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November 21, 2024 at 12:29 AM

'Kavanaugh on steroids': Gaetz, Vance meet with GOP senators amid questions

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz met with senators on Capitol Hill on Wednesday alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance.
November 21, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Attorney General walks alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance as they arrive for meetings with Senators at the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
November 21, 2024 at 12:16 AM

Democrats try to force Ethics Committee to release Gaetz report

Bipartisan House Ethics Committee were deadlocked along party lines on whether to release a report on its investigation of Matt Gaetz, Trump's attorney general pick.
November 21, 2024 at 12:16 AM
House Ethics Committee Chairman Rep. Michael Guest departs from a House Ethics Committee closed-door meeting in the Longworth House Office Building, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
November 20, 2024 at 11:53 PM

Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women’s restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings
November 20, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks briefly with reporters to clarify his position on Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, who is set to become the first transgender woman in Congress in Washington, Nov. 19, 2024.
November 20, 2024 at 6:26 PM

House Republicans grill FEMA administrator over alleged political bias

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, after being asked to launch an inspector general investigation, said she had formally requested additional assistance on Tuesday.
November 20, 2024 at 6:26 PM
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, after being asked to launch an inspector general investigation, said she had formally requested additional assistance on Tuesday.
November 20, 2024 at 1:42 PM

Congress could go around Ethics Committee if it doesn't release Gaetz report

House members could use some unusual -- though not unprecedented -- means to get the Gaetz report if the Ethics Committee decides not to release it.
November 20, 2024 at 1:42 PM
The Capitol is pictured at sunset on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024.
November 19, 2024 at 11:17 PM

In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees

Senate Democrats are expected to dedicate hours of floor time in coming weeks as a last-minute effort to confirm President Joe Biden's nominees to the federal judiciary.
November 19, 2024 at 11:17 PM
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
November 19, 2024 at 10:41 PM

Bill would ban transgender women from using women's restroom at Capitol

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was asked Tuesday about the bill she introduced to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol.
November 19, 2024 at 10:41 PM
VIDEO: Bill would ban transgender women from using women's restroom at Capitol
November 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Speaker Johnson clarifies earlier remarks on Rep.-elect Sarah McBride

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he "welcomes all new members with open arms."
November 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he "welcomes all new members with open arms."
November 19, 2024 at 8:46 PM

Hakeem Jeffries wins reelection as House Democratic leader despite party's losses

House Leader Hakeem Jeffries won reelection Tuesday as the Democratic leader
November 19, 2024 at 8:46 PM
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
November 19, 2024 at 8:18 PM

Rep. Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is the first transgender member of Congress.
November 19, 2024 at 8:18 PM
In this Oct. 24, 2023, file photo, Rep. Nancy Mace is shown in Washington, D.C. | Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is shown at the U.S. Capitol Building, Nov. 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
November 19, 2024 at 12:03 PM

Republican to introduce transgender bathroom ban at the US Capitol

The bill would come as Rep.-elect Sarah McBride prepares to take office as the first transgender member of Congress.
November 19, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, speaks during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
November 18, 2024 at 8:57 PM

Johnson's government funding timeline differs from other Republicans' plans

After weekend with Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson laid out a tentative plan to keep the government funded that could tee up a funding fight in Trump’s first 100 days.
November 18, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-OH) speaks after being reelected to his leadership role following the House Republican leadership elections at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill on Nov. 13, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
November 16, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Rep. Jeffries on Democrats losing House

In his first presser at the Capitol since the election, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries formally conceded the 2024 election, saying Democrats fell short a few seats.
November 16, 2024 at 2:00 AM
In his first presser at the Capitol since the election, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries formally conceded the 2024 election, saying Democrats fell short a few seats.
November 14, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Matt Gaetz’s resignation letter read on House floor

The Florida congressman and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney general had been under House ethics investigation.
November 14, 2024 at 9:09 PM
The Florida congressman and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney general had been under House ethics investigation.
November 14, 2024 at 5:26 PM

Congress hears more testimony about UFOs: ‘We are not alone’

Wednesday’s joint congressional hearing by subcommittees of the House Oversight Committee was titled, "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth."
November 14, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Wednesday’s joint congressional hearing by subcommittees of the House Oversight Committee was titled, "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth."
November 14, 2024 at 3:53 PM

House Republicans strike deal on motion to vacate, making it harder to oust speaker

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday evening that House Republicans from across the conference struck a deal to raise the threshold for the motion to vacate.
November 14, 2024 at 3:53 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson speaks as he stands with Rep. Dusty Johnson and Rep. Andy Harris during a press conference for House Republicans, following their leadership meeting, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
November 13, 2024 at 9:50 PM

Republicans won the House. Now comes the hard part.

