ABC Politics News32175 stories between 11/11/2009 at 00:28:06 and 01/26/2025 15:36:07
Judge urged to visit 'Alligator Alcatraz' to assess detainees' access to lawyers
Attorneys for detainees at a Florida immigration detention center known as “Alligator Alcatraz” want a federal judge to visit the facility
02:55 PM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Turning Point youth conference begins in Phoenix without founder Charlie Kirk
Turning Point begins its annual Christian youth conference on Thursday, marking the first event since the assassination of founder Charlie Kirk
01:24 AM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress
Midterm elections are historically tough on the party of the sitting president
07:37 PM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Josh Allen-led Buffalo Bills hit the road to Jacksonville seeking to ease past playoff shortcomings
For all Josh Allen, James Cook and the Bills accomplished in a 12-win season, sixth-seeded Buffalo is forced to hit the road to open the playoffs at AFC South champion Jacksonville in the wild-card round on Sunday
04:09 PM on 01/05/2026 ABC Politics Seahawks ace final regular-season test, shut down 49ers and enter playoffs as No.1 seed
The Seattle Seahawks’ vaunted defense has stood tall all season, and aced its final test of the regular season before entering the playoffs as the NFC's No. 1 seed
04:25 PM on 01/05/2026 ABC Politics Judge spares Tennessee lawmaker prison time in corruption case where Trump pardoned ex-speaker, aide
A federal judge has reduced a prison sentence to probation for a former Tennessee lawmaker whose testimony helped land convictions of the former state House speaker and his onetime aide
04:17 PM on 01/05/2026 ABC Politics Maduros case will revive a legal debate over immunity for foreign leaders tested in Noriega trial
When Nicolás Maduro appears in a New York courtroom to face U.S. drug charges, he'll be following a path taken by Panama's Manuel Noriega, another strongman who was toppled by American forces
08:33 PM on 01/05/2026 ABC Politics Marjorie Taylor Greene made waves. Her constituents don't agree on whether it was worth it
Marjorie Taylor Greene is leaving Capitol Hill after five years as one of the most well-known members of Congress
01:05 AM on 01/04/2026 ABC Politics Zohran Mamdani sworn in as New York City mayor at historic subway stationAppeals court says Medicaid funding cuts for Planned Parenthood can stand while lawsuit proceeds
A federal appeals court says the Trump administration can continue to withhold Medicaid funding from Planned Parenthood while legal challenges continue
04:09 PM ABC Politics Zohran Mamdani is set to be sworn in as mayor as NYC rings in the New Year
Zohran Mamdani will become mayor of New York City as the clock ticks over into 2026 — but the celebrations are set to last through New Year’s Day
12:49 AM ABC Politics Trump administration says it's freezing child care funds to Minnesota after series of fraud schemes
The Trump administration has announced that it is freezing child care funds to Minnesota after a series of fraud schemes in recent years
01:13 AM ABC Politics ICE doesn't plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as judge's order banning it stands
Immigration officials do not plan to detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia again as long as a judge’s order banning it stands
08:57 PM ABC Politics Former US Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell, of Colorado, dies at 92Former Republican Sen. Jon Kyl of Arizona announces dementia diagnosis
Former Republican U.S. Sen. Jon Kyl has announced his withdrawal from public life, citing a dementia diagnosis
09:45 PM ABC Politics Bijan Robinson, Falcons finishing strong with 3rd straight win after elimination from playoffsSNAP bans on soda, candy and other foods take effect in five states Jan. 1
Americans in five states who get government help paying for groceries will see new limits starting Thursday on soda, candy and other foods they can buy with those benefits
12:59 PM ABC Politics Judge blocks White House's attempt to defund the CFPB, ensuring employees get paid
A federal judge has ruled that the White House cannot stop funding the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
