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June 28, 2024 at 9:17 PM
At the Capitol, Democrats’ anguish over Biden's debate performance on full display
House Democrats spent their Friday morning huddling on the floor in hushed, anguished conversations about President Joe Biden's debate performance.
June 28, 2024 at 9:17 PM
June 27, 2024 at 9:30 PM
How much is Jamaal Bowman's loss a warning for progressives?
Progressives undeniably suffered their most significant defeat of the 2024 election cycle Tuesday when Rep. Jamaal Bowman, N.Y., lost his district's Democratic primary.
June 27, 2024 at 9:30 PM
June 27, 2024 at 7:33 PM
US Sen. Dick Durbin, 79, undergoes hip replacement surgery in home state of Illinois
U.S. Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois has undergone hip replacement surgery and will remain in his home state until he’s cleared by his doctor for travel to Washington
June 27, 2024 at 7:33 PM
June 25, 2024 at 12:31 AM
Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman talks congressional campaign and message to voters
The two-term congressman reflects on how his time as an educator inspired him to run for office, dealing with criticism for his stance on the war in Gaza and weighs in on partisanship in Congress.
June 25, 2024 at 12:31 AM
June 21, 2024 at 10:51 PM
What's going on with Menendez's independent Senate bid? NJ Democrats have theories
New Jersey Democrats weigh in on why they believe Sen. Bob Menendez launched his independent bid for Senate.
June 21, 2024 at 10:51 PM
June 20, 2024 at 3:57 AM
Congressman Adam Schiff discusses Senate run, Supreme Court reform
Ahead of the 2024 Senate race in November, Congressman Adam Schiff joins ABC News Live to discuss the Supreme Court, reproductive rights, his political opponent and much more.
June 20, 2024 at 3:57 AM
June 20, 2024 at 3:53 AM
Congressman Adam Schiff discusses his run for California's open Senate seat
Plus, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is eyeing a potential statewide ban on cellphones in schools, and our panel weighs in on the importance of Juneteenth.
June 20, 2024 at 3:53 AM
June 19, 2024 at 8:49 PM
US attorney 'declined' to prosecute threat to congressman, letter claims
The U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Indiana declined to prosecute a man who threatened to kill an Indiana congressman and his family, a letter says.
June 19, 2024 at 8:49 PM
June 17, 2024 at 7:16 PM
Surgeon general calls on Congress to require warning labels for social media
Doctor Vivek Murthy said the warning label would be similar to those on tobacco or alcohol labels.
June 17, 2024 at 7:16 PM
June 14, 2024 at 6:45 PM
Congressional Republicans rally behind Trump
Former President Donald Trump returned to Capitol Hill to meet with Republican lawmakers for the first time since the Jan. 6 attack.
June 14, 2024 at 6:45 PM
June 14, 2024 at 3:42 PM
Republicans torn over Trump-backed Sam Brown, the nominee in key Nevada Senate race
Nevada Republican Sam Brown cruised to victory in the GOP Senate primary. Now, he'll have to compete against a well-heeled incumbent -- and Republicans are nervous.
June 14, 2024 at 3:42 PM
June 13, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Bill to protect IVF access fails in Senate as Democrats, GOP spar over the 2024 issue
Senate Democrats on Thursday continued a series of election-year votes on reproductive rights with a bill that would protect access to in vitro fertilization.
June 13, 2024 at 10:18 PM
June 13, 2024 at 5:17 AM
Politicians show off their kicks with sneaker day on Capitol Hill
Members of Congress made their daily trek to Capitol Hill wearing a fresh pair of gym shoes to participate in the second annual sneaker day. The panel discusses who the coolest kicks.
June 13, 2024 at 5:17 AM
June 13, 2024 at 2:42 AM
House Republicans vote to hold Garland in contempt over Biden interview audio
House Republicans voted to hold on Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt over his refusal to turn over audio of President Biden's interview with Robert Hur.
June 13, 2024 at 2:42 AM
June 12, 2024 at 9:35 PM
House approves motion to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt
The GOP-led motion to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress over his refusal to turn over President Biden’s special counsel interview audio, passed.
June 12, 2024 at 9:35 PM
June 12, 2024 at 4:39 PM
Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on 'youth vaping epidemic'
Top FDA and Justice Department officials are expected to testify days after the Biden administration launched a new task force to regulate major companies in the vaping industry.
June 12, 2024 at 4:39 PM
June 12, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Trump-endorsed Nancy Mace projected to win South Carolina GOP primary
Voters in the Republican primary for South Carolina's 1st congressional district voted on Tuesday.
June 12, 2024 at 10:42 AM
June 10, 2024 at 8:36 PM
Sen. Fetterman involved in crash on Maryland interstate, treated for bruised shoulder
Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman was involved in a crash on a Maryland interstate over the weekend, police and his office confirmed on Monday.
June 10, 2024 at 8:36 PM
June 7, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Debbie Mucarsel-Powell discusses Senate run
Former Florida congresswoman Debbie Mucarsel-Powell discusses her Senate run against GOP candidate Rick Scott.
June 7, 2024 at 9:50 PM
June 7, 2024 at 8:19 PM
9 members of Congress parachute jump over Normandy for D-Day anniversary
A group of American lawmakers honored the sacrifices of World War II veterans who took part in D-Day with a parachute jump Friday morning.
June 7, 2024 at 8:19 PM
June 5, 2024 at 9:07 PM
Democrats risk boxing themselves in on filibuster in 2024: Sources
Democratic Senate candidates are rallying against the filibuster, but Republicans could very easily win the Senate majority next year.