As of Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, ABC News is reporting that Republicans have won at least 218 seats in the next House and Democrats have won at least 208.
November 13, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Republicans are set to control a very narrow majority in the U.S. House of Representatives following the 2024 election.
November 13, 2024 at 9:19 PM

Republicans hold onto the House, after clinching Senate and presidency

Republicans have won enough seats to keep control of the House of Representatives, ABC News projects, clinching a unified GOP government in Washington.
November 13, 2024 at 9:19 PM
The House of Representatives holds an election for a new Speaker of the House at the Capitol on Oct. 25, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
November 13, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Republicans projected to retain control of the US House of Representatives

Republicans are now projected to have swept the 2024 election, winning the House and Senate as well as the presidency.
November 13, 2024 at 8:31 PM
VIDEO: Republicans projected to retain control of the US House of Representatives
November 13, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Who will succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate leader?

John Thune, John Cornyn and Rick Scott are vying to succeed Mitch McConnell as the Republicans leader in the U.S. Senate.
November 13, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Senate Minority Whip John Thune speaks to reporters next to U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell following the weekly Senate caucus luncheons on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 24, 2024.
November 13, 2024 at 5:41 PM

John Thune elected Senate majority leader: Sources

Thune beat out Sen. John Cornyn in a second round of votes, securing enough to clinch the position.
November 13, 2024 at 5:41 PM
VIDEO: John Thune elected Senate majority leader: Sources
November 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Trump returns to Washington flanked by Elon Musk, gets standing ovation from GOP

Donald Trump is back in Washington, arriving with billionaire Elon Musk. His first stop was to speak to House Republicans.
November 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM
President-elect Donald Trump speaks as he arrives for a meeting with the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
November 13, 2024 at 10:51 AM

House Republicans talk ‘new day in America’ after Trump win

House Speaker Mike Johnson was joined by other Republican members of Congress for the first time since the election.
November 13, 2024 at 10:51 AM
VIDEO: House Republicans talk ‘new day in America’ after Trump win
November 13, 2024 at 3:38 AM

Inside the fight to become next Republican Senate leader

With Mitch McConnell retiring as the GOP Senate leader, ABC News’ Rachael Bade looks at replacement bids, including John Thune of South Dakota and John Cornyn of Texas opposing Florida's Rick Scott.
November 13, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Inside the fight to become next Republican Senate leader
November 12, 2024 at 9:22 PM

Johnson, GOP leaders take victory lap and say they're ready for Day 1 under Trump

House Republican leaders took a victory lap as they returned to Washington, saying they are ready on Day 1 to work on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
November 12, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, speaks during a news conference on the results of the 2024 election outside of the U.S. Capitol Building, Nov. 12, 2024, in Washington
November 12, 2024 at 6:33 PM

House control uncertain as Senate Republicans will vote on new leader

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders and Rachel Bade discuss the list of candidates seeking to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader.
November 12, 2024 at 6:33 PM
VIDEO: House control uncertain as Senate Republicans will vote on new leader
November 11, 2024 at 10:23 PM

Recess appointments could short-circuit Senate opposition to Trump nominees: ANALYSIS

The use of recess appointments to install members of Donald Trump's Cabinet would circumvent a key Senate process, consolidating presidential power.
November 11, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Donald Trump takes the stage following early results from the 2024 presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, November 6, 2024.
November 11, 2024 at 8:18 PM

How Democrats won Senate seats in states that Trump carried

The 2024 election had at least three split-ticket results, though presidential and Senate votes still closely aligned.
November 11, 2024 at 8:18 PM
At least three Democratic Senate candidates are poised to win their contests in states that Donald Trump carried in the 2024 presidential race.
November 11, 2024 at 6:22 PM

Grimm, former House member convicted of tax fraud, paralyzed in fall from horse

Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm is paralyzed from the chest down after being thrown from a horse during a polo tournament
November 11, 2024 at 6:22 PM
FILE — Former U.S. Rep. Michael Grimm arrives to his polling site in the Staten Island borough of New York, June 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
November 11, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Senate leadership race heats up as Trump issues demands

Senate Republicans are poised to make a historic decision on Wednesday when they'll gather behind closed doors to select their new party leader.
November 11, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump takes the stage to address supporters at his rally, at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 6, 2024.
November 8, 2024 at 4:42 PM

What Republican control of White House, Congress would mean

The House is still up for grabs. ABC News political director and Washington bureau chief Rick Klein dives into the shifting balance of power on the federal level.
November 8, 2024 at 4:42 PM
VIDEO: What Republican control of White House, Congress would mean
November 7, 2024 at 2:47 PM

Control of House still up in the air

Republicans will control at least 208 House seats, ABC News can project, but there are still 35 House races still left to call.
November 7, 2024 at 2:47 PM
VIDEO: Control of House still up in the air
November 7, 2024 at 2:43 PM

How a Republican majority in Senate will help Trump’s 2nd term

Despite an impressive election showing, Republicans remain short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster, providing Democrats with a weapon to slow the new president on legislative matters.
November 7, 2024 at 2:43 PM
VIDEO: How a Republican majority in Senate will help Trump’s 2nd term
November 7, 2024 at 12:01 AM

GOP takes Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump

The GOP has clinched control of the Senate and eye the House as final results from the 2024 election trickle in.
November 7, 2024 at 12:01 AM
GOP takes Senate majority and eye unified power with Trump
November 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM

Rep. Zooey Zephyr, trans legislator censured in Montana, wins reelection

Montana state Rep. Zooey Zephyr -- the state's first openly trans lawmaker -- ran for reelection to the state House after she was censured.
November 6, 2024 at 7:00 PM
Rep. Zooey Zephyr looks on as Majority Leader Sue Vinton makes a motion discipline Rep. Zephyr during a session in the House of Representatives at the Montana State Capitol in Helena, Mont., April 26, 2023.
November 6, 2024 at 5:20 PM

McConnell: 'The filibuster stays in place'

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks after Trump's election win.
November 6, 2024 at 5:20 PM
VIDEO: McConnell: 'The filibuster stays in place'
November 6, 2024 at 2:50 PM

Republicans won the Senate

How big will the Republicans' U.S. Senate majority be?
November 6, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno speaks during a watch party on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Westlake, Ohio.
November 6, 2024 at 1:11 PM

Republicans clinch Senate control with key flips

Republicans are projected to clinch control of the Senate after flipping at least two key states and successfully protecting their incumbents.
November 6, 2024 at 1:11 PM
Ohio Republican Senate candidate Bernie Moreno speaks during a watch party on election night, Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2024, in Westlake, Ohio.
November 6, 2024 at 7:33 AM

Alsobrooks speaks after being projected to win Senate race

Angela Alsobrooks, executive for Prince George's County in Maryland, made history as she is projected to be one of the first two Black women to serve in the Senate at the same time.
November 6, 2024 at 7:33 AM
Angela Alsobrooks, executive for Prince George's County in Maryland, made history as she is projected to be one of the first two Black women to serve in the Senate at the same time.
November 5, 2024 at 2:24 PM

5 races to watch that will decide control of the Senate

Senate Democrats head into Tuesday's elections defending a 51-49 majority; Republicans call it their best opportunity in a decade to gain ground.
November 5, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Sen. Jon Tester attends a Get Out The Vote rally for fellow democrats on Nov. 1, 2024 in Livingston, Mont.
November 5, 2024 at 2:24 PM

5 races to watch that will decide control of the House

Republican's narrow majority in the House of Representatives enters Tuesday on the knife's edge, with both parties possessing paths to control in the next Congress.
November 5, 2024 at 2:24 PM
Rep. Mike Lawler debates Mondaire Jones during the Congressional District 17 election, Oct. 16, 2024, in Yonkers, New York.
November 4, 2024 at 3:21 PM

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries talks fight to win the House

Jeffries joins “GMA” to discuss how Democrats could regain control of the chamber.
November 4, 2024 at 3:21 PM
VIDEO: House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries talks fight to win the House
November 4, 2024 at 2:38 AM

Control of Congress is also on the ballot on Election Day

The House and Senate are up for grabs on Tuesday, with Republicans in current control of the House while Democrats hold the Senate.
November 4, 2024 at 2:38 AM
VIDEO: Control of Congress is also on the ballot on Election Day
October 30, 2024 at 9:59 PM

Democrats and Republicans battle to control Congress in 2024

Republican Rep. Marc Molinaro of New York shares what’s at stake for a seat in House of Representatives.
October 30, 2024 at 9:59 PM
VIDEO: Democrats and Republicans battle to control Congress in 2024
1 month ago

Former Gov. Larry Hogan unpacks his Maryland Senate race, refusing Trump endorsement

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sits down with Maryland’s former Gov. Larry Hogan, who hopes to win a U.S. Senate seat as an anti-Trump Republican in a deep blue state.
1 month ago
Race to November: Former Gov. Larry Hogan on his Senate race
1 month ago

25-year-old looks to unseat fake Trump elector in Georgia Senate race

Ashwin Ramaswami discusses his campaign for state legislator against incumbent and Republican opponent Shawn Still.
1 month ago
VIDEO: 25-year-old looks to unseat fake Trump elector in Georgia Senate race
1 month ago

Republicans have a good shot at flipping the Senate

What 538's 2024 Senate election forecast says.
1 month ago
Introducing 538's 2024 Senate forecast
1 month ago

Democratic populists are key to congressional control and their party's future

Democrats have struggled with working-class, populist voters, but this year, a slate of congressional races could help reverse the tide -- or intensify it.
1 month ago
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, D-Wash., listens during a Washington 3rd District debate on Oct. 7, 2024, in Portland, Ore.
1 month ago

Nebraska's Senate election is surprisingly close

538’s Galen Druke and Nathaniel Rakich look at recent polling in the close race for Nebraska’s Senate seat and why an independent candidate is doing so well.
1 month ago
538’s Galen Druke and Nathaniel Rakich look at recent polling in the close race for Nebraska’s Senate seat and why an independent candidate is doing so well.
1 month ago

Communication expert breaks down Wisconsin Senate debate performances

ABC News' Jay O’Brien speaks with Michael Chad Hoeppner to unpack the Wisconsin Senate debate between Democratic Sen. Tammy Baldwin and Republican challenger Eric Hovde.
1 month ago
Communication expert weighs in on Wisconsin Senate debate