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Anticipation rises for contentious Georgia supreme court election

Former Democratic Representative John Barrow joins the show, vying to take sitting Justice Andrew Pinson’s spot on the Supreme Court.
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VIDEO: Anticipation rises for contentious Georgia supreme court election
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Biden says rate of sexual assault in the military is down

The rates of sexual assault and harassment in the military have dropped significantly, according to an upcoming report from the Pentagon.
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The rates of sexual assault and harassment in the military shows a significant drop, according to an upcoming report from the Pentagon.
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Pentagon report to show significant drop in unwanted sexual contact in military

The number of sexual assault reports filed last year also dropped.
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In this 2011 file photo, female US Marines are shown marching.
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Trump and Biden reach agreement on debate

President Joe Biden and the man he defeated in the last presidential election, Donald Trump are set to go head-to-head in two debates. ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove weighs in on the matchup.
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VIDEO: Trump and Biden reach agreement on debate
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TikTok creators suing over TikTok ban

A group of TikTokers are suing the federal government over the new law that could potentially ban the popular social media platform boasting over a billion users worldwide.
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VIDEO: TikTok creators suing over TikTok ban
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Controversial Georgia Supreme Court race heats up

With former Democratic Rep. John Barrow vying to unseat sitting Justice Andrew Pinson, this race could be one of the most competitive and expensive yet, Justice Andrew Pinson joins the show.
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VIDEO: Controversial Georgia Supreme Court race heats up
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Debates offer candidates large, risky platform for contrast: ANALYSIS

Speculation mounted for months over whether Trump and Biden would debate at all.
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Joe Biden, 2020 Democratic presidential nominee, right, and U.S. President Donald Trump speak during the U.S. presidential debate at Belmont University in Nashville, Tenn., Oct. 22, 2020.
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Sen. Bob Menendez 'put his power up for sale,' prosecutor claims in bribery trial

Menendez has pleaded not guilty to 16 federal counts.
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Sen. Bob Menendez arrives at Manhattan Federal Court, in New York City, May 15, 2024.
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After trying week, RFK Jr. brings Shanahan on campaign trail for rare appearance

The independent candidate also claimed to have made the ballot in Texas.
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Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks to attendees during a campaign rally at Brazos Hall on May 13, 2024 in Austin, Texas.
May 15

House GOP pushes bill to force Biden to continue weapons transfers to Israel

They're moving ahead even after Biden advances $1 billion in arms for Israel.
May 15
In this April 12, 2024, file photo, President Joe Biden speaks in Washington, D.C.
May 15

Senators unveil 'roadmap' for government-funded AI research, regulation

The bipartisan group recommends spending $32 billion over several years.
May 15
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, flanked by the Bipartisan Senate AI Working Group Sen. Todd Young, Sen. Martin Heinrich, and Sen. Mike Rounds, holds a news conference on Artificial Intelligence in the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on May 15, 2024.
May 15

Biden, Trump agree to ABC News and CNN debates

Biden and Trump agreed to a prime-time debate at ABC News studios on Sept. 10.
May 15
President Joe Biden and Donald Trump, the presumptive Republican nominee, are set to face off in an ABC News presidential debate in September.
May 15

Biden mocks Trump with 'Free on Wednesdays' shirts after challenging him to debates

The dig stems from former President Donald Trump's hush money trial not happening on Wednesdays.
May 15
VIDEO:  Biden mocks Trump with 'Free on Wednesdays' shirts after challenging him to debates
May 15

Sen. Schumer unveils bipartisan plan to control AI

The Democratic senator says $32 billion is needed for research and development “to cement America’s dominance in AI.”
May 15
The Democratic senator says $32 billion is needed for research and development “to cement America’s dominance in AI.”
May 15

Biden, Trump agree to presidential debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10

President Biden challenged Trump to another debate on June 27.
May 15
VIDEO: Biden, Trump agree to presidential debate hosted by ABC News on Sept. 10
May 15

Former Trump attorney expected to take the stand for 3rd day in hush money trial

Prosecutors are unsure if former President Donald Trump will be called to the stand.
May 15
VIDEO: Former Trump attorney expected to take the stand for 3rd day in hush money trial
May 15

Biden challenges Trump to 2 presidential debates

President Joe Biden called out Donald Trump, telling him to "make my day."
May 15
VIDEO: Biden challenges Trump to 2 presidential debates
May 15

