Political News

Latest Politics Headlines

20 minutes ago

Mamdani tells 'The View' withholding funds to NYC is one of Trump's 'many threats'

New York City mayoral candidate says he'll fight Trump "every step of the way."
20 minutes ago
New York Mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani takes a selfie with a woman September 26, 2025 in New York City.
42 minutes ago

Blue collar worker shortage 'a crisis': Auto CEO

After months of feuding with Harvard, the Trump administration now says it's close to reaching a deal with the University that could end up addressing the nation's shortage of blue-collar workers.
42 minutes ago
After months of feuding with Harvard, the Trump administration now says it's close to reaching a deal with the University that could end up addressing the nation's shortage of blue-collar workers.
1 hour ago

Senate again fails to pass bills aimed at funding government as blame game continues

Congressional leaders continue to blame the opposing party for the shutdown.
1 hour ago
VIDEO: Senate again fails to pass bills aimed at funding government as blame game continues
1 hour ago

Senate again fails to pass bills aimed at funding government as blame game continues

No additional Democrats broke ranks during Wednesday's votes.
1 hour ago
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks during a news conference with Republican Congressional leadership outside the US Capitol on the first day of the US government shutdown in Washington, October 1, 2025.
2 hours ago

SCOTUS allows Lisa Cook to stay on Fed into 2026

The Supreme Court moved to allow Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to remain on the central bank board into 2026, saying it would take up President Donald Trump's appeal during a hearing in January.
2 hours ago
VIDEO: SCOTUS allows Lisa Cook to stay on Fed into 2026
2 hours ago

Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to stay on Fed board into 2026

The Supreme Court moved to allow Lisa Cook to remain on the central bank board.
2 hours ago
U.S. Capitol Police officers with a K9 detector dog, patrols outside of Supreme Court, Sept. 24, 2025, in Washington.
2 hours ago

Democratic leaders speak out amid government shutdown

The federal government officially entered a shutdown on Wednesday amid an impasse on Capitol Hill over competing congressional spending bills.
2 hours ago
VIDEO: Democratic leaders speak out amid government shutdown
3 hours ago

Johnson, Jeffries react to Trump's comments on 'war from within'

Jeffries called Trump's comments a "disturbing statement."
3 hours ago
Mike Johnson speaks with ABC News, Oct. 1, 2025, following a government shutdown.
3 hours ago

Republicans are 'telling a lot of lies' on shutdown: Dem lawmaker

Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Va., says Republicans need to "come to the table" to work with Democrats on a solution" to end the government shutdown.
3 hours ago
VIDEO: Republicans are 'telling a lot of lies' on shutdown: Dem lawmaker
3 hours ago

Republican leaders speak out amid government shutdown

Accusations fly over whether Republicans or Democrats 'own' shutdown
3 hours ago
Republican leaders speak out amid government shutdown
October 01

Accusations fly over whether Republicans or Democrats 'own' shutdown

As the government shut down at midnight, bipartisan recriminations continued.
October 01
The U.S. Capitol Visitors Center is closed to visitors during the federal government shut down, October 1, 2025 in Washington.
October 01

US government shuts down amid funding fight

The federal government officially entered a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday amid an impasse on Capitol Hill over competing congressional spending bills.
October 01
The federal government officially entered a shutdown at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday amid an impasse on Capitol Hill over competing congressional spending bills.
October 01

The 2 failed Senate votes leading up to federal government shutdown

The government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday.
October 01
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks during a press conference, following Senate Republican weekly policy lunch, hours before a partial government shutdown is set to take effect, on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 30, 2025.
October 01

The US government has shut down. Here's what to know

Proposals that would have funded the government failed in the Senate on Tuesday.
October 01
The dome of the U.S. Capitol is seen at sunrise, Oct. 1, 2025, in Washington.
September 30

GOP falsely claims Democrats want free health care for those without legal status

Those without legal status aren't entitled to federally funded health insurance.
September 30
Vice President JD Vance talks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington, as House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune listen.
September 30

GOP blames Dems for government shutdown threat as Dems defend healthcare priorities

Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oreg., discusses potential government shutdown, her healthcare priorities and the impact a closure could have on WIC recipients and federal workers.
September 30
VIDEO: GOP blames Dems for government shutdown threat as Dems defend healthcare priorities
September 30

