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Tim Scott becomes longest-serving Black senator in US history

Friday, January 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sixty years after Black Americans gained the right to vote in the United States through the Voting Rights Act of 1965, Sen. Tim Scott on Friday makes history, becoming the longest-serving African American in the 235-year history of the United States Senate.... Read More.

Johnson meets with Republicans undecided on whether he should remain speaker

Friday, January 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson met Thursday with Republican holdouts to his bid to retain the gavel in the new Congress, one day before the House convenes and votes for a speaker, which could come down to a single Republican vote.Behind the scenes,... Read More.

Biden to award Medal of Honor to 7 US Army veterans

Friday, January 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden on Friday is set to award the Medal of Honor, the nation's highest military decoration, to seven U.S. Army veterans for heroism during the Korean War and Vietnam War.The Medal of Honor is awarded to those who "distinguish themselves... Read More.

Senate panel quietly seeking more info on Pete Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources

Friday, January 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Following reports of alleged impropriety by Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's pick to lead the Department of Defense, the top Republican and Democrat on the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly made a request for additional information from the veterans organization... Read More.

Biden awards Presidential Citizens Medals to 20 recipients, including Liz Cheney

Friday, January 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Just weeks before he leaves office, President Joe Biden awarded 20 recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal, including the key players in the House Jan. 6 committee.Former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney and Mississippi Rep. Bennie G. Thompson, who chaired the committee, both... Read More.

Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carters funeral amid history of mutual criticism

Thursday, January 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump said this week he plans to attend former President Jimmy Carter's funeral following a history of mutual criticism.Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100, will be honored with a state funeral at Washington National Cathedral... Read More.

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Commerce Department seeks to potentially restrict or ban drones from China

Thursday, January 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Commerce Department on Thursday announced its intent to explore proposing a rule to secure the technology and supply chain of drones from foreign adversaries, including the potential ability of China and Russia to remotely access and manipulate the devices.The department's Bureau... Read More.

Commerce Department seeks to secure drone technology, supply chain from China, Russia

Thursday, January 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Commerce Department on Thursday proposed a rule to secure the technology and supply chain of drones from foreign adversaries, including the potential ability of China and Russia to remotely access and manipulate the devices to expose sensitive U.S. data.The rule, proposed by... Read More.

Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medals to 20 recipients, including Liz Cheney

Thursday, January 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden plans on Thursday to announce 20 recipients of the Presidential Citizens Medal.According to the White House press release, this award is given out to Americans who "have performed exemplary deeds of service for their country or their fellow citizens.""The... Read More.

Mike Johnson to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago to map strategy ahead of speakership vote

Wednesday, January 1 by ABC News

(PALM BEACH, FL) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson is spending New Year's Day with President-elect Donald Trump ahead of a showdown vote later this week to keep his leadership post.Johnson told Louisiana-based radio station News Radio 710 KEEL that he would spend the day... Read More.

Biden, Trump respond to deadly New Years Day attack in New Orleans

Wednesday, January 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden said on Wednesday there is "no justification" for what he called the "horrific" attack early on New Year's Day in New Orleans , noting that the FBI was investigating it as an act of terrorism."I have been continually briefed... Read More.

Chief Justice John Roberts sounds alarm over potential defiance of court rulings

Tuesday, December 31 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- On the eve of a new year and a second Trump presidency, Chief Justice John Roberts issued a stark warning to the incoming administration, members of Congress and the public about threats to the nation's independent judicial system and the rule of... Read More.

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