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Trump calls Nancy Pelosi ‘evil woman’ after she announces retirement

Thursday, November 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday called former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi an "evil woman" when asked to comment on her retirement announcement."I'm glad she's retiring," Trump said as he took reporter questions in the Oval Office during a news conference on reducing... Read More.

Nancy Pelosi, first woman to be House speaker, announces retirement

Thursday, November 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will retire at the end of her current term in Congress, starting the long goodbye as the California Democrat wraps up one of the most consequential legislative careers in U.S. history."I want you,... Read More.

2028 presidential hopefuls flock to key battleground states: Where have they traveled?

Thursday, November 6 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- One year out from the 2026 midterms, major Democratic Party names have been taking the show on the road, saying that they’re helping the party lay the groundwork to battle for the U.S. House.They also might be preparing to run for... Read More.

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.