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April 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson on budget talks: 'Now is game time'
Republicans have begun releasing legislative text to codify their lofty ambitions to cut at least $2 trillion from federal spending over the next decade.
April 28, 2025 at 11:06 PM
April 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Trump and Johnson strategize as budget reconciliation reaches 'game time'
GOP hopes to reshape spending to align with the president’s domestic agenda.
April 28, 2025 at 10:49 PM
April 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
Oversight top Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned
Rep. Gerry Connolly, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned.
April 28, 2025 at 5:29 PM
April 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned
Rep. Gerry Connolly, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned.
April 28, 2025 at 5:26 PM
April 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Young Democratic primary challengers seek to oust longtime incumbents
As the Democratic Party takes stock of the upcoming 2026 midterm elections, a slate of political newcomers are challenging longtime incumbents.
April 25, 2025 at 7:06 PM
April 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
GOP Sen. Grassley gets another earful at Iowa town hall
Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley faced another room of hearted constituents at a town hall in Northwood, Iowa, on Wednesday.
April 23, 2025 at 10:13 PM
April 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
What Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement means for Democrats in Congress
Longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will retire after serving for over four decades in Congress.
April 23, 2025 at 5:29 PM
April 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Sen. Dick Durbin announces retirement after decades in Congress
Longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will retire after serving for over four decades in Congress.
April 23, 2025 at 4:42 PM
April 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
60,000 Americans to lose rental assistance and risk eviction unless Congress acts
The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development says that rental assistance for some 60,000 Americans fleeing homelessness or domestic violence will run out of money by the end of next year
April 21, 2025 at 6:46 AM
April 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
Jeffries: Trump's economic policy is 'his greatest weakness'
On "This Week," Hakeem Jeffries accused GOP leaders for ignoring the rising cost of living for many Americans.
April 20, 2025 at 3:48 PM
April 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
First to ABC: House Dems urge JD Vance to preserve Smithsonian independence
First to ABC: House Dems urge JD Vance to preserve Smithsonian independence.
April 18, 2025 at 1:36 PM
April 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Maryland senator travels to El Salvador to meet with Kilmar Abrego Garcia
A source close to Abrego Garcia’s family told ABC News that the meeting in the capital was set up by El Salvador’s president, Nayib Bukele, as both he and the Trump administration say Abrego Garcia won’t return to the U.S.
April 18, 2025 at 1:17 PM
April 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
McConnell to face constituents in Kentucky at town hall
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell speaks to civic club in Kentucky as GOP lawmakers continue to face hostile crowds at town halls with questions about Trump’s policies.
April 17, 2025 at 4:55 PM
April 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Sen. Chris Van Hollen goes to El Salvador amid erroneous deportation
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., has flown to El Salvador to seek answers over the contested deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
April 17, 2025 at 4:38 PM
April 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
Shapiro fire should be investigated by DA as possible antisemitic hate crime: Schumer
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer wants the arson attack on Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro's residence to be investigated as a possible antisemitic hate crime.
April 17, 2025 at 1:19 PM
April 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
Protesters arrested at Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's town hall
ABC News' Averi Harper weighs in on how Republicans are responding to growing contentious town halls.
April 16, 2025 at 8:24 PM
April 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
David Hogg-run group to spend millions supporting challengers to House Democrats
Leaders We Deserve, a group led by David Hogg, announced it will spend $20 million to help younger candidates and primary challengers to House Democrats
April 16, 2025 at 7:17 PM
April 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Former Texas Rep. Mayra Flores is recovering after hospitalization, campaign says
Former Republican U.S. Rep. Mayra Flores is recovering after being hospitalized
April 16, 2025 at 5:20 PM
April 16, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Grassley gets pressed in Iowa, scuffles at Marjorie Taylor Greene town hall
A protester was tased, another dragged out of Georgia GOP congresswoman's event.
April 16, 2025 at 3:46 AM
April 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Congress considers an end to daylight saving time
On Thursday, a Senate committee tackled the daylight saving debate, with bipartisan support for ending the twice-a-year clock change.
April 11, 2025 at 11:27 AM
April 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
House passes budget blueprint to advance Trump's agenda
The House on Thursday passed a budget blueprint to fund Trump's agenda after a setback on Wednesday due to GOP hard-liner opposition.
April 10, 2025 at 4:23 PM
April 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
House narrowly passes Trump-backed budget blueprint
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the vote to approve the GOP budget blueprint by a vote of 216-214, delivering a major victory for President Donald Trump’s legislative agenda.
April 10, 2025 at 4:11 PM
April 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
‘We have the votes’ to pass Trump-backed budget blueprint: Speaker Johnson
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports from Capitol Hill on the Senate-approved GOP budget blueprint that would fund President Donald Trump's agenda.
