June 28
VIDEO: Biden speaks at campaign rally in North Carolina
June 28

Supreme Court poised to rule in Trump presidential immunity case on Monday

It will be the last day of decisions in the high court's term.
June 28
Former President Donald Trump walks on stage to deliver the keynote address at the Faith & Freedom Coalition's Road to Majority Policy Conference in Washington, DC, June 22, 2024.
June 28

Supreme Court limits scope of obstruction charge against Capitol rioters, Trump

The decision is a partial victory for Jan. 6 defendant Joseph Fischer.
June 28
Joseph Fischer is a photo released in a criminal complaint.
June 28

Biden, Trump back on the campaign trail

ABC News' Selina Wang and Alex Presha discuss what voters are saying regarding President Joe Biden's debate performance and the next step on former President Donald Trump's agenda.
June 28
VIDEO: Biden, Trump back on the campaign trail
June 28

Democratic dread grows after Biden debate disaster. What now?: ANALYSIS

Nobody knows better than Joe Biden how high the stakes are in this election.
June 28
President Joe Biden walks off stage during the break of a presidential debate with Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump hosted by CNN, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
June 28

Supreme Court says city's homeless camping ban not 'cruel and unusual' punishment

The decision is expected to have ripple effects nationwide.
June 28
Growing numbers of homeless people have led to public encampments in cities across America.
June 28

SCOTUS homelessness decision called 'inhumane' by advocates

Lower courts had called the policy "cruel and unusual" punishment.
June 28
The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen in Washington,  May 20, 2024.
June 28

Trump, Biden falter in 1st 2024 presidential debate

ABC News’ Mary Alice Parks, Katherine Faulders, Amanda Renteria, and former senior advisor to Sen. Tim Scott Matt Gorman discuss Trump’s false claims and concerns over Biden’s performance.
June 28
VIDEO: Trump, Biden falter in first debate
June 28

SCOTUS sides with alleged Jan. 6 defendant

The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Pennsylvania police officer charged for his alleged participation in the U.S. Capitol attack.
June 28
The Supreme Court ruled in favor of former Pennsylvania police officer charged for his alleged participation in the U.S. Capitol attack.
June 28

Supreme Court dumps 40-year precedent in major blow to federal regulators

The ruling hands a long-sought victory to conservative legal groups.
June 28
The U.S. Supreme Court Building is seen, April 23, 2024, in Washington.
June 28

SCOTUS sides with Oregon city on homeless

The 6-3 opinion came from Justice Neil Gorsuch.
June 28
The 6-3 opinion came from Justice Neil Gorsuch.
June 28

ABC News Special: The Race for the White House

"World News Tonight" anchor David Muir leads the network's post-debate coverage and analysis with ABC News' powerhouse political team after the first presidential debate.
June 28
VIDEO: ABC News Special: The Race for the White House
June 28

Viewers react to CNN’s Biden-Trump presidential debate format

Muted microphones and no live studio audience were among the debate guidelines.
June 28
President Joe Biden and President Donald Trump during a presidential debate hosted by CNN, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
June 28

Trump asked about Jan. 6 during CNN debate

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien analyzes former President Trump’s response to a question about Jan. 6 during Thursday night's CNN debate. Courtesy: CNN Presidential Debate
June 28
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien analyzes former President Trump’s response to a question about Jan. 6 during Thursday nights CNN debate. Courtesy: CNN Presidential Debate
June 28

Biden addresses voter concerns about age in debate

ABC News contributors analyze Biden’s response to a question from CNN's Dana Bash about voter concerns about his age. Courtesy: CNN Presidential Debate
June 28
CNN's Dana Bash asked Biden, 81 to address voter concerns about his age. Courtesy: CNN Presidential Debate
June 28

Biden's shaky debate panics Democrats, Republicans celebrate Trump: ANALYSIS

"Obviously, the gamble did not pay off," one Democrat said.
June 28
President Joe Biden participates in the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections with former President Donald Trump at CNN's studios in Atlanta, June 27, 2024.
June 28

Fact checking the Biden-Trump presidential debate

ABC News’ political team analyzed the comments to break down fact from fiction.
June 28
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a presidential debate with Democrat candidate, President Joe Biden, in Atlanta, June 27, 2024.
June 28

Swing state voters react to presidential debate, Biden’s weak performance

"The RNC and DNC are to blame for this," one voter told ABC News.
June 28
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump participate in the CNN Presidential Debate, June 27, 2024, in Atlanta.
June 28

Vice President Kamala Harris reacts to Trump-Biden debate

ABC News' Linsey Davis is joined by Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss the debate between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
June 28
VIDEO: Vice President Kamala Harris reacts to Trump-Biden debate
June 27

What do incumbent polls look like following 1st presidential debate?

ABC News Political Director Rick Klein breaks down the historic trends, as well as current incumbent polling numbers.
June 27
VIDEO: What do incumbent polls look like following 1st presidential debate?
June 27

5 takeaways from striking Biden-Trump presidential debate

Biden offered a largely halting performance in the high-profile matchup.
June 27
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump participate in the first presidential debate of the 2024 elections in Atlanta, June 27, 2024.
June 27

Lara Trump criticizes Biden debate performance

Co-chair of the RNC, Lara Trump, reacts to President Joe Biden's performance in Thursday night's debate with former President Donald Trump.
June 27
VIDEO: Lara Trump criticizes Biden debate performance
June 27

Presidential debate highlights

Campaigns for former President Donald Trump and President Joe Biden reacted to their candidates' performance. ABC News' Rachel Scott recaps the debate.
June 27
VIDEO: Presidential debate highlights
June 27

Former DNC chair, ex-White house chief of staff react to Biden's debate performance

Former DNC Chair Donna Brazile and former White House Chief of Staff Reince Priebus discuss "missed opportunities" during President Joe Biden's debate with former President Donald Trump.
June 27
VIDEO: Former DNC chair, ex-White house chief of staff react to Biden's debate performance
June 27

Donald Trump’s felony conviction brought up on debate stage

ABC News chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas details the exchange between the current and former president.
June 27
VIDEO: Donald Trump’s felony conviction brought up on debate stage
June 27

Biden speaks at watch party following debate

President Joe Biden took the stage at his campaign's watch party following his CNN debate performance.
June 27
President Joe Biden took the stage at his campaign's watch party following his CNN debate performance.
June 27

Next Biden-Trump presidential debate will be in September on ABC

David Muir and Linsey Davis will serve as moderators for the Sept. 10 debate.
June 27
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, at the Rayburn House Office Building, on June 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies before the House Oversight and Accountability Committee Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic, at the Rayburn House Office Building, on June 3, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
Jun 30
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