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Thirty-one Republicans joined with 48 Democrats to pass the legislation.

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Gov. Ned Lamont to discuss the inclusion of financial literacy as a requirement in Connecticut high schools and the "slippery slope" of a potential TikTok ban.

Biden and Trump were the only major candidates running.

"It’s only goodbye for now," the disgraced former representative said.

The move could affect up to 30 million workers.

"This isn't about states' rights, this is about women's rights," he said.

One of the bills also includes a proposal to force a sale of TikTok or face a ban.

"These allegations should have been taken seriously from the outset."

"This is a big step forward," the acting director said.

The legislation, which includes four bills, passed the House< over the weekend with bipartisan support. President Joe Biden urged the Senate to quickly advance the measures to his desk.

Republicans, who have been on a winning streak, insist otherwise.

Trump is facing 34 counts of falsifying business documents in New York.

Her husband got relatively little support from the LGBTQ+ community in 2020.

An ordinance barred people without a permanent residence from sleeping outside.

Cities say the case has sweeping implications as homelessness soars.

Attorney Ty Cobb discusses the historic criminal trial of Donald Trump.

Prosecutors called on David Pecker as the first witness in Donald Trump's criminal trial.

Two federal courts put the measure on hold after finding it “cruel and unusual punishment” under the Eighth Amendment to ticket people with no alternative to survive.

Despite threats from hard-line Republicans, praise from both sides of the aisle suggests his speakership is safe

The foreign aid bill recently passed by the House contains $95 billion in aid to Ukraine, Israel, Taiwan and other Indo-Pacific allies.

The court will decide if "self-assemble" guns require a background check.

Trump was the only major candidate running.

Chinese officials say they "firmly oppose" the platform being divested.

"He went through a transformation" on the issue, a GOP colleague says.

But, the former justice said, sometimes they consider real-world consequences.

A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, April 21, 2024 on ABC News is below. This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) ANNOUNCER: THIS WEEK WITH GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS starts right now. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) JONATHAN KARL, ABC "THIS WEEK" CO-ANCHOR: Defining moment. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: The House will be in order. KARL: After months of delay, a rare coalition approves billions in aid for America's allies. REP. HAKEEM JEFFRIES (D-NY): A bipartisan coalition of Democrats and Republicans has risen up. REP. MIKE JOHNSON (R-LA), SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE: The House has worked its will. These are not normal times here in the House or around the world. KARL: A big win for the speaker of the House, one that may cost him his job. THOMAS MASSIE: Mike Johnson's a lame duck. He is not going to lead us into the...

Separately, the former president and his wife also held major fundraisers.

An additional bill could force the sale of TikTok.

Letitia James contended the bond company may not have enough resources to pay.

Former federal prosecutor Tim Jansen joins The Big Story. The Florida criminal defense attorney gives insight on what to expect once opening arguments begin.

This has led to a third Republican to call for the ouster of Speaker Mike Johnson.

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GOP Rep. Paul Gosar joins representatives Marjorie Taylor Greene and Thomas Massie in supporting a motion to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson following major criticism about foreign aid bills.

Final votes are set for Saturday, but a third Republican threatened to oust him.

The Biden administration reversed some Trump-era changes to Title IX.

The strike was in response to Iran's attack last Saturday

She'll cast Biden as "the education president" on Friday in Minnesota.

Two previously-selected jurors were let go on Thursday.

Lawmakers’ plan to ban the social media app could be fast-tracked by Congress by attaching it to larger security bills and spending packages.

Former President Donald Trump speaks with the media following Day 3 of his criminal hush money case.

Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert had called the issue a "red line."

Homeland Security's Alejandro Mayorkas faced an icy reception from Senate Republicans on Thursday after the swift dismissal of the impeachment case brought against him.

The House is expected to vote on the four bills in the aid package this week.

The secretary said he hadn't read the articles of impeachment against him.

Kennedy family members spurned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to join President Joe Biden at events in Philadelphia on Wednesday.

Kennedy family members fear that his run as an independent will take away votes from President Joe Biden

"Legislatures are not built for knee-jerk reactions," one state leader said.

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, who formerly served as Donald Trump's press secretary, posted a video challenging her critics to “come and take it.”

Johnson says he has no intention of resigning as he pushes to pass a $95 billion foreign aid package.

Kennedy family members joined Biden Thursday in Philadelphia.