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January 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
Jon Husted, Ohio's lieutenant governor, tapped to replace JD Vance in Senate
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday announced his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, will replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.
January 19, 2025 at 1:55 AM
January 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Jon Husted to replace JD Vance in Senate
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine on Friday announced his lieutenant governor, Jon Husted, will replace Vice President-elect JD Vance in the U.S. Senate.
January 18, 2025 at 12:18 AM
January 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
How redistricting could play a key role in the fight to control the House in 2024
Five states redrew their district lines and the changes could impact who wins the House in the 2024 election.
January 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
January 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
How often every member of Congress voted with Biden in 2023
How often did Senate and House Democrats and Republicans vote with President Joe Biden in 2023?
January 17, 2025 at 9:36 PM
January 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Who were the strongest Senate and House candidates of 2024?
538 looks at the 2024 election results to see which Senate and House candidates were the strongest and weakest.
January 17, 2025 at 5:38 PM
January 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
South Dakota governor Kristi Noem faces questions during DHS confirmation hearing
The South Dakota GOP governor faced questions during a confirmation hearing for DHS secretary.
January 17, 2025 at 5:00 PM
January 16, 2025 at 10:36 PM
DeSantis picks a replacement to fill Rubio's Senate seat
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Thursday announced he is replacing Marco Rubio in the Senate with the state's attorney general, Ashley Moody.
January 16, 2025 at 10:36 PM
January 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
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 and will not serve in that powerful role in the new Congress.
January 16, 2025 at 8:55 PM
January 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
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.
January 16, 2025 at 7:50 PM
January 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
Democrats urge Garland to release Jack Smith's report on Trump's classified docs case
House Democrats are urging Merrick Garland to take all necessary steps to release special counsel Jack Smith's report on Donald Trump's handling of classified documents.
January 16, 2025 at 10:19 AM
January 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Rubio pressed on Trump’s foreign policy goals at confirmation hearing
Trump's onetime rival appears on a glide path to becoming secretary of state.
January 15, 2025 at 8:39 PM
January 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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.
January 15, 2025 at 4:31 PM
January 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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.
January 15, 2025 at 12:08 PM
January 15, 2025 at 2:03 AM
Hegseth's comments on military law questioned in confirmation hearing
Pete Hegseth told senators “restrictive rules of engagement” have “made it more difficult to defeat our enemies” as Democrats suggested he undervalued the laws of war.
January 15, 2025 at 2:03 AM
January 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Virginia Foxx to be only woman leading House committees in 119th Congress
Virginia Foxx, 81, was tapped to serve as the chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, becoming the only woman to lead a House committee in the 119th Congress.
January 14, 2025 at 5:50 PM
January 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson suggests 'conditions' needed on disaster aid for LA wildfires
The GOP House speaker claimed California leaders “were derelict in their duty.”?
January 14, 2025 at 3:06 PM
January 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Trump nominees will face Senate scrutiny this week
Many of Trump’s nominees to serve in Cabinet and advisory roles are slated to appear this week for hearings before Senate committees, a key test for many of them.
January 14, 2025 at 10:47 AM
January 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
House Speaker Mike Johnson suggests 'conditions' needed on LA fire disaster aid
The GOP House speaker claimed California leaders “were derelict in their duty.”?
January 14, 2025 at 2:44 AM
January 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Senate Democrats urge Garland to preserve evidence from Trump investigations
Senate Democrats want the DOJ to preserve all records related to special counsel Jack Smith's probes into Donald Trump, they wrote in a letter obtained by ABC News.
January 13, 2025 at 8:43 PM
January 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
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.
January 9, 2025 at 3:04 AM
January 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM
House passes Laken Riley Act as 1st bill of new GOP-controlled Congress
Unauthorized immigrants charged with nonviolent crimes could be be deported.
January 7, 2025 at 11:32 PM
January 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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.
January 7, 2025 at 9:26 PM
January 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
House passes Laken Riley Act as 1st bill of new Congress
The House voted at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act, passing the bill as its first piece of legislation of the 119th Congress on a vote of 264 to 159.
January 7, 2025 at 9:06 PM
January 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
Why the speaker vote should still worry Mike Johnson
Which Republicans initially opposed Mike Johnson for speaker of the House?
January 7, 2025 at 6:27 PM
January 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
4 years after Jan. 6 insurrection, Kamala Harris certifies Trump's election win
Lawmakers met on Monday for a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory.
January 7, 2025 at 11:33 AM
January 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
4 years after Jan. 6 insurrection, Kamala Harris certifies Trump's election win
Lawmakers met on Monday for a joint session of Congress to certify President-elect Donald Trump's 2024 victory.
January 6, 2025 at 8:21 PM
January 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
On Jan. 6 anniversary, Kamala Harris to certify election she lost
Security is heightened after four years ago, but snow might be a bigger threat.
