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Joe Biden undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer treatment

Saturday, October 11 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Joe Biden is now receiving radiation therapy for his prostate cancer, a spokesperson for the former president confirmed to ABC News."As part of a treatment plan for prostate cancer, President Biden is currently undergoing radiation therapy and hormone treatment,"... Read More.

Trump threatens ‘massive’ tariffs on China, triggering stock market sell-off

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Friday voiced frustration with what he called China's "trade hostility," threatening to respond with large tariffs on China and to cancel his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.The comments triggered a stock selloff. The Dow Jones Industrial... Read More.

Federal workers’ paychecks impacted as government shutdown continues

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the government shutdown plows forward with no end in sight, many civilian federal workers are feeling the impact as they receive only a partial paycheck on Friday, the 10th day of the impasse.For many federal workers, the partial paycheck is the... Read More.

Melania Trump says she and Putin communicating about children affected by war

Friday, October 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- First lady Melania Trump announced Friday that she and Russian President Vladimir Putin have had an "open channel of communication" regarding children impacted by the Russian-Ukraine war."We have agreed to cooperate with each other for the benefit of all people involved in... Read More.

‘My kids could die’: Military mom begs Johnson to pass bill to pay troops during shutdown

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In a rare appearance on C-SPAN on Thursday, House Speaker Mike Johnson heard from one military mom who begged him to bring the House back to session to pass a standalone bill to provide military troops pay during the government shutdown.The person... Read More.

Trump’s use of the National Guard faces critical legal tests

Thursday, October 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In two courthouses on opposite sides of the country, Donald Trump’s attempt to send troops into Democratic-led cities will face a critical legal test on Thursday.The Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals is set to hold oral arguments at noon on whether to... Read More.

Government shutdown and Trump will animate NJ governor debate

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

(NEW JERSEY) -- New Jersey's gubernatorial candidates face off in their second debate, hosted by New York City's WABC-TV and Philadelphia's WPVI-TV less than a month out from Election Day. Polling shows Democratic nominee Rep. Mikie Sherrill, a former Navy helicopter pilot, has an edge... Read More.

Trump yet to endorse Republican in final stretch of Virginia governor’s race

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Winsome Earle-Sears faces strong headwinds in her campaign to be Virginia's next Republican governor.She's been outpaced in fundraising and lags in polling behind her Democratic rival, Rep. Abigail Spanberger. And the support from one voice that could narrow this race is largely... Read More.

Member of ‘Tennessee Three’ launches congressional bid as progressive challengers push Democrats

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Tennessee state Rep. Justin Pearson, a 30-year-old progressive activist and lawmaker who gained national attention as one of the "Tennessee Three," is launching a primary challenge against longtime Democratic Rep. Steve Cohen.Pearson's campaign, framed around the slogan "It's About Us," highlights... Read More.

Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty in 1st court appearance

Wednesday, October 8 by ABC News

(ALEXANDRIA, Va.) -- Former FBI Director James Comey has pleaded not guilty to both counts in a federal indictment.He is charged with one count of false statements and one count of obstruction of a congressional proceeding.The plea was entered by his attorney Patrick Fitzgerald,... Read More.

Joe Biden undergoing radiation therapy for prostate cancer treatment

Trump threatens ‘massive’ tariffs on China, triggering stock market sell-off

Federal workers’ paychecks impacted as government shutdown continues

Melania Trump says she and Putin communicating about children affected by war

‘My kids could die’: Military mom begs Johnson to pass bill to pay troops during shutdown

Trump’s use of the National Guard faces critical legal tests

Government shutdown and Trump will animate NJ governor debate

Trump yet to endorse Republican in final stretch of Virginia governor’s race

Member of ‘Tennessee Three’ launches congressional bid as progressive challengers push Democrats

Former FBI Director James Comey pleads not guilty in 1st court appearance

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