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High stakes political race in NY expected to have repercussions on Biden campaign

Incumbent congressman Jamaal Bowman is in a political fight for his House seat. We look at how this race could impact the presidential race. ABC News contributor Asma Khalid weighs in.
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VIDEO: High stakes political race in NY expected to have repercussions on Biden campaign
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US military delivers supplies to Gaza via pier, but there's no one to distribute them

The U.N. says the risk of distributing aid in Gaza has become "intolerable."
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The Gaza shoreline can be seen from the pier, with smoke visible.
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Courts block aspects of Biden’s hallmark student loan repayment plan

The rulings will stop the Biden administration from any further implementation.
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U.S. President Joe Biden speaks during an event in Madison, Wisconsin,  on Monday, April 8, 2024. (PHOTO: Daniel Steinle/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
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Trump green card comments could signal some moderation on immigration

His remarks incensed some Republicans but could appeal to business.
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June 25

Do presidential debates still matter?

Candidates, such as Donald Trump and President Joe Biden in 2024, are vying for smaller groups of undecided voters who watch the debates, experts say.
June 25
Candidates, such as Donald Trump and President Joe Biden in 2024, are vying for smaller groups of undecided voters who watch the debates, experts say.
June 25

Ahead of debate, Trump escalates calls for Biden drug tests, accusations of CNN bias

In 2020, he made similar baseless claims Biden used performance-enhancing drugs.
June 25
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump attends a campaign event in Philadelphia, June 22, 2024.
June 25

Supreme Court poised to issue major rulings on presidential immunity, abortion access

Rulings with huge 2024 implications may come just before the Biden-Trump debate.
June 25
U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, June 24, 2024.
June 25

Trump gag order partially lifted in hush money case

Judge Juan Merchan lifted two parts of the gag order, but kept one in place.
June 25
Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at the Liacouras Center on June 22, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
June 25

Hillary Clinton offers debate advice for Biden on how to handle Trump

In a NYT op-ed, Clinton reflected on her experience going toe-to-toe with Trump.
June 25
In this Oct. 9, 2016 file photo Republican nominee Donald Trump (R) watches Democratic nominee Hillary Clinton during the second presidential debate at Washington University in St. Louis.
June 25

US surgeon general: Gun violence 'infiltrated the psyche of America'

U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murthy talks to ABC News Live about his decision to declare gun violence a public health crisis for the first time ever.
June 25
VIDEO: Murthy
June 25

House GOP plans to take 1st step to hold Biden's ghostwriter in contempt of Congress

Mark Zwonitzer was subpoenaed in March after he failed to turn over documents.
June 25
Representative Jim Jordan during a hearing in Washington, DC on  June 13, 2024.
June 25

Trump calls on Biden to be drug tested prior to debate

The former president has repeatedly suggested the baseless claim that President Joe Biden might take a performance enhancing drug before the debate.
June 25
VIDEO: Trump calls on Biden to be drug tested prior to debate
June 25

Economy worries remain top of mind for Black men in Michigan

Black men have emerged as a key voting bloc ahead of the presidential election
June 25
Michigan residents cast their ballots in the Michigan primary election on August 2, 2022 in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan.
June 25

Trump attacks Biden prior to upcoming debate

ABC News’ Rachel Scott addresses the heat between President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump as the first 2024 presidential debate approaches.
June 25
VIDEO: Trump attacks Biden prior to upcoming debate
June 25

Advocates renew calls for rule to require technology that prevents hot car deaths

The deadline for NHTSA to issue a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking is August 2024.
June 25
1,086 onesies were displayed across the street from the U.S. Department of Transportation building in Washington, DC on June 20, 2024 representing each child that has died in a hot car in the U.S. since 1990.
June 25

NY primary race between Jamaal Bowman, George Latimer marks schism in Dem Party

The candidates' stances on the Israel-Hamas war have raised the race's profile.
June 25
Representative Jamaal Bowman speaks to the crowd while he campaigns in the Bronx borough of New York City, June 22, 2024.
June 25

Biden, Trump spin, navigate expectations game ahead of debate: ANALYSIS

"They've really set Trump up to fail," one strategist said of Republicans.
June 25
President Donald Trump participates in the first presidential debate with former Vice President Joe Biden at Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland, Sept. 29, 2020.
June 25

3 more states to vote in congressional primaries Tuesday

Colorado, New York and Utah will cast ballots.
June 25
Voting machines are ready during the Georgia presidential primary elections in Atlanta, GA, March 12, 2024.
June 25

Biden, Trump have debated before, but now the men and politics are vastly different

They've both been president, have records to defend and are older than in 2020.
June 25
In this Sept. 29, 2020 file photo people watch the first presidential debate between President Donald J. Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden, on in Hoboken, N.J.
June 24

WikiLeaks' Julian Assange expected to plead guilty, avoid further prison time in deal

The information comes from a court document unsealed Monday evening.
June 24
Supporters of Julian Assange demonstrate outside the Royal Courts of Justice as the High Court is set to deliver a ruling whether Assange can appeal against the US's extradition order in London, United Kingdom on May 20, 2024.
June 24

Kate Cox, Texas woman who fled Texas to get an abortion, announces she's pregnant

She said she needed an abortion to preserve her ability to have more children.
June 24
Kate Cox, the Texas woman who had to leave the state for an abortion after being denied one last year, introduces U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, at an event on reproductive rights at Ritchie Coliseum on the campus of the University of Maryland on June 24, 2024 in College Park, Md.
June 24

Ahead of debate, Biden, Harris blast Trump on abortion rights on Dobbs anniversary

The Trump campaign called them "extremists" but Trump said nothing Monday.
June 24
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks on reproductive rights at Ritchie Coliseum on the campus of the University of Maryland on June 24, 2024 in College Park, Md.
June 24

What Biden, Trump need to answer in 1st 2024 presidential debate

Thursday's debate offers both candidates a chance to change or reinforce perceptions.
June 24
VIDEO: Looking at what both Biden and Trump need to answer to first presidential debate
June 24

Blinken meeting with Israel's defense minister

The representatives are expected to discuss Israel's ongoing military campaign in Gaza and strategies to rescue the remaining hostages.
June 24
VIDEO: Sec. Blinken meeting with Israel's Defense Minister
June 24

Biden, Trump in a dead heat heading into 1st presidential 2024 debate

538 Politics podcast host Galen Druke discusses how the candidates prepare and the importance of the abortion topic.
June 24
VIDEO: Biden, Trump in a dead heat heading into 1st presidential 2024 debate
June 24

New details emerge in Trump investigation

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders discussed how the special counsel scrutinized a previously unreported trip the former President Donald Trump took to Mar-a-Lago weeks before the FBI raid.
June 24
VIDEO:  Biden, Trump prepare for 2024 debate
June 24

Biden, Trump prepare for 2024 debate

ABC News Political Director Rick Klein discussed what’s at stake in this debate, what differentiates it from past ones and each candidates' strategies.
June 24
VIDEO: Biden, Trump prepare for 2024 debate
June 24

Supreme Court to review ban on gender-affirming care for minors

The Supreme Court announced Monday that it will take up a constitutional challenge to state bans on gender-affirming care for minors in its next term.
June 24
VIDEO: Supreme Court to review ban on gender-affirming care for minors
June 24

Supreme Court to review ban on gender-affirming care for minors

Twenty-five states have passed bans on gender-affirming care.
June 24
An exterior view of the Supreme Court on June 20, 2024 in Washington, DC.
June 24

1st Biden-Trump debate: What to know and how to watch

ABC News Digital and 538 will live blog the debate online.
June 24
President Donald Trump, left, and former Vice President Joe Biden during the first presidential debate at Case Western University and Cleveland Clinic, in Cleveland, Ohio.
June 24

Biden-Trump debate a rematch, but will muted mics, other new rules make a difference?

Experts weigh in on how the changes could benefit, or hurt, each candidate.
June 24
President Donald Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden and moderator and Fox News anchor Chris Wallace speak during the first presidential debate  in Cleveland, OH, Sep. 29, 2020.
June 24

Pritzker-backed group launches first paid ad campaign of 2024 cycle

The organization, Think Big America, is spending six figures in AZ, FL and NV.
June 24
Illinois Gov. J.B. Pritzker speaks to auto workers before the arrival of President Joe Biden at the Community Complex Building in Belvedere, IL, November 09, 2023.
June 24

Biden-Trump debate offers rare chance for change in stubbornly tight race

"Somebody's going to take advantage of it," one strategist predicted.
June 24
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks as Joe Biden, 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, right, listens during the U.S. presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville on Oct. 22, 2020.
June 23

