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Trump backs House GOP accusation Liz Cheney tampered with Jan. 6 committee witness

Thursday, December 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Rep. Barry Loudermilk, chairman of the House Administration's subcommittee on Oversight, in a new report suggests former GOP Rep. Liz Cheney should be investigated for alleged criminal witness tampering, claiming she played an "integral role" shaping key witness testimony before the... Read More.

Government funding plan collapses after threats from Trump and Musk as shutdown looms

Thursday, December 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The stopgap spending plan negotiated between House Republicans and Democrats to avoid a government shutdown appears to be dead two days before the deadline after it was condemned by President-elect Donald Trump and his ally Elon Musk.Johnson's original plan called for extending... Read More.

Paris Hilton-backed child abuse bill headed to Bidens desk for signature

Wednesday, December 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House passed the Paris Hilton-championed Stop Institutionalized Child Abuse bill on Wednesday, a sweet victory for the celebrity hotel heiress after the nearly three years she's spent lobbying politicians in Washington on the issue of reform in the "troubled teen" industry.The... Read More.

DOJ urges judge to deny Jan. 6 defendants request to attend Trump inauguration

Wednesday, December 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Federal prosecutors on Wednesday urged a federal judge to reject a request from a defendant convicted for participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration next month, according to a court filing.Cindy Young, of... Read More.

Johnson going forward with stopgap funding bill despite Elon Musk opposition

Wednesday, December 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Elon Musk, a close ally of President-elect Donald Trump, came out against Speaker Mike Johnson going forward with a stopgap government funding bill on Wednesday, saying, "This bill should not pass."Johnson was asked about the Tesla CEO's post during an interview... Read More.

Supreme Court to hear arguments over TikTok ban on Jan. 10

Wednesday, December 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court will hear arguments on Jan. 10 over TikTok's effort to block a federal ban on the platform if it's not sold by Jan. 19.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2024, ABC Audio. All rights... Read More.

Democrats playbook to beat Republicans: work with them now

Wednesday, December 18 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democrats have a plan to take back power in Washington back from Republicans in two years: work with them now.Democrats, who are already planning their comeback after being swept out of power in Washington last month, have said they'll oppose President-elect Donald... Read More.