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Trump attends NYPD officer's wake as he highlights crime on the campaign trail

President Biden will also be in the state for a fundraiser with Obama, Clinton.
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Former President Donald Trump arrives for the wake for New York Police Department (NYPD) Officer Jonathan Diller in Massapequa, Long Island, N.Y., March 28, 2024.
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Trump's next big fundraiser expected to outraise Biden's Obama event, sources say

The two events underline what's expected to become an intense money race.
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Former U.S. President Donald Trump appears with his lawyer Susan Necheles for a pre-trial hearing in a hush money case in criminal court on March 25, 2024 in New York City.
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US hasn't ruled out consequences for Israel over Rafah: What would that look like?

Biden called Rafah a "red line" but said he'd never leave Israel defenseless.
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In this Oct. 18, 2023, file photo, President Joe Biden meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv.
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Schumer says Senate trial for Mayorkas will take place next month

The impeachment articles will be sent over to the Senate on April 10.
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Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas takes part in a joint news conference with the Guatemalan president, at the National Palace in Guatemala City, March 21, 2024.
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Biden teaming up with Obama, Clinton in New York City for major campaign fundraiser

The campaign expects to raise $25 million from the fundraiser.
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President Joe Biden delivers remarks during a campaign event with Vice President Kamala Harris in Raleigh, N.C., March 26, 2024.
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ICE arrests 216 alleged drug offenders in latest enforcement operation

The latest nationwide enforcement push took place over 12 days this month.
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An ICE agent monitors asylum seekers being processed upon entering the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building, June 6, 2023, in New York City.
March 28

RNC asking applicants whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen

Former President Trump's daughter-in-law says the Republican National Committee won't pay Trump's legal bills.
March 28
VIDEO: RNC asking applicants whether they believe the 2020 election was stolen
March 28

'This is the beginning, not the end': GOP braces for abortion rights fallout

The GOP is torn between a 15-week limit or leaving it decision up to the states.
March 28
The U.S. Supreme Court building is seen, March 15, 2024, in Washington.
March 28

Trump endorses line of Bibles -- after selling shoes, NFTs and more

Over the years, he has raked in profits from widely licensing his trademark.
March 28
Donald Trump, March 25, 2024, in New York.
March 27

'Devastatingly sad': Graham, Lamont and others react to Joe Lieberman's death

Lieberman died "due to complications from a fall," his family said.
March 27
Senator Joe Lieberman poses for a portrait in Beijing, on Oct. 15, 2023.
March 27

Chris Christie won't run third-party with No Labels against Trump in 2024 race

The former New Jersey governor announced his decision on Wednesday.
March 27
Chris Christie announces he is dropping out of the Republican presidential race at Searles School and Chapel in Windham, N.H., Jan. 10, 2024.
March 27

These states could vote on reproductive rights, abortion access in November

Abortion access remains a major flash point in the United States.
March 27
Demonstrators participate in a abortion-rights rally outside the Supreme Court, March 26, 2024, in Washington.
March 27

Man sentenced to 11 months in prison for voicemail threats to Pelosi, Mayorkas: DOJ

David Carrier had pleaded guilty to making threats against public officials.
March 27
In this Nov. 15, 2022, file photo, Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas prepares to testify before the House Homeland Security Committee on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C. | In this Jan. 27, 2023, file photo, former Speaker of the House Rep. Nancy Pelosi speaks to reporters inside the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C.
March 27

Democrats sound alarm on RFK Jr. and new running mate, Shanahan

"All he can do is take away votes from President Biden," one Democrat said.
March 27
Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr., right, and his vice presidential pick Nicole Shanahan wave during a campaign event to announce his pick for running mate, March 26, 2024, in Oakland, Calif.
March 27

RNC won't pay Trump's bills, daughter-in-law says, insisting 2020 is 'in the past'

She also said the former president is coming around on early voting.
March 27
Lara Trump speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC), March 3, 2023, in National Harbor, Md.
March 27

Israel agrees to reschedule delegation visit to the White House: US official

Netanyahu has reschedule the meeting dedicated to Rafah, a U.S. official said.
March 27
In this Feb. 18. 2024, file photo, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the Conference of Presidents of Major American Jewish Organizations, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in Jerusalem.
March 27

Long road ahead for Baltimore bridge collapse cleanup: Not 'quick or easy'

