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March 30, 2023, 6:53 PM

Proposal to put unruly passengers on no-fly list introduced in Congress

A bipartisan group of lawmakers re-introduced legislation to create a no-fly list for passengers fined or convicted for assaulting crew members on board an aircraft.
March 30, 2023, 6:53 PM
Proposal to put unruly passengers on no-fly list introduced in Congress
March 30, 2023, 2:47 AM

Senate votes to repeal Iraq War approval many see as mistake

The Senate has voted to repeal the decades-old congressional measure that greenlighted the 2003 invasion of Iraq
March 30, 2023, 2:47 AM
Senate votes to repeal 2002 measure that approved Iraq war
March 29, 2023, 9:47 PM

Congress approves measure to toss Biden's water protections

Congress on Wednesday approved a resolution to overturn the Biden administration's protections for thousands of small streams, wetlands and other waterways
March 29, 2023, 9:47 PM
Congress approves measure to toss Biden's water protections
March 29, 2023, 9:42 PM

Senate votes to repeal Iraq use of force authorizations

The legislation now goes to the House, where its fate is uncertain.
March 29, 2023, 9:42 PM
Senate votes to repeal Iraq use of force authorizations
March 29, 2023, 5:17 PM

US: Credit Suisse violates deal on rich clients' tax evasion

U.S. lawmakers say Credit Suisse violated a plea agreement by failing to report secret offshore accounts that wealthy Americans used to avoid paying taxes
March 29, 2023, 5:17 PM
March 27, 2023, 12:15 PM

Elizabeth Warren running for 3rd US Senate term in 2024

Massachusetts Democratic U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren has announced she will seek a third term in 2024
March 27, 2023, 12:15 PM
March 24, 2023, 11:14 PM

House Republicans tour DC jail where Jan. 6 defendants held

On Friday, members of the House Oversight Committee toured a Washington, D.C. jail where some Jan. 6 defendants are being held.
March 24, 2023, 11:14 PM
House Republicans tour DC jail where Jan. 6 defendants held
March 24, 2023, 7:19 PM

House GOP passes Parents Bill of Rights Act

House Republicans pass a Parents Bill of Rights Act that will likely fail in the Senate.
March 24, 2023, 7:19 PM
House GOP passes Parents Bill of Rights Act
March 24, 2023, 12:40 AM

Congress grills TikTok owners as lawmakers weigh ban

Congress members pressed TikTok CEO Shou Chew on several issues including security, misinformation and mental health.
March 24, 2023, 12:40 AM
Congress grills TikTok owners as lawmakers weigh ban
March 23, 2023, 11:47 PM

TikTok CEO grilled by skeptical lawmakers on safety, content

A nearly six-hour grilling of TikTok’s CEO by lawmakers brought the platform’s 150 million U.S. users no closer to an answer as to whether the app will be wiped from their devices
March 23, 2023, 11:47 PM
TikTok CEO faces off with Congress over security fears
March 23, 2023, 7:47 PM

Fetterman expected back 'soon,' but no certain timeline yet

The office of Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman says he's expected to return to the chamber soon after seeking inpatient treatment for clinical depression
March 23, 2023, 7:47 PM
March 23, 2023, 4:47 PM

House Republicans say they plan to visit Jan. 6 defendants in jail

Marjorie Taylor Greene said the Republicans' visit would focus on the conditions of those jailed over Jan. 6
March 23, 2023, 4:47 PM
House Republicans say they plan to visit Jan. 6 defendants in jail
March 17, 2023, 2:28 AM

Is Congress prepared for the rapid emergence of AI?

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the promise and peril of ChatGPT and AI, as Congress weighs how to tackle the complex technology.
March 17, 2023, 2:28 AM
Is Congress prepared for the rapid emergence of AI?
March 15, 2023, 4:16 PM

Battle over Daylight Saving Time reignites in Congress

Michael Breus, founder of “The Sleep Doctor” and a clinical psychologist, joins to discuss the impact of Daylight Saving Time on sleep.
March 15, 2023, 4:16 PM
Battle over Daylight Saving Time reignites in Congress
March 15, 2023, 12:43 AM

Former US Rep. Patricia Schroeder dies at 82

The longtime lawmaker from Colorado served 24 years in the House and was a staunch advocate for women’s issues.
March 15, 2023, 12:43 AM
Former US Rep. Patricia Schroeder dies at 82
March 14, 2023, 10:47 PM

Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies

A pioneer for women’s and family rights in Congress, former Colorado Rep. Pat Schroeder, has died at the age of 82
March 14, 2023, 10:47 PM
Former Rep. Pat Schroeder, pioneer for women's rights, dies
March 14, 2023, 6:09 PM

