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Democrats scrutinize law firms that cut deals with Trump

Thursday, April 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic lawmakers sent a series of letters early Thursday morning to nine separate law firms that have struck agreements this spring with the Trump administration, questioning whether the deals for pro bono work in exchange for the reversal of executive orders issued... Read More.

Warren investigates impact on students, teachers from Education Dept. cuts

Thursday, April 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren's Save Our Schools campaign is launching a comprehensive investigation into the Trump administration's effort to close the Department of Education."I'm opening this investigation to hear directly from students, parents, teachers, and borrowers who are being hurt by Trump's... Read More.

Trump administration looking at $5,000 baby bonus to incentivize public to have more children

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House has been fielding proposals aimed at persuading people to marry and have children, an effort being pushed by outside groups focused on increasing the nation's birth rate after years of decline.One such proposal that has been pitched to White... Read More.

Sen. Dick Durbin announces retirement after decades in Congress

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will retire after serving for over four decades in Congress."In my heart, I know it's time to pass the torch," Durbin said in the video. "The... Read More.

Trump says they cant have a trial for all migrants he wants to deport

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Amid a tense legal battle over deportations, President Donald Trump is now arguing undocumented migrants should not be given a trial where they could challenge being removed from the country."We're getting them out, and I hope we get cooperation from the courts... Read More.

Supreme Court leans toward parents in dispute over LGBTQ storybooks in school

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Tuesday signaled that it is poised to establish a right of parents to opt-out their children from public school instruction that conflicts with sincerely held religious beliefs.The case, brought by a group of Christian, Muslim and... Read More.

Rubio plans sweeping reorganization of the State Department

Wednesday, April 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio on Tuesday unveiled a sweeping plan to dramatically restructure the State Department that would see many of its longstanding offices and hundreds of positions eliminated.“In its current form, the department is bloated, bureaucratic, and unable to perform... Read More.

George Santos insists hes accepted full responsibility for crimes days before of sentencing

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Disgraced former Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., insists he has "accepted full responsibility" for a series of fraudulent schemes despite a "social media blitz" that federal prosecutors said suggested otherwise.Prosecutors repeated their request for a prison term of more than seven years when... Read More.

Michigan Senate race heats up as 3 major Democrats enter the fray

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Michigan is set to face a competitive primary and fierce race for the battleground state's open U.S. Senate seat in 2026.Three major Democrats have already entered the contest, while Republicans eye flipping the seat, which will be vacated by retiring Sen. Gary... Read More.

3 federal prosecutors assigned to Eric Adams case resign, say they wont admit to wrongdoing

Tuesday, April 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Three federal prosecutors who worked on the corruption case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams resigned Tuesday -- while they were on administrative leave -- instead of agreeing to "preconditions" on them returning to the office, sending a sharp letter... Read More.