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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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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.
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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.
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Republicans have a good shot at flipping the Senate
What 538's 2024 Senate election forecast says.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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