Embattled Rep. George Santos files 2024 candidacy papers with FEC

Rep. George Santos filed a statement of candidacy to the FEC, indicating he's running for reelection -- a move that will allow him to continue to raise campaign funds.
March 14, 2023, 6:09 PM
Embattled Rep. George Santos files 2024 candidacy papers with FEC
March 14, 2023, 5:28 PM

Oversight Committee probes Hunter Biden as Raskin accuses chair of blocking Trump probe

The new House Oversight chair has issued a subpoena to Bank of America for records related to associates of Hunter Biden, according to committee member Jamie Raskin.
March 14, 2023, 5:28 PM
Oversight Committee probes Hunter Biden, Raskin accuses chair of blocking Trump probe
March 10, 2023, 11:17 PM

House votes to declassify info about origins of COVID-19

The House has voted unanimously to declassify U.S. intelligence information about the origins of COVID-19
March 10, 2023, 11:17 PM
March 10, 2023, 1:45 AM

'Boy Meets World' star talks about run for Congress

Ben Savage talks with GMA 3 about his latest run for public office for California's 30th Congressional District seat.
March 10, 2023, 1:45 AM
'Boy Meets World' star talks about run for Congress
March 9, 2023, 10:16 PM

McConnell suffers concussion in fall at Washington hotel

ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on the condition of Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, who suffered a concussion in a fall at a Washington hotel on Wednesday night
March 9, 2023, 10:16 PM
McConnell suffers concussion in fall at Washington hotel
March 9, 2023, 9:00 PM

'Boy Meets World' star announces run for Congress

Actor Ben Savage announced his run for the California State Assembly in a "GMA3" exclusive interview.
March 9, 2023, 9:00 PM
'Boy Meets World' star announces run for Congress
March 9, 2023, 4:38 PM

Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall at hotel

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized following a fall at a Washington, D.C., hotel, his team said.
March 9, 2023, 4:38 PM
Mitch McConnell hospitalized after fall at hotel
March 9, 2023, 3:29 AM

Senate overwhelmingly votes to block changes to DC criminal code as activists protest

The Senate on Wednesday voted by a lopsided margin to halt D.C.'s crime bill
March 9, 2023, 3:29 AM
Senate overwhelmingly votes to block changes to DC criminal code as activists protest
March 6, 2023, 9:43 PM

Senate will still vote on stopping DC criminal code changes after councilman tried to withdraw bill

The Senate will vote Wednesday on stopping the so-called D.C. crime bill after the city council chairman sought to withdrawing the changes
March 6, 2023, 9:43 PM
Senate will still vote on blocking DC crime bill as councilman tries to withdraw it
March 6, 2023, 9:08 PM

Actor Ben Savage is running for Congress to succeed California Rep. Adam Schiff

Former "Boy Meets World" star Ben Savage is running for Congress in California's 30th Congressional District
March 6, 2023, 9:08 PM
'Boy Meet World' star Ben Savage is running for Congress to succeed Rep. Adam Schiff
1 month ago

George Santos says he will comply '100%' with House ethics investigation

The first-term New York Republican has said he did not break any laws.
1 month ago
George Santos says he will comply '100%' with House ethics investigation
1 month ago

Biden poised for 1st presidential veto, to protect ESG regulation

Biden is expected to soon wield his veto power for the first time to save a Department of Labor rule related to ESG investments
1 month ago
Biden poised for 1st presidential veto, to protect ESG regulation
1 month ago

New bipartisan bill aims to incentivize charitable donations

Senators introduced a tax-deduction bill that could give more relief to Americans who donate to charitable causes.
1 month ago
New bipartisan bill aims to incentivize charitable donations
1 month ago

Ex-U.S. Rep. Buyer of Indiana goes on trial over stock buys

Former U.S. Rep. Steve Buyer of Indiana has gone on trial on insider trading charges
1 month ago
1 month ago

Key takeaways from Garland's testimony before Senate panel

Attorney General Merrick Garland on Wednesday was grilled by lawmakers on the Senate Judiciary Committee at an annual oversight hearing as DOJ investigations continue.
1 month ago
Key takeaways from Garland's testimony before Senate panel
1 month ago

Bill to give Biden authority to ban TikTok advances in House

The bill allow any president to impose sanctions against any company that “knowingly provides or may transfer sensitive personal data” to any foreign person or company.
1 month ago
Bill to give Biden authority to ban TikTok passes through House committee
1 month ago

Sanders schedules vote to force Starbucks CEO to testify

Sen. Bernie Sanders is raising the stakes in his effort to get Starbucks’ interim CEO Howard Schultz to testify at a Senate hearing about the company’s compliance with federal labor laws
1 month ago
1 month ago

