Bernie Sanders brushes off likability concerns, maintains focus on ideas to ‘transform the country’ in ‘GMA’ interview
Sen. Bernie Sanders pushed back against the notion that he has not shared enough about his personal life and family…
Biden apologizes for comments on segregationist Democrats after criticism
Former Vice President Joe Biden apologized at a campaign event on Saturday for citing segregationist senators he once worked with…
Democratic debate night 2: Fact checking the candidates on the issues
Here’s ABC News’ fact check of the second of two Democratic presidential debates in Miami between former Vice President Joe…
Biden’s comments on ‘civility’ in working with segregationist Democrats draw backlash
Former Vice President Joe Biden is coming under fire for comments he made about finding consensus as he worked as…
Biden Fondly Recalls Segregationist Senators From A Time Of More ‘Civility’
Joe Biden, the 76-year-old former vice president who hopes to secure the Democratic presidential nomination, invoked a time of more…
Graham unveils proposal to address ‘crisis’ at the border
GOP Sen. Lindsey Graham a longtime advocate for comprehensive immigration reform, on Wednesday rolled out new legislation that he says…
Senate Confirms Trump Court Pick Who Once Called Sexism Claims ‘Irrelevant Pouting’
WASHINGTON ― The Senate on Wednesday confirmed Kenneth Lee to a lifetime federal judgeship over the objections of both of…
FBI Director Wray splits with Attorney General Barr on use of ‘spying’ to describe bureau’s investigations
In testimony before members of the Senate on Tuesday, FBI Director Chris Wray appeared to split with Attorney General Bill…
Former Vice President Joe Biden to announce he’s entering the 2020 race Thursday morning
ABC News has confirmed that former Vice President Joe Biden will announce he’s entering the 2020 race Thursday morning in…
Biden Opposed Historic Black DOJ Nominees In Anti-Busing Crusade
In 1977, two black men nominated for key Justice Department posts by President Jimmy Carter easily won approval from the…
Mitch McConnell Plans To Change The Rules Again To Confirm Trump Judges
WASHINGTON ― He changed the rules to make it easier to confirm President Donald Trump’s Supreme Court picks. He tossed…
Senators block progressive Green New Deal proposal
The Senate on Tuesday voted down a procedural measure to advance the Green New Deal, a wide-reaching proposal that would…
President Trump again blasts John McCain, says he was ‘never a fan’ and ‘never will be’
President Donald Trump again criticized the late Sen. John McCain Tuesday, pointing specifically to his vote against repealing Obamacare and…
Senate Republicans join Democrats in rejecting Trump’s border emergency declaration
In a stinging rebuke to President Donald Trump, 12 Republicans joined Democrats as the Senate voted to reject his decision…
President Trump says there is a ‘deal’ to reopen government for 3 weeks
President Donald Trump announced Friday that there is a potential deal to reopen the government for three weeks – a…
Senate Unanimously Approves Bill To Make Lynching A Federal Crime
After almost a century of attempts to outlaw lynching nationally, the U.S. Senate unanimously approved legislation Wednesday that would make…
Trump hails passage of criminal justice bill
The Latest on the Senate’s consideration of criminal justice legislation (all times local): 9:30 p.m. President Donald Trump is hailing…
After CIA briefing, Republicans say ‘no question’ Saudi crown prince ordered Khashoggi murder
Following a briefing by CIA director Gina Haspel Tuesday on the murder of Washington Post columnist Jamal Khashoggi, leading Republican…
Senate Advances Judicial Nominee Known For Weakening Black Voters’ Rights
WASHINGTON ― The Senate on Wednesday inched closer to confirming Thomas Farr to be a lifetime federal judge, despite strong…
Democrats Only Need 1 More GOP Vote To Sink A Controversial Judicial Nominee
WASHINGTON ― Senate Democrats are so close to sinking one of President Donald Trump’s most controversial judicial nominees, Thomas Farr,…
As deadline looms, Florida recount is poised to head into its next phase
As Florida continues to count and recount votes, a key deadline loomed Thursday afternoon – and one key county, Palm…
Trump says government will halt if Dems investigate him
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Trump tweets about a Kavanaugh accuser referred to Justice Department by Republican Senator for making up claims
