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Republican Sen. Graham questions Pakistan’s role in Iran negotiations

Tuesday, May 12

(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham said Tuesday he does not trust Pakistan and questioned the country's role as a mediator in negotiations between the U.S. and Iran after a recent report suggested the Pakistanis are working closely with Iran. "I don't trust... Read More.

Kash Patel set to testify on Capitol Hill amid controversies

Tuesday, May 12

(WASHINGTON) -- FBI Director Kash Patel is set to be questioned by members of the Senate Appropriations Committee Tuesday afternoon amid several controversies involving the director.Patel will testify alongside the other heads of the Department of Justice agencies such as the heads of the... Read More.

Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone by mail

Monday, May 11

(WASHINGTON) -- Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito has temporarily extended an order that maintains nationwide access to the abortion pill mifepristone by mail and through telehealth visits.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Hegseth again looks to punish Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over military comments

Monday, May 11

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the Pentagon will review whether Sen. Mark Kelly improperly disclosed classified information when the Arizona Democrat and retired Navy captain raised concerns about the strain the war with Iran has placed on U.S. weapons stockpiles.Hegseth, in a... Read More.

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to override state court’s striking down redistricting plan

Monday, May 11

(WASHINGTON) -- Virginia Democrats are asking the United States Supreme Court to override a decision by the state's highest court last week that struck down a voter-approved redistricting ballot measure ahead of the midterm elections.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright... Read More.

Trump sounds off SCOTUS justices he appointed over tariff ruling

Monday, May 11

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump sounded off on Sunday about Supreme Court Justices Neil Gorsuch and Amy Coney Barrett over their joining the majority in the court's opinion on his tariff policy, a ruling that said the president could not use the International Emergency... Read More.

Trump floats suspending the federal gas tax amid rising prices

Monday, May 11

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said on Monday that he would like to temporarily suspend the federal gas tax as prices soar due to the war in Iran."Yeah, I'm gonna reduce until the -- let me tell you, as soon as this is over... Read More.

What to watch for in high-stakes Trump-Xi meeting

Friday, May 8

(WASHINGTON) -- When President Donald Trump arrives in Beijing next Thursday, he'll be the first U.S. president to set foot in China in nearly a decade. The last visit was Trump's own, in 2017.He arrives in a very different position than he expected: the... Read More.

Virginia Supreme Court overturns Democrats’ redistricting measure

Friday, May 8

(WASHINGTON) -- The Virginia Supreme Court on Friday overturned the state's redistricting ballot measure, delivering a major setback to Democrats who hoped the new map would allow them to flip up to four congressional seats.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright... Read More.

Pentagon begins release of decades of unresolved UFO files

Friday, May 8

(WASHINGTON) -- The Pentagon on Friday began to release declassified unidentified flying objects (UFO) files from various federal agencies, some dating as far back as the late 1940s.The release is in keeping with President Donald Trump's announcement earlier this year that he directing... Read More.

After months of war with Iran, people across the US say they’re feeling the strain of high gas prices

Friday, May 8

(NEW YORK) -- The monthslong war in Iran is inflicting economic pain across the country as many Americans report struggling with higher costs, particularly the record rise in gas prices.An ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll released last week found that half of Americans expect gas... Read More.

Some Democratic donors frustrated with DNC chair Ken Martin amid fundraising woes

Thursday, May 7

With six months until the high-stakes midterm elections, the Democratic Party is struggling to raise money and keep up with its GOP counterparts, leading to frustrations among some donors with Democratic National Committee leadership and its chair Ken Martin.At the end of March, the... Read More.

Politics

Republican Sen. Graham questions Pakistan’s role in Iran negotiations

Kash Patel set to testify on Capitol Hill amid controversies

Supreme Court temporarily extends access to abortion pill mifepristone by mail

Hegseth again looks to punish Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over military comments

Virginia Democrats ask US Supreme Court to override state court’s striking down redistricting plan

Trump sounds off SCOTUS justices he appointed over tariff ruling

Trump floats suspending the federal gas tax amid rising prices

What to watch for in high-stakes Trump-Xi meeting

Virginia Supreme Court overturns Democrats’ redistricting measure

Pentagon begins release of decades of unresolved UFO files

After months of war with Iran, people across the US say they’re feeling the strain of high gas prices

Some Democratic donors frustrated with DNC chair Ken Martin amid fundraising woes

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