ABC Politics News32175 stories between 11/11/2009 at 00:28:06 and 01/26/2025 15:36:07
Michigan's lieutenant governor drops gubernatorial bid and launches campaign for secretary of state
Michigan Lt. Gov. Garlin Gilchrist II is dropping his bid to become governor and launching a campaign for secretary of state in the battleground state
10:10 AM on 01/12/2026 ABC Politics Mary Peltola, barrier-breaking ex-Alaska congresswoman, is challenging Dan Sullivan in Senate race
Democratic former Alaska congresswoman Mary Peltola has announced a Senate run to challenge Republican Sen. Dan Sullivan
08:33 AM on 01/12/2026 ABC Politics Defending Super Bowl champion Eagles flop against 49ers, could lead to staff changes
The NFL won’t have a repeat Super Bowl champion
06:41 AM on 01/12/2026 ABC Politics Former New Jersey acting governor Richard Codey dies at 79
Longtime New Jersey legislator and former acting governor Richard “Dick” Codey has died
03:37 PM on 01/12/2026 ABC Politics Venezuelans in the US are torn between joy and worry after ousting of Maduro
For thousands of Venezuelans living in the U.S., the days since the Trump administration ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro have brought a mixture of joy and trepidation
01:45 AM on 01/12/2026 ABC Politics Railroads and their regulators thwart safety fixes, costing lives
A new analysis of railroad accident data reveals a recurring cycle of industry opposition and federal inaction to attempts to improve safety
12:25 AM on 01/12/2026 ABC Politics Daniel Walker Howe, Pulitzer Prize-winning historian, dead at 88
Pulitzer Prize-winning historian Daniel Walker Howe has died at 88
08:33 PM on 01/11/2026 ABC Politics Trump administration cant block child care, other program money for 5 states: Judge
A judge has ruled that President Donald Trump’s administration cannot block child care and other federal social service money from flowing to five states for now
07:47 PM on 01/10/2026 ABC Politics Heritage Foundation calls on US to prioritize marriage and family in new report
The Heritage Foundation think tank is urging the federal government “to save and restore the American family,” kicking off the midterm election year with a call for conservatives to focus on domestic issues
06:16 PM on 01/09/2026 ABC Politics 5 states sue Trump administration for withholding billions in social safety net funds
Attorneys general in five Democratic-led states has filed a lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s administration after it said it would freeze money for several public benefit programs
10:39 PM on 01/09/2026 ABC Politics Colorado AG accuses Trump of 'revenge campaign' for state refusal to free convicted elections clerk
Colorado’s attorney general is accusing the Trump administration of waging a “revenge campaign” against the state
10:25 PM on 01/09/2026 ABC Politics Former Rep. Gabby Giffords returns to House floor on 15th anniversary of shooting
Former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords returned to the House floor on the 15th anniversary of the assassination attempt that ended her political career
04:01 PM on 01/08/2026 ABC Politics Trump officials, Louisiana put end to another decades-old school desegregation order
The Trump administration and Louisiana officials have lifted another decades-old school desegregation order, part of a campaign to end court orders they describe as outdated
11:04 AM on 01/08/2026 ABC Politics US will exit 66 international organizations as it further retreats from global cooperation
The Trump administration will withdraw from dozens of international organizations, including the U.N.’s population agency and the U.N. treaty that establishes international climate negotiations
08:33 PM on 01/08/2026 ABC Politics These are the 66 global organizations the Trump administration is leaving
The Trump administration says it’s going to depart 66 international organizations, nearly half them affiliated with the United Nations
08:57 PM on 01/08/2026 ABC Politics Analysis: The stakes are high as the Ravens move on from the stability of the Harbaugh era
In three decades of existence, the Baltimore Ravens have had two primary owners, two general managers and three head coaches
04:58 PM on 01/08/2026 ABC Politics Trump seeks $6.2 million in legal fees from Fani Willis' office over election interference case
President Donald Trump is seeking over $6.2 million in attorney fees from the Fulton County District Attorney's office
07:37 PM on 01/08/2026 ABC Politics Minneapolis shooting by ICE agent brings debate over police force and moving vehicles back in focus
The fatal shooting Wednesday of a woman by an immigration and customs enforcement agent in Minneapolis is raising questions about when law enforcement officers are justified in using lethal force against someone in a moving vehicle
09:29 PM on 01/08/2026 ABC Politics Reality TV personality Spencer Pratt says he will run for mayor
Spencer Pratt, a reality television personality who lost his home in the deadly Palisades wildfire last year, said Wednesday that he intends to run for mayor of Los Angeles
08:39 PM on 01/08/2026 ABC Politics Trump invited to give State of the Union address on Feb. 24
Speaker Mike Johnson has invited President Donald Trump to give his first State of the Union of his second term on Feb. 24
04:58 PM on 01/07/2026 ABC Politics Gov. Ron DeSantis calls for special session in April to redraw Florida's congressional districts
