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Bessent says no formal White House health care proposal as shutdown drags on

Sunday, November 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that there is no formal proposal from the White House to defund the Affordable Care Act and instead send money directly to Americans, despite a social media post from President Donald Trump on Saturday promoting such... Read More.

Vance, possible 2028 candidate, viewed by supporters as Trump’s ‘enforcer’ with midterm 1 year away

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With almost a year as vice president -- and one year until the midterm elections, JD Vance's supporters say he is settling into his role in the Trump administration, being used as the president's "fixer" and "enforcer," a source familiar with their... Read More.

US conducts 17th lethal strike against alleged drug boat

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) The United States has conducted its 17th lethal strike against a suspected drug vessel, killing all three on board, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on X overnight.The strike took place in international waters in the Caribbean on Thursday, Hegseth said."As we’ve said before,... Read More.

Supreme Court considers Kim Davis petition to overturn same-sex marriage ruling

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) The Supreme Court on Friday will consider whether to take up the appeal of former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis, who has directly asked the justices to overturn the landmark 2015 decision that extended marriage rights to same-sex couples nationwide.Davis gained international attention... Read More.

Trump to meet with Hungary’s Viktor Orban at White House

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) President Donald Trump and Hungary's autocratic leader Viktor Orban, whom Trump has repeatedly praised as a "strongman," will meet at the White House on Friday.Expected to be part of the talks is Russia's war in Ukraine, specifically new U.S. sanctions targeting two of... Read More.

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik announces 2026 run for New York governor, aiming to challenge NY Gov. Hochul

Friday, November 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, a top ally of President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill, officially launched a campaign for governor in 2026 against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday after months of hinting at the move.She has been a... Read More.

Who could replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress after her retirement?

Thursday, November 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As tributes pour in for former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi after she announced Thursday that she would leave Congress in January 2027 at the end of her current term, it's an open question who will replace her.According to filings with... Read More.

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.