January 6, 2025 at 4:02 PM
January 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Speakership ‘is a win for Johnson for now,’ but he faces many challenges ahead: Pace
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
January 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
January 5, 2025 at 4:16 AM
Johnson tells House Republicans Trump wants 1 reconciliation package: Sources
Speaker Mike Johnson told House Republicans on Saturday that President-elect Donald Trump wants Congress to pass one sweeping bill full of his priorities.
January 5, 2025 at 4:16 AM
January 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Senate panel seeking more info on Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly requested more information regarding allegations involving Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, sources say.
January 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
January 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Speaker Mike Johnson retains gavel by razor thin margin
The victory occurred after President-elect Trump doubled down on his support for Johnson.
January 4, 2025 at 7:16 PM
January 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help
Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.
January 4, 2025 at 4:21 PM
January 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Johnson's future as speaker in question despite efforts to sway undecided Republicans
House Speaker Mike Johnson met with Republican holdouts to his bid to retain the gavel in the new Congress one day before the House convenes for the election.
January 4, 2025 at 3:19 PM
January 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Sen. Eric Schmitt on what’s ahead as Republicans take over both chambers
ABC News’ Phil Lipof speaks with Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) to unpack the priorities of the GOP as they take control of Congress.
January 4, 2025 at 5:34 AM
January 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM
Mike Johnson narrowly re-elected House speaker in dramatic vote
President-elect Donald Trump's support proved vital to Mike Johnson's re-election as House Speaker, calling two Republican holdouts to change their vote.
January 4, 2025 at 1:53 AM
January 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
Hakeem Jeffries addresses the 119th Congress following speaker vote
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries spoke on the floor of the House following a vote to reelect House Speaker Mike Johnson to lead the 119th Congress.
January 4, 2025 at 1:40 AM
January 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
The big story: House speaker vote
Plus, Biden blocks U.S. Steel takeover by Japan-based Nippon as well as a warning by the surgeon general about the link between alcohol consumption and cancer risk.
January 4, 2025 at 12:01 AM
January 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
'It was a big day for Congress,' says Rep. Kevin Hern
Rep. Kevin Hern, R-Okla., reacted to Mike Johnson being reelected House speaker by a razor-thin margin on Friday.
January 3, 2025 at 11:57 PM
January 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
Rep. Mike Johnson reelected House speaker
ABC News investigative reporter Olivia Rubin discusses the events that led up to the reelection of Mike Johnson as House speaker.
January 3, 2025 at 11:54 PM
January 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Mike Johnson addresses the 119th Congress following speaker vote
In some high-stakes political drama, the House of Representatives on Friday voted to reelect House Speaker Mike Johnson to lead the 119th Congress.
January 3, 2025 at 10:52 PM
January 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Mike Johnson exits chamber as vote remains open
Former senior advisor to Sen. Tim Scott, Matt Gorman reacts to Rep. Mike Johnson appearing on track to lose first round of House speaker vote.
January 3, 2025 at 10:42 PM
January 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
Several new members of Congress will make LGBTQ history
Three history-making, newly elected lawmakers representing the LGBTQ community will be sworn in to the 119th Congress Friday.
January 3, 2025 at 10:39 PM
January 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
As new Senate gets underway, Thune vows to uphold Senate filibuster
Sen. John Thune used his first few minutes of floor time to make a commitment to defend the filibuster rule, which requires at least 60 votes to pass Senate legislation.
January 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
January 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Senate panel seeking more info on Hegseth ahead of confirmation hearings: Sources
Members of the Senate Armed Services Committee have quietly requested more information regarding allegations involving Defense Secretary pick Pete Hegseth, sources say.
January 3, 2025 at 8:14 PM
January 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Speaker Johnson’s future uncertain ahead of House vote
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and former Republican Congressman John Katko discuss the House of Representatives’ upcoming vote to elect a speaker for the new Congress.
January 3, 2025 at 7:05 PM
January 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Speakership uncertainty as new Congress begins. Here's how voting will work.
The 119th Congress convenes Friday with a huge shift of power in Washington as the GOP takes control of both chambers ahead of Donald Trump's inauguration.
January 3, 2025 at 5:53 PM
January 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
Mike Johnson faces contentious vote for House speakership
Congress is back in session today with a high-stakes leadership fight to pick the next House Speaker.
January 3, 2025 at 5:50 PM
January 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
GOP holdouts on Mike Johnson ‘have to be realistic’: Trump surrogate
ABC News’ Katherine Faulders and former Trump campaign representative Alfonso Aguilar discuss the House of Representatives’ upcoming vote to elect a speaker for the new Congress.
January 3, 2025 at 5:31 PM
January 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Mike Johnson ‘able to bring people together’: GOP congresswoman
Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, says she’s supporting Speaker Johnson so that Republicans ”can start enacting our agenda.”
January 3, 2025 at 5:25 PM
January 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Democratic whip hopes for no GOP ‘chaos’ with House speaker vote
Rep. Katherine Clark, D-Mass., says Democrats won’t cross party lines to vote for Mike Johnson and avoid a prolonged fight over speaker.
January 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM