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December 5, 2024 at 10:45 PM

Explosive exchange about 9/11 at Secret Service hearing

The screaming match happened Thursday at a House panel investigating the assassination attempt against President-elect Donald Trump.
December 5, 2024 at 10:45 PM
Rep. Pat Fallon questions Secret Service Acting Director Ronald L. Rowe Jr. during a hearing by the House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on the Secret Service's security failures, Dec. 5, 2024, in Washington.
December 5, 2024 at 9:54 PM

Rep. Jason Crow discusses hearing on Trump assassination attempt

Ronald Rowe, the acting director of the Secret Service, testified in front of a House panel on Thursday.
December 5, 2024 at 9:54 PM
VIDEO: Rep. Jason Crow discusses hearing on Trump assassination attempt
December 5, 2024 at 8:49 PM

Explosive exchange about 9/11 happens at Secret Service hearing

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe and Republican Texas Rep. Pat Fallon got into a screaming match Thursday at a House hearing on the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
December 5, 2024 at 8:49 PM
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe and Republican Texas Rep. Pat Fallon got into a screaming match Thursday at a House hearing on the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
December 5, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Sen. John Fetterman on Hunter Biden pardon, says Dems need to reengage young men

The Pennsylvania senator joins “The View” to weigh in on the controversy surrounding President Joe Biden pardoning his son and share his hopes for the release of American hostages in Gaza.
December 5, 2024 at 7:46 PM
VIDEO: Sen. John Fetterman on Hunter Biden pardon, says Dems need to reengage young men
December 5, 2024 at 7:44 PM

Speaker Johnson speaks after meeting with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy

Both Musk and Ramaswamy met with Congress members on the Hill earlier today.
December 5, 2024 at 7:44 PM
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson speakers after meeting with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
December 5, 2024 at 2:50 PM

Rep. Nadler to step aside as Democratic Judiciary leader for a younger chair

Rep. Jerry Nadler announced Wednesday he would step down from his role as the Democratic leader on the House Judiciary Committee and backed Rep. Jamie Raskin.
December 5, 2024 at 2:50 PM
Representative Jamie Raskin speaks during a news conference with Representative Jerry Nadler, chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., July 26, 2019.
December 5, 2024 at 1:15 AM

Speaker Johnson reacts to possible GOP slim majority

With all 435 House races projected, ABC News estimates Republicans will hold 220 seats and Democrats 215 in the 119th Congress.
December 5, 2024 at 1:15 AM
With all 435 House races projected, ABC News estimates Republicans will hold 220 seats and Democrats 215 in the 119th Congress.
December 4, 2024 at 7:43 PM

California Democrat flips final House seat, dealing Republicans narrow majority

With Trump picks leaving vacancies, Republicans could have a 217-215 majority -- the narrowest GOP majority in history -- when the 119th Congress convenes on Jan. 3.
December 4, 2024 at 7:43 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks at a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, Dec. 04, 2024.
December 4, 2024 at 4:25 PM

Has the number of women in Congress hit a ceiling?

Neither party made significant gains in 2024, and Republican women still lag behind.
December 4, 2024 at 4:25 PM
Mariannette Miller-Meeks, Kristen McDonald Rivet, Janelle Bynum, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez  and Jen Kiggans were among the women who won highly competitive House elections in 2024.
December 4, 2024 at 12:42 AM

Republican senators torn over FBI background checks for Trump Cabinet picks

Republicans senators returned to Washington after Thanksgiving recess to a renewed peppering of questions about President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.
December 4, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Senate Minority Whip John Thune, R-S.D., speaks during a news conference following the weekly Senate Republican policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 19, 2024, in Washington.
December 3, 2024 at 11:14 PM

Republican senators express growing concerns over Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations

Pete Hegseth, Trump's pick for defense secretary, was back on Capitol Hill Tuesday looking to shore up support as he fends off allegations of misconduct.
December 3, 2024 at 11:14 PM
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and his wife Jennifer Rauchet walk through the Russell Senate Office building on Capitol Hill, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington.
December 3, 2024 at 8:10 PM

Casten introduces new privileged resolution to force release of Gaetz report

Democrat Casten introduced an updated privileged resolution to try to force the bipartisan Ethics Committee to release its report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz.
December 3, 2024 at 8:10 PM
Representative Sean Casten attends a news conference on the US Securities and Exchange Commission climate rule in Washington, Mar. 6, 2024.
December 3, 2024 at 6:01 PM