President Trump, who has made Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh‘s confirmation process a rallying cry for supporters on the campaign…
Congress wants to hold Saudi Arabia accountable if Trump doesn’t
While on Thursday President Donald Trump vowed “severe” consequences if the Saudis orchestrated the disappearance of journalist Jamal Khashoggi, members…
Trump calls Elizabeth Warren ‘total fraud’ after Native American DNA test results
President Donald Trump, in a series of tweets Tuesday, demanded that Sen. Elizabeth Warren apologize for claiming she had Native…
Brett Kavanaugh sworn in as Supreme Court justice amid protests
The Senate officially confirmed Brett Kavanaugh Saturday as the next Supreme Court justice — but the vote, like the controversial…
Kavanaugh latest: Grassley says ‘it’s time to vote’ after FBI report finds ‘no hint of misconduct’
The Senate is now scrutinizing portions of an FBI report into the allegations of sexual misconduct against President Donald Trump‘s…
Kavanaugh nomination live updates: Trump orders additional FBI background probe
President Donald Trump has directed the FBI to conduct a supplemental background check of Judge Brett Kavanaugh – the latest…
4 key pieces of evidence for Senate Judiciary Committee to evaluate ahead of Kavanagh accuser’s testimony
As the Senate Judiciary Committee prepares to hear testimony from Christine Blasey Ford, the woman who has accused Supreme Court…
Trump accuses Democrats of ‘con game’ in opposing Kavanaugh
In some of his strongest language yet in defense of his Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, President Donald Trump on…
Kavanaugh accuser and Senate panel agree on timing of hearing, but unclear who will question her
The California professor who has accused Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh of sexual assault has reached an agreement with the…
Conservatives eyeing midterm elections stand by Kavanaugh amid sexual assault allegations
The drama surrounding the sexual assault allegation against Judge Brett Kavanaugh, and the turmoil it’s caused in his confirmation process,…
GOP senators to Ford: Show up Monday or we vote on Kavanaugh
The overarching message from Republicans Wednesday to Christine Blasey Ford: Show up or we’re heading to a vote. Interested in…
Bredesen seeks votes from women in Tennessee Senate race
Republican U.S. Rep. Marsha Blackburn could make history by becoming the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate in Tennessee.…
Sen. Cory Booker releases ‘confidential’ Kavanaugh emails in combative Supreme Court confirmation hearing
Debate over access to documents from Brett Kavanaugh’s work at the George W. Bush White House dominated the nominee’s Supreme…
Former Vietnamese jailer says he respected late Sen. McCain
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Inside John McCain’s ‘Three Amigos’ friendship
Shortly after his brain cancer diagnosis, Senator John McCain hiked through Arizona’s Oak Creek Canyon with his daughter Meghan and…
Confirmation hearing from Trump’s SCOTUS pick, Brett Kavanaugh, set for September
President Donald Trump’s nominee to be the next justice on the Supreme Court –- Judge Brett Kavanaugh -– is set…
Senate Dems Introduce Bill To Include Sexual Orientation And Gender Identity On Census
Two Senate Democrats are trying to ensure that the country’s largest survey, the U.S. census, will ask questions directly related…
Russians still trying to interfere in US elections every ‘way they can’: Republican senator
A Republican member of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Americans need “to be very aware that the Russians are trying…
Senate Confirms Trump Court Pick With Record Of Attacking Voting Rights
WASHINGTON ― The Senate voted on Wednesday to confirm another one of President Donald Trump’s judicial nominees, Andrew Oldham, despite…
China promises ‘firm and forceful’ measures in response to new U.S. tariffs
China promised to take “firm and forceful” measures Wednesday in response to the United States’ proposed levy of 10 percent…
Senators visiting Russia say they hope Trump shares their tough message to Putin
A group of Senate Republicans planning to meet with top Russian officials just days before President Donald Trump‘s summit with…
Corker says he won’t oppose Democrat seeking his Senate seat
Outgoing Republican Sen. Bob Corker of Tennessee is sticking by his decision not to campaign against the Democrat seeking to…
Sen. McCain has intestinal surgery, is recovering in Phoenix
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