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Redistricting battle heats up in Missouri

ABC News’ Linsey Davis discusses the Missouri Republican controlled legislature’s efforts to redraw its congressional map with Democratic Congressman Emanuel Cleaver.
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VIDEO: Redistricting battle heats up in Missouri
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Trump says RFK Jr. 'means very well' after his Senate testimony on vaccine policy

Kennedy faced questioning around CDC turmoil, vaccine policy.
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Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appears before the Senate Finance Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 4, 2025.
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Trump to sign order renaming Pentagon 'Department of War': Sources

The formal renaming of the department would require Congress to act.
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The formal renaming of the department would require Congress to act.
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Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr. on vaccines in hearing

ABC News’ Linsey Davis was joined by former deputy director of the CDC, Dr. Deb Houry, to react to the testimony heard by HHS secretary RFK Jr.
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VIDEO: Lawmakers clash with RFK Jr. on vaccines in hearing
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Trump to sign order renaming Pentagon 'Department of War': Sources

The formal renaming of the department would require Congress to act.
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President Donald Trump listens on as Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, September 2, 2025.
September 04

Biden recently had skin cancer procedure, spokesperson says

The former president has had previous skin cancer treatments.
September 04
Former President Joe Biden speaks at a conference in Chicago, on April 15, 2025.
September 04

Fact-checking RFK Jr.'s testimony during Thursday's hearing

The HHS secretary repeated several false and misleading claims.
September 04
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. testifies before the Senate Finance Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, September 4, 2025 in Washington.
September 04

Key moments from RFK Jr.'s fiery Senate hearing

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a grilling before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday amid turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
September 04
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. faced a grilling before the Senate Finance Committee on Thursday amid turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
September 04

Amid RFK Jr.'s fiery Senate hearing over CDC turmoil, vaccines, here are 4 takeaways

Democrat and Republican senators grilled Kennedy over recent vaccine changes.
September 04
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. testifies before the Senate Finance Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, September 4, 2025 in Washington.
September 04

Senators grill Trump's Fed nominee over political independence

Trump has undertaken a monthslong pressure campaign urging lower interest rates.
September 04
Stephen Miran, currently the Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, testifies before the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee September 4, 2025 in Washington.
September 04

US officials say more operations against cartels coming

President Donald Trump claimed Tuesday's attack on a vessel he says carrying suspected Tren de Aragua drug smugglers in the Caribbean Sea was full of "massive" amounts of drugs.
September 04
VIDEO: US officials say more operations against cartels coming
September 04

Former NIH employee reacts to RFK Jr.'s testimony

Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. was grilled on everything from vaccine availability to his staffing shakeups at the CDC.
September 04
VIDEO: Former NIH employee reacts to RFK Jr.'s testimony
September 04

Army extends orders for DC National Guard through Nov. 30: Officials

The president could still cut the order short or extend them, officials said.
September 04
Members of the National Guard are seen standing near the Washington Monument, on September 02, 2025 in Washington, DC.
September 04

RFK Jr. faces grilling over CDC turmoil, vaccines

Kennedy was grilled on vaccine availability, his staffing shakeups at the CDC. Several Republicans expressed concern on vaccines, while Democrats accused Kennedy of breaking pledges.
September 04
VIDEO: RFK Jr. faces grilling over CDC turmoil, vaccines
September 04

Bernie Sanders suggests he'll call on Susan Monarez to testify before HELP Committee

Sen. Bernie Sanders suggested he will bring ousted CDC director Susan Monarez to Capitol Hill to testify while grilling RFK Jr. in front of the Senate Finance Committee.
September 04
VIDEO: Sen. Bernie Sanders suggests he'll call on Susan Monarez to testify before HELP Committee
September 04

Sen. Elizabeth Warren accuses Kennedy of breaking promise on vaccines

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren accused Kennedy of turning back on his statements during his confirmation hearing that he would not take away vaccines for Americans who want them.
September 04
VIDEO: Sen. Elizabeth Warren accuses Kennedy of breaking promise on vaccines
September 04

Bennet, Kennedy spar over vaccines in heated exchange

Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet grilled Kennedy on his firing of all 17 members of the CDC's vaccine advisory panel.
September 04
VIDEO: Bennet, Kennedy spar over vaccines in heated exchange
September 04

DC attorney general sues to end federal National Guard deployment

Nearly 2,300 troops from seven states have been stationed in D.C. since Aug. 11.
September 04
A National Guard unit patrols the National Mall on August 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. The Metropolitan Police helped both teams leave via their buses after the game was suspended. The Trump administration has deployed federal officers and the National Guard to the District in order to place the DC Metropolitan Police Department under federal control and assist in crime prevention in the nation's capital. (Photo by Andrew Leyden/Getty Images)
September 04

Artificial intelligence is here. Will it replace teachers?