June 5, 2024 at 9:07 PM
June 5, 2024 at 7:15 PM
Sen. Laphonza Butler on being the only Black woman in Senate
Sen. Laphonza Butler talks about being the only Black woman in the Senate, the current state of democracy and why she chose not to run in this upcoming election.
June 5, 2024 at 7:15 PM
June 4, 2024 at 9:32 PM
House passes GOP bill to sanction ICC as it seeks arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The House passed a GOP-led bill that would impose sanctions on the ICC after its top prosecutor recommended war crimes charges against Israel's Netanyahu.
June 4, 2024 at 9:32 PM
June 4, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Heated exchange between AG Garland and Rep. Matt Gaetz
Gaetz pressed the attorney general about the Justice Department's interactions with the offices of Manhattan District Attorney in their investigation of Donald Trump which led to his conviction.
June 4, 2024 at 6:51 PM
June 4, 2024 at 3:16 PM
AG Garland defends Justice Department in testimony
Attorney General Merrick Garland faced questions from lawmakers and defended the Justice Department from attacks. ABC News' Jay O'Brien gives his analysis.
June 4, 2024 at 3:16 PM
June 4, 2024 at 2:40 PM
AG Merrick Garland testifies before House Judiciary Committee
Attorney General Merrick Garland is testifying before the House Judiciary Committee on Capitol Hill. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports.
June 4, 2024 at 2:40 PM
June 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM
Dr. Anthony Fauci testifies about COVID response and origins
The former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases defended actions the agency took and recommended amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 4, 2024 at 2:30 PM
1 month ago
Bob Menendez files as independent Senate candidate
The senator said in March he wouldn't seek another term as a Democrat.
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Bob Menendez plans to file as independent Senate candidate
The deadline to file signatures is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, which is also the date of New Jersey's partisan primaries.
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Senators want more information from VA about alleged 'flagrant misuse' of bonus money
An Internal watchdog found executives got some $11 million in improper bonuses.
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Turner disagrees with Trump migrant comments but argues he can 'fix' border 'crisis'
Rep. Mike Turner, a top House Republican, on Sunday said he disagreed with Trump calling some migrants "not people" and "animals"
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Congressional Democrats slam oil executives over gas prices
The lawmakers blasted the oil industry and advocated for clean energy alternatives.
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Senate again fails to advance border security bill in election-year showdown vote
The Senate considered for the second time a border security package after Republicans blocked the bill from advancing at Trump's direction.
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Senate votes on bipartisan border bill
The Senate is voting on a bipartisan border bill. Meanwhile, some university leaders testified before the GOP-led House Education Committee on alleged antisemitism on campuses and college protests.
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Republicans strike top Democrat's criticism of Trump from Congressional Record
The House came to standstill as lawmakers quibbled about criticism of Donald Trump and his legal woes, with comments from a top Democrat being removed from the record.
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Sen. Rick Scott says he'll run to be next Senate Republican leader
Scott announced his plans in a letter to his Republican colleagues Wednesday.
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Vince Fong to take Kevin McCarthy's seat in Congress for rest of unfinished term
ABC News reports that Vince Fong is projected to win former the Congressional seat of former House speaker Kevin McCarthy.
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Speaker Johnson moving ahead on Netanyahu invite in wake of possible ICC warrant
House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters Tuesday that he's moving ahead with an invitation to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to address Congress.
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By The Numbers: Members of Congress and their ages
A look behind the numbers at the age of Congress members and how long some members are electing to work.
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Sen. Schumer tells Democrats he'll reintroduce bipartisan border bill
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will bring the bipartisan border deal that was negotiated early this year back up on the floor this week for a standalone vote.
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Raucous congressional hearing with 'fake eyelashes' comment sparks backlash
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday said he is disappointed in the chaos and name-calling that happened during a raucous House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday night.
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Speaker Johnson says argument on Capitol Hill was 'not a good look'
Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday said he is disappointed in the chaos and name-calling that happened during a raucous House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday night.
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Raucous House meeting ‘not a good look for Congress’: Speaker Johnson
Speaker Mike Johnson told ABC News he was disappointed in what was said between parties during a chaotic House Oversight Committee meeting on Thursday night.
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Senators unveil 'roadmap' for government-funded AI research, regulation
The bipartisan group recommends spending $32 billion over several years.
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Senate considers making Black Wall Street a national monument
More than 100 years since the nation’s deadliest race massacre, the Senate is considering a bipartisan bill to grant national monument status to Greenwood, Oklahoma.
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Stuart Stevens says Speaker Johnson's support is 'the collapse of moral authority'
ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Stuart Stevens, a former chief Republican strategist and Lincoln Project adviser, on the ongoing developments in Trump's trial.
1 month ago
2 months ago
Speaker Johnson defends Trump outside 'sham' New York trial
Former President Donald Trump's entourage continued to grow with more high-profile politicians expected to attend his New York hush money criminal trial on Tuesday.
2 months ago
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Senate passes bipartisan bill improving air safety and service for travelers
The bill is now expected to pass in the House next week.
2 months ago
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Senate passes FAA reauthorization bill
The bill boosts the number of air traffic controllers and addresses safety concerns following recent close calls on the nation’s runways.
2 months ago
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Democratic Sen. Jon Tester backs GOP-championed Laken Riley Act
Montana Democratic Sen. Jon Tester became the first Senate Democrat to back an immigration bill that has been championed by Republicans in Congress.
2 months ago