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Exclusive: Members of Congress urge Blinken to demand ‘Hotel Rwanda’ hero’s release

Thursday, August 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- While WNBA star Brittney Griner's sentencing in Russia dominates headlines, members of Congress are urging the White House to do more to free yet another prominent figure -- Paul Rusesabagina, who inspired the acclaimed 2004 film "Hotel Rwanda."In a letter shared exclusively... Read More.

Florida governor suspends local prosecutor who said he won’t criminalize abortion

Thursday, August 4 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, Fla.) -- Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has suspended Tampa's top prosecutor over public statements he made indicating he would not criminalize abortion.DeSantis announced Thursday that he has suspended Hillsborough County State Attorney Andrew Warren, effective immediately, due to neglect of duty, saying during... Read More.

Why are conservatives welcoming Hungary’s divisive Viktor Orban at CPAC?

Thursday, August 4 by ABC News

(DALLAS) -- Fresh off a meeting with Donald Trump and facing criticism for his comments on "mixed-race" nations, Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban was welcomed by conservatives at their annual convention this week.Orban kicked off the Conservative Political Action Conference, also known as CPAC,... Read More.

DHS to pause wiping political appointees’ phones after Jan. 6 committee complains

Thursday, August 4 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security will review electronic retention policies, according to a memo obtained by ABC News Thursday, and will halt wiping political appointees' phones until the review is complete.The policy comes in the wake of a retention policy that caused... Read More.

Georgia allows ‘unborn child’ to count as a dependent on taxes

Wednesday, August 3 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- Pregnant people in Georgia will now be able to count their fetus as a dependent on their tax return and file for child support, according to state law.The state's Department of Revenue announced this week it will recognize "any unborn child with... Read More.

Gillibrand calls on Biden to invoke Production Act, increase monkeypox vaccines

Wednesday, August 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand on Wednesday called on the Biden administration to invoke the Defense Production Act to help increase supply and access to monkeypox vaccines, which lag far behind demand as the virus continues to spread nationwide."Right now there are enough... Read More.

Kari Lake, sledgehammer in hand, leads celebratory slate of Trump loyalists in Arizona

Wednesday, August 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- While ABC News and others haven't made projections in her still too-close-to-call contest, former TV reporter Kari Lake, Donald Trump's pick in Arizona's GOP gubernatorial primary, went ahead and claimed victory in Phoenix on Wednesday as other state candidates backed by the... Read More.

Senate votes to support Finland and Sweden joining NATO

Wednesday, August 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Senate approved a resolution Wednesday evening to support Finland and Sweden in joining NATO -- a crucial step in the quest of the two countries to join the 30-member alliance.The Senate voted 95-1, with Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley voting... Read More.

Congress passes bill named for toddler who died after swallowing a battery

Wednesday, August 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A bill designed to help keep young children safe by strengthening safety requirements for products with button batteries has passed both the U.S. House and Senate, and is now headed to the desk of President Joe Biden.The legislation, known as Reese's Law,... Read More.

Biden is still testing positive for COVID. How long will he isolate?

Wednesday, August 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden is still testing positive for COVID-19 four days into his rebound infection, White House physician Dr. Kevin O'Connor reported Wednesday.Biden "continues to feel well," O'Connor said, noting the exam was conducted after the president completed a light workout."He is... Read More.

Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski, 3 others killed in car crash, authorities say

Wednesday, August 3 by ABC News

(ELKHART COUNTY, Ind.) -- Indiana Rep. Jackie Walorski and three others were killed Wednesday afternoon in a car crash, according to authorities.Walorski, 58, was traveling southbound on SR 19 in an SUV with two other people when a car traveling northbound crossed the dividing... Read More.

Biden signs executive order paving way for Medicaid to pay for out-of-state abortions

Wednesday, August 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Joe Biden signed an executive order Wednesday that paves the way for Medicaid to pay for abortion services for people having to travel out of state.Speaking from the White House virtually, Biden continued to criticize the Supreme Court's June 25 decision... Read More.

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