"But we will get it done," Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg said.
March 27
Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg speaks during a press briefing the day after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, at the White House in Washington, Mar. 27, 2024.
March 27

Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results

Trump asked the Georgia secretary of state to "find 11,780 votes" in 2021.
March 27
Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his legal team in a Manhattan court, April 4, 2023, in New York.
March 27

Total solar eclipse could cause air travel delays: FAA

Air traffic and airports along the eclipse's path may be impacted, the FAA said.
March 27
A man takes a picture of a partial solar eclipse in San Salvador.
March 27

Trump set to hit campaign trail amid legal battles

Former President Donald Trump is set to head back on the campaign trail, holding a rally in Wisconsin next week. 538 Politics podcast host Galen Druke has more on this.
March 27
VIDEO: Trump set to hit campaign trail amid legal battles
March 27
U.S. soldiers and law enforcement officers stand over a small group of immigrants who had crossed the Rio Grande into the United States on March 18, 2024 in Eagle Pass, Texas.
March 26

Supreme Court hears arguments over abortion pill

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with the president of Planned Parenthood, Alexis McGill Johnson, about the organization's efforts to maintain access to the abortion drug mifepristone.
March 26
VIDEO: Supreme Court hears arguments over abortion pill
March 26

NBC dropping former RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel as a contributor

The decision was announced on Tuesday after internal controversy.
March 26
Ronna McDaniel, the outgoing Republican National Committee chairwoman, gives her last speech in the position at the general session of the RNC Spring Meeting, on March 8, 2024, in Houston.
March 26

US Supreme Court hears arguments over legality of common abortion pill

The Alliance for Hippocratic Medicine argues the FDA broke the law by allowing mifepristone to be used via telehealth and mail, while manufacturers say the drug is among the safest.
March 26
VIDEO: US Supreme Court hears arguments over legality of common abortion pill
March 26

Texas AG Ken Paxton will avoid trial in exchange for community service, restitution

The state’s top lawyer has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing.
March 26
In this Feb. 23, 2024, file photo, Ken Paxton, Texas attorney general, speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland.
March 26

RFK Jr. names lawyer Nicole Shanahan as his running mate

The independent candidate announced his choice at an event in Oakland.
March 26
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. waves on stage with Nicole Shanahan after announcing her as his running mate, during a campaign event, on March 26, 2024, in Oakland, Calif.
March 26

13 protesters arrested near Supreme Court ahead of abortion pill arguments

The protesters were moving around the Capitol grounds "illegally," police said.
March 26
Abortion-rights activists are arrested by U.S. Capitol police as their protest outside of the Supreme Court during a rally March 26, 2024, in Washington.
March 26

5 takeaways as Supreme Court questions sweeping challenge to abortion pill access

It was the most notable reproductive rights case since the overruling of Roe.
March 26
Abortion-rights groups march outside the Supreme Court, March 26, 2024, in Washington.
March 26

Austin to Israeli defense minister: 'Civilian casualties [are] far too high' in Gaza

Austin said humanitarian considerations must be confronted amid the war in Gaza.
March 26
Israeli Minister of Defense Yoav Gallant speaks during a meeting with U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon, on March 26, 2024, in Arlington, Virginia.
March 26

RFK Jr. plans to announce running mate

The environmental lawyer, who has expressed anti-vaccine views, has been running as a third-party candidate in the 2024 presidential race.
March 26
VIDEO: RFK Jr. plans to announce running mate
March 26

Texas Rep. Troy Nehls' campaign finances investigated by ethics committee, he says

He responded by stressing his cooperation and transparency.
March 26
Rep. Troy Nehls (R-Texas) speaks with reporters outside the U.S. Capitol Sept. 29, 2023.
March 26

Who is Nicole Shanahan, RFK Jr.'s running mate?

Shanahan, a tech entrepreneur, earned a law degree from Stanford in California.
March 26
Nicole Shanahan, President of Bia-Echo Foundation, attends Gold House's Inaugural Gold Gala: A New Gold Age at Vibiana, May 21, 2022, in Los Angeles.
March 26

Supreme Court hears arguments on legality of abortion pill mifepristone regulations

The court listened to arguments on FDA changes to mifepristone use, including allowing it to be mailed without a prescription.
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VIDEO: Supreme Court hears arguments on legality of abortion pill mifepristone regulations
March 26

Alabama Democrat Marilyn Lands focusing on abortion access, IVF in special election

The race could test political consequences of the fight for reproductive rights.
March 26
Democratic candidate Marilyn Lands walked the streets in the suburbs looking to convince voters to support her, Huntsville, AL, March 20, 2024.
March 26

What is the Comstock Act, the law mentioned in SCOTUS abortion pill case?

The Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday.
March 26
In this photo illustration,  packages of Mifepristone tablets are displayed at a family planning clinic on April 13, 2023 in Rockville, Md.
March 26

Biden delivers remarks on Maryland bridge collapse after cargo ship collision

The president said he will send all needed emergency resources to aid in the rescue and recovery from the collapse.
March 26
VIDEO: Biden delivers remarks on Maryland bridge collapse after cargo ship collision
March 26

Biden gives remarks on Baltimore bridge collapse

A cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore harbor early Tuesday morning, leading to a near-total collapse of the span.
March 26
A cargo ship crashed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge in the Baltimore harbor early Tuesday morning, leading to a near-total collapse of the span.
March 26

'We're with you': Biden pledges support for Baltimore after bridge collapse

A cargo ship crashed into Baltimore's Francis Scott Key Bridge.
March 26
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Francis Scott Key bridge collapse in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, March 26, 2024, in Washington.
March 26

RFK Jr. to announce running mate after process full of speculation

The independent candidate will announce his choice at an event in Oakland.
March 26
Presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. speaks during a campaign event, Oct. 9, 2023, in Philadelphia.
March 26

Supreme Court examines abortion pill restrictions in high-stakes challenge to FDA

At issue is the legality of allowing mifepristone by mail, no doctor visits.
March 26
People protest in response to the Dobbs v Jackson Women's Health Organization ruling in front of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington. D.C., June 24, 2022.
March 25

Trump appears to blame Israel for antisemitism, says Israel 'made a very big mistake'

Trump made the remarks in an interview with Israeli outlet Israel Hayom.
March 25
Former President Donald Trump arrives at 40 Wall Street after his court hearing to determine the date of his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments linked to extramarital affairs in New York City on March 25, 2024.
March 25

Ronna McDaniel softens view on 2020 election after leaving RNC, being hired on TV

"Now I get to be a little bit more myself," she said.
March 25
Republican National Committee chair Ronna McDaniel speaks before a Republican presidential primary debate in Miami, FL, Nov. 8, 2023.
March 25

Vice President Harris talks war in Gaza

During Rachel Scott’s interview with Harris, the vice president says the U.S. would not rule out consequences for Israel if they move forward with a military invasion of Rafah.
March 25
VIDEO: Vice President Harris talks war in Gaza
March 25

What is the Comstock Act? The 151-year-old law mentioned in SCOTUS abortion pill case

The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a case that could reinstate restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone.
March 25
The Supreme Court is set to hear arguments Tuesday in a case that could reinstate restrictions on the abortion pill mifepristone.
March 25

White House 'disappointed' Israel canceled trip to US after UN cease-fire vote

Israel's prime minister claims the U.S. changed it stance, which officials deny.
March 25
U.S. national security spokesperson John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, March 25, 2024.
March 25

Trump's trials throw a wrench in his campaign schedule as Biden gets busy

Biden's campaign is on offensive, accusing Trump of "hiding in [his] basement."
March 25
Former President Donald Trump appears in the courtroom for his civil fraud trial at New York State Supreme Court on Oct. 24, 2023 in New York.
March 25

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

Trump is facing 34 counts of falsifying business documents in New York.
March 25
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.
March 24

WH slams funding bill provision that would keep US embassies from flying Pride flags

Biden signed the bill on Saturday, averting a partial government shutdown.
March 24
A Pride flag is displayed during a Pride celebration on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC, on June 10, 2023. (Photo by Brendan Smialowski / AFP via Getty Images)
March 24

New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy suspends Senate campaign against Andy Kim

"It was going to be a bloody primary," one source said.
March 24
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 24

Rubio defends Trump's claim of presidential immunity as raising a 'legitimate issue'

Trump faces 88 charges across four criminal cases and denies all wrongdoing.
March 24
In this April 19, 2023, file photo, Sen. Marco Rubio speaks to reporters following a closed briefing, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
In this Oct. 18, 2023, file photo, President Joe Biden meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv.
In this Oct. 18, 2023, file photo, President Joe Biden meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Tel Aviv.
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