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Trump to meet with Hungary’s Viktor Orban at White House

Friday, November 7

(WASHINGTON) President Donald Trump and Hungary's autocratic leader Viktor Orban, whom Trump has repeatedly praised as a "strongman," will meet at the White House on Friday.Expected to be part of the talks is Russia's war in Ukraine, specifically new U.S. sanctions targeting two of... Read More.

GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik announces 2026 run for New York governor, aiming to challenge NY Gov. Hochul

Friday, November 7

(NEW YORK) -- New York Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik, a top ally of President Donald Trump on Capitol Hill, officially launched a campaign for governor in 2026 against Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul on Friday after months of hinting at the move.She has been a... Read More.

Who could replace Nancy Pelosi in Congress after her retirement?

Thursday, November 6

(WASHINGTON) -- As tributes pour in for former Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi after she announced Thursday that she would leave Congress in January 2027 at the end of her current term, it's an open question who will replace her.According to filings with... Read More.

Trump calls Nancy Pelosi ‘evil woman’ after she announces retirement

Thursday, November 6

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Thursday called former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi an "evil woman" when asked to comment on her retirement announcement."I'm glad she's retiring," Trump said as he took reporter questions in the Oval Office during a news conference on reducing... Read More.

Nancy Pelosi, first woman to be House speaker, announces retirement

Thursday, November 6

(WASHINGTON) -- Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she will retire at the end of her current term in Congress, starting the long goodbye as the California Democrat wraps up one of the most consequential legislative careers in U.S. history."I want you,... Read More.

2028 presidential hopefuls flock to key battleground states: Where have they traveled?

Thursday, November 6

(NEW YORK) -- One year out from the 2026 midterms, major Democratic Party names have been taking the show on the road, saying that they’re helping the party lay the groundwork to battle for the U.S. House.They also might be preparing to run for... Read More.

CBP sees lowest October border encounters on record

Wednesday, November 5

(NEW YORK) -- U.S. Customs and Border Protection had the lowest number of border encounters in any October, according to statistics obtained by ABC News.The numbers also represent the lowest start to a fiscal year ever recorded. CPB says.In October, there were 30,561 total... Read More.

Thune says ending filibuster ‘not happening’ despite Trump’s demands

Wednesday, November 5

(WASHINGTON) -- Returning from the White House Wednesday after President Donald Trump made yet another call for Senate Republicans to overturn the filibuster, Majority Leader John Thune reiterated his view that there are not the necessary votes among Senate Republicans to change the Senate... Read More.

Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani says New York will resist Trump ‘intimidation’

Wednesday, November 5

(NEW YORK) -- New York City Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani told "Good Morning America" on Wednesday that he would not be "intimidated" by potential threats from President Donald Trump to deploy the National Guard to the city."His threats are inevitable," Mamdani said. "This has nothing... Read More.

Zohran Mamdani makes history — and strikes a chord among Muslims, South Asians

Wednesday, November 5

(NEW YORK) -- Democratic candidate Zohran Mamdani's projected victory as New York City's first Muslim and South Asian mayor marks a historic moment, that could galvanize those communities, some voters and experts tell ABC News."It is going to make a big difference for our... Read More.

Election 2025 key takeaways: Democrats score historic big wins leading into midterms

Wednesday, November 5

(NEW YORK) -- Tuesday night was a far cry from the shell-shocked scenes in Democrats' election headquarters a year ago this November.In three key races, for Virginia governor, New Jersey governor and New York City mayor, the party's nominees drew in huge numbers of... Read More.