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Fulton County judge says Fani Willis disqualification ruling 'should be out tomorrow'

"These kind of orders take time to write," the judge said.
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Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis looks on during a hearing on the Georgia election interference case, March, 1, 2024, in Atlanta.
March 14

RFK Jr. praises Aaron Rodgers as quarterback denies sharing Sandy Hook conspiracy

Rodgers "stood up for things he believes in and I like that," Kennedy said.
March 14
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., speaks during a campaign event at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts of Miami-Dade County, Oct. 12, 2023, in Miami.
March 14

South Dakota governor's endorsement of dental practice draws scrutiny, lawsuit

Kristi Noem is being accused of "misleading" advertising.
March 14
South Dakota's Governor Kristi Noem arrives to speak during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) meeting on Feb. 23, 2024, in National Harbor, Maryland.
March 14

Senate Majority Leader Schumer says Netanyahu 'no longer fits the needs of Israel'

Edward Djerejian, former U.S. ambassador to Israel, joins ABC News Live.
March 14
VIDEO: Senate Majority Leader Schumer says Netanyahu 'no longer fits the needs of Israel'
March 14

Trump asks federal judge to dismiss case in Florida

Donald Trump leaves court after asking judge to dismiss the "classified documents" case brought against him by special counsel Jack Smith. Florida defense attorney Tim Jansen discusses request.
March 14
VIDEO: Trump asks federal judge to dismiss case in Florida
March 14

Manhattan DA asks for delay in Trump case

Prosecutors in the hush money case against former President Donald Trump have asked for a delay in trial, citing newly disclosed evidence. ABC News’ Aaron Katersky has the latest.
March 14
VIDEO: Manhattan DA asks for delay in Trump case
March 14

Warren picks up Biden's call to crack down on 'shrinkflation'

The Massachusetts Democrat spoke to ABC's "GMA3" about targeting the practice.
March 14
Senator Elizabeth Warren during a Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee hearing in Washington, DC, Mar. 7, 2024.
March 14

Harris visits abortion clinic as Democrats bet big on reproductive rights in 2024

The visit is believed to be a first for any president or vice president.
March 14
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives to speak during her visit to a Planned Parenthood clinic in Saint Paul, Minnesota, on March 14, 2024.
March 14

Closer look at RFK's campaign as he teases running mate: Eclectic donors, Dem attacks

He is pushing ahead on the thing he needs most: ballot access in every state.
March 14
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. hosts a fireside chat with rapper and producer Eric B. at The Gentleman's Factory on February 18, 2024 in New York City.
March 14

Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in defamation suit by woman he allegedly had sex with as minor

The Florida congressman could be asked under oath about the allegations involving an underage woman.
March 14
VIDEO: Matt Gaetz subpoenaed in defamation suit by woman he allegedly had sex with as minor
March 14

Jordan threatens Willis with contempt of Congress if she doesn't comply with subpoena

The House Judiciary Committee is investigating the DA's use of federal funds.
March 14
Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis listens during the final arguments in her disqualification hearing at the Fulton County Courthouse on March 1, 2024, in Atlanta.
March 14

Sen. Chuck Schumer calls for new elections in Israel

"The Netanyahu coalition no longer fits the needs of Israel after Oct. 7," said Schumer, who has been critical of the Israeli prime minister.
March 14
"The Netanyahu coalition no longer fits the needs of Israel after Oct. 7," said Schumer, who has been critical of the Israeli prime minister.
March 14

Schumer calls for new elections in Israel, warns Netanyahu has 'lost his way'

Mitch McConnell called the suggestion "grotesque" and "foreign interference."
March 14
In this image from video provided by Senate TV, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks on the Senate floor at the Capitol in Washington, March 14, 2024.
March 14

Speaker Johnson's message to GOP conference: 'Stand together'

Johnson said the election is vitally important for the Republicans' agenda.
March 14
Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson speaks as House Majority Leader Rep. Steve Scalise (L), and House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer (R) listen during a House GOP leadership news conference at the Greenbrier Hotel on March 14, 2024 in White Sulphur Springs, W. Va.
March 14

Trump vows he 'will never do anything' to Social Security after 'cutting' comment

"We'll have to do it elsewhere," he said in a new interview.
March 14
Former President, Donald J. Trump speaks at the CPAC Conference in Washington, Mar. 4, 2023.
March 14

RFK Jr. says he's chosen running mate after singling out Aaron Rodgers, Jesse Ventura

