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July 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
Search continues for suspect who shot DC intern, reward increased to $40,000
Officials have increased the reward for the suspect involved in the death of a congressional intern, who was shot in Washington, D.C., last week.
July 9, 2025 at 5:12 PM
July 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Some of those who supported Trump have concerns about what's in his megabill
Some Trump supporters living in rural areas say they have concerns about the impact of Trump’s tax and policy bill.
July 8, 2025 at 4:39 PM
July 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on life in the public spotlight
Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed three years on the bench and her book "Lovely One" with ABC News’ Linsey Davis during a wide-ranging conversation at the Global Black Economic Forum.
July 8, 2025 at 12:50 PM
July 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
Trump administration withholds funds for after-school programs
Jodi Grant from the Afterschool Alliance joins ABC News Live to discuss how withholding education funding will affect kids and schools.
July 7, 2025 at 5:21 PM
July 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
Republicans' Medicaid cuts could cause hospital closures
Tyler Sherman, a nurse at a rural Nebraska hospital, joins ABC News Live to discuss how the Republicans' massive tax and spending bill will affect hospitals.
July 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
July 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
GOP megabill, ‘a shameful act by our Congress and by our president’: Summers
ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos interviews former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers on “This Week.”
July 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
July 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
On GOP megabill, ‘Democrats should continue to focus on this health care’: Brazile
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
July 6, 2025 at 5:21 PM
July 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
Democrat Hakeem Jeffries blasts Trump megabill in record-breaking, 8-hour-plus speech
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries made a last stand against Trump's agenda bill, slamming the measure in a record-breaking speech.
July 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
July 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
GOP Rep. Marlin Stutzman on passing spending bill: ‘A lot of work was done’
ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos is joined by Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-Ind.) to discuss how Republicans ushered in the passage of President Donald Trump’s tax and spending bill.
July 4, 2025 at 2:30 AM
July 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
The 2 House Republicans who voted no on Trump's sweeping domestic policy bill
President Donald Trump's major tax cut and spending bill passed the House on Thursday, but not without some Republican opposition.
July 3, 2025 at 10:29 PM
July 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
White House declares 'VICTORY' after House passes megabill
The message came in a social media post from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt as the bill will now head to the president's desk for signing.
July 3, 2025 at 8:27 PM
July 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Republicans will ‘be punished in the upcoming elections,’ Rep. Greg Stanton says
Democratic Rep. Greg Stanton joined ABC News Live to react to the GOP megabill passing the House and heading to President Donald Trump’s desk.
July 3, 2025 at 8:17 PM
July 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
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 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
July 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Deputy Treasury secretary discusses GOP spending bill as House begins vote
Deputy Treasury Secretary Michael Faulkender responds to concerns about Medicaid cuts in President Donald Trump's sweeping tax cut and spending bill.
July 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
July 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
House narrowly passes megabill, sending it to president's desk
The bill passed in a 218-214 vote, with two Republicans opposing the measures
July 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
July 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
How Trump's megabilll could affect Medicaid and who could lose coverage
Kevin De Liban, who successfully sued to stop Arkansas’ Medicaid work requirements, discusses the possible impact of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax cut and spending bill on the program.
July 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
July 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
‘One of the saddest days in American history,’ AOC says of megabill’s passage
Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez reacted from the steps of Capitol Hill as the GOP spending bill passed the threshold to pass the House.
July 3, 2025 at 7:01 PM
July 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
House Democrats vow to 'press on' as Jeffries wraps remarks slamming Trump bill
House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries ended his record-breaking speech by quoting John Lewis and Martin Luther King Jr.
July 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
July 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
Jeffries sets new record for longest House speech ever
At 1:26 p.m., House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries broke the record for the longest House floor remarks in U.S. history, surpassing the previous mark set by Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy in 2021.
July 3, 2025 at 6:16 PM
July 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Rep. Jeffries says he will ‘take my sweet time’ to hold up Trump bill vote
In a passionate floor speech as the House drew near to a final vote, Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries blasted what he called President Donald Trump’s “big ugly bill.”
July 3, 2025 at 6:11 PM
July 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Holdouts say Trump promised he'd 'make the bill better' in the future
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Selina Wang report on the Republican opposition to President Donald Trump’s megabill.
July 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
July 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Dems ‘fear monger’ on Trump megabill: Rep. McClain
Rep. Lisa McClain, R-Mich., chairwoman of the House Republican Conference, says cuts to Medicaid will come by eliminating “able-bodied working adults” from the program.
July 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
July 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Holdouts say Trump promised he'd 'make the bill better' in the future
While there were no changes made to Trump’s megabill after it came back from the Senate, some House Republican holdouts said Trump made promises to get their votes.
July 3, 2025 at 4:34 PM
July 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
House Republicans push to pass Trump’s megabill
President Donald Trump's giant tax and immigration bill passed a key procedural vote in the House early Thursday morning.
July 3, 2025 at 2:11 PM
July 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Final House vote on President Trump’s megabill inches closer
Many Republican hardliners spoke to Trump and flipped to yes without rewrites to his signature legislation, but the final vote is expected to be close.
July 3, 2025 at 1:37 PM
July 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
House at standstill as GOP tries to secure megabill votes
A procedural vote in the House was set for five minutes but has been open for nearly an hour. The delay comes as GOP hardliners have expressed unhappiness with the Senate-passed version of the bill.
July 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
July 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Trump ramps up pressure on House Republicans to pass major tax cut and spending bill
Several House Republicans arrived White House on Wednesday morning for meetings as the president presses his party to pass the sweeping legislation.
July 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
July 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
House races to pass Trump’s megabill
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Selina Wang report on the next steps in President Donald Trump’s signature legislative agenda.
July 2, 2025 at 7:35 PM
July 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
These Senate changes to Trump's agenda bill could be sticking points in House
All eyes are now on the House after the Senate narrowly passed a major tax cut and spending bill that is the centerpiece of President Donald Trump's agenda.
July 2, 2025 at 4:43 PM
July 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
House considers president's megabill amid GOP divisions
The House took up President Donald Trump's tax and immigration megabill but the prospects of its passage were unclear Wednesday morning.
July 2, 2025 at 4:15 PM
July 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
House races to pass Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
House Republicans are under pressure to pass President Donald Trump’s massive tax cut and spending bill, with Speaker Mike Johnson saying a vote could happen by Thursday at the latest.
July 2, 2025 at 1:05 PM
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 9:41 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