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Trump now says Iran’s government is ‘seriously fractured’ after previously praising new leaders

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed the Iranian regime was "seriously fractured" as part of his pretext for indefinitely extending the ceasefire with Iran a day before the previous one was set to expire."Based on the fact that the Government of Iran... Read More.

Senate Republicans greenlight ICE and CBP budget blueprint after overnight vote-a-rama

Thursday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans approved early on Thursday a blueprint for their budget bill to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Customs and Border Protection after an all-night voting marathon.The budget resolution, which kicks off the drafting process of a bill that Republicans said... Read More.

Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Veteran Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia has died. He was 80 years old.Scott, who served as the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee from 2021 to 2025, served in the House for more than 23 years, taking office in 2003.He... Read More.

Supreme Court rules in favor of Army veteran wounded in suicide attack

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday ruled in favor of a U.S. Army veteran wounded in a 2016 suicide bombing in Afghanistan, allowing him to sue a military contractor for damages after it allegedly failed to supervise the attacker who was an employee.The... Read More.

Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine for US military, says shot is now optional

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that the annual flu vaccine will now be optional for all U.S. military personnel, both active and reserve. Previously, the flu vaccine had been mandatory. The new policy is in line with a previous... Read More.

White House UFC event is getting increased security, DHS says

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The sprawling UFC Freedom 250 event being held on the South Lawn of the White House and the Ellipse event in June are receiving the highest level of security possible, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told ABC News."The 'UFC Freedom 250'... Read More.

House Ethics Committee to determine sanction for embattled Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Florida Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick's fate as a member of the House of Representatives hangs in limbo as a potential expulsion vote looms this week.The House Ethics Committee is set to hold a rare public hearing Tuesday afternoon to determine what sanction... Read More.

In Virginia redistricting election, 4 House seats at stake as voters go to the polls

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(RICHMOND, Va.) -- Voters in Virginia head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a redistricting ballot measure referendum that could have major implications for the midterm elections.The referendum will decide if the Democratic-controlled legislature should be allowed to redraw the state's congressional map.... Read More.

House Ethics Committee urges victims of sexual misconduct to contact them after lawmaker resignations

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The bipartisan House Ethics Committee on Monday released a rare statement encouraging anyone who may have experienced sexual misconduct by a House member or staffer to contact them, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights or the Office of Employee Advocacy."There should be... Read More.

First on ABC: Memo to Rubio details data on HIV/AIDS treatment program under Trump administration

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Data collected by the State Department that has not previously been made public indicates that the number of people receiving treatment through the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) has remained steady despite dramatic cuts to foreign aid funding under... Read More.

Trump now says Iran’s government is ‘seriously fractured’ after previously praising new leaders

Senate Republicans greenlight ICE and CBP budget blueprint after overnight vote-a-rama

Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80

Supreme Court rules in favor of Army veteran wounded in suicide attack

Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine for US military, says shot is now optional

White House UFC event is getting increased security, DHS says

House Ethics Committee to determine sanction for embattled Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

In Virginia redistricting election, 4 House seats at stake as voters go to the polls

House Ethics Committee urges victims of sexual misconduct to contact them after lawmaker resignations

First on ABC: Memo to Rubio details data on HIV/AIDS treatment program under Trump administration

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