The independent candidate declined to identify who he has picked.
March 14
Independent Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. speaks during a campaign rally at Legends Event Center, Dec. 20, 2023, in Phoenix.
March 14

New Jersey Senate primary tests one of the last big political machines: Experts

Andy Kim vs. Tammy Murphy could be a "fight to the finish."
March 14
U.S. Senate candidate Rep. Andy Kim talks to reporters at the Bergen County Democratic convention in Paramus, N.J., March 4, 2024. New Jersey first lady and U.S. Senate candidate Tammy Murphy talks to reporters at the Bergen County Democratic convention in Paramus, N.J., March 4, 2024.
March 14

Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results

Trump asked the Georgia secretary of state to "find 11,780 votes" in 2021.
March 14
Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his legal team in a Manhattan court, April 4, 2023, in New York.
March 13

Biden, Trump protest votes failed to gain traction as they clinched nominations

The "uncommitted" campaign against Biden had less success Tuesday than before.
March 13
Supporters of the campaign to vote "Uncommitted" hold a rally in support of Palestinians in Gaza, ahead of Michigan's Democratic presidential primary election in Hamtramck, Michigan, Feb. 25, 2024.
March 13

Experts say banning TikTok won't solve security concerns: ANALYSIS

"It doesn’t actually make us safer,” one expert said.
March 13
In this photo illustration, the TikTok app is seen on a phone in New York City, Mar. 13, 2024.
March 13

Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mulls over running mate choice

Kennedy says New York Jets quarterback Aaron Rodgers and former Minnesota Governor Jesse Ventura lead the pack of potential Vice President candidates. Kennedy will announce his selection March 26th.
March 13
VIDEO: Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. mulls over running mate choice
March 13

Donald Trump gets small victory in Georgia election interference case

The former president is still on path to trial, but a few of the charges against him have been dismissed. ABC News' Chris Timmons discusses the latest developments.
March 13
VIDEO: Donald Trump gets small victory in Georgia election interference case
March 13

TikTok ban passes in the House, on it’s way to the Senate

Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-Calif.) joins to discuss the bill, which could effect over 170 million Americans.
March 13
VIDEO: TikTok ban passes in the House, on it’s way to the Senate
March 13

Katie Britt 'pumped' Scarlett Johansson lampooned her State of the Union response

"My crime was putting too much passion [in it]," she said.
March 13
Sen. Katie Britt walks to a luncheon with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol Building, on Feb. 27, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
March 13

TikTok influencers say ban would be 'devastating'

Many influencers say a ban would hurt their businesses.
March 13
Tik Tok supporters are seen outside the U.S. Capitol, March 13, 2024, in Washington.
March 13

Biden travels to battleground Wisconsin after clinching Democratic nomination

In Milwaukee, Biden will talk infrastructure and visit his 2024 campaign office.
March 13
President Joe Biden speaks about rebuilding communities and creating well-paying jobs during a visit to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Mar. 13, 2024.
March 13

Ban TikTok? Debate creates strange bedfellows with an eye on 2024 election

"It was certainly a weird one," one GOP House aide said of Wednesday's vote.
March 13
Devotees of TikTok gather at the Capitol in Washington D.C., Mar. 13, 2024.
March 13

Lankford objects to bill supporting IVF for veterans, members of military

Sen. Lankford said the vagueness allows human cloning and embryo discrimination.
March 13
Sen. James Lankford arrives at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Feb. 07, 2024.
March 13

Bill that would ban TikTok nows moves to the Senate

It's unclear if it will be welcomed by the same level of support in the Senate as it received in the House.
March 13
VIDEO: Bill that would ban TikTok now moves to the Senate
March 13

General election now in focus as Trump, Biden secure nominations

Abortion and reproductive access are expected to be flashpoints along with inflation and foreign policy.
March 13
VIDEO: Looking ahead to the general election now that Trump, Biden have secured nominations
March 13

White House launches new effort to prevent opioid overdoses

A senior official said what they've done so far is "not nearly enough."
March 13
In this Sept. 1, 2022 file photo, Narcan nasal spray for the treatment of opioid overdoses is seen in a free vending machine by the DuPage County Health Department at the Kurzawa Community Center in Wheaton, Ill.
March 13

House passes bill that would ban TikTok if its Chinese owners don't sell the app

The legislation's fate in the Senate is less clear.
March 13
Participants hold signs in support of TikTok outside the U.S. Capitol Building on March 13, 2024 in Washington, DC.
March 13

