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September 22

Sen. Bob Menendez hit with federal bribery charges

The indictment charges Menendez, 69, and his wife with having a corrupt relationship with three New Jersey businessmen
September 22
VIDEO: Sen. Bob Menendez hit with federal bribery charges
September 22

Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on corruption charges

Our panel breaks down the federal charges against Sen. Menendez and his wife for allegedly accepting bribes in the form of cash, cars, and gold bars.
September 22
VIDEO: Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on corruption charges
September 22

Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on corruption charges

ABC News' Aaron Katersky on accusations of bribery against Sen. Menendez, D-N.J., and his wife
September 22
VIDEO: Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on corruption charges
September 22

Biden announces White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention

Advocates call the first-of-its kind office a win for the gun-safety movement.
September 22
President Joe Biden speaks about gun safety,Sept. 22, 2023, from the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington.
September 22

Migrant crisis explained: What's behind the border surge

Unauthorized crossings in have hit levels not seen since last spring.
September 22
Migrants cross the Rio Grande in Eagle Pass, Texas, on Sept. 22, 2023. The Mayor of Eagle Pass, Rolando Salinas Jr. estimated that 2,000 migrants crossed the border on Sept. 21,, after about 3,000 migrants crossed into Eagle Pass on Sept. 20, according to Rep. Tony Gonzales.
September 22

Sen. Bob Menendez indicted for corruption, allegedly had cash stuffed in coat

Menendez has served as senator from New Jersey since 2006.
September 22
A photo of a jacket and cash from the indictment of Sen. Bob Menendez, found during a 2022 search by federal agents. Investigators found over $480,000 in cash in his New Jersey home.
September 22

'There's always deeper than rock bottom': Florida Democrats gird for 2024

Florida Democrats pointed to a cocktail of missteps for recent poor performance.
September 22
President Joe Biden addresses the United Nations General Assembly Leader's Reception at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City on September 19, 2023.
September 22

McCarthy expresses optimism on averting government shutdown

"I believe we have a majority here," McCarthy said.
September 22
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy walks from the chamber to his office just after House Republicans failed to advance their own defense bill for second time in a week, at the Capitol, Sept. 21, 2023.
September 22
Dr. Apoorva Ramaswamy, the wife of GOP Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy, speaks with ABC News Live.
September 22

Potential government shutdown looms for lawmakers

ABC News politics reporter Brittany Shepherd breaks down the latest on the funding fight and where it leaves House Speaker Kevin McCarthy
September 22
VIDEO: Potential government shutdown looms for lawmakers
September 22

Dramatic 911 call reveals moments after military pilot ejected from F-35 fighter jet

"I'm not sure where the airplane is," the pilot told the dispatcher.
September 22
Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II on Oct 7, 2021.
September 22

Secretary Pete Buttigieg & Rep. Mike Turner Sunday on "This Week"

This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, September 24, 2023.
September 22
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
September 22

House Republicans in deadlock with possible government shutdown just days away

Lawmakers on the right are rebelling against Speaker Kevin McCarthy, as Congress heads home for a long weekend.
September 22
VIDEO: House Republicans in deadlock with possible government shutdown just days away
September 22

Evidence of cash, gold bribes found at Sen. Menendez's home, prosecutors allege

Cash, gold and vehicles were among the bribes allegedly provided to Sen. Bob Menendez and his wife.
September 22
VIDEO: Evidence of cash, gold bribes found at Sen. Menendez's home, prosecutors allege
September 22

Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on bribery charges

Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., has been charged with receiving improper gifts from three local businessmen and working in relation with Egyptian government officials.
September 22
VIDEO: Sen. Bob Menendez indicted on bribery charges
September 22

What to know about the 2nd Republican presidential primary debate

The RNC has upped the threshold to qualify for the debate stage.
September 22
Six of the eight Republican presidential contenders on the debate stage indicate that they would support Donald Trump as their party's 2024 White House nominee even if he is convicted of a crime at the first Republican candidates' debate of the 2024 U.S. presidential campaign in Milwaukee, Aug. 23, 2023.
September 22

DOC finalizes rule on national security 'guardrails' for CHIPS funding

The Department is set to announce funding winners soon.
September 22
In this March 10, 2017, file photo, the seal of the Department of Commerce hangs on a podium before the start of a news conference in Washington, D.C.
September 22

South Korea visit to 'deepen and strengthen' relations: top Commerce official

The Deputy Secretary of Commerce is in South Korea to talk cybersecurity.
September 22
In this May 3, 2023, file photo, Don Graves, deputy US commerce secretary, speaks during the SelectUSA Investment Summit in National Harbor, Maryland.
September 21

