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Rep. George Santos ahead of likely expulsion vote: 'I don't care'

House leaders must schedule an expulsion vote within two legislative days.
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Rep. George Santos leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 7, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
2 hours ago

Jimmy Carter attends memorial service for wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter

A dozen political figures, including the Bidens, were at the tribute service.
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Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter attends a tribute service for his wife former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta on Nov. 28, 2023.
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Will Biden's handling of Israel-Hamas war turn off young and Muslim voters in 2024?

"The real question ... is whether this is actually going to linger for a year."
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In this Oct. 18, 2023, file photo, President Joe Biden pauses during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel.
November 28

Charles Koch's anti-Trump group endorses Nikki Haley in Republican primary

Americans for Prosperity Action hopes they can somehow shake Trump's lead.
November 28
Republican presidential candidate, Nikki Haley, attends the Republican primary presidential debate in Miami, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
November 28

Hunter Biden will not testify before House committee if in private, lawyer says

The committee issued a subpoena for Biden earlier this month.
November 28
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, arrives to the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on July 26, 2023 in Wilmington, Del.
November 28

Women who reported mistreatment while giving birth say CDC report validates trauma

Advocates call for systemic change in treatment of pregnant people.
November 28
Caroline Malatesta, left, won a $16 million judgment against an Alabama hospital where she gave birth to her fourth child after claims of medical negligence and reckless fraud.
November 27

Pentagon says Somali pirates likely behind seizure of commercial ship near Yemen

Ballistic missiles were later fired from Houthi areas in Yemen, officials said.
November 27
In an undated photo released by Zodiac Maritime, the tanker Central Park is seen. Attackers seized the tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Aden, Yemen, on Nov. 26, 2023, authorities said. While no group immediately claimed responsibility, it comes as at least two other maritime attacks in recent days have been linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
November 27

First lady Jill Biden unveils 2023 White House holiday decor

This year’s theme is “The ‘Magic, Wonder, and Joy."
November 27
This year’s theme is “The ‘Magic, Wonder, and Joy."
November 27

Trump insists he isn't confusing Obama, Biden as critics try to spotlight his gaffes

The former president often calls out rival Joe Biden's age and fitness.
November 27
Former President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower on Sept. 4, 2023 in New York City.
November 27

Jimmy Carter, currently in hospice, plans to attend wife Rosalynn Carter's memorial

The former first lady died last week at the age of 96.
November 27
Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter poses for a portrait, Sept. 23, 2011, in New York.
November 27

First lady Jill Biden unveils 2023 White House holiday decor

This year’s theme is “Magic, Wonder, and Joy."
November 27
Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House, Nov. 27, 2023. Jill Biden announced "The Magic, Wonder and Joy" theme of the holidays this year.
November 27

5 things to know as Congress heads into end-of-year sprint

Ending the military blockade and government funding are among top priorities.
November 27
The dome of the U.S. Capitol is seen at dusk in Washington, Nov. 13, 2023.
November 27

DeSantis courts donors for new political group after tensions flared among allies

A new super PAC intends to go after the governor's primary rivals.
November 27
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during the 2023 First in the Nation Leadership Summit on Oct. 13, 2023, in Nashua, N.H.
November 27

Major Trump donors who soured on him after 2020 now insist he's their best choice

Some of them argue his demeanor and election denial don't eclipse his strengths.
November 27
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump looks on during a campaign rally at Trendsetter Engineering Inc., Nov. 2, 2023, in Houston.
November 27

Haley says her momentum 'is real,' but do GOP voters want someone not named Trump?

Trump's former ambassador has struck a delicate balance in criticizing him.
November 27
Republican presidential candidate former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks to potential voters during a campaign event at Central College on Oct. 21, 2023 in Pella, Iowa.
November 26

4-year-old American freed by Hamas can now get love, healing she 'badly deserves': WH

Abigail Idan was one of 10 Americans believed to be held hostage in Gaza.
November 26
Abigail Mor-Edan, 3, in an undated image.
November 26

Chris Christie plays down risk to GOP if Trump loses primary but won't leave the race

He argued "the public en masse will begin to ignore" the former president
November 26
Republican presidential candidate and former Governor of New Jersey Chris Christie speaks at the Hudson Institute, on Nov. 15, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
November 26

'This Week' Transcript 11-26-23: White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, November 26.
November 26
National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan answers questions during the daily briefing at the White House, on Nov. 13, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
November 25

Trump attends football game on Haley's home turf and other trail takeaways

Haley graduated from Clemson University.
November 25
In this Sept. 9, 2023, file photo, former President Donald Trump holds a football before throwing it to the crowd at Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa.
November 25

Will the Senate become the House?

