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Rep. Nancy Mace holds 1st town hall since launching SC governor bid

Rep. Mace held her first town hall in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, part of her "The Mother of All Town Halls" series.
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Rep. Mace held her first town hall in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, part of her "The Mother of All Town Halls" series.
43 minutes ago

FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says

Sen. John Cornyn said that FBI Director Kash Patel has granted his request for the government to assist with locating Texas House Democrats who fled the state in protest of GOP redistricting efforts.
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VIDEO: FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says
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FBI granted request to 'locate' fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says

Cornyn expressed his gratitude for FBI Director Kash Patel's prompt response.
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Sen. John Cornyn leaves a senate luncheon in the U.S. Capitol, June 3, 2025.
3 hours ago

Trump orders new census excluding undocumented immigrants

The president attempted to do the same in his first term.
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President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Aug. 6, 2025.
August 07

How RFK Jr. is 'copy and pasting' left-leaning food laws into deep-red states

Ten GOP states have taken steps to regulate food since RFK Jr. took office.
August 07
Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks during a press conference at HHS headquarters in Washington, DC, on July 29, 2025.
August 06

WH trade advisor Peter Navarro defends tariff policy ahead of deadline

ABC News’ Gio Benitez discusses the latest tariff and policy decisions from the White House with President Trump’s trade advisor, Peter Navarro, saying the president is leveling the playing field.
August 06
VIDEO: WH trade advisor Peter Navarro defends tariff policy ahead of deadline
August 06

Active shooter drills at US military bases have become routine

Military bases have seen several mass shootings over the last two decades.
August 06
A sign outside the main gate of Fort Stewart, Georgia, Aug. 6, 2025.
August 06

A Trump-Putin meeting could happen as soon as next week, White House official says

White House special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow on Wednesday.
August 06
President Donald Trump in Turnberry, Scotland, July 28, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, July 27, 2025.
August 06

Trump, Apple announce additional $100B investment in domestic manufacturing

President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a $100 billion investment to expand domestic manufacturing, including building new U.S. factories to produce iPhones.
August 06
VIDEO: Trump, Apple announce additional $100B investment in domestic manufacturing
August 06

Texas Gov. Abbott claims FBI is going to search for Texas House Democrats

The House special session is set to meet again Friday to attempt a third quorum.
August 06
Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Hunt, Texas, July 8, 2025 and Democratic Texas Rep. Gene Wu in Warrenville, Illinois, Aug. 4, 2025.
August 06

Texas Rep. Marc Veasey weighs in on Democrats' redistricting fight

The redistricting battle in Texas continues to escalate as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott urged the state Supreme Court to remove the chairman of the Texas House Democratic caucus.
August 06
VIDEO: Texas Rep. Marc Veasey weighs in on Democrats' redistricting fight
August 06

GOP Texas state rep says voters 'deserve bold conservative leadership'

Texas lawmaker Brian Harrison joins ABC News Live to weigh in on the redistricting showdown in Texas.
August 06
VIDEO: GOP Texas state rep says voters 'deserve bold conservative leadership'
August 06

Vance expected to host Epstein strategy dinner with Bondi, Blanche, Patel

Officials are considering releasing the Ghislaine Maxwell interview transcript.
August 06
Vice President JD Vance delivers remarks on the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" at Don's Machine Shop in West Pittston, Penn., on July 16, 2025.
August 06

Texas Democrats staying in Illinois evacuated over bomb threat

Authorities say no device was found and an investigation is ongoing.
August 06
The Q Center hotel in St. Charles, Illinois evacuated over report of a bomb threat on August, 6, 2025.
August 06

Texas Democrats staying in Illinois evacuated over bomb threat

Texas Democrats staying in Illinois were evacuated from their hotel on Wednesday morning over a potential bomb threat, authorities said.
August 06
VIDEO: Texas Democrats staying in Illinois evacuated over bomb threat
August 06

Beto O'Rourke's group helping front costs of bolting Texas House Democrats

Members are racking up bills from travels to remain outside of state boundaries.
August 06
Beto O'Rourke speaks during a rally to protest against redistricting hearings at the Texas Capitol, Thursday, July 24, 2025, in Austin, Texas. (AP Photo/Eric Gay)
August 06

Texas lawmakers have walked out before

Gov. Greg Abbott's threats to arrest Democratic lawmakers are not unprecedented.
August 06
Texas Democratic state Rep. Ramon Romero Jr. speaks during a press conference held by Texas Democratic lawmakers after leaving the state to deny Republicans the quorum needed to redraw Texas' 38 congressional districts, in Aurora, Ill., Aug. 5, 2025.
August 05

