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December 01

Nassau County Republican: George Santos expulsion a 'Stain' on party

ABC News' Phil Lipof spoke with Nassau County New York Republican Committee Chairman Joe Cairo about the expulsion of his former colleague, George Santos, from the House of Representatives.
December 01
VIDEO: Nassau County Republican: George Santos expulsion a 'Stain' on party
December 01

NSC Coordinator Kirby & Israeli Strategic Affairs Min. Dermer Sunday on "This Week"

This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, December 3, 2023.
December 01
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
December 01

Republican George Santos becomes first House member expelled in more than 20 years

Santos left the chamber and the Capitol before the vote was announced.
December 01
Rep. George Santos is surrounded by journalists as he leaves the U.S. Capitol after his fellow members of Congress voted to expel him from the House of Representatives on Dec. 1, 2023 in Washington, DC.
December 01

Trump’s attorneys file for dismissal or delay in Georgia election interference case

ABC News’ Olivia Rubin talks about former President Donald Trump’s attorneys filing for a delay or dismissal of his Georgia election interference case.
December 01
VIDEO: Trump’s attorneys file for dismissal or delay in Georgia election interference case
December 01

Reactions from Congress following George Santos expulsion

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien is on the Hill where the House voted to expel embattled Rep. George Santos, R-NY.
December 01
VIDEO: Reactions from congress following George Santos expulsion
December 01

History shows House expulsions are rare -- and George Santos just joined the list

Only six House members in history have been expelled by their peers.
December 01
Republican Representative from New York George Santos arrives for a GOP caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Oct. 16, 2023.
December 01

GOP Rep. George Santos has been expelled. Here's how his replacement will be chosen

New York Gov. Kathy Hochul will have to call a special election.
December 01
Rep. George Santos walks into the House Republican cloakroom at the Capitol, Nov.  28, 2023.
December 01

What happens now that GOP Rep. George Santos has been expelled from Congress?

As a former member, the New York Republican could still access the House floor.
December 01
Rep. George Santos is surrounded by journalists as he leaves the U.S. Capitol after his fellow members of Congress voted to expel him from the House of Representatives on Dec. 1, 2023 in Washington, DC.
December 01

Border officials seize a lot of fentanyl but say it's a complicated problem to solve

Customs and Border Protection is asking for more resources for the front lines.
December 01
Fentanyl drug with warning label.
December 01

House votes to expel Rep. George Santos

Santos is only the sixth lawmaker to be removed from the body.
December 01
VIDEO: House votes to expel Rep. George Santos
December 01

Speaker Mike Johnson says he will vote no on expelling Rep. George Santos

Despite many Republicans calling for Santos' removal, top GOP representatives, including Johnson, will vote no to oust him.
December 01
VIDEO: Speaker Mike Johnson says he will vote no on expelling Rep. George Santos
December 01

Sandra Day O'Connor, 1st woman on Supreme Court, dies at 93

Historians consider her one of the most consequential women in American history.
December 01
Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor pledges allegiance to the flag at an Immigration and Naturalization citizenship hearing in Gilbert, Ariz., Sept. 17, 2005.
December 01

Deep divide on display in DeSantis-Newsom debate: ANALYSIS

They showed starkly different Republican and Democratic visions of leadership.
December 01
Journalists watch Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis debate California Governor Gavin Newsom on a screen in the media room, in Alpharetta, Nov. 30, 2023.
December 01

Trump is stepping up his advertising in Iowa, where governor has backed DeSantis

The ad buy marks one of the first times his campaign will go up on TV.
December 01
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump looks on during a campaign rally at Trendsetter Engineering Inc., Nov. 2, 2023, in Houston.
December 01

7 takeaways from Ron DeSantis' debate with Gavin Newsom

The two governors clashed on major issues, with 2024 in the background.
December 01
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (L) and Florida Gov. Ron Desantis
November 30

Greene pulls DHS Secretary Mayorkas impeachment resolution

She said Speaker Mike Johnson promised her a vote at a later time.
November 30
Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas appears before the US House Homeland Security subcommittee hearing on 'Worldwide Threats to the Homeland', on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, Nov. 15, 2023.
November 30

GOP Rep. George Santos, facing possible expulsion, defends himself on House floor

He argued removing him without his being convicted sets a bad precedent.
November 30
Rep. George Santos speaks on the House floor on Nov. 30, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
November 30