House passes bill that would ban TikTok in US

If enacted, the bill would give the app's Chinese parent company ByteDance six months to divest from TikTok before app stores would start prohibiting access.
March 13
VIDEO: House passes bill that would ban TikTok in US
March 13

How a possible TikTok ban could play out in Congress

While it appears poised to pass in the House, it's less certain in the Senate.
March 13
The TikTok logo is displayed on a smartphone screen.
March 13

Hawaii 2024 Republican caucus results: Trump projected to win

The state's Democrats voted last week.
March 13
The Hawaii State Capitol building located in Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii.
March 12

Trump projected to take Washington primary and Republican nomination

ABC News projects that Trump and Biden will win the Washington primaries, based on analysis of the vote. Now both candidates are set to face off in November for the general election.
March 12
VIDEO: Trump projected to take Washington primary and Republican nomination
March 12

Europe should pay more of Russia-Ukraine war costs: Trump camp

Orban says Trump will "not give a penny in the Ukraine-Russia war."
March 12
This handout photograph taken and released on March 8, 2024, by the Press Office of the Hungarian Prime Minister, shows Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban (L) and former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate, Donald Trump during their meeting at Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Florida. (Photo by ZOLTAN FISCHER / HUNGARIAN PRIME MINISTER'S OFFICE / AFP)
March 12

Washington 2024 primary results: Biden, Trump projected to win primaries

Every voter was mailed a vote-by-mail ballot.
March 12
 Washington State Capitol building  in Olympia, Wash.
March 12

Biden and Trump become 2024's presumptive nominees as rematch kicks off

The general election campaign will last about eight months.
March 12
President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump.
March 12

Threats to 'high-profile' officials at their homes are on the rise: DHS

"We are now faced with a threat dynamic like never before," one expert said.
March 12
Department of Homeland Security logo
March 12

Trump and Biden are projected to win Mississippi primaries

Former President Donald Trump is still short of the delegates needed to become the Republican Nominee. President Biden was projected to become the Democratic nominee before the Mississippi results.
March 12
VIDEO: Trump and Biden are projected to win Mississippi primaries
March 12

Georgia 2024 primary results: Biden, Trump projected to win

Joe Biden was the first Democrat to win Georgia since 1992.
March 12
The Georgia State Capitol building in Atlanta.
March 12

Mississippi 2024 primary results: Biden, Trump projected to win

Polls are open in the state from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central Time.
March 12
Mississippi State Capitol building in Jackson, Miss.
March 12

Biden projected to clinch 2024 Democratic nomination

Biden and Trump are projected to win their respective primaries in Georgia. ABC News projects Biden has reached the 1,968 delegates needed to become the Democratic candidate.
March 12
VIDEO: Biden projected to clinch 2024 Democratic nomination
March 12

Democrats and Republicans apply pressure to Special Counsel Robert Hur on Capitol Hil

Hur defended his decision not to recommend charges against President Joe Biden for mishandling classified documents.
March 12
VIDEO: Democrats and Republicans apply pressure to Special Counsel Robert Hur on Capitol Hill
March 12

White House announces $300 million military aid package for Ukraine

The package will include badly needed missiles, ammunition and artillery rounds.
March 12
An artillery division of the 59th brigade fires on Russian forces on the frontline near Donetsk, Dec. 23, 2022, in Donetsk, Ukraine. The division is firing 152 mm rounds with a Howitzer D20 cannon supplied by the United States of America.
March 12

'Uncommitted' voters in Wash. primary hope to keep pressuring Biden on Israel, Gaza

Similar campaigns have seen relative success in a few states so far.
March 12
President Joe Biden walks across the South Lawn of the White House, Feb. 19, 2024.
March 12

Who is Robert Hur, the ex-special counsel who oversaw the DOJ's Biden probe?

Hur testified Tuesday before the House Judiciary panel about his findings.
March 12
Department of Justice Special Counsel Robert Hur speaks during a House Judiciary Committee hearing, March 12, 2024, on Capitol Hill.
March 12

Numbers refute Trump's claim that Biden had 'more documents'

Biden had 88 documents, while Trump had about 340 documents.
March 12
President Joe Biden speaks during an event about lowering costs for American families at the Granite State YMCA Allard Center of Goffstown, March 11, 2024, in Goffstown, N.H.
March 12

Rep. Ken Buck to leave Congress next week, shrinking GOP's razor-thin majority

Buck had already announced he would not be seeking reelection.
March 12
Rep. Ken Buck arrives for an intelligence briefing by National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on February 15, 2024.

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