Congress could determine NFL Washington Commanders’ home stadium

On Monday, NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell and Commanders Managing Partner Josh Harris met with Hill leaders on the stadium proposal and among other matters.
December 3, 2024 at 6:01 PM
Washington Commanders wide receiver Terry McLaurin celebrates with quarterback Jayden Daniels after scoring a touchdown against the Tennessee Titans during the first quarter in their NFL game, Dec. 1, in Landover, Md.
December 2, 2024 at 10:28 PM

Why Republicans start out as favorites in the 2026 Senate elections

Democrats need to flip four Senate seats in 2026 to reclaim a majority, but have few clear targets.
December 2, 2024 at 10:28 PM
At least 35 seats in the U.S. Senate are expected to be up for election in November 2026.
December 2, 2024 at 6:43 PM

Republicans won the House. Now comes the hard part.

As of Wednesday at 2:30 p.m. Eastern, ABC News is reporting that Republicans have won at least 218 seats in the next House and Democrats have won at least 208.
December 2, 2024 at 6:43 PM
Republicans are set to control a very narrow majority in the U.S. House of Representatives following the 2024 election.
December 1, 2024 at 11:51 PM

The Breakdown: GOP’s narrow House majority presents governing challenge

ABC News Washington Bureau Chief & Political Director Rick Klein breaks down the slim Republican margin in the 119th Congress on“This Week.”
December 1, 2024 at 11:51 PM
VIDEO: The Breakdown: GOP’s narrow House majority presents governing challenge
November 30, 2024 at 6:30 PM

Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda

Republicans swept to power on Election Day and now control the House, the Senate and the White House, with plans for an ambitious 100-day agenda come January
November 30, 2024 at 6:30 PM
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries of N.Y., speaks during a news conference to introduce the Democratic House leadership for the next session of Congress on Capitol Hill, Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
November 29, 2024 at 11:53 PM

Democratic members of Congress get bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The homes of multiple Democratic members of Congress were targeted by bomb threats on Thanksgiving Day.
November 29, 2024 at 11:53 PM
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, Nov. 23, 2024.
November 29, 2024 at 6:23 PM

Democratic members of Congress get bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The threats follow some to Trump's Cabinet selections earlier in the week.
November 29, 2024 at 6:23 PM
The threats follow some to Trump's Cabinet selections earlier in the week.
November 29, 2024 at 5:34 PM

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to meet with House Republicans on DOGE plans

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will head to Capitol Hill next week to meet with Republicans on their plan to slash regulations and other parts of the federal government.
November 29, 2024 at 5:34 PM
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk.
November 27, 2024 at 4:27 PM

Trump set to take office with razor-thin House GOP majority

Donald Trump is set to take office in January with a razor-thin majority in the House of Representatives that offers Republicans barely any margin of error.
November 27, 2024 at 4:27 PM
Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump pauses during a campaign rally at Lee's Family Forum in Henderson, Nev., Oct. 31, 2024.
November 25, 2024 at 9:11 PM

The congressional bathroom ban is the latest transgender policy battle

538's polling column about Republicans' transgender bathroom bans, Trump's transition, trust in polls and Thanksgiving plans.
November 25, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Welcome to Pollapalooza, 538's roundup of the latest polls.
November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM

Senators urge FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as World Cup host over human rights risks

Two United States senators have urged FIFA not to pick Saudi Arabia as the 2034 World Cup host next month
November 25, 2024 at 5:30 PM
FIFA President Gianni Infantino reacts after he delivers a speech during the Asian Football Confederation or AFC Annual Award Seoul 2023, ceremony at the Grand Peace Palace in Seoul, South Korea, Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024. (AP Photo/Lee Jin-man)
November 24, 2024 at 5:18 AM

Fred Harris, former Oklahoma senator and presidential hopeful, dies at 94

Fred Harris, a former U.S. senator from Oklahoma, presidential hopeful and populist who championed Democratic Party reforms in the turbulent 1960s, has died
November 24, 2024 at 5:18 AM
FILE - Sen. Fred R. Harris (D-Okla.), holds a copy of the report of the National Advisory Commission on Civil Disorders as he and two other members of the commission discuss the study on the television-radio program "Issues and Answers," in Washington, March 3, 1968. (AP Photo/Bob Daugherty, File)
November 22, 2024 at 7:07 PM

Marjorie Taylor Greene to head new DOGE House subcommittee with plans to cut 'waste'