'No more walking on eggshells': Hegseth vows to lift guardrails on military hazing

Hegseth wants drill sergeants to bring back "shark attacks" during training.
September 30
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, Virginia, September 30, 2025.
September 30

Trump directs generals to defend US from 'war from within'

The president lamented about the lack of applause from the crowd.
September 30
President Donald Trump speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, September 30, 2025 in Quantico, Virginia.
September 30

Rep. Tom Cole talks looming government shutdown, Supreme Court

Cole, R-Okla., shared who he thinks is to blame for the looming government shutdown and his thoughts on the Supreme Court allowing President Donald Trump to withhold congressionally approved aid.
September 30
Rep. Tom Cole talks looming government shutdown, Supreme Court
September 30

YouTube agrees to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump lawsuit: Court filing

YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after he was suspended from the platform in 2021, a court filing shows.
September 30
YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit filed by President Donald Trump after he was suspended from the platform in 2021, a court filing shows.
September 30

Republicans are 'willing to play chicken' on shutdown: Rep. Johnson

Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, says Republicans put forth a budget that they knew would never get support from Democrats.
September 30
VIDEO: Republicans are 'willing to play chicken' on shutdown: Rep. Johnson
September 30

Trump announces deal with Pfizer to lower drug costs

President Donald Trump announced that Pfizer has "agreed to provide some of the most popular current medications to all consumers at heavily discounted prices of anywhere between 50 and even 100%."
September 30
President Donald Trump announced that Pfizer has "agreed to provide some of the most popular current medications to all consumers at heavily discounted prices of anywhere between 50 and even 100%."
September 30

What's at stake if the government shuts down

ABC News' Alex Mallin and Sam Sweeney report on the potential impacts on federal courts and air travel from a government shutdown.
September 30
VIDEO: What's at stake if the government shuts down
September 30

Hegseth rails against 'woke,' lays out standards in speech to top generals

The president echoed Hegseth's sentiments in a long-winded speech.
September 30
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth speaks to senior military leaders at Marine Corps Base Quantico, September 30, 2025 in Quantico, Virginia.
September 30

Democrats playing 'political games' on looming shutdown: GOP congressman

Rep. Mike Haridopolos, R-Fla., says he and his fellow Republicans are "voting to keep the government open."
September 30
VIDEO: Democrats playing 'political games' on looming shutdown: GOP congressman
September 30

How a government shutdown could impact the economy

ABC News' Alexis Christoforous discusses the potential economic impact from a looming government shutdown.
September 30
VIDEO: How a government shutdown could impact the economy
September 30

Trump says US was under an 'invasion from within'

ABC News' Karen Travers, Anne Flaherty and retired U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute, a former U.S. ambassador to NATO, discuss President Donald Trump's address to military leaders.
September 30
VIDEO: Trump says US was under an 'invasion from within'
September 30

Sen. Peter Welch: Government shutdown ‘about protecting working class Americans'

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Sen. Peter Welch (D-VT) about Trump blocking bipartisan negotiations and warned of rising health insurance premiums and harm coming to federal workers.
September 30
VIDEO: Sen. Peter Welch: Govt shutdown ‘about protecting working class Americans'
September 30

Retired general on the risks of putting US troops on American streets

Fmr. NATO Supreme Allied Commander Wesley Clark told ABC News’ Linsey Davis state & local authorities in cities like Portland, Oregon, “seem perfectly capable” of handling matters of law enforcement.
September 30
VIDEO: Retired general on the risks of putting U.S. troops on American streets
September 30

Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: ‘Government shutdowns are chaotic. They're destructive’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Sen. Shelley Moore Capito (R-Tenn.) on the government shutdown and its impact on federal workers.
September 30
VIDEO: Sen. Shelley Moore Capito: ‘Government shutdowns are chaotic. They're destructive.’
September 30

Trump says 'a lot' of workers may get fired if the government shuts down

The federal government is expected at midnight to run out of money, precipitating a shutdown, unless lawmakers come together on Tuesday to resolve their differences.
September 30
VIDEO: Trump says 'a lot' of workers may get fired if the government shuts down
September 30

President Trump calls on Hamas to accept peace proposal

The president called on Hamas to accept what he called an "extremely fair" proposal to end the war in Gaza and return the hostages to Israel.
September 30
VIDEO: President Trump calls on Hamas to accept proposal for peace
September 30