MTG triples down on ‘national divorce’ rhetoric

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s proposal has received pushback from numerous Republicans, including Sen. Mitt Romney and Utah Gov. Spencer Cox.
1 month ago
MTG triples down on ‘national divorce’ rhetoric
1 month ago

Rhode Island Rep. David Cicilline leaving Congress

The Democratic congressman said he will be leading a nonprofit organization in his home state of Rhode Island.
1 month ago
Rhode Island Rep. David Cicilline leaving Congress
1 month ago

Rhode Island Rep. David Cicilline leaving Congress to lead large nonprofit

Dvid Cicilline will become the president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation, the largest nonprofit in the state, after he steps down on June 1
1 month ago
Rhode Island Rep. David Cicilline leaving Congress to lead large nonprofit
1 month ago

Former US Rep. Adam Kinzinger to release book in October

The Illinois Republican who broke with his party two years ago after the Jan. 6 siege of the U.S. Capitol has a book deal
1 month ago
2 months ago

Suspect in Rep. Angie Craig assault has long criminal record, including 25 bench warrants

The man who allegedly assaulted Rep. Angie Craig has a long criminal record, including 25 bench warrants, the Justice Department said.
2 months ago
Suspect in Rep. Craig assault has long criminal record, including 25 bench warrants
2 months ago

Suspect arrested in assault of Rep. Angie Craig in her DC apartment building elevator

Rep. Angie Craig was attacked in her Washington apartment building on Thursday morning, her office said later that day
2 months ago
Suspect arrested in assault of Rep. Angie Craig in her DC apartment building elevator
2 months ago

House passes 'weaponization of the federal government' panel among 1st week priorities

The House voted Tuesday on a new subcommittee to look at what Republicans call the "weaponization of the federal government," one of several goals GOP leaders outlined.
2 months ago
House passes 'weaponization' of government panel among 1st week priorities
2 months ago

Why Biden, Republicans fought over Social Security at State of the Union

Democrats and Republicans have been sparring over Social Security for months.
2 months ago
Why Biden, Republicans fought over Social Security at State of the Union
2 months ago

George Santos, who claimed mom survived 9/11, invites ground zero volunteer to SOTU

George Santos has invited a former ground zero volunteer firefighter Michael Weinstock to President Joe Biden's State of the Union address on Tuesday
2 months ago
George Santos, who claimed mom survived 9/11, invites ground zero volunteer to SOTU
2 months ago

George Santos' constituents speak out, worry about services: 'You obviously can't take his word'

More than a dozen residents and workers in George Santos' district spoke with ABC News about their views on the congressman
2 months ago
George Santos' constituents speak out, worry about services: 'Can't take his word'
2 months ago

House Republicans vote to kick Rep. Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs Committee

House Republicans on Thursday voted to kick Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar off the House Foreign Affairs Committee.
2 months ago
House Republicans vote to kick Rep. Ilhan Omar off Foreign Affairs Committee
2 months ago

McCarthy delivers remarks on ousting Omar from committee

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy spoke about Rep. Ilhan Omar being ousted from the Foreign Affairs Committee, and also his meeting with President Joe Biden.
2 months ago
McCarthy delivers remarks on ousting Omar from committee
2 months ago

Rep. Wiley Nickel breaks down priorities for 1st term in Congress

Rep. Wiley Nickel, D-N.C., breaks down his priorities for his first term in Congress, and reacts to the Republican decision to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
2 months ago
Rep. Wiley Nickel breaks down priorities for 1st term in Congress
2 months ago

Senator calls on Apple, Google to remove TikTok from app stores

TikTok has more than 100 million monthly active users in the U.S.
2 months ago
Senator calls on Apple, Google to remove TikTok from app stores
2 months ago

GOP votes to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from House committee

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and MaryAlice Parks report on the House voting to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., from the Foreign Affairs committee.
2 months ago
GOP votes to remove Rep. Ilhan Omar from House committee
2 months ago

Speaker Kevin McCarthy: 'Common Ground' possible on debt ceiling standoff

ABC News’ Karen Travers joins to discuss the reaction to debt ceiling negotiations as well as the end of COVID-19 emergencies across America.
2 months ago
Speaker Kevin McCarthy: 'Common Ground' possible on debt ceiling standoff
2 months ago

Rep. Ilhan Omar ousted from Foreign Affairs Committee

House Republicans voted to oust Rep. Ilhan Omar from the Foreign Affairs Committee.
2 months ago
Rep. Ilhan Omar ousted from Foreign Affairs Committee