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Congressmen battle over gun violence outside House chamber

Tense moments between congressmen outside the House chamber as Rep. Jamaal Bowman, a former principal, implores reporters to continue to press Republicans on the issue of gun violence.
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VIDEO: Congressmen battle over gun violence outside House chamber
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Opposing lawmakers get into verbal altercation at Capitol over guns and gun violence

"More guns lead to more death!" Jamaal Bowman yelled at colleague Thomas Massie.
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Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., and Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., have a shouting match over gun violence outside the House chamber on Wednesday.
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GOP-led hearing on aid to Ukraine finds no evidence, so far, of misuse

Chairman Michael McCaul said good oversight supports efficiency.
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In this Feb. 21, 2023, file photo, U.S. Congressmen lead by Chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Committee Michael McCaul attend a meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Kyiv, Ukraine.
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John Fetterman set for return to Senate following treatment for depression

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman is expected to return to Congress the week of April 17.
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Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman is expected to return to Congress the week of April 17.
March 29

John Fetterman set for return to Senate following treatment for depression

The Pennsylvania Democrat checked into a facility in mid-February.
March 29
Sen. John Fetterman leaves an intelligence briefing on the unknown aerial objects, at the Capitol in Washington, Feb. 14, 2023.
March 29

'There is not a crime crisis,' DC lawmakers insist at testy hearing on police, safety

Republicans are seeking to repeal another of the district's laws.
March 29
House Oversight and Accountability Committee Chairman Rep. James Comer listens to a witness during the committee's hearing about Congressional oversight of D.C., on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C., on March 29, 2023.
March 29

Senate votes to repeal decades-old measures that authorized Iraq, Gulf wars

The bipartisan effort is aimed at reasserting Congress' power to declare war.
March 29
U.S. Army 3rd Division 3-7 soldiers move to secure the VIP terminal of Baghdad International Airport during a dawn advance Apr. 4, 2003.
March 29

Biden, Netanyahu have rare public spat over Israel's proposed judicial overhaul

"They cannot continue on this road," Biden said Tuesday.
March 29
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speak to the media on March 16, 2023, in Berlin. | President Joe Biden speaks at an event in the White House on March 23, 2023, in Washington, DC.
March 29

Senate votes to repeal Iraq use of force authorizations

The legislation now goes to the House, where its fate is uncertain.
March 29
The legislation now goes to the House, where its fate is uncertain.
March 29

Pence says 'nothing to hide' from grand jury in Trump Jan. 6 probe

The former vice president was ordered to testify about Jan. 6.
March 29
Former Vice President Mike Pence faces reporters after making remarks at a GOP fundraising dinner, March 16, 2023, in Keene, N.H.
March 29

'Nothing to hide,' Pence says as he weighs appeal of Trump probe order

Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday in Iowa he's weighing how to proceed after a federal judge ruled he must testify to a grand jury probing Donald Trump.
March 29
Former Vice President Mike Pence said Wednesday in Iowa he's weighing how to proceed after a federal judge ruled he must testify to a grand jury probing Donald Trump.
March 29

What's behind India's strategic neutrality on Russia's invasion of Ukraine

The country’s ambivalence reflects shifting interests, experts say.
March 29
Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Russian President Vladimir Putin prior to their delegation meeting at Hyderabad House, Dec. 6, 2021 in New Delhi, India.
March 29

Sen. Rand Paul staffer's parents speak out after he was 'brutally attacked' in DC

They said their son is now in "stable condition" and recovering.
March 29
Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) arrives during a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on evaluating U.S.-China policy, at the Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 9, 2023.
March 29

Former Starbucks CEO testifies before Senate about union-busting allegations

A federal judge ruled Starbucks had violated federal law hundreds of times at 21 stores in the Buffalo, New York, area in an attempt to halt unionizing efforts.
March 29
VIDEO: Fmr. Starbucks CEO testifies before senate about union-busting allegations
March 28

How the 1950s far-right group the John Birch Society influences today's GOP

ABC News' Kayna Whitworth spoke with Matthew Dallek about his new book "Birchers: How the John Birch Society Radicalized the American Right" and its impact on the modern-day Republican Party.
March 28
VIDEO: How the 1950s far-right group the John Birch Society influences today's GOP
March 28

Starbucks' former CEO set to face Bernie Sanders over employees’ unionization push

Howard Schultz will say the company “is committed to engaging in good faith.”
March 28
Howard Schultz in New York City, Apr. 2, 2019.
March 28

