Trump encourages mail voting in key battleground Florida
President Donald Trump is encouraging voters in the critical swing state of Florida to vote by mail following months of…
Dems say Russia bounty intel is ‘red flag’ that Trump-Putin relationship could be compromised
Following a White House briefing Tuesday morning regarding reports that Russia offered bounties to the Taliban to kill U.S. military…
Country at war with COVID-19 sees rising concerns over virus: POLL
Spiking cases of COVID-19 have shifted sentiments around the pandemic in recent weeks, with the nation growing more concerned about…
89% of Americans wear masks in public as the coronavirus pandemic persists: POLL
ABC News/Ipsos released a new poll on the coronavirus on Thursday. June 25, 2020, 10:30 PM 6 min read 6…
Biden intends to accept nomination in Milwaukee, as Democrats move forward with scaled-back national convention
Former Vice President Joe Biden intends to accept the party’s nomination in Milwaukee, as the Democratic National Committee (DNC) is…
Democrats aim to undermine Trump’s pitch to black voters with Tulsa rally counter-programming
Democrats at the national and state level are launching a coordinated counter-programming offensive on Friday, ahead of President Donald Trump’s…
Divisions emerge on renaming military bases, reparations amid unrest: POLL
As the country grapples with a widespread reckoning over the prevalence of racism, majorities of Americans are resistant to renaming…
Social media platforms are profiting from COVID-19 misinformation: Nancy Pelosi
The House speaker called on advertisers to “know your power.” June 16, 2020, 8:59 PM 4 min read 4 min…
Joe Biden rejects calls to defund police, faces challenge as reform push grows
While former Vice President Joe Biden has firmly rejected the calls to “defund the police,” the challenge remains for him…
52% of Americans support deploying military to control violent protests: POLL
A slight majority of Americans support deploying the U.S. military to intervene where there are violent protests, according to a…
State IG was investigating Trump emergency arms sales to Saudis, Pompeo’s use of staff to run errands when fired: Sources
The State Department Inspector General who was fired by President Donald Trump late Friday was investigating his administration’s use of…
Senate should improve House coronavirus package: Sen. Bernie Sanders
Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., said that the Senate should improve a House coronavirus package spearheaded by Democratic leadership. “Now I…
House passes $3 trillion relief package, bill ‘DOA’ in Senate
The House passed a historic $3 trillion coronavirus relief package on Friday night — a bill that would put more…
Democrats decry hearing for Trump appeals court nominee amid pandemic
Senate Democrats on Wednesday decried holding a confirmation hearing for a federal appeals court nominee close to Senate Majority Leader…
Hillary Clinton to endorse Joe Biden for president in virtual town hall
She is a “special guest” at town hall focused on impacts of coronavirus on women April 28, 2020, 6:14 PM…
Citing continued risk, leaders reverse course: House won’t return next week after all
Amid warnings of continued risks from the pandemic and after several members complained, House leaders reversed course on Tuesday and…
A reality check on antibody testing: How do we race forward thoughtfully?
As U.S. government officials begin debating the right steps in easing restrictions due to the novel coronavirus, antibody tests have…
Amid pandemic, country lacks national leadership: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar has been actively campaigning for former Vice President Joe Biden. April 26, 2020, 4:25 PM 6 min read 6…
Democrats claim victory getting Senate to pass money for hospitals, testing in $484B small business relief package
The Senate unanimously approved a bipartisan deal Tuesday afternoon that will pump another $310 billion into the Paycheck Protection Program,…
Pelosi signals bipartisan deal ‘very close’ for relief on small business fund
The PPP ran out of funding late last week. April 18, 2020, 10:18 PM 4 min read 4 min read…
Country grows more pessimistic about a return to normalcy post-coronavirus: POLL
The country is growing more pessimistic about a timeframe for a return to normalcy, with ideological allegiance extending to nearly…
Wisconsin Supreme Court blocks order by governor suspending in-person voting, putting Tuesday’s election back on track
Wisconsin’s spring election appears to be back on, after the state Supreme Court blocked an executive order from Gov. Tony…
As states crack down on gatherings, some religious exemptions could keep pews full
Despite repeated warnings from health experts about the risk of social interaction amid the novel coronavirus outbreak, governors in at…
Who would get what and when from the $2 trillion relief package
The White House and Senate negotiators struck a deal early Wednesday morning on a massive $2 trillion package that will…
Senate approves bipartisan aid package late Wednesday as congressional leaders whip support
After haggling all day, the Senate voted late Wednesday night 96-0 to unanimously pass a sweeping $2 trillion relief package…
A third report a job loss, half a pay cut as coronavirus crisis grips the economy
Economic impacts of the coronavirus crisis are gripping the nation: One in three Americans in an ABC News/Washington Post poll…
Congress pours $400 million into boosting states’ election efforts amid coronavirus crisis, experts say it’s ‘not enough’
As part of the sweeping emergency funding package, congressional leaders settled on including hundreds of millions to boost states’ efforts…
Senate hopes to pass bipartisan stimulus Wednesday as congressional leaders whip support