Hegseth rails against 'woke,' lays out standards in speech to top generals

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, a secure site an hour south of the nation's capital.
September 30
VIDEO: Hegseth rails against 'woke,' lays out standards in speech to top generals
September 30

Rep. Gomez on who’s at fault if the government shuts down

California Democratic Rep. Jimmy Gomez discusses the looming government shutdown on ABC News Live as both parties trade blame.
September 30
VIDEO: Rep. Gomez on who’s at fault if the government shuts down
September 30

Pentagon to hold 'mystery meeting' with top-ranking generals

The event is slated to occur at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, a secure site an hour south of the nation's capital.
September 30
The event is slated to occur at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, a secure site an hour south of the nation's capital.
September 30

Democrats embrace shutdown strategy they once opposed: ANALYSIS

With roles reversed from previous shutdowns, Democrats could bear the brunt.
September 30
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer talk to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington.
September 29

Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks on GOP: ‘They have been absolutely uncooperative.’

Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis to discuss the last-minute Oval Office meeting between Pres. Trump and congressional leaders to avoid a government shutdown.
September 29
VIDEO: Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks on GOP: ‘They have been absolutely uncooperative.’
September 29

Rep. John Rose on government shutdown, compromising with Democrats

Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn., joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis to discuss whether or not President Trump should have met with Democrats earlier and what his message is to federal workers.
September 29
VIDEO:  Rep. John Rose on government shutdown, compromising with Democrats
September 29

Trump suggests Wray face probe over false claims of FBI's involvement in Jan. 6 riot

Trump said the former FBI director "has some major explaining to do."
September 29
FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks about Attorney General Merrick Garland during Garland's farewell tribute in the Great Hall at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building, Jan. 16, 2025, in Washington, D.C
September 29

Trump, top Democrats fail to make progress in averting looming shutdown

"I think we’re headed into a shutdown," Vice President JD Vance said
September 29
Vice President JD Vance talks to reporters outside the White House, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington, as Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune listen.
September 29

YouTube agrees to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump lawsuit: Court filing

Trump sued after he was suspended from the platform in 2021.
September 29
An illustration photo shows YouTube logo on a smartphone.
September 29

Republican leaders and VP Vance call out Dems after White House meeting

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune and Vice-President JD Vance answered attacks made by Democrats following a White House meeting to avoid a government shutdown.
September 29
VIDEO: Republican leaders and VP Vance call out Dems after White House meeting
September 29

Democrat leaders point fingers after no government fiscal deal is reached

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries voiced their frustration following a White House meeting with the president and congressional Republican leaders.
September 29
VIDEO: Democrat leaders point fingers after no government fiscal deal is reached
September 29

Trump unveils sweeping Gaza peace plan he says Netanyahu accepts, challenges Hamas

Hamas has not yet agreed to the terms of the proposal.
September 29
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participate in a press conference in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, September 29, 2025.
September 29

Eric Adams' reelection collapse examined: Analysis

After his failed reelection bid, it’s hard to see politics in Adams' future.
September 29
New York City Mayor Eric Adams meets people at a retirement centre as he campaigns in the Bronx borough of New York City, September 12, 2025.
September 29

Trump administration announces National Guard deployment to Portland

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will send troops to Portland to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his deployments to more American cities.
September 29
VIDEO: Trump administration announces National Guard deployment to Portland
September 29

White House releases Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza

Trump says Israel has 'our full backing' in their response if Hamas rejects plan
September 29
VIDEO: White House releases Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza
September 29

Rep. Jayapal says Democrats are ready for negotiated agreement

While the White House says there’s “nothing to negotiate” ahead of Trump’s meeting, Rep. Pramila Jayapal says the government needs to “fight for health care for working people."
September 29
VIDEO: Rep. Jayapal says Democrats are ready for negotiated agreement
September 29

What a looming government shutdown could mean for federal courts' operations

Tighter budgets and rising costs have created a difficult situation for courts.
September 29
The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, Sept. 25, 2025.
September 29

Trump warns 'there will be others' after Comey indictment

ABC News' Katherine Faulders reports on the indictment of James Comey, which has shattered decades of post-Richard Nixon norms governing a president's relationship with the Justice Department.
September 29
VIDEO: Trump warns 'there will be others' after Comey indictment

Suggested Interests