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Georgia Democratic Rep. David Scott dies at 80

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Veteran Democratic Rep. David Scott of Georgia has died. He was 80 years old.Scott, who served as the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee from 2021 to 2025, served in the House for more than 23 years, taking office in 2003.He... Read More.

Crypto mogul sues Trump family venture over alleged fraud

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) - A cryptocurrency mogul who has invested tens of millions of dollars in various enterprises tied to President Donald Trump and his family filed suit against the Trump family's flagship crypto venture late Tuesday for, among other claims, alleged breach of contract and... Read More.

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Trump now says Iran’s government is ‘seriously fractured’ after previously praising new leaders

Wednesday, April 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed the Iranian regime was "seriously fractured" as part of his pretext for indefinitely extending the ceasefire with Iran a day before the previous one was set to expire."Based on the fact that the Government of Iran... Read More.

Embattled Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigns from Congress

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Florida Democrat Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick resigned from Congress on Tuesday afternoon, just before she was to face a House Ethics Committee sanction hearing.The committee was set to hold a rare public hearing to determine what sanction would be appropriate for it to... Read More.

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Hegseth ends mandatory flu vaccine for US military, says shot is now optional

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that the annual flu vaccine will now be optional for all U.S. military personnel, both active and reserve. Previously, the flu vaccine had been mandatory. The new policy is in line with a previous... Read More.

White House UFC event is getting increased security, DHS says

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The sprawling UFC Freedom 250 event being held on the South Lawn of the White House and the Ellipse event in June are receiving the highest level of security possible, a Department of Homeland Security spokesperson told ABC News."The 'UFC Freedom 250'... Read More.

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In Virginia redistricting election, 4 House seats at stake as voters go to the polls

Tuesday, April 21 by ABC News

(RICHMOND, Va.) -- Voters in Virginia head to the polls Tuesday to vote on a redistricting ballot measure referendum that could have major implications for the midterm elections.The referendum will decide if the Democratic-controlled legislature should be allowed to redraw the state's congressional map.... Read More.

House Ethics Committee urges victims of sexual misconduct to contact them after lawmaker resignations

Monday, April 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The bipartisan House Ethics Committee on Monday released a rare statement encouraging anyone who may have experienced sexual misconduct by a House member or staffer to contact them, the Office of Congressional Workplace Rights or the Office of Employee Advocacy."There should be... Read More.

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Acting ICE Director Todd Lyons leaving agency

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, Todd Lyons, who presided over the agency amid President Donald Trump's controversial immigration crackdown, is planning to leave his post later this spring.Lyons said he was leaving his role to spend more time... Read More.

Congress approves short-term FISA spy powers extension amid GOP infighting

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In the dead of night at 2:09 a.m. on Friday, the House passed a bill to extend FISA through April 30 by unanimous consent, after Republicans tanked procedural votes on the controversial warrantless surveillance law. The short-term extension buys GOP leaders... Read More.

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Exclusive: Barack Obama calls for Virginians to vote ‘Yes’ in new video just days before crucial redistricting election

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Barack Obama, in a video shared exclusively with ABC News, called on Virginians to vote in favor of a redistricting measure that could give Democrats a boost in the 2026 midterms if it passes."By voting yes, you can push back... Read More.

Trump tells ABC News he thinks he can trust the Iranians

Friday, April 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- After announcing the Strait of Hormuz is "completely open" and saying a deal can soon be secured with Iran, a triumphant-sounding President Donald Trump told ABC News he believes he can trust the Iranians."I think they've had it," Trump said in a... Read More.

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