Justice Department arrests, charges IT contractor with espionage

The Justice Department has charged an IT contractor with espionage charges.
September 21
In this June 8, 2023, file photo, a sign for the Department of Justice is photographed in Washington, D.C.
September 21

Running mates: Apoorva Ramaswamy on her husband’s 2024 run

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sat down with the wife of GOP presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy to learn how the doctor and mother of three supports her husband on the campaign trail.
September 21
VIDEO: Running mates: Apoorva Ramaswamy on her husband’s 2024 run
September 21

President Zelenskyy’s plea for more funding amid possible government shutdown

Our panel discusses the Ukrainian president’s plea for U.S. funding and the deadlock on Capitol Hill.
September 21
VIDEO: President Zelenskyy’s plea for more funding amid possible government shutdown
September 21

Zelenskyy lobbies Congress for Ukraine aid at center of GOP spending battle

At stake is $24 billion requested by Biden to assist the war-torn nation.
September 21
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, center, walks with Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, left, and Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer at the Capitol, Sept. 21, 2023, in Washington.
September 21

House heads home for the week as government shutdown deadline looms

If votes are scheduled, members will be given "ample notice."
September 21
Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy walks from the chamber to his office just after House Republicans failed to advance their own defense bill for second time in a week, at the Capitol, Sept. 21, 2023.
September 21

Iranian president's wife defends harsh hijab law violations

She spoke with ABC's Martha Raddatz for "This Week."
September 21
Jamileh Alamolhoda, the wife of Iran's president, sat down with ABC News' Martha Raddatz to discuss the country's strict hijab law, Sept. 20, 2023.
September 21

Senate confirms Air Force general after Tuberville blockade

Charles “CQ” Brown Jr. was confirmed 83-11 Wednesday night as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
September 21
Charles “CQ” Brown Jr. was confirmed 83-11 Wednesday night as chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff.
September 21

Zelenskyy lobbies Congress for further aid to Ukraine

House Speaker Kevin McCarthy's speakership comes into question as Ukraine's president arrives to request more aid.
September 21
VIDEO:  Zelenskyy lobbies Congress for further aid to Ukraine
September 21

Taylor Swift told fans to register to vote, then Vote.org got 35K registrations

Vote.org said this was their largest National Voter Registration Day since 2020.
September 21
Taylor Swift performs during The Eras Tour at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, Calif., Aug. 7, 2023.
September 20

ABC News Live Prime transcript: Linsey Davis sits down with Ron DeSantis

The below interview was aired on Sept. 20 from Texas.
September 20
Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks with ABC News Live Prime anchor Lindsey Davis during an interview, Sept. 20, 2023 in Midland, Texas.
September 20

DeSantis talks Trump, Black history, Disney, state of GOP primary and more

In a wide-ranging interview, the GOP hopeful defended his record.
September 20
Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks with ABC News Live Prime anchor Lindsey Davis during an interview, Sept. 20, 2023 in Midland, Texas.
September 20

Gov. Ron DeSantis calls Trump's abortion comment a ‘mistake’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke exclusively with Gov. Ron DeSantis about Florida’s six-week abortion ban, addressing cartels and migrant arrivals at the border and his legal fight with Disney.
September 20
VIDEO: Gov. Ron DeSantis calls Trump's abortion comment a ‘mistake’
September 20

Gov. Ron DeSantis: Not ‘business as usual when I become president’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke exclusively with Gov. Ron DeSantis about his approach to Washington, his stance on COVID boosters and his handling of the pandemic and the next GOP debate.
September 20
VIDEO: Gov. Ron DeSantis: Not ‘business as usual when I become president’
September 20

DNC Chair: ‘Joe Biden's been underestimated his entire career’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with DNC Chair Jaime Harrison about doubts among Democrats on President Joe Biden running for a second term amid concerns about his age.
September 20
VIDEO: DNC Chair: ‘Joe Biden's been underestimated his entire career’
September 20

Senate OKs CQ Brown as next Joint Chiefs chair after vote sidesteps Tuberville

The country's top two Pentagon posts will be held by Black men.
September 20
In this Feb. 13, 2023, file photo, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. CQ Brown, Jr. speaks about U.S. defense strategy at the Brookings Institution in Washington, D.C.
September 20

