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New Congress live updates: McCarthy facing fifth defeat as GOP speaker standoff enters second day

Wednesday, January 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House Republican leadership drama enters a second day Wednesday after three failed votes to decide on a speaker Tuesday.Republican leader Kevin McCarthy is so far being stymied by a small group of hardliners demanding concessions or alternative candidates.The House can conduct... Read More.

New Congress live updates: McCarthy loses first speaker vote in historic defeat

Tuesday, January 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Republicans are facing a leadership drama as they take control of the House Tuesday.As the 118th Congress convenes, the first order of House business is the election of a new speaker -- and current Republican leader Kevin McCarthy could be stymied by... Read More.

Georgia Senate runoff live updates: Warnock celebrates win, Walker admits defeat

Wednesday, December 7 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Georgia's Senate runoff between Democratic incumbent Raphael Warnock and Republican challenger Herschel Walker came to a close on Tuesday, with Warnock projected by ABC News to defeat Walker, after more than a year of campaigning, multiple controversies and record-breaking turnout.While the race... Read More.

Ron Johnson projected to win reelection, defeat Mandela Barnes in Wisconsin

Wednesday, November 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Sen. Ron Johnson will win reelection in Wisconsin, fending off a serious challenge from Democratic Lt. Gov. Mandela Barnes, ABC News projects.Johnson was viewed by race observers and assessments like FiveThirtyEight as one of the most vulnerable GOP lawmakers on the... Read More.

Fetterman projected to defeat Oz in Pennsylvania Senate race

Wednesday, November 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Pennsylvania's Democratic Lt. Gov. John Fetterman will win the state's marquee Senate race, ABC News projects, handing Democrats a major flip in their bid to keep control of the 50-50 upper chamber.Fetterman ran against Dr. Mehmet Oz, the GOP nominee and celebrity... Read More.

Marco Rubio projected to defeat Val Demings in Florida Senate race

Tuesday, November 8 by ABC News

(ORLANDO) -- Republican Marco Rubio is expected to keep his seat as the senior senator of Florida as polls project him to defeat his Democrat opponent, Val Demings.During the Senate debate on Oct. 18, Demings challenged Rubio on his stance on abortion rights, accusing... Read More.

Ron DeSantis projected to defeat former Gov. Charlie Crist in Florida

Tuesday, November 8 by ABC News

(ORLANDO) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is projected to defeat his Democratic rival, former Florida Gov. Charlie Crist, to serve a second term as the Sunshine State's governor.The race for Florida governor was heated in the lead-up to the midterm election season as the... Read More.

Colorado Avalanche defeat Tampa Bay Lightning to take first Stanley Cup since 2001

Monday, June 27 by ABC News

(TAMPA, Fla.) -- The Colorado Avalanche beat the Tampa Bay Lightning 2-1 Sunday night in Game 6 of the Stanley Cup Finals in Tampa, Fla. The Avalanche took the series 4 games to 2, and will bring Lord Stanley's Cup back to the Centennial... Read More.

WATCH: Knicks defeat Celtics with buzzer beater, 108-105

Friday, January 7 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- It was a New York buzzer-beating win for the books, heading into the weekend. The New York Knicks RJ Barrett launched a game-winning shot into the basket with 1.5 seconds left in Thursday night's game, capping off a 25-point comeback for... Read More.

Senate Republicans expected to once again defeat voting rights reform bill

Wednesday, October 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republicans are expected to defeat -- for the second time this year -- a Democratic measure aimed at enacting sweeping federal election law changes, a move that is certain to increase pressure on the majority to change the chamber's filibuster rule."This... Read More.

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