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Trump fires several NSC staffers over concerns they’re not loyal, sources

President Donald Trump fired the staffers after a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who claimed they were not committed to his agenda, sources told ABC News.
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NSC staffers fired after Trump met with far-right activist Laura Loomer: Sources

Susie Wiles, JD Vance and others were also part of the meeting.
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Johnson says he won't concede on parents proxy voting battle as impasse continues

With the House at a standstill, Speaker Mike Johnson is refusing to fold on his strong opposition to allowing new parents in Congress to vote remotely.
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Targets of Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs include tiny islands but not Russia and Iran

President Trump's sweeping new set of tariffs impact friends and foe alike, but also on the list are uninhabited islands while glaring omissions include Russia and Iran.
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'Trust in President Trump,' White House says, defending his tariffs amid backlash

The president himself had no scheduled public events.
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Johnson says he won't concede on parents proxy voting battle as impasse continues

Johnson said he's talking with the nine Republicans who stand in his way.
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‘I believe in Trump’s negotiation’ on tariffs: GOP congressman

Rep. Tony Wied, R-Wis., admits there could be “some short-term pain” to President Donald Trump’s tariffs.
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Senate issues rare bipartisan rebuke of Trump’s tariffs on Canada

A bipartisan group of senators passed a resolution to end the national emergency declaration against Canada and cut down President Donald Trump’s tariff authority. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports.
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Targets of Trump's 'reciprocal' tariffs include tiny islands but not Russia and Iran

The list includes mostly barren Antarctic islands with no imports or exports.
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April 03

GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'deserved' it

A video of Sen. Jim Banks telling a man on Capitol Hill who identified himself as a recently fired HHS employee that he "probably deserved it" because "you seem like a clown" has gone viral.
April 03
April 03

US tariffs on imported autos start as markets reel from Trump's trade escalation

The tariffs apply to imported cars, SUVs, minivans, cargo vans and light trucks
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Musk still plans a major role in midterm elections despite loss in Wisconsin: Sources

Democrats work to portray Musk as a liability for Trump and Republicans.
April 03
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Democrats vow to fight Trump tariffs 'tooth and nail' and slam 'chaotic trade war'

Senate passes Democrats' resolution to block tariffs on Canada with GOP help.
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GOP senator defends telling man who said he was fired from HHS he 'deserved' it

Sen. Jim Banks is embracing the blowback he's gotten online.
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April 02

What's in Trump's sweeping new tariff plan?

The fresh round of tariffs escalated a global trade war.
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April 02

Republican Rep. Russell Fry on sweeping Trump tariffs

South Carolina Republican Rep. Russell Fry reacts to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
April 02
April 02

Trump rolls out sweeping tariffs as he deems deficits a 'national emergency'

He signed an order in the Rose Garden declaring a "national emergency."
April 02
April 02

What's in Trump's sweeping new tariff plan?

The universal 10% tariff amounts to a wide-ranging trade barrier that will touch every product that enters the U.S.
April 02
April 02

Trump announces 'historic' tariffs as he says America's been 'looted, pillaged'

President Trump announced a set of baseline tariffs on all countries in what he described as semi-reciprocal tariffs on nations he claimed were the worst offenders in trade relations with the U.S.
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April 02

Trump reveals long-promised set of tariffs

The 10% baseline tariff rate go into effect on April 5, according to senior White House officials. Around 60 nations can expect "kind reciprocal" tariffs beginnig April 9 at 12:01 a.m.
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April 02

Pres. Trump unveils new tariff plan at the White House

President Donald Trump on Wednesday is unveiling from the White House Rose Garden a long-promised, sweeping set of tariffs on imports as part of his "America First" agenda.
April 02
April 02

Tariffs 'without any strategy' won't help anybody: Kentucky congressman

Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.) reacts ahead of the Trump administration's tariff announcement with an assessment of how the bourbon industry in Kentucky will be impacted by broad ranging tariffs.
April 02
April 02

Tariffs causing 'uncertainty in our supply chain,' says craft brewery owner

Port City Brewing Company Founder Bill Butcher talks about the uncertainty surrounding Trump's tariffs on steel and aluminum and how it will impact his Virginia based brewery.
April 02
April 02