Timeline: Manhattan DA's Stormy Daniels hush money case against Donald Trump

Trump is facing 34 counts of falsifying business documents in New York.
May 15
Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the day of his court appearance in New York after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Palm Beach, Fla., April 4, 2023.
May 15

Biden challenges Trump to 2 presidential debates

President Joe Biden on Wednesday challenged Donald Trump to participate in two 2024 presidential debates.
May 15
President Joe Biden on Wednesday challenged Donald Trump to participate in two 2024 presidential debates.
May 15

Biden, Trump projected to win the 2024 presidential primaries

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties' respective nominations earlier this year.
May 15
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump clinched their parties' respective nominations earlier this year.
May 15

Resistance to Brown desegregation decision 'purged' Black male educators: Experts

The Supreme Court's landmark ruling in Brown v. Board of Education turns 70.
May 15
Eric "Champion" Hale is a Master TEA rated 2nd Grade Educator at David G. Burnet Elementary School in Dallas (2023-2024 Academic School Year).
May 14

5 takeaways from Tuesday's primaries: Alsobrooks, Hogan to face off in Senate race

Voters headed to the polls in Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia.
May 14
 Maryland Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks speaks with a voter outside a voting location for the state primary election at the Marilyn Praisner Community Recreation Center on May 14, 2024 (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
May 14

West Virginia 2024 primary results: Biden and Trump projected winners

Other races are also on the ballot beyond Biden and Trump.
May 14
West Virginia State Capitol building in Charleston, W. Va.
May 14

Maryland 2024 primary results: Biden, Trump projected winners

The state reliably votes Democratic in the general election.
May 14
The Maryland State Capitol building  in downtown Annapolis Md.
May 14

How much can RFK Jr. impact the 2024 presidential election?

ABC News’ Political Director Rick Klein analyzes how Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.’s run could affect President Biden and former President Trump’s votes in the 2024 election.
May 14
VIDEO: How much can RFK Jr. impact the 2024 presidential election?
May 14

Nebraska 2024 primary results: Biden, Trump projected to win

Most of the state favors Republicans, but Biden won part of it in 2020.
May 14
Nebraska state capitol building in Lincoln, Neb.
May 14

3 more states vote in the 2024 presidential primary: Biden, Trump projected to win

Maryland, Nebraska and West Virginia cast their ballots.
May 14
Wisconsin residents prepare to vote in the Presidential Primary election at the Central Assembly of God church polling place in Douglas County in Superior, Wis. April 2, 2024.
May 14

Pres. Biden sets $18 billion tariffs on Chinese imports

Our panel discusses the impact on Chinese imports, including batteries, steel and aluminum.
May 14
VIDEO: Pres. Biden sets $18 billion tariffs on Chinese imports
May 14

Man accused in Los Angeles Jewish hate crime shooting agrees to plead guilty

Jamie Tran is expected to be sentenced to 35 to 40 years in prison.
May 14
United States Attorney E. Martin Estrada, right, on April 11, 2024.
May 14

Biden once slammed Trump's China tariffs. Now he's building on them: ANALYSIS

Biden’s tariffs on $18B worth of Chinese goods focus on strategic industries.
May 14
President Joe Biden sits down to sign a document imposing major new tariffs on electric vehicles, semiconductors, solar equipment and medical supplies imported from China in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, May 14, 2024.
May 14

Blinken promises US arms on the way, says allies won't leave Ukraine's side

He said delay had left Ukraine "vulnerable to Russian attacks."
May 14
In this photo provided by the Ukrainian Presidential Press Office, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, left, greets U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken, right, prior to their meeting in Kyiv, Ukraine, May 14, 2024.
May 14

Rep. Byron Donalds weighs in on Trump trial

Congressman Byron Donalds defends Donald Trump in a one-on-one interview with ABC News' Kyra Phillips.
May 14
VIDEO: Rep. Byron Donalds weighs in on Trump trial
May 14

Trump's defense team cross-examines Michael Cohen

The former president's lawyers cross-examine Cohen in the hush money case.
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Speaker Johnson defends Trump outside 'sham' New York trial

North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum and Vivek Ramaswamy were also present.
May 14
Doug Burgum, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Vivek Ramaswamy  look on as former President Donald Trump talks to the media outside Manhattan criminal court in New York, May 14, 2024.
May 14