12:09 PM ABC Politics Pittsburgh Steelers' playoff fate tied to DK Metcalf's two-game suspension and a Detroit Lions fan
The Detroit Lions won't make the playoffs, but one of their fans has influenced the postseason picture
07:05 AM ABC Politics Colts need to start contemplating future following playoff eliminationThe erratic Steelers blew a chance to clinch the AFC North in Cleveland. Week 18 could go either way
The Pittsburgh Steelers will have to regroup after missing out on a golden chance to clinch the AFC North
05:21 PM ABC Politics Panthers' Bryce Young could see more man-to-man defense after major flop against Seahawks
Bryce Young could face more man-to-man coverage against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers on Saturday
04:57 PM ABC Politics Buccaneers are still in the race for the NFC South title despite an eighth loss in 10 gamesAfter beating Steelers, Stefanski and Browns are on to Cincinnati as his future remains uncertain
Kevin Stefanski is focused on the Cleveland Browns' game against Cincinnati, not his future with the team
08:17 PM ABC Politics Bears defense tries to rebound after struggling against 49ers
Chicago Bears coach Ben Johnson avoided adding blame on his defense for giving up 42 points against San Francisco in Sunday night's loss but the problems were obvious as they went 0-for-5 stopping the 49ers from scoring in the red zone and gave up a se...
07:53 PM ABC Politics Jonathan Gannon's future with Cardinals enters the forefront as dismal season nears endJaguars show warrior mentality in latest win that has them poised for AFC playoffsSaints' Moore and Shough exhibiting coach-QB synergy during New Orleans' winning streak
First-year head coach Kellen Moore and rookie quarterback Tyler Shough have the New Orleans Saints on their longest winning streak since Drew Brees was still playing under Sean Payton's direction back in 2020
06:17 PM ABC Politics Raiders' personnel decisions last week are potentially long-term benefitsSeahawks running game rounding into form as they pursue No. 1 seed
For everything that’s gone right for the Seattle Seahawks during a season in which they’ve become one of the NFL’s top teams, their rushing attack has been an Achilles’ heel much of the year
04:09 PM ABC Politics Road warrior Patriots head home eyeing AFC's top seed in regular-season finale
The Patriots have accomplished two of their preseason goals after claiming the AFC East title and earning a home playoff game
07:29 PM ABC Politics Giants miss opportunity to get the No. 1 draft pick, but see progress in rookie QB Jaxson Dart
The New York Giants damaged their chances of getting the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft with a 34-10 win over the Las Vegas Raiders on Sunday
04:33 PM ABC Politics Bengals defense takes another step with strong performance versus Arizona
Facing the seventh-ranked passing game in the NFL, the Cincinnati Bengals’ maligned defense turned in its best performance of the season in a 37-14 victory over the Arizona Cardinals
06:33 PM ABC Politics How the 49ers defied the odds to battle for the NFC's top seed
The San Francisco 49ers have a chance to clinch the No. 1 seed in the NFC playoffs despite early season injuries to key players Nick Bosa and Fred Warner
06:01 PM ABC Politics Republicans try to flip an Iowa Senate seat and reclaim a supermajority in year-end special election
Some Iowans are ringing in 2026 with a special election on the final Tuesday of the year, casting ballots for state senator in a race that offers Republicans an opportunity to reclaim two-thirds control of the chamber
12:17 AM ABC Politics Josh Allen could use a break, and he's expected to get one in Buffalo's season finale against JetsJets coach Aaron Glenn backtracks on criticism of team's effort after blowout loss
Jets coach Aaron Glenn has shifted his view on the team's effort after a 42-10 loss to New England
04:41 PM ABC Politics Titans try to focus on Jaguars knowing change is coming after season finaleCollege Football Playoff picks: Buckeyes, Red Raiders, Hoosiers, Bulldogs are expected to advance
Something to watch in the College Football Playoff quarterfinals will be how sharp the teams that got first-round byes are early in their games
04:57 PM ABC Politics Florida congresswoman accused of stealing COVID funds maintains innocence |