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July 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Lara Trump, Roy Cooper in the mix as Tillis retirement ignites fierce NC Senate race
Sen. Thom Tillis’ decision not to seek reelection is jolting what was already expected to be a fierce battle for his seat, which will now be wide open in 2026.
July 1, 2025 at 8:59 PM
July 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
These are 3 key Senate Republicans who rejected Trump's megabill
The president's spending bill came down to the wire with three Republican senators ultimately choosing not to support his cuts.
July 1, 2025 at 7:29 PM
July 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
What's next for Trump's sweeping policy bill as House takes up Senate version
Trump's major tax and immigration bill now heads to the House for final approval after narrowly clearing the Senate, but it's likely to face some more issues there.
July 1, 2025 at 6:38 PM
July 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
Senate passes Trump megabill with Vance's tie-breaking vote
The Senate voted 50-50 on President Donald Trump's megabill. Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote to pass the massive tax and immigration bill.
July 1, 2025 at 5:16 PM
July 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Race to pass Trump’s massive tax and spending bill
ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on the "vote-a-rama" on proposed amendments to President Donald Trump's megabill for his second term priorities.
July 1, 2025 at 3:24 PM
July 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Trump open to moving Friday deadline for ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the latest headlines concerning the fate of President Donald Trump's megabill.
July 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
July 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Second Dem announces campaign to unseat GOP congressman in Michigan district
A second Democrat has announced a campaign to unseat a GOP congressman in one of Michigan's most competitive U.S. House districts
July 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
July 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Key Senate holdout says he'll vote for Trump's megabill
The Senate is plowing ahead toward a final vote on President Trump's sweeping tax and immigration bill, as Republicans rush to get it across the finish line by July 4.
July 1, 2025 at 11:35 AM
July 1, 2025 at 9:43 AM
Who might lose Medicaid coverage under Trump's megabill
Sharp Medicaid cuts could result in vulnerable Americans no longer being able to receive care, either by losing coverage or by closing the centers that provide such care.
July 1, 2025 at 9:43 AM
July 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Musk threatens to primary members of Congress who vote for Trump's megabill
Elon Musk, the world’s richest man, on Monday said he would back challengers to members of Congress who vote for President Donald Trump's "big, beautiful bill."
July 1, 2025 at 9:41 AM
June 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
The Big Story: Senate convenes for vote-a-rama on tax bill
The Senate on Monday morning began a marathon voting session on proposed amendments to President Donald Trump's megabill for his second term priorities.
June 30, 2025 at 10:49 PM
June 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis opposes Trump’s megabill
In fiery remarks on the Senate floor on Sunday night, North Carolina Sen. Thom Tillis urged his Republican colleagues to reconsider their support for the GOP tax bill.
June 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
June 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
1st Black female US senator reflects on historic career
Carol Moseley Braun, the first black woman elected to the U.S. Senate, looks back on her historic career in her memoir, “Trailblazer.”
June 30, 2025 at 9:21 PM
June 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Will Thom Tillis' opposition to Trump's megabill win over Senate GOP colleagues?
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer said many Republicans agree with Tillis.
June 30, 2025 at 8:29 PM
June 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
Senate begins marathon voting session on Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Rachel Scott report on where things stand with President Donald Trump’s legislative priority.
June 30, 2025 at 3:47 PM
June 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Nebraska GOP Rep. Don Bacon won't seek reelection, cites political dysfunction
Republican U.S. Rep. Don Bacon of Nebraska has announced he will not seek reelection next year
June 30, 2025 at 3:25 PM
June 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
Senate advances Trump's 'big beautiful bill'
The Senate narrowly advanced President Trump's signature legislation. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports from Capitol Hill.
June 30, 2025 at 12:52 AM
June 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Senate Republicans work through night to pass Trump’s spending bill
On “This Week,” ABC News Correspondent Jay O’Brien reports on the latest from Capitol Hill.
June 29, 2025 at 11:26 PM
June 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
Senate advances 'One Big Beautiful Bill Act'
After the Senate advanced President Trump's so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill," ABC News' chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl breaks down the path ahead for possible passage.
June 29, 2025 at 11:22 PM
June 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
What's next for the ‘One Big Beautiful Bill Act’
New York Republican Congressman John Katko breaks down details of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" after it was advanced by the Senate.
June 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
June 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
North Carolina senator says he will not seek reelection
Hours after defying President Trump’s spending bill, GOP Senator Thom Tillis announced that he will not seek reelection next year in North Carolina.
June 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
June 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
How the Big Beautiful Bill will hit your wallet
As Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ moves forward, Brendan Duke, senior director for federal budget policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, breaks down who benefits and who loses out.
June 29, 2025 at 11:20 PM
June 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
GOP Sen. Tillis won't run for reelection after Trump primary threat
GOP Sen. Thom Tillis won't run again after Trump threatened to find primary challengers after the Tillis' vote against advancing Trump's megabill to a vote in the Senate.
June 29, 2025 at 10:16 PM
June 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Senate advances the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' in late-night vote
It was a very late-night vote for the Senate, just barely getting enough votes to advance the bill. Congress is sprinting to get the so-called "Big Beautiful Bill" on Trump's desk by Fourth of July.
June 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
June 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
Musk renews criticism of Trump's megabill as Senate Republicans scramble to pass it
Elon Musk is doubling down on his distaste for President Donald Trump’s sprawling tax and spending cuts bill
June 29, 2025 at 1:31 PM
June 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
Senate considering fate of GOP spending bill
Senators are working through the weekend on the so-called One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and while Democrats can't stop the bill from moving forward, they do have a new plan to slow down the process.
