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3 hours ago

Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by Republican colleague during committee hearing

Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first transgender person elected to Congress, faced attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.
3 hours ago
Rep. Sarah McBride arrives in the House Chamber before President Donald Trump arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, March 4, 2025.
March 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM

Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by Republican colleague during committee hearing

Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender person elected to Congress, continues to face attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.
March 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender person elected to Congress, continues to face attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.
March 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Johnson, House GOP dismiss market turmoil in defending Trump tariff policies

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans are dismissing stock market turmoil and recession concerns as they defend President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
March 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference ahead of a potential budget vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Mar. 11, 2025.
March 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM

Republican congressman reacts to stock market selloff

Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas discussed the stock sell off on Wall Street and reacted to the rising concerns of a possible recession of the U.S. economy.
March 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
VIDEO: Republican congressman reacts to stock market selloff
March 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM

House Republicans unveil plan to avert government shutdown

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the latest headlines from Capitol Hill.
March 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: House Republicans unveil plan to avert government shutdown
March 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM

House GOP releases stopgap bill to avert shutdown

House Republican leaders unveiled a GOP-led stopgap funding bill on Saturday, known as a continuing resolution, that will fund the government at current levels through the end of September.
March 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
VIDEO: House GOP releases stopgap bill to avert shutdown
March 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM

MRNA vaccines now face attacks from some in the GOP

Republicans have proposed legislation in several states to ban the pioneering technology used in COVID shots.
March 8, 2025 at 10:20 AM
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 6, 2025.
March 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Screaming match breaks out in House after vote to censure Democrat Al Green

The House voted on Thursday to censure Democrat Al Green over his outburst at President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday night.
March 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Rep. Al Green holds up his cane in front of Speaker Mike Johnson after a vote to censure him in the House chamber in Washington, Mar. 6, 2025.
March 5, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Trump and Musk meet with GOP lawmakers ahead of budget negotiations

During a closed-door lunch Wednesday afternoon, Senate Republicans pitched Elon Musk on a plan to make the funding cuts implemented by DOGE permanent, multiple senators in the room said.
March 5, 2025 at 11:16 PM
VIDEO: Trump and Musk meet with GOP lawmakers ahead of budget negotiations
March 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM

Musk’s approach with DOGE is ‘all good’: GOP congressman

Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, credits Elon Musk with helping the federal government and lawmakers be “stewards of the taxpayer.”
March 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
VIDEO: Musk’s approach with DOGE is ‘all good’: GOP congressman
March 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM

After fiery in-person meetings, GOP reps encouraged to do town halls virtually

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., encouraged House Republicans to do more virtual events over in-person town halls, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting.
March 4, 2025 at 6:12 PM
Congressman Richard Hudson speaks at a press conference following elections for leadership positions within the House Republican Caucus in Washington, DC on November 13, 2024.
March 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM

Gay marriage SCOTUS ruling scrutinized by some Republican lawmakers

Conservative legislators are increasingly speaking out against the Supreme Court’s landmark 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage equality.
March 4, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff in the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case that legalized same sex marriage nationwide, is backed by supporters of the courts ruling on same-sex marriage on the step of the Texas Capitol during a rally in Austin, Texas.
February 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM

Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout

House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.
February 27, 2025 at 5:27 PM
House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.
February 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM

Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout

House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.
February 27, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks after the House passed the Republican's budget resolution on the spending bill on Feb. 25, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
February 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM

How Trump's push for Canadian statehood would hurt the GOP

President Donald Trump's assertion that Canada should become the 51st state would likely lead to major Democratic electoral gains.
February 27, 2025 at 3:34 PM
President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state.
February 26, 2025 at 11:42 PM

House needs to be the 'driver' of budget plan: Republican congressman

Rep. Russ Fulcher reacts to President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting as well as the budget blueprint passed by House Republicans.
February 26, 2025 at 11:42 PM
House needs to be the 'driver' of budget plan: Republican congressman
February 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM

House Republicans narrowly pass measure to fund Trump agenda after last-minute drama

The House passed the GOP budget plan for Trump's agenda Tuesday night after briefly pulling it from the schedule.
February 26, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks after the House passed the Republican's budget resolution on the spending bill on Feb. 25, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
February 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM

Republicans who got an earful from constituents have message for Trump and DOGE

After hearing from constituents at town hall meetings in their districts last week, one Republican congressman says he wants to convey their concerns about DOGE to Trump.
February 25, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick speaks at a townhall meeting in Roswell, Georgia, Feb. 20, 2025.
February 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM

'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE

Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.
February 22, 2025 at 2:00 AM
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick speaks at a townhall meeting in Roswell, Georgia, Feb. 20, 2025.
February 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM

Senate Republicans approve $340 billion budget framework

ABC News' Contributing Political Correspondent Rachael Bade discusses Republican senators pushing a $340 billion budget framework through the Senate following objections from the Democrats.
February 21, 2025 at 5:54 PM
VIDEO: Senate Republicans approve $340 billion budget framework
February 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection next year

McConnell, who turned 83 today, was largely expected to end his Senate tenure at the conclusion of his term in January 2027 but made it official in a floor speech.
February 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
McConnell, who turned 83 today, was largely expected to end his Senate tenure at the conclusion of his term in January 2027 but made it official in a floor speech.
February 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM

GOP senators walk fine line on Ukraine without bashing Trump's comments

Republican senators went to great lengths to avoid bashing President Donald Trump's comments on Ukraine but they didn't hold back on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
February 19, 2025 at 10:44 PM
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to the media, on the day of the Senate Republicans' weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 19, 2025.
February 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM

'We want to have Ukraine and Russia both at the table’ for peace deal: Mullin

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla) on “This Week.”
February 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla)
1 month ago

Republican states claim zero abortions. A red state doctor calls that 'ludicrous'

State officials reported a sharp decline in the official number of abortions after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in June 2022.
1 month ago
1 month ago

What's driving Haley's rise in the GOP primary polls?

Who are the voters driving Nikki Haley's rise in the polls?
1 month ago
What voters are behind Nikki Haley's rise in the polls?
1 month ago

Some Republicans defend courts against Trump administration attacks

After Vance’s comments that “judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power,” some Republican lawmakers find themselves defending the judicial branch.
1 month ago
Vice President JD Vance arrives for a meeting with international investors in IA at the Elysee Palace as part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, France, Feb. 10, 2025.
1 month ago

Why congressional Republicans aren't standing up to Trump

Most Republicans in Congress were elected in the Donald Trump era.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts Republican Senators for a dinner at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Feb. 7, 2025.
1 month ago

GOP blocks Musk from congressional subpoena as DOGE continues to access agency data

Congressional Democrats are continuing their push for answers as Elon Musk continues to dismantle and disrupt government services.
1 month ago
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
1 month ago

Trump to hold private dinner with Republican senators at Mar-A-Lago on Friday

ABC News has exclusively obtained President Donald Trump's invitation to Republican senators and their spouses for dinner at Mar-A-Lago this Friday.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump answers a question after signing an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Jan. 31, 2025.
1 month ago

Trump meets with House GOP at Florida retreat

President Donald Trump kicked off the second week of his second term in Florida. ABC News’ Mary Alice Parks has the latest.
1 month ago
Trump meets with House GOP at Florida retreat
1 month ago

GOP bill proposes amendment that would allow presidents to run for 3rd term

ABC News legal contributor Kim Wehle discusses the GOP bill that proposes a constitutional amendment that would allow Trump and future presidents to run for a third term.
1 month ago
VIDEO: GOP bill proposes amendment that would allow presidents to run for 3rd term
2 months ago

'A contract against America': Jeffries slams draft GOP tax plans

House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries strongly criticized Republicans’ reported plans for a tax bill that would slash Medicaid and impose tariffs.
2 months ago
'A contract against America': Jeffries slams draft GOP tax plans
2 months ago

Tulsi Gabbard raked in massive income engaging Republican audience, filing shows

Tulsi Gabbard reported a net worth of $55 million to $127 million, her personal financial disclosure report shows.
2 months ago
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Director of National Intelligence (DNI) Tulsi Gabbard arrives for a service at St. John's Church on Inauguration Day of Donald Trump's second presidential term in Washington,  Jan. 20, 2025.
2 months ago

How Donald Trump defied the odds and made a historic return to the White House

"Trump is sui generis," one veteran Republican pollster told ABC News. "He is a unique figure in American politics."
2 months ago
Republican presidential nominee, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to speak during an election night event, Nov. 6, 2024, in West Palm Beach, Florida.
2 months ago

The GOP youth movement

Brilyn Hollyhand, chairman of the RNC Youth Advisory Council, discusses the shift of young Americans toward the Republican Party
2 months ago
The GOP youth movement
2 months ago

Can a busy campaign schedule save Trump's GOP primary opponents?