"It pays sometimes for these huge lapses in decorum," one strategist said.
November 25
Republican candidate for Arizona Governor Kari Lake gestures as she attends the Republican Party of Arizona's 2022 U.S. midterm elections night rally in Scottsdale, Arizona, Nov. 8, 2022.
November 24

Biden says initial hostage release 'only a start,' hopes Americans released 'soon'

"We also will not stop until we get these hostages brought home," Biden said.
November 24
President Biden speaks about the release of hostages from Gaza, in Nantucket, Mass., on Nov. 24, 2023.
November 24

NSA Jake Sullivan, Rep. Ro Khanna & Former Gov. Chris Christie Sunday on "This Week"

This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, November 26, 2023.
November 24
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
November 24

Biden speaks after first group of hostages released

President Joe Biden addressed the American people Friday following the release of 24 hostages in a deal struck between Hamas and Israel.
November 24
President Joe Biden addressed the American people Friday following the release of 24 hostages in a deal struck between Hamas and Israel.
November 24

Democrats' best hope of holding the Senate runs through Trump country, experts say

Republicans see a lot more opportunity to win the chamber.
November 24
Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Ohio and chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, speaks during a hearing in Washington, DC, US, on May 16, 2023.
November 24

History shows House expulsions are rare. Will GOP Rep. George Santos join the list?

Only five House members in history have been expelled by their peers.
November 24
Republican Representative from New York George Santos arrives for a GOP caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Oct. 16, 2023.
November 23

History of US House of Representative expulsions

Only five times in history has a member of the U.S. House of Representatives been expelled.
November 23
Only five times in history has a member of the U.S. House of Representatives been expelled.
November 23

'We have to come together': Biden calls into Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

"Today is about ... giving thanks for this country we call home," Biden said.
November 23
Beagle scout Snoopy balloon flies, as Tom Turkey float rides during the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, New York City, Nov. 23, 2023.
November 23

Biden says 'fingers crossed' for hostage release as officials describe his role

Officials called the negotiations an "extremely excruciating process."
November 23
President Joe Biden crosses his fingers while responding to a question about the release of Hamas hostages after a visit to the Nantucket Fire Department on Thanksgiving November 23, 2023 in Nantucket, Mass.
November 23

Republican candidates push to topple Trump in Iowa in final weeks before caucus

The 2024 primary starts in January and the ex-president remains the favorite.
November 23
Florida Governor and U.S. Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks during a rally, Nov. 6, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
November 22

House Democrats pen letter demanding protection for children in Gaza

More than 5,350 children have been killed in Gaza as a result of the war between Hamas and Israel, according to UNICEF.
November 22
As of Nov. 16, more than 4,600 children have been killed in Gaza as a result of the war between Hamas and Israel, according to UNICEF.
November 22

US, Israel and others race to carry out hostage deal

An Israeli official said hostages won’t be released before Friday.
November 22
Relatives, friends and supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attack by Hamas militants in southern Israel, hold placards and images of those taken during a protest for their release in Tel Aviv, Nov. 22, 2023.
November 22

How Rosalynn Carter became a champion for mental health

Carter remained devoted to helping people with mental illness for decades.
November 22
First Lady Rosalynn Carter testifies before Congress about increasing the funding for certain mental health programs in Washington D.C , Feb. 7, 1979.
November 22

Raskin, other House Democrats pressure Biden to do more to protect children in Gaza

The letter calls for "timely evacuation and protection of children and babies."
November 22
Medics prepare premature babies for transport to Egypt after they were evacuated from Shifa Hospital in Gaza City to a hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Nov. 20, 2023.
November 21

