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CBP sees lowest October border encounters on record

Wednesday, November 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection had the lowest number of border encounters in any October, according to statistics obtained by ABC News.The numbers also represent the lowest start to a fiscal year ever recorded. CPB says.In October, there were 30,561 total... Read More.

Thune says ending filibuster ‘not happening’ despite Trump’s demands

Wednesday, November 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Returning from the White House Wednesday after President Donald Trump made yet another call for Senate Republicans to overturn the filibuster, Majority Leader John Thune reiterated his view that there are not the necessary votes among Senate Republicans to change the Senate... Read More.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says New York will resist Trump ‘intimidation’

Wednesday, November 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani told "Good Morning America" on Wednesday that he would not be "intimidated" by potential threats from President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard to the city."His threats are inevitable," Mamdani said. "This has nothing... Read More.

Zohran Mamdani makes history — and strikes a chord among Muslims, South Asians

Wednesday, November 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani's projected victory as New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor marks a historic moment, that could galvanize those communities, some voters and experts tell ABC News."It is going to make a big difference for our... Read More.

Election 2025 key takeaways: Democrats score historic big wins leading into midterms

Wednesday, November 5 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tuesday night was a far cry from the shell-shocked scenes in Democrats' election headquarters a year ago this November.In three key races, for Virginia governor, New Jersey governor and New York City mayor, the party's nominees drew in huge numbers of... Read More.

Government shutdown becomes longest in history: How we got here and what’s next

Wednesday, November 5 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The government shutdown on Wednesday entered its 36th day, officially becoming the longest shutdown in U.S. history.That means the two longest shutdowns in American politics have occurred under President Donald Trump, with the previous 35-day record having been set during his first... Read More.

Election Day live updates: Key races unfold in New York City, New Jersey and Virginia

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- High-profile races are unfolding across the country on Tuesday, including New York City's mayoral election and governor's races in New Jersey and Virginia.In California, voters will consider a ballot measure that puts forth a redrawn congressional map that could net Democrats five... Read More.

Former Vice President Dick Cheney dead at 84

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former Vice President Dick Cheney, considered by many political observers to be the most politically active and influential vice president in U.S. history, has died. He was 84."Richard B. Cheney, the 46th Vice President of the United States, died last night, November... Read More.

National spotlight shines on NYC mayoral race as voters make final decisions

Tuesday, November 4 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Eyes are on New York City as Election Day arrives, marking the final opportunity for voters to weigh in on the high-stakes mayoral race.While New Yorkers are focused on solving key issues of affordability and public safety, the implications of this... Read More.