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Mitch McConnell falls during Senate Republican lunch

Tuesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell fell during the Senate Republican lunch on Tuesday.It was initially unclear if McConnell, 82, was injured or what the severity of the fall was. Two medical responders were seen briefly entering his office and then departed.Shortly afterward,... Read More.

Watchdog raises concerns over Trump-era leak probes of reporters, members of Congress

Tuesday, December 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A top government watchdog raised concerns Tuesday over the handling of leak investigations during the first Trump administration that targeted members of Congress and the media despite finding no evidence that the inquiries were politically motivated, according to a newly released... Read More.

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Gabbards bipartisan congressional connections could be crucial to confirmation

Monday, December 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Although she was just in her mid-20s, Tulsi Gabbard's hair had already started turning white shortly before she first set foot in the U.S. Senate as a legislative aide in 2006.Coming from her native Hawaii, she had landed a job with longtime... Read More.

Trump picks for FBI director, defense secretary and more face pointed questions on Capitol Hill

Monday, December 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump's picks for top jobs in his administration were making the rounds on Capitol Hill on Monday ahead of potential confirmation hearings next month.Some of the choices come with controversy -- and face pointed questions from Republican senators.Pentagon pick Pete... Read More.

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Ridiculous and false: Cheney, Schiff push back after Trump says Jan. 6 committee members should be jailed

Monday, December 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump, in his first broadcast news interview since the election, said members of the House committee that investigated the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, should be jailed."For what they did, honestly, they should go to... Read More.

Trump names Alina Habba counselor to the president, with other State Department roles

Monday, December 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President-elect Donald Trump announced that Alina Habba, his senior adviser and attorney, will serve as counselor to the president.The appointment was shared through a post on Truth Social on Sunday evening, in which he wrote, "Alina has been a tireless advocate for... Read More.

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RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to step down amid speculation about Florida senate seat

Monday, December 9 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Lara Trump, the daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump whom he tapped to co-chair the Republican National Committee for the 2024 election cycle, said she intends to step down from her position.The move comes amid mounting speculation that she could be tapped to... Read More.

Rep. Ro Khanna: US should be moving toward Medicare for all to cure inequities

Sunday, December 8 by ABC News

After an onslaught of criticism toward the insurance industry following the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson, Rep. Ro Khanna, D-Calif., expressed sympathy for the victim, but acknowledged the debate it sparked over inequities in the health care system."There is no justification for violence,"... Read More.

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Biden says fall of Assad regime a historic opportunity

Sunday, December 8 by ABC News

President Joe Biden addressed the nation Sunday afternoon after meeting with his national security team, calling the fall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad's "abhorrent" regime a "historic opportunity for the long-suffering people of Syria.""At long last, the Assad regime has fallen," Biden said. "This... Read More.

Byron Donalds: Using military for deportations would be a last resort

Sunday, December 8 by ABC News

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., a prominent ally of Donald Trump, downplayed the prospects of the military having a major role in what the president-elect has previewed as a massive deportation effort once he takes office.Speaking with "This Week" co-anchor Martha Raddatz, Donalds said that... Read More.

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Biden administration announces nearly $1 billion aid package for Ukraine as Trump meets with Zelenskyy

Saturday, December 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced the Pentagon will send nearly $1 billion to Ukraine, bringing the total the United States has committed to Ukraine to more than $62 billion since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022.The package dedicated an additional $988... Read More.

Trump meets with Macron in first international trip since reelection: World is going a little crazy right now

Saturday, December 7 by ABC News

(PARIS) -- President-elect Donald Trump kicked off his first foreign trip since his reelection with a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysee Palace.Ahead of the meeting, Macron welcomed Trump, saying, "It's a great honor for the French people to welcome you... Read More.

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