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Trump's DEA selection Chad Chronister withdraws from consideration

The Florida sheriff faced pushback for enforcing COVID-19 lockdowns.
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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.
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Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks

Trump team enters agreement with DOJ to submit names for background checks.
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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.
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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.
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GOP congressman comments on Trump’s Cabinet picks and Biden’s change of heart
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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.
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Pete Hegseth meets with GOP senators amid new allegations
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GOP senators react to latest Hegseth allegations

The allegations were top of mind for Republican senators, one of whom called recent reports "very disturbing."
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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.
December 01

GOP senator praises current FBI Director Christopher Wray, calls Putin a 'tyrant'

Rounds has “no complaints” about the FBI director that Trump wants to fire.
December 01
Sen. Mike Rounds appears on "This Week," Dec. 1, 2024.
December 01

Trump says he'll appoint longtime ally Kash Patel as FBI director

"This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl joins ABC News Live to discuss President-elect Donald Trump’s transition updates.
December 01
VIDEO: Trump says he'll appoint longtime ally Kash Patel as FBI director
December 01

Biden team wants to finish strong on Ukraine, Gaza

Sullivan: Biden's team will "do everything in our power" in its final 50 days.
December 01
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan appears on "This Week," Dec. 1, 2024.
December 01

Trump's proposed tariffs and your wallet

Columbia Business School economics professor Brett House joins ABC News to discuss the potential impacts of the president-elect's proposed tariffs on consumers and industries reliant on global trade.
December 01
VIDEO:  Trump's proposed tariffs and your wallet
December 01

'This Week' Transcript 12-1-24: Jake Sullivan & Sen. Mike Rounds

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, December 1.
December 01
US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan speaks during the daily press briefing in the Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Nov. 13, 2024.
December 01

Biden’s Angola visit to focus on US investments, partnerships in Africa

Biden will become the first sitting president to visit Angola.
December 01
Angolan President Joao Lourenco and President Biden during a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on Nov. 30, 2023.
November 30

Trump names longtime ally Kash Patel to lead FBI

The appointment must be approved by the Senate.
November 30
Kash Patel, former chief of staff to the defense secretary speaks on the day Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally, in Prescott Valley, Arizona, Oct. 13, 2024.
November 30

Trump, Trudeau meet at Mar-a-Lago amid tariff threats

Trump has threatened 25% tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada.
November 30
Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a hotel in West Palm Beach en route to meet U.S. President-elect Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., on Nov. 29, 2024.
November 30

Trump picks Florida sheriff Chad Chronister for DEA administrator

Chad Chronister has served the Tampa, Florida, area for over 30 years.
November 30
Hillsborough County Sheriff Chad Chronister
November 30

Third candidate enters DNC chair race, setting up tight contest

“I may be an outsider, but I know how to win,” the New York state senator said.
November 30
In this Oct. 28, 2021, file photo, New York State Senator James Skoufis attendsan event in New York.
November 29

Democratic members of Congress get bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The threats follow some to Trump's Cabinet selections earlier in the week.
November 29
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, Nov. 23, 2024.
November 29

W.H. NSA Sullivan, Sen. Rounds, & Gov.-elect Stein Sunday on ‘This Week’

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, December 1, 2024.
November 29
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
November 29

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans on DOGE plans

Musk recently proposed deleting the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
November 29
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk.
November 29

Biden to display AIDS Memorial Quilt on White House South Lawn for 1st time

The Bidens will commemorate World AIDS Day on Sunday with survivors, families.
November 29
President Joe Biden commemorates World AIDS Day and launches the National HIV/AIDS Strategy at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 1, 2021.
November 29

Donald Trump and Elon Musk spend Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago

The president-elect was also joined at Mar-a-Lago with family members on Thanksgiving following a week in which Trump claimed Mexico would stop border crossings, "effective immediately."
November 29
Donald Trump and Elon Musk spend Thanksgiving at Mar-a-Lago.
November 28

Biden says he hopes Trump rethinks tariffs, is thankful for 'peaceful transition'

"The last thing we need to do is screw up those relationships," Biden said.
November 28
President Joe Biden talks to the media during a visit to Nantucket fire department on Thanksgiving day in Nantucket Mass., Nov. 28, 2024.
November 28

Mexico's president says its 'position is not to close borders' after Trump's claim

President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum by phone on Wednesday. But it's unclear if they share the same vision on migration.
November 28
President-elect Donald Trump spoke with Mexico's President Claudia Sheinbaum by phone on Wednesday. But it's unclear if they share the same vision on migration.
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.
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.
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