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Souter retired in 2009 after serving over 19 years on the court.

Souter was nominated in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, who praised him as "a remarkable judge of keen intellect and the highest ability."

Sens. Banks and Warren are asking the department to look deeper into the issue.

Lawmakers are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2025.

President Donald Trump touted the framework but acknowledged details are being "written up."

Several members of the Bush family attended the White House event.

The move comes just before the start of hurricane season.

The Bidens were live in-studio for their first joint post-presidency interview.

On ABC's "The View," Biden blamed sexism and racism against his vice president.

Noem was in front of the Senate testifying on the 2026 DHS budget.

Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., who traveled to El Salvador to meet with Abrego Garcia, sparred with DHS Secretary Kristi Noem over whether Abrego Garcia will be returned to the United States.

Trump touted the framework but acknowledged details are being "written up."

Columbia Business School economics professor Brett House says President Donald Trump “totally misunderstands trade relationships with the U.S. and the rest of the world.”

The future isn't sure in the Senate, where Republicans will need Democrat votes.

Trump said he will be announcing someone "who’s gonna be great."

President Donald Trump said the deal is “so good for both countries.”

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the GENIUS Act, a bill that would create a regulatory framework for a type of cryptocurrency known as stablecoins.

President Donald Trump withdrew his nomination of Dr. Janette Nesheiwat for U.S. surgeon general a day before she was set to appear before the Senate.

The Supreme Court's chief justice spoke at an event in New York on Wednesday.

In a rare on-camera appearance on Wednesday, Chief Justice John Roberts rebuked President Donald Trump’s call to impeach a judge who ruled against his administration’s immigration policies.

School leaders' concessions fell short of satisfying GOP brass.

College presidents faced off with House lawmakers on Wednesday in an, at times contentious, congressional hearing examining alleged antisemitism on campuses.

President Donald Trump tapped Ed Martin in mid-February to stay on permanently as the U.S. attorney for the District of Columbia, a role that requires Senate confirmation.

Dr. Janette Nesheiwat was slated to appear for a confirmation hearing Thursday.

President Donald Trump has called on the Fed to lower rates, despite its political independence.

Krishnamoorthi is the third high-profile Illinois Democrat to jump in the race.

Acting U.S. Attorney Ed Martin has defended Jan. 6 rioters.

Rep. Morgan McGarvey warns of multimillion-dollar losses.

"We will take their word," the president said of the Houthis.

Judge William Young stressed the case is "truly a free speech case."

The court did not explain the decision in detail.

The court did not explain its decision other than to say the order would expire if the justices ultimately take up the case on the merits and issue a ruling striking it down.

Six months after presidential election loss, questions swirl about her future.

Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.), discusses the proposed 2026 budget plan by the Trump administration which calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending.

"Never say never," Trump mused after Carney's comments.

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the Treasury secretary’s testimony before the House Appropriations subcommittee.

Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Donald Trump that Canada is not "for sale" amid Trump's repeated suggestions that Canada become part of the United States as the "51st state."

Just minutes before Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney was set to arrive at the White House, Trump lashed out at the country in a post on his social media platform.

President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meet on Tuesday at the White House amid a tariff trade war between the two neighbors and allies. ABC News’ Karen Travers reports.

A federal inmate was questioned about possible connections, sources said.

Cuts are affecting the experiences that empower teachers, one educator said.

The government must provide notice and a hearing in many, but not all, cases.

President Trump on Monday met with Ksenia Karelina, a freed U.S.-Russian dual citizen who was imprisoned in Russia, at the White House.

Trump said he would have to consult with his "brilliant" lawyers.

The AI-generated image shows Trump wearing papal clothes, sitting on a throne.

Pres. Trump announced on Monday that Washington, D.C., will host the 2027 NFL draft on the National Mall.

Trump posted he wants the prison to be "substantially enlarged and rebuilt."

Rep. Addison McDowell, R-N.C., joined ABC News Live to discuss President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office and tariff policy.

The former DHS assistant secretary for counterterrorism, Elizabeth Neumann, discusses President Donald Trump’s proposal.