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Hegseth again looks to punish Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over military comments

Monday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon will review whether Sen. Mark Kelly improperly disclosed classified information when the Arizona Democrat and retired Navy captain raised concerns about the strain the war with Iran has placed on U.S. weapons stockpiles.Hegseth, in a... Read More.

Trump floats suspending the federal gas tax amid rising prices

Monday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would like to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar due to the war in Iran.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

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Trump sounds off SCOTUS justices he appointed over tariff ruling

Monday, May 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump sounded off on Sunday about Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett over their joining the majority in the court's opinion on his tariff policy, a ruling that said the president could not use the International Emergency... Read More.

Pentagon begins release of decades of unresolved UFO files

Friday, May 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon on Friday began to release declassified unidentified flying objects (UFO) files from various federal agencies, some dating as far back as the late 1940s.The release is in keeping with President Donald Trump's announcement earlier this year that he directing... Read More.

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What to watch for in high-stakes Trump-Xi meeting

Friday, May 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- When President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing next Thursday, he'll be the first U.S. president to set foot in China in nearly a decade. The last visit was Trump's own, in 2017.He arrives in a very different position than he expected: the... Read More.

After months of war with Iran, people across the US say they’re feeling the strain of high gas prices

Friday, May 8 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The monthslong war in Iran is inflicting economic pain across the country as many Americans report struggling with higher costs, particularly the record rise in gas prices.An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released last week found that half of Americans expect gas... Read More.

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Virginia Supreme Court overturns Democrats’ redistricting measure

Friday, May 8 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday overturned the state's redistricting ballot measure, delivering a major setback to Democrats who hoped the new map would allow them to flip up to four congressional seats.In a 4-3 ruling, the Virginia Supreme Court said the... Read More.

Tennessee passes new congressional map that splits state’s only majority-Black district

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

(TENNESSEE) -- As protesters accused them of racial gerrymandering, Tennessee state lawmakers passed into law on Thursday a new congressional map that could allow Republicans to flip the state's lone Democratic-held seat, notching the GOP another win in the mid-decade redistricting scramble.Republican Tennessee Gov.... Read More.

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Some Democratic donors frustrated with DNC chair Ken Martin amid fundraising woes

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

With six months until the high-stakes midterm elections, the Democratic Party is struggling to raise money and keep up with its GOP counterparts, leading to frustrations among some donors with Democratic National Committee leadership and its chair Ken Martin.At the end of March, the... Read More.

Homeland Security, Secret Service say $1B for White House ballroom would also fund ‘other critical missions’

Thursday, May 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Amid intensifying scrutiny of the Senate Republican proposal to spend up to $1 billion on security for the new White House ballroom, top Department of Homeland Security and U.S. Secret Service officials say the money would also be spent on "other... Read More.

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Trump defends $400M price tag for White House ballroom construction project

Wednesday, May 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended the cost increase of his massive White House ballroom construction project, the price tag of which has jumped from $200 million to nearly $400 million."The only reason the cost has changed is because, after deep rooted... Read More.

After Trump’s attacks, Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch determined to stay ‘fearless’ and ‘independent’

Wednesday, May 6 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch responded publicly to personal attacks by President Donald Trump in an interview with ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis, suggesting he is determined to remain "independent" and "fearless" in fulfilling his duty despite harsh criticism... Read More.

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