Trump urges Republican senators to keep Canadian tariffs in place

President Trump on Tuesday called on the Senate to keep the United States' tariffs on Canada in place -- hours before Democrats could potentially force a vote to block the tariffs on the ally country.
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April 02

Trump admin not working to return Maryland man sent to El Salvador by error: Lawyer

Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia was sent to El Salvador on March 15.
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Sen. Schumer: 'We're going to fight these tariffs tooth and nail'

Senate Democrats held a press conference just hours before President Trump's big tariff reveal, with Sen. Chuck Schumer urging Republicans to join on a measure to block tariffs on Canadian goods.
April 02
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Massachusetts county debuts jail program with focus on older adults

The sheriff of Middlesex, Massachusetts, worked with researchers on the concept.
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McMahon hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting outside ED

Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
April 02
April 02

Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting

She declined to answer many questions from members of Congress and reporters.
April 02
April 02

International trade poised for disruption as Trump is set to announce tariffs

ABC News' Tom Soufi Burridge reports on the reaction from the international community ahead of the Trump administration's tariff announcement.
April 02
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Shares in Trump social media company sink following concerns about insider selloff

The filing opens door for the president to sell over $2 billion in stock.
April 02
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Unanimous Supreme Court upholds FDA block of flavored vapes

The FDA's refused to authorize sale of kid-friendly e-cigarettes.
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Rep. Pettersen says it was 'difficult' decision to bring infant son to House floor

Pettersen said she thinks Congress can adapt to "new workplace challenges."
April 02
April 02

NYC Mayor Eric Adams speaks after a federal judge dismisses his corruption case

The judge dismissed the Adam’s case with prejudice, meaning it cannot be revived.
April 02
April 02

Mayor Eric Adams' case dismissed with prejudice in opposition to Trump's DOJ

The Justice Department asked for the case to be dismissed without prejudice.
April 02
April 02

Trump privately indicates Elon Musk could step back from current role: Sources

President Donald Trump indicated to top advisers that Elon Musk could be taking a step back from his current role, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
April 02
April 02

Lawmaker mom on ‘difficult decision’ to hold infant son on House floor

Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colo., held her 9-week-old son Sam while speaking in support of a resolution that would allow new parents to vote by proxy.
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April 02

New York City Mayor Eric Adams' case dismissed with prejudice

A federal judge in New York on Wednesday dismissed corruption charges against Mayor Eric Adams.
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April 02

Fla., Wis. races are possible glimpses into how midterms may be approached: ANALYSIS

Democrats may have found a winning playbook to replicate.
April 02
April 02

Democrats intro bill to protect State Department from DOGE cuts

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove is proposing the Defending American Diplomacy Act.
April 02
April 02

Elizabeth Warren launches campaign to investigate Department of Education closure

It comes amid the Trump administration's attempt to dismantle the department.
April 02
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Justices divided over Medicaid 'right' to choose Planned Parenthood clinics

The justices are weighing whether Medicaid recipients can sue to access clinics.
April 02
April 02

Democratic-backed Crawford wins Wisconsin Supreme Court race over Musk-backed Schimel

Musk spent big in the state to support the GOP-backed candidate.
April 02
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How Cory Booker prepared for his 25-hour speech on the Senate floor

"I didn't know how long I could go. I'm so grateful I lasted for 25 hours."
April 02
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Republicans win in both House special elections in Florida

Both races were won by smaller margins than GOP has won by in the past.
April 02
April 02

Sen. Jacky Rosen on tariffs: ‘This is a blanket tariff on all Americans’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Democratic Sen. Jacky Rosen of Nevada about President Donald Trump’s impending tariffs as Democrats take a stand against the administration on the Senate floor.
April 02
April 02

GOP Rep. Pete Sessions on Trump’s tariffs push

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Pete Sessions, R-Texas, about tariffs, possible investigations into security officials’ use of Signal, and President Donald Trump’s musings about a third term.
April 02
April 02

Randy Fine projected to win Florida special election: AP

Republican state Sen. Randy Fine will win the special election in Florida’s 6th Congressional District, the Associated Press projects.
April 02
April 02

Booker breaks Senate record with marathon 24-hour speech protesting Trump and Musk

The New Jersey Democrat began his speech Monday.
April 02
April 01

Mass layoffs begin at HHS, some employees turned away after showing up to work

The cuts are expected to have far-reaching impacts on public health
April 01

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