Republicans step up pressure on Texas Democrats in redistricting fight

ABC News’ Linsey Davis is joined by Republican state Rep. Briscoe Cain, who weighs in on the now intensified Texas redistricting battle after the legislature fails to reach quorum again.
August 05
VIDEO: Republicans step up pressure on Texas Democrats in redistricting fight
August 05

Trump asked if Vance is 'heir' to the MAGA movement

When asked if he thinks that the "heir" to the MAGA movement is Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump said he is "doing a great job" and that he would be "probably favored at this point."
August 05
VIDEO: Trump asked if Vance is 'heir' to the MAGA movement
August 05

Federal Aviation Administration looks to expand drone package delivery

"The rules are going to completely change in the way that drone use is going to be approved," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday.
August 05
"The rules are going to completely change in the way that drone use is going to be approved," Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy said Tuesday.
August 05

House Oversight chair issues subpoenas for Epstein files

House Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has issued a number of new subpoenas — including one to the Department of Justice for the complete Jeffrey Epstein files.
August 05
VIDEO: House Oversight chair issues subpoenas for Epstein files
August 05

What's at stake as Republicans aim to pick up 5 House seats

President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed Republicans are "entitled to five more seats" in Texas, where a redistricting battle is playing out among state lawmakers.
August 05
VIDEO: What's at stake as Republicans aim to pick up 5 House seats
August 05

Texas House fails to reach quorum as Democratic lawmakers leave state

Democratic Texas state rep. Gene Wu weighs in on the redistricting battle as the Texas House fails to reach quorum after several Democrats left the state.
August 05
House session begins in Texas as Democrats leave state
August 05

Trump makes brief appearance on White House roof

President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance on the White House roof above the briefing room in an apparent effort to inspect future construction.
August 05
President Donald Trump made a surprise appearance on the White House roof above the briefing room in an apparent effort to inspect future construction.
August 05

How Laura Loomer's pressure campaigns are reshaping the Trump administration

Laura Loomer has increasingly carved out an unofficial but influential role as a political enforcer targeting administration officials she sees as disloyal to President Donald Trump.
August 05
How Laura Loomer's pressure campaigns are reshaping the Trump administration
August 05

Texas redistricting: What's at stake as Republicans aim to pick up 5 House seats

The Lone Star State's political showdown has nationwide implications.
August 05
A map of U.S Congressional Districts proposed plan is seen at a Texas legislators' public hearing on congressional redistricting in Austin, Texas, Aug. 1, 2025.
August 05

Trump takes unusual stroll on White House roof

The president was apparently inspecting future construction.
August 05
President Donald Trump gestures to the media from the roof of the West Wing at the White House in Washington, Aug. 5, 2025.
August 05

Texas GOP State Rep. Tepper weighs in on redistricting fight

Republican State Representative Carl Tepper joined ABC News Live to talk about the ongoing showdown between Texas state lawmakers over congressional redistricting.
August 05
VIDEO: Texas GOP State Rep. Tepper weighs in on redistricting fight
August 05

Republicans doing ’terrible disservice to the people of Texas’: Rep. Julie Johnson

Texas Rep. Julie Johnson joined ABC News Live to talk about the ongoing showdown between Texas state lawmakers over congressional redistricting.
August 05
VIDEO: Republicans doing ’terrible disservice to the people of Texas’: Rep. Julie Johnson
August 05

Fact check: Trump's claims jobless numbers were 'rigged'

He accused the BLS commissioner of manipulating them for political purposes.
August 05
President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House, Aug. 1, 2025 in Washington.
August 05

House Oversight chair issues subpoenas for Epstein files

Republicans are seeking details on the Epstein files from the Clintons.
August 05
House Oversight Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer speaks to the media, July 24, 2025 in Washington
August 05

House Oversight chair issues subpoenas for Epstein files, depositions with Clintons

Committee Chairman James Comer issued numerous subpoenas including to the Department of Justice and another for depositions Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton.
August 05
VIDEO: House Oversight chair issues subpoenas for Epstein files, depositions with Clintons
August 05

US should put nuclear reactors on moon before other countries do, directive says

A second directive aims to speed up development of replacements for the ISS.
August 05
Secretary of Transportation Sean Duffy attends a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, July 8, 2025.
August 05

Texas Democrats face arrest in redistricting fight

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott has ordered the Texas Department of Public Safety to find and arrest the Democrats who fled the state over a Republican redistricting plan.
August 05
Texas Democrats face arrest in redistricting fight
August 05