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene will chair a new subcommittee aimed at eliminating government waste under the newly formed “Department of Government Efficiency.”
November 22, 2024 at 7:07 PM
Representative Marjorie Taylor-Greene during a House Oversight Committee hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, July 22, 2024.
November 21, 2024 at 10:51 AM

Democrats try to force Ethics Committee to release Gaetz report

Bipartisan House Ethics Committee were deadlocked along party lines on whether to release a report on its investigation of Matt Gaetz, Trump's attorney general pick.
November 21, 2024 at 10:51 AM
House Ethics Committee Chairman Rep. Michael Guest departs from a House Ethics Committee closed-door meeting in the Longworth House Office Building, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
November 21, 2024 at 12:29 AM

'Kavanaugh on steroids': Gaetz, Vance meet with GOP senators amid questions

Former Rep. Matt Gaetz met with senators on Capitol Hill on Wednesday alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance.
November 21, 2024 at 12:29 AM
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz, the President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Attorney General walks alongside Vice President-elect JD Vance as they arrive for meetings with Senators at the U.S. Capitol, Nov. 20, 2024, in Washington.
November 20, 2024 at 11:53 PM

Transgender women won't be allowed to use women’s restrooms in Capitol: Johnson

House Speaker Mike Johnson said transgender women cannot use women’s restrooms in the Capitol and House office buildings
November 20, 2024 at 11:53 PM
Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson speaks briefly with reporters to clarify his position on Democratic Representative-elect Sarah McBride, who is set to become the first transgender woman in Congress in Washington, Nov. 19, 2024.
November 20, 2024 at 6:26 PM

House Republicans grill FEMA administrator over alleged political bias

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, after being asked to launch an inspector general investigation, said she had formally requested additional assistance on Tuesday.
November 20, 2024 at 6:26 PM
FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, after being asked to launch an inspector general investigation, said she had formally requested additional assistance on Tuesday.
November 20, 2024 at 1:42 PM

Congress could go around Ethics Committee if it doesn't release Gaetz report

House members could use some unusual -- though not unprecedented -- means to get the Gaetz report if the Ethics Committee decides not to release it.
November 20, 2024 at 1:42 PM
The Capitol is pictured at sunset on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 18, 2024.
November 19, 2024 at 11:17 PM

In reversals, Trump and Thune look to stop Biden's judicial nominees

Senate Democrats are expected to dedicate hours of floor time in coming weeks as a last-minute effort to confirm President Joe Biden's nominees to the federal judiciary.
November 19, 2024 at 11:17 PM
President-elect Donald Trump speaks at a meeting of the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
November 19, 2024 at 10:41 PM

Bill would ban transgender women from using women's restroom at Capitol

Republican Rep. Nancy Mace was asked Tuesday about the bill she introduced to ban transgender women from using women's restrooms at the U.S. Capitol.
November 19, 2024 at 10:41 PM
VIDEO: Bill would ban transgender women from using women's restroom at Capitol
November 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM

Speaker Johnson clarifies earlier remarks on Rep.-elect Sarah McBride

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he "welcomes all new members with open arms."
November 19, 2024 at 10:31 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he "welcomes all new members with open arms."
November 19, 2024 at 8:18 PM

Rep. Mace says Capitol restroom bill targeted 1st transgender member of Congress

Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is the first transgender member of Congress.
November 19, 2024 at 8:18 PM
In this Oct. 24, 2023, file photo, Rep. Nancy Mace is shown in Washington, D.C. | Rep.-elect Sarah McBride is shown at the U.S. Capitol Building, Nov. 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
November 19, 2024 at 12:03 PM

Republican to introduce transgender bathroom ban at the US Capitol

The bill would come as Rep.-elect Sarah McBride prepares to take office as the first transgender member of Congress.
November 19, 2024 at 12:03 PM
Rep. Nancy Mace, a Republican from South Carolina, speaks during the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, on July 17, 2024.
November 18, 2024 at 8:57 PM

Johnson's government funding timeline differs from other Republicans' plans

After weekend with Trump, House Speaker Mike Johnson laid out a tentative plan to keep the government funded that could tee up a funding fight in Trump’s first 100 days.
November 18, 2024 at 8:57 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-OH) speaks after being reelected to his leadership role following the House Republican leadership elections at the Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill on Nov. 13, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
November 16, 2024 at 2:00 AM

Rep. Jeffries on Democrats losing House

In his first presser at the Capitol since the election, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries formally conceded the 2024 election, saying Democrats fell short a few seats.
November 16, 2024 at 2:00 AM
In his first presser at the Capitol since the election, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries formally conceded the 2024 election, saying Democrats fell short a few seats.
November 14, 2024 at 9:09 PM

