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March 18, 2024 at 9:20 PM

Government shutdown looms as Congress sorts through DHS funding

Congress is beginning the week without a deal to avert a partial government shutdown by Friday's deadline.
March 18, 2024 at 9:20 PM
Government shutdown looms as Congress sorts through DHS funding
March 17, 2024 at 5:58 PM

Rep. Turner disagrees with Trump's anti-migrant rhetoric but argues he can 'fix' border 'crisis'

Rep. Mike Turner, a top House Republican, on Sunday said he disagreed with Trump calling some migrants "not people" and "animals"
March 17, 2024 at 5:58 PM
Turner disagrees with Trump migrant comments but argues he can 'fix' border 'crisis'
March 17, 2024 at 3:33 PM

Where does the TikTok bill stand in the Senate?

ABC News’ chief global affairs correspondent Martha Raddatz breaks down the latest top political headlines.
March 17, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Where does the TikTok bill stand in the Senate?
March 16, 2024 at 2:11 PM

Will Bernie Sanders' proposed 32-hour workweek pass Congress?

The measure would require companies to cut hours but preserve pay.
March 16, 2024 at 2:11 PM
What to know about the proposed 32-hour workweek
March 15, 2024 at 7:29 PM

'You can't write her political obituary': Boebert walks tightrope to stay in Congress

GOP Rep. Lauren Boebert is walking the narrowest of tightropes as she campaigns to remain in Congress. But operatives warn against writing her off just yet.
March 15, 2024 at 7:29 PM
'You can't write her political obituary': Boebert walks tightrope to stay in Congress
March 14, 2024 at 11:50 PM

Top Democrat Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace

Schumer said Netanyahu “lost his way” and is an obstacle to peace in the region
March 14, 2024 at 11:50 PM
Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, saying Netanyahu is an obstacle to peace
March 14, 2024 at 11:40 PM

Sharp divide in Congress over Israel's war in Gaza

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer is calling for new elections in Israel, while Minority Leader Mitch McConnell is accusing Democrats of having an "anti-Israel problem."
March 14, 2024 at 11:40 PM
Sharp divide in Congress over Israel's war in Gaza
March 14, 2024 at 7:19 PM

Speaker Johnson urges GOP conference to 'stand together' as party defends razor-thin majority

House Speaker Mike Johnson said Thursday that his message to the GOP conference is to "stick together" and "get the job done" to expand the House majority.
March 14, 2024 at 7:19 PM
Speaker Johnson's message to GOP conference: 'Stand together'
March 14, 2024 at 5:10 PM

Sen. Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel

"The Netanyahu coalition no longer fits the needs of Israel after Oct. 7," said Schumer, who has been critical of the Israeli prime minister.
March 14, 2024 at 5:10 PM
Sen. Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel
March 14, 2024 at 3:16 PM

TikTok content creator reacts to House vote that could ban TikTok

TikTok creator Nadya Okamoto talks about how the potential TikTok ban could have a ripple effect on small businesses.
March 14, 2024 at 3:16 PM
TikTok content creator reacts to House vote that could ban TikTok
March 14, 2024 at 2:30 AM

Bill that could ban TikTok passed in the House. Here's what to know

TikTok once again finds itself in a precarious position as lawmakers in Washington move forward with a bill that could lead to a nationwide ban on the platform
March 14, 2024 at 2:30 AM
Bill that could lead to a US TikTok ban is gaining momentum. Here's what to know
March 13, 2024 at 7:44 PM

House set to vote on bill that could ban TikTok from US

The high-stakes battle between lawmakers and TikTok over a potential ban of the popular app is set for a House vote on Wednesday on a bill that could bar access to the platform in the United States.
March 13, 2024 at 7:44 PM
House set to vote on bill that could ban TikTok from US
March 13, 2024 at 4:04 PM

House passes bill that would ban TikTok if its Chinese owners don't sell the popular app

The House on Wednesday passed bipartisan legislation to force TikTok's Chinese parent company to sell the platform or face a ban in the U.S.
March 13, 2024 at 4:04 PM
House passes bill that would ban TikTok if its Chinese owners don't sell the app
March 13, 2024 at 3:42 AM

Mississippi Republican Sen. Wicker advances to general election. State also holds 4 House primaries

Mississippi U.S. Sen. Roger Wicker has defeated two Republican challengers and will face Democrat Ty Pinkins in the Nov. 5 general election
March 13, 2024 at 3:42 AM
March 13, 2024 at 12:01 AM

Democrats and Republicans apply pressure to Special Counsel Robert Hur on Capitol Hill

Hur defended his decision not to recommend charges against President Joe Biden for mishandling classified documents.
March 13, 2024 at 12:01 AM
Democrats and Republicans apply pressure to Special Counsel Robert Hur on Capitol Hil
March 12, 2024 at 7:33 PM