Previewing primaries in Maryland, West Virginia, and Nebraska

There have been plenty of fireworks down the ballot ahead of presidential and congressional primaries in the three states.
May 14
VIDEO: Previewing primaries in Maryland, West Virginia, and Nebraska
May 14

Woman pleads guilty to alleged plot to attack Baltimore power stations

Sarah Beth Clendaniel pleaded guilty to federal conspiracy and firearms charges.
May 14
A photo of a person believed to be Sarah Clendaniel is included in a Department of Justice complaint charging her with conspiracy to destroy an energy facility.
May 14

Biden delivers remarks on promoting American investments and job growth

The president touted his divestment efforts from China announcing a 25% tariff on Chinese products.
May 14
VIDEO: Biden delivers remarks on promoting American investments and job growth
May 14

Biden announces new China tariffs on electric vehicles, solar, chips and more

The administration argues the action won't affect inflation or costs.
May 14
President Joe Biden announces increased tariffs to promote American investments and jobs in the Rose Garden of the White House on May 14, 2024 in Washington, DC.
May 14

Trump leads Biden in 5 key states

An ABC News poll shows 20% of Americans who support the former president would reconsider that support if he were found guilty.
May 14
VIDEO: Trump leads Biden in 5 key states
May 14

Speaker Mike Johnson speaks outside Trump hush money trial

Johnson said that Donald Trump is innocent and claimed the case is politically motivated.
May 14
VIDEO: Speaker Mike Johnson speaks outside Trump hush money trial
May 14

Arkansas governor criticizes Title IX regulations announced by Biden administration

On May 2, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order in response to Joe Biden's revision of Title IX regulations.
May 14
On May 2, Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order in response to Joe Biden's revision of Title IX regulations.
May 14

Potential vice presidential candidates to attend Trump hush money trial

Political allies of former President Donald Trump, many of whom are possibly jockeying for future positions in his administration, have begun to attend his New York hush money criminal trial.
May 14
VIDEO: Potential vice presidential candidates to attend Trump hush money trial
May 14

Prosecutors ask judge to order Steve Bannon to prison

An appeals court upheld Bannon's contempt of Congress conviction last week.
May 14
Steve Bannon, former adviser to Donald Trump, speaks at the Turning Point Action conference in West Palm Beach, Fla., July 16, 2023.
May 14

Maryland primary to set up unexpectedly tight Senate race

Popular former GOP Gov. Larry Hogan is expected to be the Republican nominee.
May 14
Angela Alsobrooks and Rep. David Trone
May 14

Biden to impose new tariffs on Chinese EVs

The White House is set to quadruple tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles in a bid to level the playing field for American automakers. ABC News' Perry Russom explains.
May 14
VIDEO: Biden to impose new tariffs on Chinese EVs
May 14

Amid tension over Rafah, WH appears to recalibrate strategy on Israel: ANALYSIS

The administration's tactics have yielded little progress toward U.S. goals.
May 14
President Joe Biden speaks about his Investing in America agenda, at Gateway Technical College in Sturtevant, Wis., on May 8, 2024.
May 14

5 things to watch in Tuesday's primaries in Maryland, West Virginia, and Nebraska

There have been plenty of fireworks down the ballot.
May 14
Candidates for Senate in Maryland, Angela Alsobrooks and David Trone.
May 13

Trump allies, potential VP contenders flock to Manhattan courthouse

Ohio GOP Sen. J.D. Vance attended court with Trump on Monday.
May 13
Senator JD Vance takes pictures as former President Donald Trump speaks to the media during his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court, in New York City, May 13, 2024.
May 13

Man who rammed U-Haul truck into White House security barrier pleads guilty

His attack was motivated by Nazi ideology, court papers say.
May 13
The U.S. Secret Service and other law enforcement agencies investigate a rented box truck that crashed into security barriers at Lafayette Park across from the White House in Washington, May 23, 2023.
May 13

Nikki Haley reemerges to thank big donors, not expected to endorse Trump

Haley has maintained a relatively low profile since exiting the 2024 GOP race.
May 13
In this March 6, 2024 file photo Republican presidential candidate and former Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley speaks as she announces she is suspending her campaign, in Charleston, S.C.