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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
Sen. Chuck Grassley attends a town hall meeting in Lee County, Iowa, April 15, 2025.
April 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM

Democratic Party 'doubling down' on town hall meetings targeting GOP-held districts

DNC announces more town halls in GOP-held districts focused on Republican-led budget and featuring high-profile officials like Sen. Cory Booker, ABC News has learned.
April 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Sen. Cory Booker attends a Town Hall meeting, April 5, 2025, in Paramus, New Jersey.
April 11, 2025 at 7:32 AM

Now that they've passed a budget plan, the hard part begins for Republicans

Republicans narrowly got their budget plan over the finish line this week
April 11, 2025 at 7:32 AM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks to reporters just after House Republicans narrowly approved their budget framework, at the Capitol in Washington, Thursday, April 10, 2025. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)
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
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune speak at a press conference on the Republican budget bill at the U.S. Capitol, April 10, 2025 in Washington.
April 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM

In conservative Alabama, Republicans cheering for Trump - with some quiet concerns

Alabama Republicans cheered President Donald Trump and his agenda at a GOP party the day he imposed tariffs and sent stock markets tumbling worldwide
April 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Donald Trump Jr. speaks at the Alabama Republican Party's Trump Victory Celebration, Thursday, April 3, 2025, in Birmingham, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
April 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM

Republicans are going public with their growing worries about Trump's tariffs

Republican senators are confronting the Trump administration with a bevy of worries about the economic impacts of the president’s sweeping tariff strategy
April 9, 2025 at 10:03 AM
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., left, talks with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer ahead of a hearing at the Senate Finance Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, Tuesday, April 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
April 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM

Republicans Ted Cruz, Rand Paul speak out on risks of Trump tariff policy

As fallout continues from Trump's severe tariff policy on virtually all U.S. trading partners, some GOP senators are warning about the risks for American families.
April 7, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Sen. Ted Cruz delivers an opening statement as President and CEO of Boeing Kelly Ortberg prepares to testify before the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on April 02, 2025 in Washington, DC.
April 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM

Republicans Ted Cruz, Rand Paul speak out on risks of Trump tariff policy

As fallout continues from Trump's severe tariff policy on virtually all U.S. trading partners, some GOP senators are warning about the risks for American families.
April 7, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Republicans Ted Cruz, Rand Paul speak out on risks of Trump tariff policy
April 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM

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.
April 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
In this Jan. 3, 2025, file photo, Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson participates in a ceremonial swearing-in with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, her husband Andrew Gamberzky and her son, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
April 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM

Fla., Wis. races are possible glimpses into how midterms may be approached: ANALYSIS

If Elon Musk continues to intervene in elections in a similar fashion, Democrats may have a winning playbook to replicate.
April 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Democrat-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Susan Crawford reacts after voters elected her to the state Supreme Court, at her election night headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, April 1, 2025.
April 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM

Republicans win in both House special elections in Florida

Republicans will win special elections for two House seats, The Associated Press projects.
April 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Rep. Randy Fine closes on a gambling bill during a special session, May 19, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. Democratic nominee Josh Weil speaks during a campaign stop at the Silver Springs Shores Community Center, March 26, 2025, in Ocala, Fla.
March 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM

New Mexico GOP targeted in 'horrific' arson attack, officials say

The New Mexico Republican Party headquarters was targeted in a suspected arson attack on Sunday, according to officials.
March 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Republican Party headquarters is damaged in a fire in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 30, 2025.
March 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM

GOP congressman would ‘consider’ acting to give Trump 3rd term

Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., discusses President Donald Trump not ruling out seeking a third term for president, regardless of it going against the Constitutional two-term limit.
March 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
VIDEO: GOP congressman would ‘consider’ acting to give Trump 3rd term
March 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Florida State Sen. Fine says he doesn't think he disagrees with Trump on anything

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine said on ABC News Live on Monday that doesn't think be breaks with President Donald Trump on policies.
March 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Rep. Randy Fine answers a question about his House Bill 3-C: Independent Special Districts in the House of Representatives April 20, 2022, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla.
March 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM

Randy Fine dismisses GOP concerns in tight House race: ‘We’re doing fine’

State Sen. Randy Fine, R-Fla., predicts a “big win” in his race against Democratic congressional House candidate Josh Weil.
March 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
VIDEO: Randy Fine dismisses GOP concerns in tight House race: ‘We’re doing fine’
1 month ago