Republican Congressman Ken Buck resigns

Rep. Ken Buck, R-Colo., announced Tuesday he would be stepping down at the end of the week.
March 12, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Republican Congressman Ken Buck resigns
March 11, 2024 at 8:15 PM

Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to obstruction charges in new federal indictment

Bob Menendez pleaded not guilty Monday to obstruction charges contained in a new federal indictment that added to the bribery and corruption charges he already faced.
March 11, 2024 at 8:15 PM
Sen. Bob Menendez pleads not guilty to obstruction charges in new federal indictment
March 11, 2024 at 7:48 PM

How Sinema's retirement changes the Arizona Senate race

Her replacement is unlikely to be a moderate.
March 11, 2024 at 7:48 PM
How Sinema's retirement changes the Arizona Senate race
March 10, 2024 at 3:41 PM

House set to vote on TikTok ban in US

ABC News’ Ike Ejiochi reports from Capitol Hill on the bill designed to force TikTok’s Chinese parent company to sell its stake or face a possible ban in the U.S.
March 10, 2024 at 3:41 PM
House set to vote on TikTok ban in US
March 8, 2024 at 10:50 PM

George Santos announces new run for Congress

Expelled congressman George Santos made a surprise announcement at Thursday night's State of the Union, posting on social media that he's planning to run for a different seat in Congress.
March 8, 2024 at 10:50 PM
George Santos announces new run for Congress
March 8, 2024 at 3:03 AM

President Biden to lay out 2024 goals amid divided Congress

President Joe Biden is set to push forward his agenda amid a divided Congress as he heads into an election year.
March 8, 2024 at 3:03 AM
President Biden to lay out 2024 goals amid divided Congress
March 8, 2024 at 3:01 AM

Who is House Speaker Mike Johnson?

Rep. Mike Johnson, a conservative hard-liner and ally of former President Donald Trump, was elected House speaker on Wednesday after three failed GOP tries.
March 8, 2024 at 3:01 AM
Who is House Speaker Mike Johnson?
March 8, 2024 at 2:27 AM

Senate, at Hawley's urging, passes bill to compensate Americans exposed to nuclear waste

The measure would help those affected by Oppenheimer-era nuclear testing.
March 8, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Senate, at Hawley's urging, passes bill to compensate those exposed to nuclear waste
March 7, 2024 at 4:57 PM

Comer invites Hunter Biden to return to Capitol Hill for public hearing

A week after Hunter Biden testified in a closed-door proceeding on Capitol Hill, Oversight Committee Chairman James Comer has invited him to return for a public hearing.
March 7, 2024 at 4:57 PM
Comer invites Hunter Biden to return to Capitol Hill for public hearing
March 6, 2024 at 9:31 PM

House passes funding bills to avert partial government shutdown

The House is voting on a package of six government funding bills Wednesday afternoon to avert a partial government shutdown before the Friday deadline.
March 6, 2024 at 9:31 PM
House passes funding bills to avert partial government shutdown
March 6, 2024 at 4:44 PM

TikTok showdown with Congress

House lawmakers have introduced a bill preventing distribution of the service in the U.S.
March 6, 2024 at 4:44 PM
TikTok showdown with Congress
March 6, 2024 at 12:43 AM

Sinema announces she will leave the Senate at end of the year

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema announced she will not run for re-election.
March 6, 2024 at 12:43 AM
Sinema announces she will leave the Senate at end of the year
March 4, 2024 at 10:53 PM

Tom Suozzi returns to Congress

Democratic Rep. Tom Suozzi talks about his return to Congress to represent New York’s 3rd District.
March 4, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Tom Suozzi returns to Congress
March 4, 2024 at 9:58 PM

Thune formally announces bid to replace McConnell as Senate Republican leader

Sen. John Thune formalized his bid to replace Minority Leader Mitch McConnell as the next Senate Republican Leader in an interview Monday.
March 4, 2024 at 9:58 PM
Thune formally announces bid to replace McConnell as Senate Republican leader
March 3, 2024 at 9:27 PM

McConnell’s successor should be someone who will ‘stand his own ground’: Rounds

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., on “This Week.”
March 3, 2024 at 9:27 PM
McConnell’s successor should be someone who will ‘stand his own ground’: Rounds
March 1, 2024 at 11:10 PM

Are the top candidates to replace McConnell MAGA enough for Trump?

Former President Donald Trump is already beginning to leave his mark on a new sort of Republican race: the race to succeed Republican leader Mitch McConnell.
March 1, 2024 at 11:10 PM
Are the top candidates to replace McConnell MAGA enough for Trump?
March 1, 2024 at 7:52 PM

Congress temporarily avoids government shutdown

ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl discusses new deadlines to avoid a government shutdown and top contenders to replace Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell.
March 1, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Congress temporarily avoids government shutdown
March 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM

Bill to avert shutdown heads to Biden

Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang talks about the plans for a more permanent funding bill.
March 1, 2024 at 4:33 PM
Bill to avert shutdown heads to Biden
March 1, 2024 at 2:29 AM

Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown

The Senate passed a short-term funding bill to avert a partial government shutdown Thursday evening.
March 1, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Senate passes short-term funding bill to avert government shutdown
February 29, 2024 at 8:50 PM

Who might replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader?

