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Son of dual American-Saudi held in Saudi Arabia feels ‘dismissal’ of his dad’s case

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The son of Saad Almadi who is held in Saudi Arabia on an exit ban for allegations of "cyber crimes" by the kingdom, said that President Donald Trump has failed to make his father's release a priority as Crown Prince... Read More.

Speaker Johnson says he’ll vote to support Epstein files bill ahead of House vote

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After months of anticipation, the House is finally set to vote Tuesday on a bill ordering the release of the Justice Department's files on sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, whose purported ties to both Democrats and Republicans have fueled speculation across... Read More.

GOP Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene hits back at Trump: ‘I’ve never owed him anything’

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene hit back at President Donald Trump on Tuesday at a press conference outside the U.S. Capitol alongside women victimized by late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein."I was called a traitor by a man that I fought... Read More.

Epstein survivors speak out ahead of House vote, take aim at Trump

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A group of women victimized by late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein spoke out at the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday ahead of a highly anticipated vote on a House bill ordering the release of the Justice Department's files on Epstein."We are fighting... Read More.

Democrats’ bill would strip provision from funding bill that allowed senators to sue over phone records

Tuesday, November 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic Sens. Martin Heinrich and Mark Kelly will introduce legislation in the Senate on Tuesday that would strip out a provision in the just-passed government funding bill that allows senators to sue the government if their phone records are investigated without notifying... Read More.

Progressive Chi Ossé considers primary challenge against Hakeem Jeffries: ‘Dire situation’

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York City councilmember Chi Ossé appeared to confirm he would challenge House Democratic leader Rep. Hakeem Jeffries for his seat representing New York's 8th congressional district in an X post on Monday.Ossé responded to another post calling him out... Read More.

Trump says he would sign bill to release Epstein files if it reaches his desk

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday said he would sign the bill to compel the Justice Department to release all files relating sex offender Jeffrey Epstein if it comes to his desk."I'm all for it," he said as he took reporter questions during... Read More.

Saudi crown prince marks return to US after 7 years

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Tuesday marks the first time His Royal Highness Prince Mohammed bin Salman, the crown prince and prime minister of Saudi Arabia, steps foot in the U.S. since 2018, following the death of Saudi critic Jamal Khashoggi by Saudi agents in Istanbul, which... Read More.

Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigns: Sources

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson resigned on Monday, according to multiple sources familiar with the situation.Richardson, who was temporarily installed after former Acting Administrator Cam Hamilton was essentially fired by Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem.Richardson was also in charge of the... Read More.

Appeals court denies full review of contempt case against Trump admin over El Salvador deportations

Monday, November 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal appeals court on Friday denied a request to reconsider an earlier decision that prevented a federal judge from investigating whether Trump administration officials acted in contempt for allegedly violating a court order when it deported hundreds of alleged gang members... Read More.