Gov. Ron DeSantis is calling for a special session in April for Florida’s legislature to redraw congressional districts
01:21 PM on 01/07/2026 ABC Politics A Craigslist ad seeking child actors for Minnesota day care center was posted as a prank
As the Trump administration continues to investigate a series of alleged fraud schemes at Minnesota day care centers run by Somali residents, social media users are falsely citing a Craigslist ad as evidence of such deceit
05:53 PM on 01/07/2026 ABC Politics Trump store in suburban Philadelphia 'kind of run its course' and is set to close
A suburban Phlladelphia shop selling President Donald Trump-themed merchandise that became a magnet for die-hard supporters announced it’s closing its doors, six years after opening
05:13 PM on 01/07/2026 ABC Politics Homeland Security plans 2,000 officers in Minnesota for its 'largest immigration operation ever'
The Department of Homeland Security says it has launched in Minnesota what it's calling the largest immigration enforcement operation ever carried out by the agency
08:33 PM on 01/07/2026 ABC Politics Spanberger says she's still digesting significance of becoming 1st woman elected Virginia governor
Less than two weeks before her inauguration, Democrat Abigail Spanberger says she’s still digesting what it means to become the first female governor in Virginia’s nearly 250-year history
09:29 PM on 01/07/2026 ABC Politics College Football Playoff picks: Ole Miss is last hope for SEC to reach first title game in 3 years
Mississippi is the Southeastern Conference's last hope to play for the national championship
04:09 PM on 01/07/2026 ABC Politics Gov. Tim Walz says he doesn't know what future holds for him after abandoning reelection bid
The political fortunes of Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz were looking bright in the summer of 2024, when Kamala Harris chose him as her running mate
07:37 PM on 01/07/2026 ABC Politics Trump administration says its withholding social safety net money from 5 states over fraud concerns
President Donald Trump’s administration is withholding funding to help needy families with children in five states governed by Democrats
10:49 PM on 01/07/2026 ABC Politics NFL MVP debate will continue until a winner is announced next month
The NFL regular season has ended and the MVP debate continues
02:25 PM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Georgia sets March 10 election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
Voters in northwest Georgia will head to the polls on March 10 to choose a successor to U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
02:37 PM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Trump tells Republicans to be 'flexible' on abortion restrictions to get a health care deal
President Donald Trump wants Republicans to get a deal on health care insurance assistance by being flexible on a long-standing amendment that bars federal money from being spent on abortion services
01:53 PM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics George Conway, persistent Trump critic, is running for Congress in New York
George Conway says he is running for a U.S. House seat in New York City
05:53 AM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Season of the kicker unravels with missed field goal sending Ravens home and Steelers to playoffs
The Pittsburgh Steelers narrowly defeated the Baltimore Ravens after a dramatic ending on Sunday night
06:25 AM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics The NBA season is nearing the midway point. There are some surprises, good and bad
The Boston Celtics have surprised many by maintaining their strong performance despite major lineup changes
06:25 AM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Steelers endured a roller coaster of a season to reach the playoffs. Now anything's possible
Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin isn't dwelling on "what-ifs" after his team edged Baltimore to win the AFC North title for the first time in five years
07:05 PM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Military action in Venezuela emerges as an issue in a closely watched GOP primary in Kentucky
President Donald Trump’s military intervention in Venezuela has emerged as a flash point in a closely watched Republican primary campaign in Kentucky
09:13 PM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Drake Maye's MVP-caliber season propelling Patriots entering playoffs
Drake Maye has been adept at deflecting any praise that has come his way during the Patriots’ run to their first AFC East title since 2019
08:49 PM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Panthers embrace 'championship opportunity' despite poor finish, being big home playoff underdogs
The Carolina Panthers have clinched their first NFC South title since 2015
08:09 PM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Bears look to regroup for playoffs after closing regular season with 2 straight losses
The Chicago Bears will try to put a frustrating finish to the regular season behind them
09:05 PM on 01/06/2026 ABC Politics Eagles ready for the 49ers after losing the No. 2 seed in the NFC playoffs
The Philadelphia Eagles are gearing up for the playoffs despite losing the No. 2 seed after resting starters in a game against Washington
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