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April 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM

Republicans and Democrats team up to defy House leadership on voting for new parents

The House voted to reject a rule that would have blocked Rep. Anna Paulina Luna's bipartisan discharge petition to allow proxy voting for new lawmaker parents.
April 2, 2025 at 3:03 PM
In this Jan. 3, 2025, file photo, Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson participates in a ceremonial swearing-in with Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, her husband Andrew Gamberzky and her son, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
April 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM

Fla., Wis. races are possible glimpses into how midterms may be approached: ANALYSIS

If Elon Musk continues to intervene in elections in a similar fashion, Democrats may have a winning playbook to replicate.
April 2, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Democrat-backed Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Judge Susan Crawford reacts after voters elected her to the state Supreme Court, at her election night headquarters in Madison, Wisconsin, April 1, 2025.
April 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM

Republicans win in both House special elections in Florida

Republicans will win special elections for two House seats, The Associated Press projects.
April 2, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Rep. Randy Fine closes on a gambling bill during a special session, May 19, 2021, in Tallahassee, Fla. Democratic nominee Josh Weil speaks during a campaign stop at the Silver Springs Shores Community Center, March 26, 2025, in Ocala, Fla.
April 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM

Wisconsin and Florida elections provide early warning signs to Trump and Republicans

A trio of elections have provided plenty of warning signs to Republicans and President Donald Trump
April 2, 2025 at 11:28 AM
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidate Susan Crawford speaks during her election night party after winning the election Tuesday, April 1, 2025, in Madison, Wis. (AP Photo/Kayla Wolf)
March 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM

New Mexico GOP targeted in 'horrific' arson attack, officials say

The New Mexico Republican Party headquarters was targeted in a suspected arson attack on Sunday, according to officials.
March 31, 2025 at 6:30 PM
Republican Party headquarters is damaged in a fire in Albuquerque, New Mexico, March 30, 2025.
March 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM

GOP congressman would ‘consider’ acting to give Trump 3rd term

Rep. David Kustoff, R-Tenn., discusses President Donald Trump not ruling out seeking a third term for president, regardless of it going against the Constitutional two-term limit.
March 31, 2025 at 6:14 PM
VIDEO: GOP congressman would ‘consider’ acting to give Trump 3rd term
March 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Florida State Sen. Fine says he doesn't think he disagrees with Trump on anything

Florida state Sen. Randy Fine said on ABC News Live on Monday that doesn't think be breaks with President Donald Trump on policies.
March 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Rep. Randy Fine answers a question about his House Bill 3-C: Independent Special Districts in the House of Representatives April 20, 2022, at the Capitol in Tallahassee, Fla.
March 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM

Randy Fine dismisses GOP concerns in tight House race: ‘We’re doing fine’

State Sen. Randy Fine, R-Fla., predicts a “big win” in his race against Democratic congressional House candidate Josh Weil.
March 31, 2025 at 4:29 PM
VIDEO: Randy Fine dismisses GOP concerns in tight House race: ‘We’re doing fine’
March 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM

Authorities investigate damaging fire at New Mexico's GOP headquarters

Federal authorities are investigating an early morning fire that damaged the entryway to the headquarters of the Republican Party of New Mexico in Albuquerque
March 30, 2025 at 10:52 PM
This photo provided by the Republican Party of New Mexico shows damage to the group's headquarters building from a fire, Sunday, March 30, 2025, in Albuquerque, N.M. (Republican Party of New Mexico via AP)
March 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Republicans raise concerns about FL election as candidates vie to replace Mike Waltz

Some Republicans are raising concerns ahead of a key special election in Florida next Tuesday in what appeared to be a safe U.S. House district for the GOP.
March 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In this May 18, 2021, file photo, Rep. Randy Fine answers questions from the media in Tallahassee, Fla.
March 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM

Republicans accuse NPR, PBS of bias at hearing; Democrats say its a partisan attack