'This Week' Transcript 6-23-24: Sen. Elizabeth Warren & Bill Nye

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, June 23.
June 23
Sen. Elizabeth Warren gives remarks on reproductive care at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services building, on June 18, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
June 23

Bill Nye says record-breaking extreme heat 'a taste of the normal of the future'

Research shows human-induced climate change is intensifying extreme weather.
June 23
In this March 21, 2024, file photo, Bill Nye the Science Guy attends the Los Angeles Premiere of "You Can Call Me Bill" at the Culver Theater, in Culver City, Calif.
June 23

Warren pushes congressional Republicans for deal on immigration

Biden has implemented executive actions after a deal collapsed in Congress.
June 23
In this March 7, 2024, file photo, Senator Elizabeth Warren speaks during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, D.C.
June 22

Black men weigh their voting options as Biden fights to energize his base

African American men emerge as a key swing vote in battleground states.
June 22
People wait as President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are scheduled to address Black voters at a rally at Girard College in Philadelphia, PA, May 29, 2024.
June 21

RNC laser-focused on vote monitoring, committed to enlisting 100,000 poll volunteers

Chair Michael Whatley led a "poll watcher training" on Friday on Long Island.
June 21
Republican National Committee Chairman Michael Whatley addresses an election integrity volunteer training group, June 18, 2024, in Newtown, Pa.
June 21

What's going on with Menendez's independent Senate bid? NJ Democrats have theories

New Jersey Democrats are split over Menendez's motivation.
June 21
Sen. Bob Menendez leaves Manhattan federal court after hearing witness testimony during his trial, June 10, 2024, in New York.
June 21

Biden campaign picks right-side podium for CNN debate, Trump will have the last word

Biden's team won the coin toss and chose his position on viewers' screens.
June 21
Joe Biden speaks, as President Donald Trump, left, listens during the U.S. presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee, Oct. 22, 2020.
June 21

The Secret Service in Chicago has to handle security for two party conventions

ABC News spoke with an agent responsible for both Chicago and Milwaukee.
June 21
In this Oct. 13, 2023 file photo, a member of the Secret Service monitors activity as U.S. President Joe Biden speaks at Tioga Marine Terminal  in Philadelphia.
June 21

Trump campaign's fundraising boost helps erase Biden's cash advantage

Trump's war chest gives him cash to potentially spend on ads after the debate.
June 21
Donald Trump arrives to speak at a campaign event in Racine, Wisconsin, on June 18, 2024.
June 21

Sen. Elizabeth Warren and Bill Nye Sunday on ‘This Week’

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, June 23, 2024.
June 21
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
June 21

Trump campaign adds caveats to his green-card proposal for noncitizen college grads

Trump's campaign said vetting will help determine who can contribute to the U.S.
June 21
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Festival Park, June 18, 2024, in Racine, Wis.
June 21

Supreme Court says domestic abusers can be temporarily disarmed

The 8-1 opinion was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts.
June 21
An exterior view of the Supreme Court on June 20, 2024 in Washington, DC.
June 21

Gun control groups hail Supreme Court decision upholding gun ban for domestic abusers

The NRA argued the ruling was "no endorsement of red flag laws."
June 21
In this Nov. 7, 2023, file photo, Angela Ferrell-Zabala, Executive Director of Moms Demand Action, speaks during a rally at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
June 21

Biden, Trump prepare for 1st 2024 debate

The June 27 presidential debate will not have an audience, and candidates’ microphones will be muted while the opponent speaks.
June 21
VIDEO: Biden, Trump prepare for 1st 2024 debate
June 21

Supreme Court upholds ban on guns for those with domestic violence restraining orders

The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled 8-1 in favor of a gun control law used for the protection of victims of domestic violence.
June 21
VIDEO: US Supreme Court upholds ban on guns under domestic violence restraining orders
June 21

Supreme Court upholds ban on guns for domestic abusers

The 8-1 opinion was authored by Chief Justice John Roberts. Justice Clarence Thomas dissented.
June 21
VIDEO: Supreme Court upholds ban on guns for domestic abusers
June 21

Supreme Court set to hand down new rulings

More than a dozen major decisions are expected in this Supreme Court term, including key cases involving former President Donald Trump, the attack on the capitol and abortion access.
June 21
VIDEO: Supreme Court set to hand down new rulings