Politics

joe daniel price/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The U.S. Supreme Court is taking up a historic case challenging Donald Trump’s ability to hold office again over his role in the Capitol attack on Jan. 6, 2021. Trump is asking the justices to overturn an unprecedented Colorado Supreme Court decision deeming him ineligible to appear on the […]

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., prepares to address the media about Tuesday’s failed impeachment vote of DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, on Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2024. (Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday addressed two defeats for the Republican Party that unfolded on the House floor Tuesday […]

Justin Sullivan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Republican National Committee Chair Ronna McDaniel looks increasingly likely to leave her leadership role in the party amid frustration from some committee members and very public prodding from former President Donald Trump. Multiple sources familiar with a conversation between her and Trump have told ABC News that they discussed the possibility […]

Annabelle Gordon/CNP/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Joe Biden’s senior aides plan to meet with Muslim and Arab American leaders in Michigan on Thursday, as he continues to face sharp criticism from those groups — as well as some progressive and younger voters — for his response to the Israel-Hamas war. A source familiar with […]

Marilyn Nieves/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In Nevada’s unusual primary system, which includes a primary and caucus, Nikki Haley, the only Republican in the race aside from Donald Trump, was trounced by “None of these candidates,” an option in the primary ballot, according to an ABC News projection. With 57% of the expected vote reported statewide […]

Michael Godek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In a stunning defeat, a Republican-led push to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas failed on Tuesday. The final vote was 214-216. Four Republicans defected and joined all Democrats present in opposing the measure. For a moment, the vote was tied at 215-215 before another Republican switched to vote against. […]

Michael Godek/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The House on Tuesday will vote on a Republican-led resolution to impeach Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas over his handling of the southern border. The articles of impeachment accuse Mayorkas, long the target of GOP attacks when it comes to immigration policy, of “willful and systemic refusal to comply with […]

Jason Marz/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A former State Department contracted officer responsible for diplomatic security was arrested Tuesday on charges that he breached the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6. Kevin Alstrup was charged with four misdemeanor offenses including entering and remaining in a restricted building, disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building, disorderly conduct […]

ABC News (WASHINGTON) — Former Republican presidential candidate Chris Christie, in his first interview since leaving the 2024 race last month, is addressing how a hot mic moment partially overshadowed the final moments of his campaign. “I’ll tell you, George, it was a complete mistake,” Christie said in an exclusive interview with ABC News’ Good […]

Republican presidential candidate, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley delivers remarks at her primary-night rally at the Grappone Conference Center, on Jan. 23, 2024, in Concord, New Hampshire. (Brandon Bell/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign has applied for Secret Service protection, according to a spokesperson with the campaign and another source familiar with the […]