ABCNL PRIME anchor Linsey Davis sits down with Fl. Gov. Ron DeSantis: Exclusive

ABCNL Prime anchor Linsey Davis previews her interview with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, where he discusses his stance on abortion and his vision for energy dominance in the U.S.
September 20
VIDEO: ABCNL PRIME anchor Linsey Davis sits down with Fl. Gov. Ron DeSantis: Exclusive
September 20

Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results

Trump asked the Georgia secretary of state to "find 11,780 votes" in 2021.
September 20
Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his legal team in a Manhattan court, April 4, 2023, in New York.
September 20

DeSantis rolls out energy policy, contends climate change invoked to create 'fear'

The GOP candidate called for American "dominance."
September 20
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks at the Iowa Faith & Freedom Coalition's fall banquet, Sept. 16, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
September 20

Trump faces chorus of GOP critics after pushing back on 6-week abortion ban

His campaign defended his "unmatched record" on the issue, including on Roe.
September 20
Former President Donald Trump is greeted by Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds as he arrives for an event at the Adler Theatre, March 13, 2023 in Davenport, Iowa.
September 20

What a government shutdown could mean for you

Unions say up to 4 million workers could go without pay unless Congress acts.
September 20
Tourists walk by a sign announcing that the Statue of Liberty is closed due to a U.S. government shutdown, Oct. 1, 2013, in New York.
September 20

Who's in, who's out: 6 candidates are expected to be at the 2nd GOP debate

Trump is expected to skip the GOP debate again.
September 20
Republican presidential candidates (L-R), former Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former Vice President Mike Pence, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Vivek Ramaswamy, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Sen. Tim Scott and North Dakota governor Doug Burgum participate in the first debate of the GOP primary season on Aug. 23, 2023, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
September 20

Kari Lake will launch Ariz. Senate bid next month, after gubernatorial loss: Sources

The former TV news anchor was defeated by Katie Hobbs last year.
September 20
Kari Lake answers questions during her Ask Me Anything Tour in Scottsdale, Az., Oct. 25, 2022.
September 20

Pentagon to review LGBTQ+ discharges, correct records to ensure benefits

The outreach campaign comes 12 years since "don't ask, don't tell" was repealed.
September 20
The outreach campaign comes 12 years since "don't ask, don't tell" was repealed.
September 20

DeSantis calls out Trump’s comments on 6-week abortion ban

ABC News Live Prime anchor Linsey Davis sat down with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to discuss the state's six-week abortion ban and former President Donald Trump’s remarks.
September 20
VIDEO: DeSantis calls out Trump’s comments on 6-week abortion ban
September 20

Buttigieg: Shutdown would hamper efforts to address air traffic controller shortage

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says a government shutdown would come at the "wrong moment" as the FAA works to train new controllers.
September 20
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says a government shutdown would come at the "wrong moment" as the FAA works to train new controllers.
September 20

Pentagon to review LGBTQ+ discharges, correct records to ensure benefits

The outreach campaign comes 12 years since "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" was repealed.
September 20
Secretary of Defense LLoyd Austin speaks to the media following the 15th meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at Ramstein Air Base, Sept. 19, 2023, in Ramstein-Miesenbach, Germany.
September 20

Former Oath Keeper Ray Epps, a target of Jan. 6 conspiracy theories, pleads guilty

Epps was charged with a misdemeanor count of disorderly and disruptive conduct.
September 20
Ray Epps, in the red Trump hat, center, gestures to others as people gather on the West Front of the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
September 20

Federal government to relaunch free at-home COVID test program

Americans will be able to order the tests at CovidTests.Gov beginning Sept. 25.
September 20
COVID-19 rapid antigen tests are seen in this illustration photo, Jan. 31, 2023.
September 20

Garland defends Justice Department in fiery House hearing

Attorney General Merrick Garland testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
September 20
Attorney General Merrick Garland testified in front of the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
September 20

Garland grilled by House Republicans on Hunter Biden, Trump investigations

Jordan accused Garland of "slow walking" the Hunter Biden investigation.
September 20
U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland testifies before a House Judiciary Committee hearing on "Oversight of the U.S. Department of Justice" on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 20, 2023.
September 20

DeSantis calls out Trump abortion comment as 'mistake': He's 'different' than in 2016

"Pro-life voters would think that he's wrong," the governor said of his rival.
September 20
Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks with ABC News Live Prime anchor Lindsey Davis during an interview, Sept. 20, 2023 in Midland, Texas.
September 20

Ron DeSantis explains how, as president, he would try to lower gas to $2/gallon

The solution is "energy dominance using the resources we have," the Florida governor and Republican candidate said.
September 20
The solution is "energy dominance using the resources we have," the Florida governor and Republican candidate said.