US hits Iran-backed militants with 4th round of airstrikes

Iran-backed groups have attacked US forces more than 60 times since mid-Oct.
November 21
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, release flares over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020.
November 21

DeSantis earns another major endorsement in Iowa, but still trails Trump

He "has done the work in Iowa, unlike Trump, and it's showing," a donor said.
November 21
Republican presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at a Never Back Down campaign event in Manchester, N.H., Nov. 21, 2023.
November 21

Speaker Mike Johnson meets with Trump after going 'all in' on former president

Johnson helped lead the effort in the House to reverse Trump's 2020 loss.
November 21
Former President Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
November 21

US retaliates against Iran-backed militants after ballistic missile strike

The Pentagon believes the counterstrike killed several Iran-linked militants.
November 21
An AC-130U Gunship from the 4th Special Operations Squadron flies over the range firing its 105mm gun during a local training mission, Jan. 27, 2011, at Hurlburt Field, Fla.
November 21

Biden orders flags lowered to half-staff to honor Rosalynn Carter

He ordered the flags to be lowered to half-staff starting Saturday.
November 21
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter discusses an Institute of Medicine report during the 21st annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy at the Carter Center, Nov. 3, 2005, in Atlanta.
November 21

Binance founder Chengpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges: DOJ

Zhao's admission was first revealed in documents unsealed on Tuesday.
November 21
Changpeng Zhao, billionaire and chief executive officer of Binance Holdings Ltd., during a session at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, Nov. 2, 2022.
November 21

Va. Dems propose amendment ensuring abortion access after winning General Assembly

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, unsuccessfully pushed a 15-week "limit."
November 21
A voter carries her ballot to the counting machine after voting at a polling station, on Nov. 7, 2023, in Richmond, Va.
November 21

Both sides appeal ruling Trump engaged in Jan. 6 insurrection, can still run in 2024

The former president has so far won multiple 14th Amendment challenges.
November 21
Former President Donald Trump gives remarks at the South Texas International airport, on Nov. 19, 2023, in Edinburg, Texas.
November 21

DHS 'concerned' drones being used for 'malicious purposes'

The authorization expires in February.
November 21
November 21

Republican presidential hopefuls vie for key endorsement in New Hampshire

Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Chris Christie are hoping to gain the support of Gov. Chris Sununu.
November 21
VIDEO: Republican presidential hopefuls vie for key endorsement in New Hampshire
November 21

Democratic senators call on Biden to press Israel to allow more Gaza aid

The senators made an "urgent call" for "sustained humanitarian aid in Gaza."
November 21
Palestinians walk at the site of Israeli strikes on houses, in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip Nov, 21, 2023.
November 20

Another voting case may head to SCOTUS after ruling limits challenges to election law

"The who-gets-to-sue question is the centerpiece of today's case."
November 20
A voter casts a ballot at a polling location in Fairfax, Va., Nov. 7, 2023.
November 20

Biden turns 81 as questions about age continue to dominate 2024 race

Polls show voters continue to be concerned by Biden's age.
November 20
President Joe Biden speaks before pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkeys, Liberty and Bell, at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Nov. 20, 2023.
November 20

Turkeys Liberty and Bell escape 'fowl' fate with presidential pardon

The turkeys were pardoned during a lighthearted ceremony at the White House.
November 20
President Joe Biden pardons the National Thanksgiving turkeys Liberty and Bell during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Nov. 20, 2023 in Washington, DC.
November 20

Rosalynn Carter's funeral service to be held next week in Georgia

Memorial events celebrating the former first lady will begin next Monday.
November 20
Rosalynn Carter, wife of President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States.
November 20

Biden pardons turkeys in annual White House tradition

The two lucky birds, Liberty and Bell, will escape the fate of many other turkeys this Thanksgiving.
November 20
VIDEO: Biden pardons turkeys in annual White House tradition
November 19

'Extraordinary': Tributes and remembrances for Rosalynn Carter after her death

Son Chip Carter called her "a great humanitarian in her own right."
November 19
President Jimmy Carter is applauded by First Lady Rosalynn Carter and supporters after conceding defeat to Reagan during the 1980 presidential election, Nov 4, 1980.

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