One teacher said AI could end up replacing "some parts" of teaching.
September 04
September 04

Trump calls Epstein files 'irrelevant' as Massie petition picks up steam

Epstein survivors joined House members to demand all files be released.
September 04
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office of the White House, Sept. 3, 2025, in Washington.
September 04

Mamdani decries 'backroom deals' after reports of White House meddling in race

Trump advisers reportedly discussed jobs for Adams and Sliwa.
September 04
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani attends a press conference in New York City, Sept. 2, 2025.
September 03

White House grounds for strike on alleged drug boat is a murky legal issue

It justified the strike as being against a foreign terrorist organization.
September 03
PHOTO: President Trump announced on his social media platform that he ordered U.S. military forces to conduct "a kinetic strike against positively identified Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility."
September 03

Sen. Wyden pushes Treasury Secretary to release Epstein banking files

Wyden criticized Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, saying he hadn't complied.
September 03
Sen. Ron Wyden speaks alongside youth residential treatment activists and abuse survivors during a press conference at the U.S. Capitol on June 12, 2024 in Washington, DC. | Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks during a ceremony for U.S. National Day at the World Expo 2025 on July 19, 2025, in Osaka, Japan.
September 03

Mamdani calls reports of Trump meddling in NYC mayor's race an 'affront to democracy'

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani reacted to reporting Wednesday in the New York Times that the White House is considering administration jobs for Mayor Eric Adams.
September 03
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani reacted to reporting Wednesday in the New York Times that the White House is considering administration jobs for Mayor Eric Adams.
September 03

Trump calls video of black bag being thrown out of White House window fake

The president suggested the video was "AI-generated."
September 03
President Donald Trump listens during a meeting with Polish President Karol Nawrocki in the Oval Office of the White House, Sept. 3, 2025, in Washington.
September 03

'This is not a hoax': Epstein survivors speak out demanding files be released

Trump still insisted Wednesday that it was an "Epstein hoax."
September 03
Survivor Anouska De Georgiou embraces survivor Danielle Bensky as survivor Marina Lacerda looks on during a news conference with alleged victims of disgraced financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein, Sept. 3, 2025 in Washington.
September 03

Trump dodges questions about Epstein files

Trump repeated his claims that the Epstein file controversy was a "Democrat hoax," to take away from his administration's accomplishments.
September 03
VIDEO: Trump dodges questions about Epstein files
September 03

US military strikes alleged drug boat, Trump says, '11 terrorists killed'

President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Tuesday that he ordered U.S. military forces to strike an alleged drug boat.
September 03
President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Tuesday that he ordered U.S. military forces to strike an alleged drug boat.
September 03

Trump says China conspiring against US with Putin, Kim meeting at military parade

The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea attended a parade in Beijing.
September 03
Front from left, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrive at a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (Sergei Bobylev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
September 03

House Oversight Committee releases Epstein-related records from DOJ

ABC News’ Linsey Davis is joined by GOP Rep. Pete Sessions to weigh in on the bipartisan push to have the Jeffrey Epstein files released to the public.
September 03
VIDEO: Trump family profits from launch of World Liberty Financial crypto token
September 02

US military strikes alleged drug boat, Trump says, '11 terrorists killed'

The president said the alleged drug boat came out of Venezuela.
September 02
President Trump announced on his social media platform that he ordered U.S. military forces to conduct "a kinetic strike against positively identified Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility."
September 02

Johnson says GOP is committed to transparency and justice on Epstein

Speaker says there were tears and 'outrage' after meeting with Epstein victims.
September 02
Rep. Thomas Massie leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol, June 4, 2025.
September 02

Trump says he will deploy National Guard to Chicago but doesn't say when

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back on Trump, calling his comments "unhinged."
September 02
President Donald Trump listens to a question during an event to announce that the Space Force Command will move from Colorado to Alabama, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, September 2, 2025.
September 02

Speaker Johnson speaks after private meeting with Epstein victims

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers met with some of Jeffrey Epstein victims as GOP Rep. Thomas Massie formally filed a petition that would force a vote to release the Epstein files.
September 02
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson speaks after private meeting with Epstein victims
September 02

GOP Rep. Massie files discharge petition to force vote on releasing Epstein files