House to vote on Santos expulsion

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien is on the Hill as Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., is defiant as he faces a House vote on his expulsion.
November 30
VIDEO: House to vote on Santos expulsion
November 30

Sen. Rand Paul saves choking fellow Republican Sen. Joni Ernst

Paul performed the Heimlich maneuver on Ernst at a GOP lunch, she confirmed.
November 30
Sen. Joni Ernst speaks to reporters following a closed-door lunch meeting with Senate Republicans at the U.S. Capitol October 17, 2023 in Washington, DC.
November 30

Henry Kissinger, former secretary of state, dies at 100

Kissinger died Wednesday at home in Connecticut, his consulting firm confirmed.
November 30
Former Secretary of State Henry Kissinger speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Oct. 10, 2017, in Washington.
November 30

Race for the White House heats up ahead of debate

ABC News deputy political director Averi Harper and ABC News correspondent Rachael Bade discuss how some of the Republican candidates are making headlines ahead of next week's fourth GOP debate.
November 30
VIDEO: Race for the White House heats up ahead of debate
November 30

DeSantis and Newsom will debate, with Sean Hannity moderating

Topics will include inflation, crime, the economy, the border and more.
November 30
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (L) and Florida Gov. Ron Desantis
November 30

Rep. George Santos says vote to remove him will create a dangerous precedent

The Republican lawmaker from New York may soon face an expulsion vote after a House Ethics Committee report cited ethics violations and pending federal fraud charges.
November 30
VIDEO: Rep. George Santos says vote to remove him will create a dangerous precedent
November 30

George Santos remains defiant ahead of expulsion vote

Santos aired his grievances against Congress, calling out members who he says have bigger rap sheets than his own.
November 30
VIDEO: George Santos remains defiant ahead of expulsion vote
November 30

Eyes on the House for latest George Santos expulsion vote

The House heads for another vote to oust Rep. George Santos.
November 30
VIDEO: Eyes on the House for latest George Santos expulsion vote
November 30

Chuck Schumer says antisemitism has Jewish people living in 'deep fear'

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer raised concerns about growing antisemitism in the U.S. and the “deep fear” Jewish people experience today on the Senate floor Wednesday.
November 30
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer raised concerns about growing antisemitism in the U.S. and the “deep fear” Jewish people experience today on the Senate floor Wednesday.
November 30

Biden announces plan to replace all lead water service lines in US within 10 years

More than 9.2 million American households connect to water through lead pipes.
November 30
US President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Pueblo Memorial Airport in Pueblo, Colorado, on November 29, 2023, as he travels back to the White House in Washington, DC. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
November 29

Biden privately apologized to Muslim Americans for comment on Palestinian casualties

One meeting attendee "respectfully challenged" the president over his tone.
November 29
President Joe Biden speaks about Bidenomics at CS Wind, Nov. 29, 2023, in Pueblo, Colo.
November 29

Schumer calls antisemitism a 'crisis' that has Jewish people living in 'deep fear'

Schumer is the highest-ranking Jewish official in America.
November 29
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Nov. 28, 2023.
November 29

Marjorie Taylor Greene repeats effort to impeach DHS Secretary Mayorkas

Her first resolution to impeach Mayorkas was referred to committee.
November 29
Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas testifies during a House Homeland Security Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, Nov. 15, 2023.
November 29

Ukraine, Israel aid discussed and Santos expulsion vote expected

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien is on The Hill as Washington lawmakers continue to bicker over aid to Israel and Ukraine and also, a vote on the expulsion of Rep. George Santos, R-NY, is expected.
November 29
VIDEO: Ukraine, Israel aid discussed and Santos expulsion vote expected
November 29

Speaker Johnson has 'real reservations' as House mulls George Santos expulsion

Johnson said he trusts people to decide on the expulsion "in good faith."
November 29
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson meets with reporters to discuss GOP efforts to investigate President Joe Biden and his son Hunter Biden, at the Capitol, Nov. 29, 2023.
November 29

Flying high: Flight attendants chase their dreams between layovers

The sky is not the limit for these flight attendants.
November 29
Reese Williams has traveled the world through his work as a congressional flight attendant and a flight attendant for United.
November 29

Rosalynn Carter to be laid to rest at family home after private funeral

A service was held at Maranatha Baptist Church in her hometown of Plains.
November 29
A funeral procession with family members of former first lady Rosalynn Carter passes through Plains, GA, after a private funeral service at Maranatha Baptist Church on November 29, 2023 in Plains, Georgia.
November 29