With the White House and Senate finally reaching an agreement early Wednesday morning on a $2 trillion package to respond…
Bipartisan coronavirus stimulus talks break down
Bipartisan talks on a third economic stimulus package to address the novel coronavirus crisis — worth well over $1 trillion…
7 states shelve primary contests — for now — as coronavirus shuffles 2020 election calendar
The far-reaching coronavirus pandemic has thrusted the 2020 campaign into uncharted territory, forcing election officials to choose between upending the…
An unexpected shift of events, Biden endorses Warren’s bankruptcy plan
The two previously sparred over a 2005 bill that her plan would largely undo. March 14, 2020, 9:30 PM 6…
Coronavirus altering 2020 election in fundamental ways
The unprecedented nature of the rapid spread of the coronavirus has, in many ways, fundamentally altered the current phase of…
Pete Buttigieg to end 2020 White House bid: Sources
Former South Bend, Indiana, Mayor Pete Buttigieg will suspend his 2020 presidential campaign, according to sources. Buttigieg will address supporters…
Congressional efforts to strike coronavirus funding agreement plagued by partisanship
Republicans and Democrats on Thursday expressed a shared desire to avoid partisan bickering and congressional dysfunction in efforts to pass…
Michael Bloomberg qualifies for Democratic debate, showdown with candidates looms
Bloomberg was polling nationally at 19% meeting the threshold set by Democrats. February 18, 2020, 5:04 PM 4 min read…
Kansas elections chief’s security plan causes local unease
TOPEKA, Kan. — Kansas’ elections chief is pushing to make the state’s central voter registration database more secure by changing…
Stacey Abrams ‘absolutely’ wants to run for president one day, but says she’d accept a VP slot in 2020
Stacey Abrams, the former Georgia gubernatorial candidate who’s now focusing on tackling voter suppression head on, said she “absolutely” sees…
DNC unveils qualifications for last Democratic debate ahead of South Carolina primary
It is also the final debate before the candidates compete on Super Tuesday. February 15, 2020, 10:47 PM 7 min…
Iowa Democratic Party chairman resigns in wake of caucus chaos
Troy Price submitted his resignation letter on Wednesday. February 12, 2020, 11:18 PM 3 min read Troy Price, chair of…
West Virginia Democrat fires back at Trump criticism
U.S. Sen. Joe Manchin has fired back at President Donald Trump’s criticism of the West Virginia Democrat for voting guilty…
ABC News Democratic debate live updates: Candidates face off after chaos mars Iowa results
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Iowa’s final results from the first contest of the presidential cycle remain unclear, despite reaching 100% of…
Speaker Pelosi fires back at President Trump, says she prays ‘very hard’ for him
“He’s impeached forever. You’re never getting rid of that scar,” she said. February 6, 2020, 6:55 PM 7 min read…
Trump declares victory over impeachment: ‘It was evil’
President Donald Trump declared victory over impeachment at a rambling self-congratulatory White House event Thursday — carried live on national…
President Trump to deliver State of the Union on eve of expected acquittal
On the eve of his all-but-certain impeachment acquittal in the Senate, President Donald Trump is set to head to the…
Trump impeachment trial: Senate votes no to witnesses, acquittal vote Wednesday
Senate votes 51-49 against allowing witnesses at Trump impeachment trial The Democratic defeat comes even with a new Bolton bombshell…
Trump impeachment trial live updates: President’s defense team attacks Bidens
Revelations in Bolton book rock Senate impeachment trial amid 2nd day of Trump legal team arguments GOP’s Romney wants to…
Trump impeachment trial live updates: Bolton bombshell rocks Senate on witness question
Revelations in Bolton book rock Senate impeachment trial amid 2nd day of Trump legal team arguments GOP’s Romney wants to…
The Senate impeachment trial so far: 3 things to know
Partisanship gripped Congress on Tuesday as Senate Republicans and Democrats clashed on the rules governing the impeachment trial of President…
Thousands of armed protesters turn out for Trump-supported gun rally
Armed with rifles, tactical gear and homemade posters, thousands of gun rights activists hit the streets of Richmond, Virginia, Monday…
House impeachment managers file case brief against Trump ahead of Senate trial
The managers say the “facts are indisputable, and the evidence is overwhelming.” January 19, 2020, 12:34 AM 5 min read…
Majority of Americans disapprove of Trump’s handling of Iran, feel less safe after strike: POLL
The results come from a new ABC News/Ipsos poll. January 12, 2020, 12:00 PM 7 min read In a week…
Pelosi plans to send impeachment articles to Senate next week
It’s been more than three weeks since the House passed the impeachment charges. January 10, 2020, 6:10 PM 4 min…
House Democrats pass measure limiting Trump’s war powers against Iran
The House on Thursday approved a War Powers resolution Democrats said would limit President Donald Trump‘s ability to take military…
Julian Castro drops out of 2020 presidential race
Democratic presidential candidate Julián Castro announced the end to his campaign on Thursday. “It’s with profound gratitude to all of…
Pelosi’s decision to withhold articles of impeachment ‘bizarre’: Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis.
In response, Sen. Doug Jones, D-Ala., said Pelosi’s delay was not unfair. December 22, 2019, 4:25 PM 8 min read…
‘Start Here’: House votes to impeach President Trump
It’s Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. Let’s start here. 1. Impeachment vote Splitting along party lines, the House voted on Wednesday…