The Kentucky congressman, who co-sponsored the resolution with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, can now begin collecting support for the petition.
September 02
GOP Rep. Massie files discharge petition to force vote on releasing Epstein files
September 02

Secret Service faces shortage of counter snipers, IG reports

The demand for counter snipers increased 151% from 2020 to 2024.
September 02
Secret Service counter snipers are on guard during a campaign rally with Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show grounds on October 05, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.
September 02

Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler won't seek reelection in 2026

Nadler has served as chair and ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.
September 02
Rep. Jerry Nadler speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill, Nov. 20, 2024.
September 02

Epstein victims set to meet with House Oversight Committee members

Lawmakers finally return to the Capitol as Republicans are set to face questions about what's next for Congress on the Jeffrey Epstein files.
September 02
VIDEO: Epstein victims set to meet with House Oversight Committee members
September 02

Use of federal troops in Los Angeles is unlawful, judge says

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer issued the order prohibiting troops.
September 02
California National Guard members stand in formation during the protest in Los Angeles, California on June 14, 2025.
September 02

Supporters of SNAP-ED benefits frustrated over its elimination

The benefits for low-income households will discontinue in FY 2026.
September 02
Nutritionist Kelsey Davis uses YMCA Boston's Mobile Market truck to distribute free produce to lower-income communities.
September 02

Protests across the US target Trump's policies

Protests broke out across the country on Labor Day, from Maine to California, as demonstrators targeted President Donald Trump and wealthy elites, accusing them of undermining the working class.
September 02
Protests broke out across the country on Labor Day, from Maine to California, as demonstrators targeted President Donald Trump and wealthy elites, accusing them of undermining the working class.
September 02

Congress returns from recess as government shutdown deadline looms

The Epstein saga is also poised to engage Congress on several fronts.
September 02
A view of the US Capitol in Washington, August 26, 2025.
September 01

Giuliani injured in vehicle accident, security chief says

The incident happened Saturday evening in New Hampshire.
September 01
ROME, ITALY - 2025/07/31: Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, addresses at the Free Iran World Summit 2025 emphasizing the importance of backing the NCRI's democratic movement. The Free Iran World Summit 2025 convened July 31, 2025, gathering lawmakers, international dignitaries and Iranian opposition leader Maryam Rajavi in a unified call for regime change in Iran. The event underscored support for the National Council of Resistance of Iran's (NCRI) democratic roadmap and Maryam Rajavi 's Ten Point Plan. (Photo by Siavosh Hosseini/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
September 01

Trump urges companies to 'justify' success of COVID drugs

Amid turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, President Donald Trump on Monday called on pharmaceutical companies to "justify the success" of their COVID vaccines.
September 01
VIDEO: Trump urges companies to 'justify' success of COVID drugs
September 01

Meet the man defending Trump's political adversaries

Abbe Lowell has represented Hunter Biden and now Lisa Cook and Susan Monarez.
September 01
In this March 27, 2024, file photo, Abbe Lowell, attorney for Hunter Biden, departs federal court where Biden's attorneys sought dismissal of tax-related charges, in Los Angeles.
September 01

Judge blocks Guatemalan minors' deportation after questioning government's argument

Lawyers representing 10 Guatemalan children are attempting to halt President Donald Trump administration’s plans to repatriate hundreds of Guatemalan unaccompanied minors.
September 01
Lawyers representing 10 Guatemalan children are attempting to halt President Donald Trump administration’s plans to repatriate hundreds of Guatemalan unaccompanied minors.
September 01

House Oversight Committee has withdrawn subpoena for Robert Mueller

Mueller served as the FBI director from 2001 to 2013.
September 01
Then-FBI Director Robert Mueller speaks during a news conference at the FBI headquarters June 25, 2008, in Washington, D.C. The news conference was to mark the 5th anniversary of Innocence Lost initiative. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
August 31

Judge blocks Guatemalan minors' deportation after questioning government's argument

Lawyers said they're being prevented from presenting their case.
August 31
EL PASO, TEXAS - JANUARY 30: Eighty migrants from Guatemala are deported to their country with a United States military plane at the Fort Bliss facility in El Paso, Texas, on Jan. 30, 2025. (Photo by Christian Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images)
August 31

Noem won't divulge details, but says 'more resources' headed to Chicago

Pritzker said sending the Guard to Chicago would be "un-American."
August 31
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem looks on as US President Donald Trump announces the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December 2025, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Aug. 22,2025.
August 31

Trump says he will sign voter ID executive order

President Donald Trump said he plans to issue an executive order to require voter identification for all elections in the U.S.
August 31
Trump says he will sign voter ID executive order

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