Matt Gaetz’s resignation letter read on House floor

The Florida congressman and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney general had been under House ethics investigation.
November 14, 2024 at 9:09 PM
The Florida congressman and President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for U.S. attorney general had been under House ethics investigation.
November 14, 2024 at 5:26 PM

Congress hears more testimony about UFOs: ‘We are not alone’

Wednesday’s joint congressional hearing by subcommittees of the House Oversight Committee was titled, "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth."
November 14, 2024 at 5:26 PM
Wednesday’s joint congressional hearing by subcommittees of the House Oversight Committee was titled, "Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena: Exposing the Truth."
November 14, 2024 at 3:53 PM

House Republicans strike deal on motion to vacate, making it harder to oust speaker

House Speaker Mike Johnson announced Wednesday evening that House Republicans from across the conference struck a deal to raise the threshold for the motion to vacate.
November 14, 2024 at 3:53 PM
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.
November 13, 2024 at 9:19 PM

Republicans hold onto the House, after clinching Senate and presidency

Republicans have won enough seats to keep control of the House of Representatives, ABC News projects, clinching a unified GOP government in Washington.
November 13, 2024 at 9:19 PM
The House of Representatives holds an election for a new Speaker of the House at the Capitol on Oct. 25, 2023 in Washington, D.C.
November 13, 2024 at 8:31 PM

Republicans projected to retain control of the US House of Representatives

Republicans are now projected to have swept the 2024 election, winning the House and Senate as well as the presidency.
November 13, 2024 at 8:31 PM
VIDEO: Republicans projected to retain control of the US House of Representatives
November 13, 2024 at 6:58 PM

Who will succeed Mitch McConnell as Senate leader?

John Thune, John Cornyn and Rick Scott are vying to succeed Mitch McConnell as the Republicans leader in the U.S. Senate.
November 13, 2024 at 6:58 PM
Senate Minority Whip John Thune speaks to reporters next to U.S. Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell following the weekly Senate caucus luncheons on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 24, 2024.
November 13, 2024 at 5:41 PM

John Thune elected Senate majority leader: Sources

Thune beat out Sen. John Cornyn in a second round of votes, securing enough to clinch the position.
November 13, 2024 at 5:41 PM
VIDEO: John Thune elected Senate majority leader: Sources
November 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM

Trump returns to Washington flanked by Elon Musk, gets standing ovation from GOP

Donald Trump is back in Washington, arriving with billionaire Elon Musk. His first stop was to speak to House Republicans.
November 13, 2024 at 4:11 PM
President-elect Donald Trump speaks as he arrives for a meeting with the House GOP conference, Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington.
November 13, 2024 at 10:51 AM

House Republicans talk ‘new day in America’ after Trump win

House Speaker Mike Johnson was joined by other Republican members of Congress for the first time since the election.
November 13, 2024 at 10:51 AM
VIDEO: House Republicans talk ‘new day in America’ after Trump win
November 13, 2024 at 3:38 AM

Inside the fight to become next Republican Senate leader

With Mitch McConnell retiring as the GOP Senate leader, ABC News’ Rachael Bade looks at replacement bids, including John Thune of South Dakota and John Cornyn of Texas opposing Florida's Rick Scott.
November 13, 2024 at 3:38 AM
Inside the fight to become next Republican Senate leader
November 12, 2024 at 9:22 PM

Johnson, GOP leaders take victory lap and say they're ready for Day 1 under Trump

House Republican leaders took a victory lap as they returned to Washington, saying they are ready on Day 1 to work on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
November 12, 2024 at 9:22 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, speaks during a news conference on the results of the 2024 election outside of the U.S. Capitol Building, Nov. 12, 2024, in Washington
November 12, 2024 at 6:33 PM

House control uncertain as Senate Republicans will vote on new leader

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders and Rachel Bade discuss the list of candidates seeking to replace Mitch McConnell as Senate majority leader.
November 12, 2024 at 6:33 PM
VIDEO: House control uncertain as Senate Republicans will vote on new leader
November 11, 2024 at 10:23 PM

Recess appointments could short-circuit Senate opposition to Trump nominees: ANALYSIS

The use of recess appointments to install members of Donald Trump's Cabinet would circumvent a key Senate process, consolidating presidential power.
November 11, 2024 at 10:23 PM
Donald Trump takes the stage following early results from the 2024 presidential election in Palm Beach County Convention Center, in West Palm Beach, Florida, November 6, 2024.