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Trump and Senate Republicans still divided on how to implement his agenda

Saturday, January 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After meeting with Senate Republicans on Capitol Hill Wednesday, President-elect Donald Trump appeared ambivalent about the debate over whether to craft two legislative attempts to reshape fiscal policy for his agenda or settle on one sweeping package in an “all-in” approach.Trump told... Read More.

Supreme Court divided over FDA block on kid-friendly flavored vapes

Monday, December 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Monday was divided over whether the Food and Drug Administration had unlawfully rejected millions of flavored e-cigarettes for approved sale in U.S. over concerns about nicotine addiction among young people.During oral arguments in a case that could have... Read More.

Americans views divided on US policy toward Israel-Hamas war: POLL

Friday, May 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Nearly four in 10 Americans in a new ABC News Ipsos poll say the United States is doing too much to support Israel in its war with Hamas, up from about three in 10 in January. And more trust former President Donald... Read More.

Supreme Court divided over ban on rapid-fire rifle bump stocks

Wednesday, February 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared open to upholding a Trump-era ban on bump stocks as devices that turn weapons into rapid-fire illegal "machine guns," however it was not clear that a majority of justices would ultimately back such a ruling or... Read More.

Americans divided on how SCOTUS should handle Trump ballot access: POLL

Friday, January 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Americans are divided on how the U.S. Supreme Court should handle former President Donald Trump’s ballot access, but a majority in a new ABC News/Ipsos poll say they would support the court either barring Trump from presidential ballots nationally or letting... Read More.

Supreme Court divided over Navajo Nation water rights claim involving Colorado River

Monday, March 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday appeared narrowly divided over whether to allow the Navajo Nation to sue the federal government for help expanding their reservation's access to water at a time when the precious resource has been in tight supply across... Read More.

Biden poised for 1st presidential veto in newly divided Congress

Wednesday, March 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden is expected to soon wield his veto power for the first time to save a Department of Labor rule related to ESG investments.The rule, which makes it easier for retirement plan managers to consider climate change and other environmental,... Read More.

Biden delivers ‘Christmas address’ from White House: ‘We have become too divided’

Thursday, December 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden delivered what the White House called a "Christmas address" Thursday afternoon where he emphasized unity, reflection and kindness as 2022 comes to end.Biden said he hopes "this holiday season will drain the poison that has infected our politics and... Read More.

Has inflation finally peaked? Economists divided on extent of recent relief

Monday, August 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Lower-than-expected inflation rates last week sent the S&P 500 soaring to its highest level in three months, reflecting optimism that price increases have peaked as businesses and consumers seek relief from budget-busting costs.While still elevated, price hikes last month waned from... Read More.

Top Democrats and Republicans want stiffer sanctions, but GOP divided on Biden

Thursday, February 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Shortly after President Joe Biden on Thursday announced new sanctions on Russian banks and elites -- but not on Russian President Vladimir Putin himself -- a top Senate Democrat pointedly called on him to go further."As we seek to impose maximum costs... Read More.