The hearing was held by the Delivering on Government Efficiency subcommittee.
March 26, 2025 at 11:55 PM
U.S. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) speaks in front of poster of Sesame Street's Bert and Ernie during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing at the U.S. Capitol on March 26, 2025 in Washington, DC.
March 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM

Kentucky governor vetoes GOP abortion bill

Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear has vetoed a bill touted by its Republican supporters as an attempt to bring clarity to the state's near-total abortion ban
March 26, 2025 at 12:48 AM
FILE - Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear delivers his State of The Commonwealth address in the House chamber at the State Capitol in Frankfort, Ky., Jan. 8, 2025. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley, File)
March 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM

House Republicans eye hearings on Judge Boasberg, bill to rein in federal judges

As President Donald Trump's battle with the judiciary escalates, House Republicans are eyeing ways to rein in judges from blocking parts of his agenda.
March 25, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Rep. Jim Jordan speaks at a House Republicans press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 12, 2024.
March 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM

Democrats host town halls to fire up supporters -- but is their message resonating?

Town halls are among the strategies that Democrats are using to try to get their base fired up against the Trump White House.
March 25, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Carole and David Ostfeld of Allentown, PA, wait in line for a Democratic “People’s Town Hall” in Bethlehem, PA on March 20, 2025, with a sign that says “Hands Off Medicaid”.
March 24, 2025 at 4:03 AM

First Black Republican Rep. Mia Love has died

Former U.S. Rep. Mia Love of Utah, a daughter of Haitian immigrants who became the first Black Republican woman elected to Congress, died on Sunday
March 24, 2025 at 4:03 AM
FILE - Republican U.S. Rep. Mia Love, center, kisses her daughter Abby while hugging her sister Cyndi Brito, after she addresses supporters during an election night party, Nov. 6, 2018, in Lehi, Utah. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer, File)
March 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM

DNC launches billboards asking public to demand town halls from GOP representatives

The DNC is launching billboards in GOP districts to encourage people to call for town halls from their representatives after some Republicans stopped holding town halls.
March 22, 2025 at 7:31 PM
 Ken Martin, DNC Chair Candidate, speaks at the "Win With Workers" Rally and Press Conference at the DNC Midwestern Candidate Forum, Jan. 16, 2025, in Detroit.
March 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM

The Republican divide over school choice

ABC News’ Steve Osunsami reports from Tennessee where Republicans are split on whether to give parents the choice to send their tax dollars, and children, to private schools versus public ones.
March 21, 2025 at 2:06 AM
VIDEO: The Republican divide over school choice
March 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says fellow Republicans 'afraid' of Trump, Musk

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said her colleagues are afraid to speak up against some of President Donald Trump's actions because they think they will be "taken down."
March 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks to press outside the Senate Chambers, Feb. 20, 2025 in Washington.
March 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM

Rep. Mike Flood is the latest GOP member of Congress to face angry crowds back home

U.S. Rep. Mike Flood of Nebraska appeared at a town hall in eastern Nebraska on Tuesday to hear from constituents
March 19, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Attendees sit during a town hall with U.S. Rep. Mike Flood, R-Neb., on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, in Columbus, Neb. Many attendees demanded answers over Flood's support for President Donald Trump's policies. (AP Photo/Margery Beck)
March 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM

House GOP narrowly pass budget blueprint for Trump agenda after last-minute drama

The House passed the GOP budget plan for Trump's agenda Tuesday night after briefly pulling it from the schedule.
March 18, 2025 at 8:28 PM
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks after the House passed the Republican's budget resolution on the spending bill on Feb. 25, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
March 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM

GOP lawmaker confronted about Trump cuts during heated town hall

Congressman Chuck Edwards was confronted by constituents about President Donald Trump and Elon Musk’s sweeping cuts across the government during a town hall in Asheville, North Carolina.
March 14, 2025 at 1:21 PM
VIDEO: GOP lawmaker confronted about Trump cuts during heated town hall
March 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM

Republicans use legislative sneak play to tie Democrats' hands on tariffs

House Republicans successfully blocked Democrats from forcing votes and debate on President Donald Trump's controversial tariffs.
March 13, 2025 at 8:17 PM
A view of the U.S. Capitol dome, Mar. 12, 2025 in Washington.
March 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM

GOP funding bill will hurt 'every single person': Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick

Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-Fla.), discusses the ongoing budget showdown in Congress over a possible government shutdown.
March 13, 2025 at 8:01 PM
VIDEO: GOP funding bill will hurt 'every single person': Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick
March 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM

Sarah McBride targeted in heated exchange about her gender in congressional hearing

Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first transgender person elected to Congress, faced attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.
March 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Rep. Sarah McBride arrives in the House Chamber before President Donald Trump arrives to address a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, March 4, 2025.
March 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM

Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by Republican colleague during committee hearing

Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender person elected to Congress, continues to face attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.
March 12, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Rep. Sarah McBride, the first transgender person elected to Congress, continues to face attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her.
March 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM

Johnson, House GOP dismiss market turmoil in defending Trump tariff policies

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republicans are dismissing stock market turmoil and recession concerns as they defend President Donald Trump's tariff policies.
March 11, 2025 at 8:32 PM
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference ahead of a potential budget vote at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Mar. 11, 2025.
March 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM

Republican congressman reacts to stock market selloff

Rep. Brandon Gill of Texas discussed the stock sell off on Wall Street and reacted to the rising concerns of a possible recession of the U.S. economy.
March 11, 2025 at 7:52 PM
VIDEO: Republican congressman reacts to stock market selloff
March 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM

House Republicans unveil plan to avert government shutdown

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the latest headlines from Capitol Hill.
March 10, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: House Republicans unveil plan to avert government shutdown
March 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM

House GOP releases stopgap bill to avert shutdown

House Republican leaders unveiled a GOP-led stopgap funding bill on Saturday, known as a continuing resolution, that will fund the government at current levels through the end of September.
March 9, 2025 at 2:06 AM
VIDEO: House GOP releases stopgap bill to avert shutdown
1 month ago

MRNA vaccines now face attacks from some in the GOP

Republicans have proposed legislation in several states to ban the pioneering technology used in COVID shots.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 6, 2025.
1 month ago

Screaming match breaks out in House after vote to censure Democrat Al Green

The House voted on Thursday to censure Democrat Al Green over his outburst at President Donald Trump's speech to Congress on Tuesday night.
1 month ago
Rep. Al Green holds up his cane in front of Speaker Mike Johnson after a vote to censure him in the House chamber in Washington, Mar. 6, 2025.
1 month ago

Trump and Musk meet with GOP lawmakers ahead of budget negotiations

During a closed-door lunch Wednesday afternoon, Senate Republicans pitched Elon Musk on a plan to make the funding cuts implemented by DOGE permanent, multiple senators in the room said.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Trump and Musk meet with GOP lawmakers ahead of budget negotiations
1 month ago

Musk’s approach with DOGE is ‘all good’: GOP congressman

Rep. Russ Fulcher, R-Idaho, credits Elon Musk with helping the federal government and lawmakers be “stewards of the taxpayer.”
1 month ago
VIDEO: Musk’s approach with DOGE is ‘all good’: GOP congressman
1 month ago

After fiery in-person meetings, GOP reps encouraged to do town halls virtually

Rep. Richard Hudson, R-N.C., encouraged House Republicans to do more virtual events over in-person town halls, according to multiple sources familiar with the meeting.
1 month ago
Congressman Richard Hudson speaks at a press conference following elections for leadership positions within the House Republican Caucus in Washington, DC on November 13, 2024.
1 month ago

Gay marriage SCOTUS ruling scrutinized by some Republican lawmakers

Conservative legislators are increasingly speaking out against the Supreme Court’s landmark 2015 ruling on same-sex marriage equality.
1 month ago
Jim Obergefell, the named plaintiff in the Obergefell v. Hodges Supreme Court case that legalized same sex marriage nationwide, is backed by supporters of the courts ruling on same-sex marriage on the step of the Texas Capitol during a rally in Austin, Texas.
1 month ago

Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout

House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.
1 month ago
House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.
1 month ago

Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout

House Republicans signaled they’re going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.
1 month ago
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) delivers remarks after the House passed the Republican's budget resolution on the spending bill on Feb. 25, 2025 at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
1 month ago

How Trump's push for Canadian statehood would hurt the GOP

President Donald Trump's assertion that Canada should become the 51st state would likely lead to major Democratic electoral gains.
1 month ago
President Donald Trump has repeatedly called for Canada to become the 51st U.S. state.
1 month ago

House needs to be the 'driver' of budget plan: Republican congressman

Rep. Russ Fulcher reacts to President Donald Trump's first cabinet meeting as well as the budget blueprint passed by House Republicans.
1 month ago
House needs to be the 'driver' of budget plan: Republican congressman
1 month ago

Republicans who got an earful from constituents have message for Trump and DOGE

After hearing from constituents at town hall meetings in their districts last week, one Republican congressman says he wants to convey their concerns about DOGE to Trump.
1 month ago
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick speaks at a townhall meeting in Roswell, Georgia, Feb. 20, 2025.
1 month ago

'Tyranny is rising in the White House': Voters slam representatives on Trump, DOGE

Some Republicans are facing pushback in their hometowns as President Donald Trump and DOGE makes severe cuts across the federal government.
1 month ago
Georgia Congressman Rich McCormick speaks at a townhall meeting in Roswell, Georgia, Feb. 20, 2025.
1 month ago

Senate Republicans approve $340 billion budget framework

ABC News' Contributing Political Correspondent Rachael Bade discusses Republican senators pushing a $340 billion budget framework through the Senate following objections from the Democrats.
1 month ago
VIDEO: Senate Republicans approve $340 billion budget framework
1 month ago

Mitch McConnell announces he will not seek reelection next year

McConnell, who turned 83 today, was largely expected to end his Senate tenure at the conclusion of his term in January 2027 but made it official in a floor speech.
1 month ago
McConnell, who turned 83 today, was largely expected to end his Senate tenure at the conclusion of his term in January 2027 but made it official in a floor speech.
1 month ago

GOP senators walk fine line on Ukraine without bashing Trump's comments

Republican senators went to great lengths to avoid bashing President Donald Trump's comments on Ukraine but they didn't hold back on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
1 month ago
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to the media, on the day of the Senate Republicans' weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, Feb. 19, 2025.
2 months ago

'We want to have Ukraine and Russia both at the table’ for peace deal: Mullin

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla) on “This Week.”
2 months ago
VIDEO: 1-on-1 with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla)
2 months ago

Republican states claim zero abortions. A red state doctor calls that 'ludicrous'

State officials reported a sharp decline in the official number of abortions after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in June 2022.
2 months ago
2 months ago

What's driving Haley's rise in the GOP primary polls?

Who are the voters driving Nikki Haley's rise in the polls?
2 months ago
What voters are behind Nikki Haley's rise in the polls?
2 months ago

Some Republicans defend courts against Trump administration attacks

After Vance’s comments that “judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power,” some Republican lawmakers find themselves defending the judicial branch.
2 months ago
Vice President JD Vance arrives for a meeting with international investors in IA at the Elysee Palace as part of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit in Paris, France, Feb. 10, 2025.
2 months ago

Why congressional Republicans aren't standing up to Trump

Most Republicans in Congress were elected in the Donald Trump era.
2 months ago
President Donald Trump speaks as he hosts Republican Senators for a dinner at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., Feb. 7, 2025.
2 months ago

GOP blocks Musk from congressional subpoena as DOGE continues to access agency data

Congressional Democrats are continuing their push for answers as Elon Musk continues to dismantle and disrupt government services.
2 months ago
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.