'Vote him out!': Town hall erupts in anger at GOP congressman

There were about 750 members in the audience, the congressman said.
August 05
U.S. Representative Mike Flood (R-NE) answers questions from constituents during a town hall in Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S., August 4, 2025. REUTERS/Scott Morgan
August 05

Sen. Elizabeth Warren touts investigations into Trump administration's federal cuts

Warren is leading investigations into cuts at two major federal agencies.
August 05
Sen. Elizabeth Warren listens to testimony by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell during the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee hearing titled "The Semiannual Monetary Policy Report to the Congress," in Dirksen building on Wednesday, June 25, 2025.
August 04

Lawmaker who left Texas to block redistricting vote reacts to calls for arrest

Texas state Rep. Mihaela Plesa is one of many Democratic lawmakers who have left Texas to prevent efforts by Republicans for a congressional map vote.
August 04
VIDEO: Lawmaker who left Texas to block redistricting vote reacts to calls for arrest
August 04

GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley proposes bill that would ban mid-decade redistricting nationwide

ABC News’ Linsey Davis is joined by California House Republican Kevin Kiley to discuss a proposed bill that would nullify any new congressional maps introduced before the next U.S. census.
August 04
VIDEO: GOP Rep. Kevin Kiley proposes bill that would ban mid-decade redistricting nationwide
August 04

Texas Democrats face calls for removal after leaving state over redistricting vote

ABC News’ Linsey Davis is joined by Rep. Jasmine Crockett who is one of the Texas Democrats in Chicago attempting to block a vote on redistricting in her home state.
August 04
VIDEO: Texas Democrats face calls for removal after leaving state over redistricting vote
August 04

Texas governor orders police to find and arrest Democrats who fled over redistricting

It's unclear if Texas could coordinate with law enforcement in other states.
August 04
The State Capitol is seen on July 21, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
August 04

Rising Democratic star leads Texas exodus over voting maps dispute

Democrats break quorum and risk arrest in fight over mid-decade map changes.
August 04
Texas State Representative James Talarico discusses the Republican-led effort to create a new congressional map.
August 04

Texas GOP AG says prosecuting Democrats who fled state will be a 'challenge'

One expert says the governor doesn't have to power to do what he's threatening.
August 04
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton arrives with Donald Trump to court during Trump's trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 30, 2024 in New York City.
August 04

Newsom considers special election for voters to decide on new congressional maps

Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-Calif., is considering calling a special election where California voters can decide whether they want to redraw their congressional map.
August 04
VIDEO: Newsom considers special election for voters to decide on new congressional maps
August 04

Texas lawmaker calls redistricting vote 'discriminatory in nature'

Texas state representative Roland Gutierrez said Democrats are leaving the state as a strategy to delay the redistricting vote, a vote he calls "unconstitutional."
August 04
VIDEO: Texas lawmaker calls redistricting vote 'discriminatory in nature'
August 04

New York Gov. Hochul says 'we are at war' amid Texas redistricting controversy

Hochul said that she would seek to disband or change New York’s independent redistricting commission through a constitutional amendment in response to Texas' proposed redistricting efforts.
August 04
VIDEO: New York Gov. Hochul says "we are at war" amid Texas redistricting controversy
August 04

Gov. Abbott threatens to oust Democrats who left Texas over redistricting

Texas State Representative James Talarico joins ABC News Live to discuss the Republican-led effort to create a new congressional map.
August 04
VIDEO: Gov. Abbott threatens to oust Democrats who left Texas over redistricting
August 04

Redistricting battles in Texas and elsewhere: Will courts play a role?: ANALYSIS

U.S. Supreme Court decisions have sidelined judges from resolving most disputes.
August 04
A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, July 1, 2024.
August 04

Texas' redistricting battle explained

Jessica Huseman, editorial director at Votebeat, explains what options Democrats have to push back against a new Republican proposed congressional map that could create up to five new GOP seats.
August 04
VIDEO: Texas' redistricting battle explained
August 04

'Texas Democrats are committed to using every tool,' says Democratic state rep

State Rep. John Bucy discusses the ongoing battle to block a Monday vote on new Texas congressional maps favoring Republicans in next year's midterms, aiming to stop the maps from taking effect.
August 04
VIDEO: 'Texas Democrats are committed to using every tool,' says Democratic state rep
August 04

President Trump reacts to Sydney Sweeney jeans ad

Controversy surrounding American Eagle’s new jeans ad featuring Sydney Sweeney has drawn a response from the White House.
August 04
VIDEO: President Trump reacts to Sydney Sweeney jeans ad

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