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31 minutes ago

FDA authorizes J&J vaccine. Here's what's next.

Nearly 4 million doses are expected to ship as early as Monday.
31 minutes ago
This July 2020 photo provided by Johnson & Johnson shows a vial of the COVID-19 vaccine in Belgium.
3 hours ago

CPAC speakers tout Trump, spread debunked election claims

A golden chrome-painted statue of the former president has drawn attention.
3 hours ago
People take a picture with former President Donald Trump's statue on display at the Conservative Political Action Conference held in the Hyatt Regency on Feb. 27, 2021 in Orlando, Fla.
February 27

House passes $1.9 trillion COVID relief package. But what comes next?

The bill faces a tough road in the Senate.
February 27
Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., meets with reporters before the House votes to pass a $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package, during a news conference at the Capitol in Washington, Friday, Feb. 26, 2021.
February 26

GOP representative's husband responds after militia group's decal seen on truck

Rep. Mary Miller's husband had a "Three Percenters" decal on his truck.
February 26
Representative-elect Chris Miller, a Republican from Illinois, left, and Representative-elect Mary Miller, a Republican from Illinois, center, wear protective masks while arriving to a new member briefing at the Capitol, Nov. 13, 2020.
February 26

3 key takeaways from Friday's CPAC speeches

Speakers stood behind Trump and railed against Republicans who defied him.
February 26
Donald Trump Jr. speaks at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Fla., Feb. 26, 2021.
February 26

Airstrike in Syria faces pushback from Democrats

Democratic lawmakers question legal authorities Biden used to order the strike.
February 26
The Capitol is seen on a cold winter evening in Washington, DC, on Feb. 18, 2021.
February 26

Saudi crown prince 'approved' Khashoggi murder operation: US intel report

The Biden administration stopped short of penalizing Mohammed bin Salman.
February 26
A handout picture provided by the Saudi Royal Palace on Nov. 20, 2019, shows Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman upon his arrival to attend the annual speech of the Saudi King at the shura council, a top advisory body, in the capital Riyadh.
February 26

A CPAC panel echoed false claims about the election and division between GOP

Many who attended the conservative conference showed their loyalty to former President Donald Trump.
February 26
VIDEO: A CPAC panel echoed false claims about the election and division between GOP
February 26

Rep. Schiff on Khashoggi: Crown prince has ‘blood on his hands’

California congressman Adam Schiff urged the Biden administration to hold Saudi Arabia accountable for the murder of the journalist.
February 26
VIDEO: Rep. Schiff on Khashoggi: Crown prince has ‘blood on his hands’
February 26

FDA advisers sign off on Johnson & Johnson vaccine: Here's what happens next

Some 4 million doses could start shipping as early as Monday.
February 26
A Johnson & Johnson worker prepares a syringe during the Phase 3 ENSEMBLE trial of its Janssen coronavirus disease vaccine candidate in an undated photograph.
February 26

Fauci warns progress in COVID fight appears to have stalled

He advised against easing restrictions until case numbers are much lower.
February 26
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Dr. Anthony Fauci addresses reporters at the White House on Jan. 21, 2021.
February 26

More than 300 charged in Capitol attack; domestic extremism growing threat: DOJ

Prosecutors have been training for hate crimes.
February 26
Rioters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington D.C.
February 26

US Park Police names first Black female chief in 230-year history

She said all officers wearing body cameras will be mandatory by the end of 2021.
February 26
Pamela A. Smith Chief of the U.S. Park Police is seen here in an undated file photo provided by National Park Service.
February 26

Sunday on 'This Week':​ Dr. Anthony Fauci, Sen. Rob Portman, Sen. Mazie Hirono

This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, February 28, 2021.
February 26
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
February 26

Biden travels to Texas to survey winter storm damage

The president will spend the day with Texas Gov. Greg Abbott.
February 26
President Joe Biden walks to board Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base, Md., Feb. 5, 2021. Biden is spending the weekend at his home in Delaware.
February 26

CPAC poised to score 1 for Trump in GOP civil war: The Note

The gathering of conservatives gets underway as a tribute to all things Trump.
February 26
Technicians work on the stage before the start of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 25, 2021.
February 26

As Texas debates power crisis, El Paso credits its few outages to preparedness

The city invested in preparing infrastructure for cold after a 2011 storm.
February 26
The U.S. and Texas flags fly in front of high voltage transmission towers on Feb. 21, 2021 in Houston, Texas.
February 26

More than half of Americans want COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible: Poll

The Kaiser Family Foundation has been tracking interest in the vaccines.
February 26
People wait in line to sign up for their vaccination appointment at the York College coronavirus vaccination site in the Jamaica neighborhood of Queens borough in New York, Feb. 24, 2021.
February 25

Biden speaks with Saudi king ahead of Khashoggi report's release

A readout of the call doesn't mention the Washington Post columnist's killing.
February 25
President Joe Biden speaks from the Resolute Desk in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., Feb. 2, 2021.
February 25

House passes bill prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ after days of debate

Opponents said it would infringe on religious beliefs, impact women's sports
February 25
Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives pose for a photograph holding LBGT+ and Transgender Pride flags on the steps of the Capitol ahead of a vote on the Equality Act on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb, 25, 2021. REUTERS/Tom Brenner
February 25

Acting Capitol Police chief denies her department failed to heed intel warnings

She also testified militia groups are planning an attack on a Biden speech.
February 25
U.S. Capitol Police Acting Chief Yogananda Pittman appears before the House Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch via WebEx on Feb. 25, 2021 in Washington, D.C., to testify on the Capitol insurrection events of Jan. 6, 2021.
February 25

US refugee agency for children at risk of maxing out capacity

The number of unaccompanied kids at the border is starting to outpace capacity.
February 25
Kamala Harris and Kirsten Gillibrand stand on a ladder to look over a fence to see the detained migrant children in front of a detention center in Homestead, Fla., June 28, 2019.
February 25

Coronavirus causes drop in sexual assault reports at military academies

There was a drop in reports after students were sent home because of COVID-19.
February 25
Midshipmen are seen in formation before lunchtime, US Naval Academy, Annapolis M.D.
February 25

Biden marks 50 million COVID-19 shots under his administration

Plus: President Joe Biden declares a major disaster declaration for Oklahoma ahead of Texas trip.
February 25
VIDEO: Biden marks 50 million COVID-19 shots under his administration
February 25

DHS to combat domestic violent extremism with $77 million from FEMA

It comes as there are multiple investigations into the Jan. 6 Capitol siege.
February 25
Alejandro Mayorkas, nominee to be Secretary of Homeland Security, testifies during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill, Jan. 19, 2021.
February 25

1st transgender nominee deflects inflammatory questions from GOP senator

Rachel Levine was grilled by Republican Rand Paul about transgender surgery.
February 25
Rachel Levine, nominated to be an assistant secretary at the Department of Health and Human Services, testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 25, 2021.
February 25

Secretary of State making his 1st 'trips' to Mexico and Canada -- virtually

His activity-packed day with U.S. neighbors is a sign of diplomacy under COVID.
February 25
Secretary of State Tony Blinken participates in a virtual bilateral meeting with President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris and Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada in the White House in Washington, D.C., Feb. 23, 2021.
February 25

Dems, GOP at odds over scope of Capitol attack probe

Pelosi accused Republicans of trying to minimize the issue.
February 25
Rioters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington D.C.
February 25

Congresswoman displays transgender pride flag after Greene insults daughter

Greene put up her own sign that said, "There are TWO genders: Male and Female."
February 25
Rep. Marie Newman displays a transgender pride flag in front of her office in Washington, in an image made from video posted to her Twitter account on Feb. 24, 2021.
February 25

House GOP leaders clash over Trump at CPAC

Former President Donald Trump was the subject of an awkward clash Wednesday between House GOP leaders over his speaking at CPAC this weekend.
February 25
Former President Donald Trump was the subject of an awkward clash Wednesday between House GOP leaders over his speaking at CPAC this weekend.
February 25

GOP finds risky form of unity in opposing COVID relief bill: The Note

United Republican opposition to COVID-19 aid doesn't align with public polling.
February 25
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy criticizes the the Democrats' $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief bill during comments to reporters as Congress preps for its first votes on the measure, on Capitol Hill, Feb. 24, 2021.
February 25

Battle over Biden Cabinet nomination

His pick for budget director is facing scrutiny over social media posts in which she attacked Republicans. ABC’s Deirdre Bolton reports.
February 25
VIDEO: Battle over Biden Cabinet nomination
February 24

Biden signs executive order aimed at securing critical US supply chains

The order will launch a 100-day review for four product supply chains.
February 24
President Joe Biden holds a semiconductor during his remarks before signing an Executive Order on the economy in the State Dining Room of the White House, Feb. 24, 2021.
February 24

A 3rd stimulus check could be coming. Here’s what Americans did with the others

Lawmakers will vote this week on President Joe Biden’s COVID-19 relief package.
February 24
(FILES) In this file photo a Wall Street sign at the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on February 17, 2021 in New York City. - Stocks fell worldwide on February 18, 2021 as profit-taking and growing inflation worries overshadowed optimism about an expected strong economic recovery as the coronavirus crisis eases, and US stimulus hopes.All three major indices on Wall Street finished lower, as did bourses in Europe and Asia.
February 24

The Breakdown: 160 business leaders urge lawmakers to pass COVID relief plan

Plus, the Johnson & Johnson vaccine could be approved by Friday, and what the California governor is saying about reopening schools.
February 24
VIDEO: The Breakdown: 160 business leaders urge lawmakers to pass COVID relief plan
February 24

Votes on Neera Tanden nomination to OMB postponed amid bipartisan opposition

Neera Tanden could be Biden's first nominee to face defeat in the Senate.
February 24
Neera Tanden testifies during a Senate Committee on the Budget hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 10, 2021.
February 24

Gov. Gavin Newsom says schools can reopen after declining COVID-19 cases

Republican critics said Gov. Gavin Newsom's urgency on opening schools changed because of the growing recall efforts.
February 24
VIDEO: Gov. Gavin Newsom says schools can reopen after declining COVID-19 cases
February 24

Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of undercounting nursing home deaths

After a high approval rating over the summer, the New York governor is now defending himself and is refusing to apologize.
February 24
VIDEO: Gov. Andrew Cuomo accused of undercounting nursing home deaths
February 24

Nursing home residents get 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine

West Virginia nursing home residents said they are excited to be able to see their family again.
February 24
VIDEO: Nursing home residents get 2nd dose of COVID-19 vaccine
February 24

The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could be authorized by Friday

The Food and Drug Administration re-established the Johnson & Johnson vaccine’s 85% efficacy as it nears the approval of the one-dose vaccine.
February 24
VIDEO: The Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine could be authorized by Friday
February 24

160 CEOs write to lawmakers urging them to pass Biden’s COVID relief plan

Plus, former President Donald Trump is expected to push false claims during his speech at the Conservative Political Action Conference this weekend.
February 24
VIDEO: 160 CEOs write to lawmakers urging them to pass Biden’s COVID relief plan
February 24

Acting Capitol Police chief admits 'internal challenges' during Jan. 6 response

Yogananda Pittman is scheduled to testify Thursday.
February 24
Rioters try to break through a police barrier at the Capitol, Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington D.C.
February 24

Democratic leader says AG may look at Trump in Capitol riot probe

Garland has said he plans to pursue leads “wherever the investigation takes us.”
February 24
Senate Judiciary Committee chairman Sen. Dick Durbin speaks during a hearing for Judge Merrick Garland, nominee to be Attorney General, before the Senate Judiciary Committee, Feb. 22, 2021, on Capitol Hill in Washington.
February 24

Postmaster General DeJoy apologizes for 'unacceptable' mail delays during holidays

"Too many Americans were left waiting weeks," he told lawmakers.
February 24
United States Postal Service Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is sworn in during a House Oversight and Reform Committee hearing on Legislative Proposals to Put the Postal Service on Sustainable Financial Footing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C, on Feb. 24, 2021.
February 24

Awkward moment as House Republican leaders clash over Trump speaking at CPAC

Liz Cheney contradicted Kevin McCarthy on whether Trump has a role with the GOP.
February 24
Rep. Liz Cheney, the House Republican Conference chair, joined from left by Rep. Jason Smith, top Republican on the House Budget Committee, and House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 24, 2021.
February 24

Vivek Murthy to talk about his own family lost to the pandemic in nomination hearing

The U.S. surgeon general nominee has lost seven family members to COVID-19.
February 24
Former Surgeon General of the United States Dr. Vivek Murthy speaks by video feed during the 4th and final night of the 2020 Democratic National Convention, Aug. 20, 2020.
February 24

Federal judge allows deportations to continue despite Biden's attempt at pause

ICE can still carry out fewer deportations under Biden's orders.
February 24
A young mother holds her infant after they arrived on an ICE deportation flight from Brownsville, Texas on Aug. 29, 2019, to Guatemala City. Under a new policy, ICE expedited removal procedures for many Guatemalan families and adults arriving to the U.S.-Mexico border.
February 24

Biden to make 25 million masks available at community health centers, food banks

It's part of his effort to get more Americans to wear masks.
February 24
President Joe Biden arrives at the White House in Washington, D.C., Jan. 29, 2021.
February 24

Single-dose Johnson & Johnson vaccine effective against COVID-19 variants: Data

An FDA advisory committee is set to discuss the vaccine in a Friday hearing.
February 24
Empty vials that contained a dose of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine against the COVID-19 coronavirus at the Klerksdorp Hospital on Feb. 18, 2021.
February 24

Trump's role in Jan. 6 siege looms over business of Washington: The Note

The 1st hearing raised questions that directly involve the Trump administration
February 24
President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a rally to contest the certification of the 2020 presidential election results, in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2021.
Technicians work on the stage before the start of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 25, 2021.
Technicians work on the stage before the start of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in Orlando, Florida, on Feb. 25, 2021.
CPAC poised to score 1 for Trump in GOP civil war: The Note
Feb 26
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