Republicans raise concerns about FL election as candidates vie to replace Mike Waltz

Some Republicans are raising concerns ahead of a key special election in Florida next Tuesday in what appeared to be a safe U.S. House district for the GOP.
1 month ago
In this May 18, 2021, file photo, Rep. Randy Fine answers questions from the media in Tallahassee, Fla.
1 month ago

Republicans accuse NPR, PBS of bias at hearing; Democrats say its a partisan attack

The hearing was held by the Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee.
1 month ago
U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) speaks in front of poster of Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing at the U.S. Capitol on March 26, 2025 in Washington, DC.
1 month ago

House Republicans eye hearings on Judge Boasberg, bill to rein in federal judges

As President Donald Trump's battle with the judiciary escalates, House Republicans are eyeing ways to rein in judges from blocking parts of his agenda.
1 month ago
Rep. Jim Jordan speaks at a House Republicans press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 12, 2024.
1 month ago

Democrats host town halls to fire up supporters -- but is their message resonating?

Town halls are among the strategies that Democrats are using to try to get their base fired up against the Trump White House.
1 month ago
Carole and David Ostfeld of Allentown, PA, wait in line for a Democratic “People’s Town Hall” in Bethlehem, PA on March 20, 2025, with a sign that says “Hands Off Medicaid”.
1 month ago

DNC launches billboards asking public to demand town halls from GOP representatives

The DNC is launching billboards in GOP districts to encourage people to call for town halls from their representatives after some Republicans stopped holding town halls.
1 month ago
 Ken Martin, DNC Chair Candidate, speaks at the "Win With Workers" Rally and Press Conference at the DNC Midwestern Candidate Forum, Jan. 16, 2025, in Detroit.
1 month ago

The Republican divide over school choice

ABC News’ Steve Osunsami reports from Tennessee where Republicans are split on whether to give parents the choice to send their tax dollars, and children, to private schools versus public ones.
1 month ago
VIDEO: The Republican divide over school choice
1 month ago

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says fellow Republicans 'afraid' of Trump, Musk

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said her colleagues are afraid to speak up against some of President Donald Trump's actions because they think they will be "taken down."
1 month ago
Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks to press outside the Senate Chambers, Feb. 20, 2025 in Washington.
1 month ago

House GOP narrowly pass budget blueprint for Trump agenda after last-minute drama

The House passed the GOP budget plan for Trump's agenda Tuesday night after briefly pulling it from the schedule.
1 month ago
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks after the House passed the Republican's budget resolution on the spending bill on Feb. 25, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
1 month ago

GOP lawmaker confronted about Trump cuts during heated town hall

Congressman Chuck Edwards was confronted by constituents about President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s sweeping cuts across the government during a town hall in Asheville, North Carolina.
1 month ago
VIDEO: GOP lawmaker confronted about Trump cuts during heated town hall
1 month ago

Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs

House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.
1 month ago
A view of the U.S. Capitol dome, Mar. 12, 2025 in Washington.
1 month ago

GOP funding bill will hurt 'every single person': Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.), discusses the ongoing budget showdown in Congress over a possible government shutdown.
1 month ago
VIDEO: GOP funding bill will hurt 'every single person': Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
1 month ago

Sarah McBride targeted in heated exchange about her gender in congressional hearing

Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first transgender person elected to Congress, faced attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.
1 month ago
Rep. Sarah McBride arrives in the House Chamber before President Donald Trump arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, March 4, 2025.
1 month ago

Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by Republican colleague during committee hearing

Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender person elected to Congress, continues to face attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.
1 month ago
Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender person elected to Congress, continues to face attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.
1 month ago

Johnson, House GOP dismiss market turmoil in defending Trump tariff policies

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans are dismissing stock market turmoil and recession concerns as they defend President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
1 month ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference ahead of a potential budget vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Mar. 11, 2025.
1 month ago

Republican congressman reacts to stock market selloff

Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas discussed the stock sell off on Wall Street and reacted to the rising concerns of a possible recession of the U.S. economy.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Republican congressman reacts to stock market selloff
1 month ago

House Republicans unveil plan to avert government shutdown

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the latest headlines from Capitol Hill.
1 month ago
VIDEO: House Republicans unveil plan to avert government shutdown
1 month ago