Rep. George Santos facing vote to expel him from the House

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are moving to force a vote on whether to expel embattled congressman George Santos, who is facing nearly two dozen federal charges.
November 29
VIDEO: Rep. George Santos facing vote to expel him from the House
November 29

Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results

Trump asked the Georgia secretary of state to "find 11,780 votes" in 2021.
November 29
Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his legal team in a Manhattan court, April 4, 2023, in New York.
November 29

Super PAC backing Haley seeks to swing independent voters in bid to beat Trump

A new effort is underway to bring independent voters over to Nikki Haley.
November 29
Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley greets audience members during a town hall, Nov. 17, 2023, in Ankeny, Iowa.
November 28

Nikki Haley endorsed by billionaire-backed Americans for Prosperity

Championed by billionaire Charles Koch and other wealthy conservatives, the group has promised to commit resources to helping Haley defeat current GOP front-runner and former Pres. Donald Trump.
November 28
VIDEO: Nikki Haley endorsed by billionaire-backed Americans for Prosperity
November 28

Rep. George Santos ahead of likely expulsion vote: 'I don't care'

House leaders must schedule an expulsion vote within two legislative days.
November 28
Rep. George Santos leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 7, 2023, in Washington, D.C.
November 28

Jimmy Carter attends memorial service for wife of 77 years, Rosalynn Carter

A dozen political figures, including the Bidens, were at the tribute service.
November 28
Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter attends a tribute service for his wife, former first lady Rosalynn Carter, at Glenn Memorial Church in Atlanta on Nov. 28, 2023.
November 28

Will Biden's handling of Israel-Hamas war turn off young and Muslim voters in 2024?

"The real question ... is whether this is actually going to linger for a year."
November 28
In this Oct. 18, 2023, file photo, President Joe Biden pauses during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the war between Israel and Hamas, in Tel Aviv, Israel.
November 28

Charles Koch's anti-Trump group endorses Nikki Haley in Republican primary

Americans for Prosperity Action hopes they can somehow shake Trump's lead.
November 28
Republican presidential candidate, Nikki Haley, attends the Republican primary presidential debate in Miami, Fla., Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023.
November 28

Hunter Biden will not testify before House committee if in private, lawyer says

The committee issued a subpoena for Biden earlier this month.
November 28
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, arrives to the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building on July 26, 2023 in Wilmington, Del.
November 28

Women who reported mistreatment while giving birth say CDC report validates trauma

Advocates call for systemic change in treatment of pregnant people.
November 28
Caroline Malatesta, left, won a $16 million judgment against an Alabama hospital where she gave birth to her fourth child after claims of medical negligence and reckless fraud.
November 27

Pentagon says Somali pirates likely behind seizure of commercial ship near Yemen

Ballistic missiles were later fired from Houthi areas in Yemen, officials said.
November 27
In an undated photo released by Zodiac Maritime, the tanker Central Park is seen. Attackers seized the tanker linked to Israel off the coast of Aden, Yemen, on Nov. 26, 2023, authorities said. While no group immediately claimed responsibility, it comes as at least two other maritime attacks in recent days have been linked to the Israel-Hamas war.
November 27

First lady Jill Biden unveils 2023 White House holiday decor

This year’s theme is “The ‘Magic, Wonder, and Joy."
November 27
This year’s theme is “The ‘Magic, Wonder, and Joy."
November 27

Trump insists he isn't confusing Obama, Biden as critics try to spotlight his gaffes

The former president often calls out rival Joe Biden's age and fitness.
November 27
Former President Donald Trump arrives at Trump Tower on Sept. 4, 2023 in New York City.
November 27

Jimmy Carter, currently in hospice, plans to attend wife Rosalynn Carter's memorial

The former first lady died last week at the age of 96.
November 27
Former U.S. First Lady Rosalynn Carter poses for a portrait, Sept. 23, 2011, in New York.
November 27

First lady Jill Biden unveils 2023 White House holiday decor

This year’s theme is “Magic, Wonder, and Joy."
November 27
Holiday Decor is seen during a press preview at the White House, Nov. 27, 2023. Jill Biden announced "The Magic, Wonder and Joy" theme of the holidays this year.
November 27

5 things to know as Congress heads into end-of-year sprint

Ending the military blockade and government funding are among top priorities.
November 27
The dome of the U.S. Capitol is seen at dusk in Washington, Nov. 13, 2023.
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