After Nashville shooting, Republican lawmakers again call gun action 'premature'

Biden said he intends to "expose those people who will refuse to do something."
March 28
President Joe Biden speaks in Durham, N.C, March 28, 2023.
March 28

Austin confronts GOP senator for blocking military nominations over abortion policy

Sen. Tommy Tuberville said taxpayers shouldn't pay for selective abortions.
March 28
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks during a hearing with the Senate Armed Services Committee on Capitol Hill, March 28, 2023, in Washington.
March 28

Kamala Harris grows emotional describing 'blood' and 'crimes' at infamous slave post

"The horror of what happened here must always be remembered," she said.
March 28
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Cape Coast Castle, Ghana, Mar. 28, 2023.
March 28

Judge rejects Trump’s claims over Pence's Jan. 6 testimony

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders reports from Capitol Hill after a judge rejected former President Trump’s attempt to block testimony from former Vice President Mike Pence in the Jan. 6 investigation.
March 28
VIDEO: Judge rejects Trump’s claims over Pence's Jan. 6 testimony
March 28

Adnan Syed murder conviction reinstated by Maryland appeals court

He was the subject of the popular "Serial" podcast.
March 28
Adnan Syed, center, leaves the Cummings Courthouse on Sept. 19, 2022, in Baltimore.
March 28

Senate grills banking regulators on SVB failure

The Senate Banking Committee questioned officials from the Federal Reserve, FDIC and Treasury Department Tuesday.
March 28
The Senate Banking Committee questioned officials from the Federal Reserve, FDIC and Treasury Department Tuesday.
March 28

President Biden delivers remarks on mass shooting in Nashville

President Joe Biden repeated his calls for Congress to pass a ban on assault weapons while visiting Durham, North Carolina.
March 28
VIDEO: President Biden delivers remarks on mass shooting in Nashville
March 28

Bank regulators blame SVB collapse on 'textbook' mismanagement during Senate grilling

One Democrat asked: "Did the Fed drop the ball because it didn't see the risks?"
March 28
Federal Reserve Board Vice Chair for Supervision Michael Barr listens to participants at a hearing at the Federal Reserve building, Sept. 23, 2022, in Washington.
March 28

House Republicans ramp up investigation into Afghanistan withdrawal

The GOP-led panel subpoenaed Secretary of State Antony Blinken Tuesday.
March 28
An air crew assigned to the 816th Expeditionary Airlift Squadron assists evacuees aboard a C-17 Globemaster III aircraft in support of the Afghanistan evacuation at Hamid Karzai International Airport, August 21, 2021, in Kabul, Afghanistan.
March 28

Cybercriminals targeting U.S. on behalf of North Korea: Report

A new report details alleged funding mechanism of North Korean cyber espionage.
March 28
A person touches a keyboard in this stock image.
March 28

Biden calls on Congress to pass stronger gun laws in wake of Nashville shoo

Meanwhile, White House flags are flying at half-staff in memory of the six victims from The Covenant School.
March 28
VIDEO: President Biden calls on Congress to pass stronger gun laws in wake of Nashville shooting
March 28

Sen. Rand Paul staffer stabbed, suspect arrested

A staffer for Rand Paul was stabbed and seriously injured in Washington, D.C., on Saturday and a suspect has since been arrested, according to police and Paul's office.
March 28
A staffer for Rand Paul was stabbed and seriously injured in Washington, D.C., on Saturday and a suspect has since been arrested, according to police and Paul's office.
March 27

The gun legislation Congress has passed and rejected amid mass shootings: Timeline

A bipartisan compromise last year broke a three-decade stalemate.
March 27
President Bill Clinton speaks to supporters, Sept. 13, 1994, during a signing ceremony for the crime bill on the South Lawn of the White House.
March 27

VP Harris, in Ghana, addresses human rights amid anti-LGBTQ efforts in Africa

Vice President Kamala Harris met with Ghana's president and said she raised the issue of human rights in their bilateral discussions.
March 27
Vice President Kamala Harris met with Ghana's president and said she raised the issue of human rights in their bilateral discussions.
March 27

George Washington University to replace controversial 'Colonials' moniker

The university has narrowed its decision to four choices.
March 27
The George Washington Colonials mascot performs during the game against the Dayton Flyers at Charles E. Smith Athletic Center on Jan. 28, 2023 in Washington, DC.
March 27