Kentucky's Mitch McConnell, 82, the longest-serving Senate leader in history, announced his plans to relinquish his leadership role on Wednesday.
February 29, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Who might replace Mitch McConnell as Senate GOP leader?
February 29, 2024 at 8:31 PM

House votes to pass short-term funding bill to avert partial government shutdown

The bill only keeps the government open for another week and sets up another showdown down the road.
February 29, 2024 at 8:31 PM
House votes to pass short-term funding bill to avert partial government shutdown
February 29, 2024 at 8:12 PM

Mitch McConnell to step down as Senate GOP leader

McConnell, 82, said he will step down in November after nearly two decades in the role, but will finish his term as senator, which will end in January 2027.
February 29, 2024 at 8:12 PM
Mitch McConnell to step down as Senate GOP leader
February 29, 2024 at 8:05 PM

Who might replace Mitch McConnell as the top Senate Republican?

There are three major contenders who are largely expected to vie for the top spot atop the conference at the end of this year.
February 29, 2024 at 8:05 PM
Who might replace Mitch McConnell as the top Senate Republican?
February 29, 2024 at 6:05 PM

Deal reached to avoid partial government shutdown

The House and Senate are set to vote Thursday on a bipartisan deal to avert a partial government shutdown ahead of Thursday's deadline.
February 29, 2024 at 6:05 PM
Deal reached to avoid partial government shutdown
February 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM

Congress set to vote on bipartisan deal to fund the government

The vote will avert a partial government shutdown.
February 29, 2024 at 4:58 PM
Congress set to vote on bipartisan deal to fund the government
February 29, 2024 at 4:33 PM

House Republicans to grill Secretary Austin over secret hospitalization

House Republicans are demanding to know whose decision it was to keep Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin’s hospital stays a secret from the White House and Congress.
February 29, 2024 at 4:33 PM
House Republicans to grill Secretary Austin over secret hospitalization
February 28, 2024 at 10:18 PM

Senate to vote on bill that aims to protect IVF access

Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Ill., leads a vote on a bill that would create federal protections for nationwide access to IVF and other fertility treatments.
February 28, 2024 at 10:18 PM
Senate to vote on bill that aims to protect IVF access
February 28, 2024 at 8:14 PM

Lawmakers react to McConnell stepping down from Senate leadership

Mitch McConnell, the longest serving Senate leader in history, says he's stepping down from the position in November.
February 28, 2024 at 8:14 PM
Lawmakers react to McConnell stepping down from Senate leadership
February 28, 2024 at 6:31 PM

Sen. Mitch McConnell announces he's stepping down as Senate Republican leader

McConnell said he plans to serve out his Senate term, which ends in January 2027.
February 28, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Sen. Mitch McConnell announces he's stepping down as Senate Republican leader
February 28, 2024 at 1:22 AM

Intense Oval Office meeting leads to pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson

The House speaker took heavy criticism over the lack of funding for Ukraine.
February 28, 2024 at 1:22 AM
Intense Oval Office meeting leads to pressure on House Speaker Mike Johnson
February 27, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Schumer, Johnson deliver remarks following meeting with Biden on Ukraine aid bill

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the meeting the most intense he's ever had, but both he and House Speaker Mike Johnson are confident a government shutdown can be averted.
February 27, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Schumer, Johnson deliver remarks following meeting with Biden on Ukraine aid bill
February 27, 2024 at 5:07 PM

What 538's new primary polling averages say about 3 key Senate races

538 has new primary polling averages for Senate races in California, Ohio and West Virginia.
February 27, 2024 at 5:07 PM
What 538's new primary polling averages say about 3 key Senate races
February 26, 2024 at 10:05 PM

Here we go again: Congress faces looming government shutdown deadline

Congress has its back against the wall as the clock ticks down to renew funding for several key government programs before a looming funding deadline.
February 26, 2024 at 10:05 PM
Here we go again: Congress faces looming government shutdown deadline
February 25, 2024 at 6:18 PM

Black women candidates eye historic Senate wins in 2024

ABC News’ Rachel Scott sits down with Barbara Lee, Angela Alsobrooks, and Lisa Blunt Rochester on “This Week.”
February 25, 2024 at 6:18 PM
Black women candidates eye historic Senate wins in 2024
February 25, 2024 at 5:27 PM

3 Black women aim for historic Senate wins in 2024: 'My intention is to make a difference'

Rep. Barbara Lee, Prince George County, Maryland, Executive Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester are running for Senate and hope to serve alongside one another
February 25, 2024 at 5:27 PM
3 Black women aim for historic Senate wins: 'My intention is to make a difference'