June 29, 2025 at 2:44 AM
June 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
Crucial vote for President Trump's so-called big beautiful bill
The Senate held a rare Saturday session to advance the president's tax cuts and spending bill.
June 29, 2025 at 2:12 AM
June 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
'Very close to a final product': Senate GOP version of Trump's bill near finish line
House Speaker Mike Johnson said members of Congress are going over the final sticking points of the bill -- with the end in sight.
June 28, 2025 at 5:15 PM
June 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Trump's so-called 'One Big Beautiful Bill' inches closer to vote
The Senate is working through the weekend as many Republican leaders try to pass President Trump’s so-called “One Big Beautiful Bill".
June 28, 2025 at 1:40 PM
June 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Senate's version of 'big, beautiful bill' sets up a potential clash with the House
Senate Finance Committee unveils its proposed changes to the House-passed version of Trump's "big, beautiful bill," which could put the two chambers on collision course.
June 27, 2025 at 4:01 PM
June 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' faces roadblocks in the Senate
Senate Majority Leader John Thune can afford to lose only three Republican senators when Trump's "big, beautiful bill goes to the Senate floor.
June 27, 2025 at 3:35 PM
June 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
Trump pushes Congress to pass mega spending bill ahead of July 4
ABC News' Rachel Scott reports on President Donald Trump's efforts to rally Republicans to push through his "big beautiful bill" ahead of his July 4 deadline.
June 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
June 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
Senate GOP 'frustrated' by parliamentarian's Medicaid ruling in Trump's bill
The decision is a major setback for Republicans who are under time pressure.
June 26, 2025 at 9:48 PM
June 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Trump officials brief senators on Iran strikes
The Trump administration briefed senators on the impact of the U.S strikes on Iran’s nuclear facilities. Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., who just got out of the briefing, joins ABC News.
June 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
June 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Rep. McIver pleads not guilty to assault charges following immigration center visit
U.S. Rep. LaMonica McIver has pleaded not guilty to federal charges accusing her of assaulting and interfering with immigration officers outside a New Jersey detention center
June 25, 2025 at 4:39 PM
June 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Ex-GOP US Sen. Scott Brown in Massachusetts seeks to succeed Shaheen in New Hampshire
Scott Brown, a Republican who once represented Massachusetts in the U.S. Senate, has announced his second bid for the New Hampshire Senate being vacated by Democrat Jeanne Shaheen next year
June 25, 2025 at 1:14 PM
June 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Some senators see initial Iran strike assessment, but won't share details
Lawmakers will be looking for answers and evidence from the administration.
June 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
June 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Rep. Pettersen brings son along to question Powell during House hearing
Members of Congress grilled Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a House hearing on Tuesday -- where a baby made a notable appearance in a moment of levity.
June 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
June 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Trump says no vacations until Congress passes his megabill
President Trump tells Senate Republicans to lock themselves in a room if necessary to work out differences and pass the megabill that will fund his second-term agenda.
June 24, 2025 at 6:06 PM
June 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Trump faces bipartisan pushback to Iran strike as some question his war powers
President Donald Trump's strike against Iran will be met with pushback on Capitol Hill this week as some lawmakers argue the military action was unconstitutional.
June 23, 2025 at 8:00 PM
June 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
It's a big week for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'
This week stands to be not only one of the most consequential of Trump's presidency on the international stage, but also perhaps in domestic policy as well.
June 23, 2025 at 7:22 PM
June 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering attack on Iran
Lawmakers expressed surprise after the President Trump announced the U.S. had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
June 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
June 22, 2025 at 1:27 AM
Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering strike attack on Iran
Lawmakers expressed surprise after the President Trump announced the U.S. had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
June 22, 2025 at 1:27 AM
June 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
Suspect arrested in alleged antisemitic road rage incident involving Rep. Max Miller
Congressman Max Miller says that he was run off the road by a man waving a Palestinian flag as the incident comes amid a heightened environment of political violence.
June 20, 2025 at 6:53 PM
June 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Social Security fund may run dry sooner than previously expected, trustees say
The Social Security fund will run dry in 2033, unless Congress combines the program's old-age and disability funds, in which case insolvency would arrive in 2034, a report found.
June 19, 2025 at 9:59 PM
June 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Anonymous pizza deliveries add to lawmakers' security fears
Authorities are trying to determine who has been anonymously ordering pizzas that are sent to the homes of U.S. lawmakers across the country and to the homes of those who help protect those lawmakers.
June 19, 2025 at 3:06 PM
June 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
GOP senators largely line up behind Trump on Israel-Iran conflict
Senate Republicans largely lined up behind President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel, and said they trust the president’s judgment.
June 19, 2025 at 12:53 AM
June 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Republicans uncover no new intel on Biden during hearing on his cognitive abilities
The Senate Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing Wednesday examining the cognitive abilities of former President Joe Biden.
June 18, 2025 at 6:37 PM
June 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
What to know about the GENIUS Act, a crypto regulation bill
The Senate voted 68-30 to pass the measure late Tuesday.
June 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
June 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Lawmakers aim to stop U.S. from joining Israel's military campaign against Iran
Lawmakers are introducing resolutions aimed at preventing the U.S. from getting involved with Israel's military campaign against Iran.
June 18, 2025 at 11:43 AM