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House GOP narrowly passes bill to raise debt limit and cut spending; White House called it ‘ransom’

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON, D.C.) -- House Republicans on Wednesday narrowly passed a bill to increase the nation's debt ceiling while cutting federal government spending -- and... Read More.

Transgender lawmaker censured by Montana House Republicans

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(HELENA, Mont.) -- The Montana House voted on Wednesday to censure the state’s first openly transgender legislator Zooey Zephyr, who called for her colleagues to... Read More.

Biden addresses concerns about age, says he would be running even if Trump wasn’t

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Wednesday said he respects Americans taking a "hard look" at whether his age is a factor and to... Read More.

House Republicans voting on their debt ceiling plan after McCarthy caves on last-minute compromise

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Republicans began voting Wednesday on legislation that would raise the nation's debt limit while cutting federal government spending -- an effort intended... Read More.

Transgender lawmaker faces expulsion by Montana House Republicans

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(HELENA, Mont.) -- Montana’s first openly transgender legislator Zooey Zephyr faces expulsion or censure after calling for her colleagues to vote against a gender-affirming care... Read More.

Taliban unaware it killed alleged planner of Kabul airport bombing that left 13 Americans dead: US official

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- ABC News on Wednesday obtained new details after major questions were left unanswered when Biden administration officials on Tuesday said the Taliban... Read More.

Why Asa Hutchinson looked forward (and didn’t mention Trump) in campaign kickoff

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(BENTONVILLE, Ark.) -- Former Arkansas GOP Gov. Asa Hutchinson, on Wednesday formally announced he's running for the White House -- going back to his... Read More.

New bill would require Supreme Court to create a code of conduct amid recent controversies

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Two Senate lawmakers have unveiled bipartisan legislation to require the Supreme Court create a code of conduct amid recent controversies surrounding Justice... Read More.

After investigating abuse in prison system, senators propose new oversight law

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Bipartisan legislation set to be introduced Wednesday aims to provide more oversight of federal prisons as part of a renewed push to... Read More.

Why Asa Hutchinson is looking forward (and not expected to say ‘Trump’) in campaign kickoff

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(BENTONVILLE, Ark.) -- Former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, a Republican who says his party should not be looking in the rearview mirror, is taking... Read More.

US announcing new moves to deter North Korea nuclear attack on South Korea

Wednesday, April 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States on Wednesday will announce steps designed to deter North Korea from launching a nuclear attack on South Korea, according... Read More.

Chief Justice Roberts declines invitation to testify about Supreme Court ethics

Tuesday, April 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Chief Justice John Roberts on Tuesday declined an invitation to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee at a hearing about Supreme Court... Read More.

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