House GOP releases stopgap bill to avert shutdown

House Republican leaders unveiled a GOP-led stopgap funding bill on Saturday, known as a continuing resolution, that will fund the government at current levels through the end of September.
1 month ago
VIDEO: House GOP releases stopgap bill to avert shutdown
1 month ago

MRNA vaccines now face attacks from some in the GOP

Republicans have proposed legislation in several states to ban the pioneering technology used in COVID shots.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 6, 2025.
2 months ago

Screaming match breaks out in House after vote to censure Democrat Al Green

The House voted on Thursday to censure Democrat Al Green over his outburst at President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday night.
2 months ago
Rep. Al Green holds up his cane in front of Speaker Mike Johnson after a vote to censure him in the House chamber in Washington, Mar. 6, 2025.
2 months ago

Trump and Musk meet with GOP lawmakers ahead of budget negotiations

During a closed-door lunch Wednesday afternoon, Senate Republicans pitched Elon Musk on a plan to make the funding cuts implemented by DOGE permanent, multiple senators in the room said.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump and Musk meet with GOP lawmakers ahead of budget negotiations
2 months ago

Musk’s approach with DOGE is ‘all good’: GOP congressman

Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, credits Elon Musk with helping the federal government and lawmakers be “stewards of the taxpayer.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: Musk’s approach with DOGE is ‘all good’: GOP congressman
2 months ago

After fiery in-person meetings, GOP reps encouraged to do town halls virtually

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., encouraged House Republicans to do more virtual events over in-person town halls, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting.
2 months ago
Congressman Richard Hudson speaks at a press conference following elections for leadership positions within the House Republican Caucus in Washington, DC on November 13, 2024.
2 months ago

Gay marriage SCOTUS ruling scrutinized by some Republican lawmakers

Conservative legislators are increasingly speaking out against the Supreme Court’s landmark 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage equality.
2 months ago
Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff in the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case that legalized same sex marriage nationwide, is backed by supporters of the courts ruling on same-sex marriage on the step of the Texas Capitol during a rally in Austin, Texas.
2 months ago

Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout

House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.
2 months ago
House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.
2 months ago

Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout

House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.
2 months ago
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks after the House passed the Republican's budget resolution on the spending bill on Feb. 25, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

How Trump's push for Canadian statehood would hurt the GOP

President Donald Trump's assertion that Canada should become the 51st state would likely lead to major Democratic electoral gains.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state.
2 months ago

House needs to be the 'driver' of budget plan: Republican congressman

Rep. Russ Fulcher reacts to President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting as well as the budget blueprint passed by House Republicans.
2 months ago
House needs to be the 'driver' of budget plan: Republican congressman
2 months ago

Republicans who got an earful from constituents have message for Trump and DOGE

After hearing from constituents at town hall meetings in their districts last week, one Republican congressman says he wants to convey their concerns about DOGE to Trump.
2 months ago
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick speaks at a townhall meeting in Roswell, Georgia, Feb. 20, 2025.
2 months ago

'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE

Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.
2 months ago
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick speaks at a townhall meeting in Roswell, Georgia, Feb. 20, 2025.
2 months ago

Senate Republicans approve $340 billion budget framework

ABC News' Contributing Political Correspondent Rachael Bade discusses Republican senators pushing a $340 billion budget framework through the Senate following objections from the Democrats.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Senate Republicans approve $340 billion budget framework
2 months ago

Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection next year

McConnell, who turned 83 today, was largely expected to end his Senate tenure at the conclusion of his term in January 2027 but made it official in a floor speech.
2 months ago
McConnell, who turned 83 today, was largely expected to end his Senate tenure at the conclusion of his term in January 2027 but made it official in a floor speech.
2 months ago

GOP senators walk fine line on Ukraine without bashing Trump's comments

Republican senators went to great lengths to avoid bashing President Donald Trump's comments on Ukraine but they didn't hold back on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
2 months ago
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to the media, on the day of the Senate Republicans' weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 19, 2025.
2 months ago

'We want to have Ukraine and Russia both at the table’ for peace deal: Mullin

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla) on “This Week.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla)
2 months ago

Republican states claim zero abortions. A red state doctor calls that 'ludicrous'

State officials reported a sharp decline in the official number of abortions after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in June 2022.
2 months ago
2 months ago

What's driving Haley's rise in the GOP primary polls?

Who are the voters driving Nikki Haley's rise in the polls?
2 months ago
What voters are behind Nikki Haley's rise in the polls?