538 tracked which GOP primary candidates are holding the most campaign events in Iowa and New Hampshire.
2 months ago
For the past several months, researchers at 538 and campaign embeds at ABC News have logged every public campaign event held by a major Republican candidate for president as they crisscross states such as Iowa and New Hampshire.
2 months ago

Speaker Johnson removes Mike Turner as Intel Committee Chairman

Ohio Republican Rep. Mike Turner has been removed as the chairman of the House Intelligence Committee.
2 months ago
In this Feb. 15, 2024, file photo, House Intelligence Chair Mike Turner speaks with reporters on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., as Rep. James Himes, at right, listens.
2 months ago

House GOP votes to roll back Biden-era Title IX changes

The House passed the "Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act," on Tuesday on a vote of 218-206-1.
2 months ago
Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference at the Capitol, Jan. 14, 2025.
2 months ago

Johnson says Capitol flags will be raised, defying White House order

Mike Johnson said he is going to order that the Capitol's flags, which are at half-staff due to the death of Jimmy Carter, be raised for Donald Trump's inauguration.
2 months ago
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a ceremony for former President Jimmy Carter as Carter lies in state at the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

Hegseth's views on DEI and women in combat to be challenged by Democratic senators

President-elect Donald Trump's choice to lead the Department of Defense, Pete Hegseth, is set for what could be a highly contentious Senate confirmation hearing Tuesday.
2 months ago
Secretary of Defense nominee Pete Hegseth arrives to meet with Senator James Lankford on Capitol Hill Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2024.
2 months ago

Trump invites blue-state Republicans to Mar-a-Lago to plot agenda

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis hasn't had much face time with a commander in chief. On Saturday, she'll be one of a handful of Republicans meeting with Trump in Mar-a-Lago.
2 months ago
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Republican governors at Mar-a-Lago, Jan. 9, 2025, in Palm Beach, Fla.
2 months ago

Trump to meet with GOP senators on Capitol Hill

President-elect Donald Trump will meet with Senate Republicans to try to get lawmakers "on the same page" on how to advance some of his major policy initiatives.
2 months ago
Trump to meet with GOP senators on Capitol Hill
2 months ago

Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?

What are Linda McMahon’s chances to be confirmed as the next education secretary?
2 months ago
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Dec. 9, 2024 in Washington, DC.
2 months ago

Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson said cuts to Social Security and Medicare won't be part of the legislative plan being worked out to fund President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
2 months ago
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is shown during a press conference on Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
2 months ago

Why the speaker vote should still worry Mike Johnson

Which Republicans initially opposed Mike Johnson for speaker of the House?
2 months ago
Rep. Mike Johnson talks to Rep. Steve Scalise and other fellow Representatives as the House votes for Speaker of the House on the first day of the 119th Congress in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 3, 2025, in Washington.
2 months ago

House Republicans appear divided on Mike Johnson as speaker

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Katherine Faulders report on Congress as they prepare to kick off their 119th session with a vote for House speaker on Friday.
2 months ago
VIDEO: House Republicans appear divided on Mike Johnson as speaker
2 months ago

House Republicans unveil new rules, one which makes it harder to oust speaker

House Republican leaders unveiled new rules for the 119th Congress, which includes a provision that will make it harder to oust a speaker but doesn’t remove the threat.
2 months ago
Speaker Mike Johnson speaks as he stands with Rep. Dusty Johnson and Rep. Andy Harris during a press conference for House Republicans, following their leadership meeting, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
2 months ago

Republicans raising questions about Johnson's reelection as House speaker

Republican Rep. Chip Roy said Tuesday that he doesn’t think House Speaker Mike Johnson has the necessary votes to remain speaker in Friday's leadership election.
2 months ago
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to reporters after passing the funding bill to avert the government shutdown at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 20, 2024.
2 months ago

Trump backs Johnson ahead of crucial vote for House speaker

President-elect Donald Trump said House Speaker Mike Johnson has his “complete and total endorsement” to keep his job despite opposition from some Republicans ahead of Friday’s vote.
2 months ago
VIDEO: Trump backs Johnson ahead of crucial vote for House speaker
2 months ago

Trump endorses House Speaker Mike Johnson amid Republican infighting

President-elect Donald Trump threw his support behind Republican Mike Johnson amid a fight over House speakership that will culminate in a vote at the end of the week.
2 months ago
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks to reporters after passing the funding bill to avert the government shutdown at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 20, 2024.