VP Harris, in Ghana, addresses human rights amid anti-LGBTQ efforts in Africa

Her visit is aimed at countering China's growing influence on the continent.
March 27
Vice President Kamala Harris is welcomed by Ghana President Nana Akufo-Addo in Accra, Ghana, March 27, 2023.
March 27

Buttigieg responds to Pence's 'joke' on his 'maternity leave'

The secretary spoke to ABC News' "Life Out Loud with LZ Granderson" podcast.
March 27
U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg visits the site of a hazardous train derailment in East Palestine, Ohio, on Feb. 23, 2023.
March 26

Putin says he'll move nukes to Belarus, prompting Ukrainian alarm

There's no "indication" Putin has followed through, a White House official said.
March 26
Russian President Vladimir Putin attends a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow, March 25, 2023.
March 26

Vice President Harris arrives in Ghana

Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday and hold a news conference following their meeting.
March 26
Vice President Kamala Harris will meet with Ghana's President Nana Akufo-Addo on Monday and hold a news conference following their meeting.
March 26
Veterans Sen. Tammy Duckworth in an interview with Martha Raddatz as we near the 20th anniversary of the Iraq War on “This Week.”
March 26

What Kamala Harris is doing on weeklong trip to Africa

"I'm very excited about the impact of Africa on the rest of the world."
March 26
Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a speech at the Kotoka International Airport, March 26, 2023 in Accra, Ghana.
March 26

Congress closer to TikTok ban or forced sale after CEO's testimony: Gallagher

Rep. Mike Gallagher singled out the need for "control" of the app's algorithm.
March 26
Chairman Rep. Mike Gallagher and ranking member Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi during the Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, Feb. 28, 2023.
March 26

'This Week' Transcript 3-26-23: Rep. Mike Gallagher and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, March 26.
March 26
Chairman Mike Gallagher presides over the first hearing of the U.S. House Select Committee on Strategic Competition between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party, Feb. 28, 2023, in Washington.
March 25

Trump lashes out at 2024 rivals, possible indictment at campaign rally

The former president is being investigated by the Manhattan DA's office.
March 25
Former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Waco Regional Airport, Mar. 25, 2023, in Waco, Texas.
March 25

McConnell released from inpatient therapy after concussion, fractured rib

McConnell said he looks forward to returning to the Senate "soon."
March 25
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks to the media during the weekly Republican press conference at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Mar. 7, 2023.
March 24

Rep. Mike Gallagher and Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi on Sunday "This Week"

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

House Republicans tour DC jail where Jan. 6 defendants held

GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene claims the defendants are being mistreated.
March 24
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene talks to the media along with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, Rep. Byron Donalds, and Rep. Mike Collins at the DC Department of Corrections on March 24, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
March 24

Trudeau, Biden announce immigration agreement

The deal was announced during President Joe Biden's first trip to America's northern neighbor.
March 24
The deal was announced during President Joe Biden's first trip to America's northern neighbor.
March 24

Biden and Trudeau praise US-Canada close ties, allyship

President Joe Biden and Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reached a deal to reduce migration at the northern border, discussed the drug crisis, defense spending and more.
March 24
VIDEO: Biden and Trudeau praise US-Canada close ties, allyship
March 24

Biden meets with Trudeau as US, Canada announce immigration agreement

The deal was announced during Biden's first trip to America's northern neighbor.
March 24
U.S. President Joe Biden walks with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on Parliament Hill, March 24, 2023, in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.
March 24

How the Trump hush money case compares to the John Edwards indictment

Edwards was accused of soliciting nearly $1 million to hide an affair.
March 24
Former Democratic presidential candidate and former Sen. John Edwards leaves during a lunch break during the fourth day of jury deliberations at a federal courthouse, May 23, 2012, in Greensboro, N.C.
March 24

Biden and Trudeau meet in Ottawa

President Joe Biden and Candian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau are focusing on a new immigration deal, foreign spying, and countering Russian aggression.
March 24
VIDEO: Biden and Trudeau meet in Ottawa
March 24

House GOP passes Parents Bill of Rights Act

Senate Democrats vow it won't be brought up for a vote.
March 24
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy and Rep. Julia Letlow pose for a photo with children during an introduction of the "Parents' Bill of Rights," on Capitol Hill, March 1, 2023, in Washington.
March 24

Trump campaign insists he won't be deterred by possible indictment

"This is the new normal, the president has been battle-tested," an aide said.
March 24
Former President Donald Trump addresses the America First Policy Institute's America First Agenda Summit at the Marriott Marquis on July 26, 2022.