April 10, 2025 at 2:16 PM
April 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
Johnson scraps vote on Trump-backed budget blueprint
House Speaker said the House won't vote as planned on the budget blueprint that would fund Trump's agenda because a small "subset" of members aren't satisfied with it.
April 10, 2025 at 1:56 PM
April 9, 2025 at 1:59 AM
Johnson again relying on Trump to bring GOP holdouts in line on budget plan
Speaker Mike Johnson met Tuesday at the White House with President Donald Trump and House Republicans holding out against voting for the Senate-approved budget bill to fund Trump's agenda.
April 9, 2025 at 1:59 AM
April 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
Johnson again relying on Trump to bring GOP holdouts in line on budget plan
Speaker Johnson is meeting at the White House with President Trump and House Republican holdouts on the budget bill to fund Trump's agenda.
April 8, 2025 at 9:11 PM
April 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Speaker Johnson cuts deal with Rep. Luna over parental proxy voting
Speaker Mike Johnson and Florida GOP Rep. Anna Paulina Luna say they have cut a deal to end the fight over proxy voting for new parents.
April 7, 2025 at 9:15 PM
April 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Trump’s vows of retribution is a way to ‘to hurt people’: Booker
ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., on “This Week.”
April 6, 2025 at 3:33 PM
April 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Senate passes budget resolution despite bipartisan opposition
After about six hours of amendment votes, the Senate approved a budget blueprint Saturday morning by a vote of 51-48.
April 6, 2025 at 5:00 AM
April 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
Congress debating legislative agenda as consumers brace for tariff impact
ABC News' Jay O'Brien and Jonathan Gold, the National Retail Federation vice president of supply chain and customs policy, deliver the latest from Washington as the fallout from tariffs takes effect.
April 5, 2025 at 10:54 PM
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Takes 'act of Congress' to end the Department of Education, says former congressman
Former Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., said ending the Department of Education was an attempt to privatize public schools in the U.S.
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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to limit Trump on tariffs
As world markets slumped in reaction to President Trump’s tariffs, Democratic and Republican senators' bill would require Congress to approve new tariffs.
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Johnson says he won't concede on parents proxy voting battle as impasse continues
With the House at a standstill, Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to fold on his strong opposition to allowing new parents in Congress to vote remotely.
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Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
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GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'deserved' it
GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'probably deserved' it.
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McMahon hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting outside ED
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
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'Made-up emergency': Democrats try to block Trump tariffs on Canada
President Donald Trump on Tuesday called on the Senate to keep the United States' tariffs on Canada in place.
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How Cory Booker prepared for his 25-hour speech on the Senate floor
Cory Booker broke a record with his 25-hour Senate floor speech. How did he prepare to do it?
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Rep. Pettersen says it was 'difficult' decision to bring infant son to House floor
Democratic Rep. Brittany Pettersen said the decision to bring her 9-week-old was "difficult" but illustrated the need to pass the petition.
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Republicans and Democrats team up to defy House leadership on voting for new parents
The House voted to reject a rule that would have blocked Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's bipartisan discharge petition to allow proxy voting for new lawmaker parents.
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Lawmaker mom on ‘difficult decision’ to hold infant son on House floor
Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., held her 9-week-old son Sam while speaking in support of a resolution that would allow new parents to vote by proxy.
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Sen. Cory Booker breaks Senate record with marathon 24-hour speech
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke a record Tuesday evening, speaking for more than 24 hours protesting the national "crisis" he said President Donald Trump and Elon Musk had created.
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Booker breaks Senate record with marathon 24-hour speech protesting Trump and Musk
New Jersey Democratic Sen. Cory Booker broke a record Tuesday evening, speaking for more than 24 hours in a marathon speech.
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Republicans and Democrats team up to defy House leadership on voting for new parents
The House voted to reject a rule that would have blocked Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's bipartisan discharge petition to allow proxy voting for new lawmaker parents.
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Rep. Luna: 'I don't play to lose' on proxy voting for new parents in Congress
House GOP leaders are expected to block Republican Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's petition to allow proxy voting for new lawmaker parents up to 12 weeks after giving birth.
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Trump weighs in on House special election races as GOP fights to keep majority
Republicans have expressed concerns about maintaining their U.S. House majority.
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NPR, PBS House hearing: Opening statements from House subcommittee
Republicans accuse NPR and PBS of bias at House hearing, while Democrats rebuke it as a partisan attack.
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Rep. Crockett defends 'Governor Hot Wheels' comments about Abbott amid censure threat
Rep. Jasmine Crockett is now claiming that her comments referring to Gov. Greg Abbott as "Governor Hot Wheels" were not about his disability but "his terrible policies."
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Speaker Johnson warns federal judiciary that Congress has power to stop funding
House Speaker Mike Johnson warns Congress has the power to stop funding federal courts amid high-stakes White House legal battles.
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Judicial orders against Trump ‘a dangerous trend’: Speaker Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson issued an open threat to the federal judiciary, saying Congress has the authority to stop providing funding to federal courts.
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