Category Archives: Politics News – ABC Audio
Federal judge denies request to block Trump ballroom
The construction for the ballroom on the White House’s East Wing as seen from the top of the Washington Monument, Nov. 17, 2025. (ABC News)(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Thursday denied a re...
Feb 26, 2026
Lawmakers praise their Black male teachers: 'I would never be here'
Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., conducts a news conference with members of the Congressional Black Caucus during the House Democrats 2025 Issues Conference at the Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, Va., on Thu...
Feb 26, 2026
Trump says Omar, Tlaib 'look like they should be institutionalized' after shouting during State of the Union address
Rep. Rashida Tlaib and Rep. Ilhan Omar shout during U.S. President Donald Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. Capitol, February 24, 2026, in Washington. (...
Feb 25, 2026
Trump awards Medals of Honor to 2 military pilots during State of the Union
Retired Navy Captain E. Royce Williams acknowledges applause after receiving the Medal of Honor during U.S. President Trump's State of the Union address during a Joint Session of Congress at the U.S. ...
Feb 25, 2026
Key takeaways from Trump's State of the Union address
President Donald Trump delivers the State of the Union address in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, February 24, 2026. (Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Tru...
Feb 25, 2026
Exclusive: No. 2 House Democrat to skip Trump's State of the Union address
House Minority Whip Katherine Clark joined by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks a press conference at the U.S. Capitol, February 4, 2026, in Washing...
Feb 24, 2026
Spanberger to hit on affordability in Democrats' State of the Union response
Abigail Spanberger, governor of Virginia, during an inauguration ceremony at Capitol Square in Richmond, Va., Jan. 17, 2026. (Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- Virginia Gov. Abi...
Feb 24, 2026
State of the Union: Dozens of Democrats plan to skip in protest, several invite Epstein survivors
Jeffrey Epstein abuse survivors stand in the audience as U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi testifies before the House Judiciary Committee in the Rayburn House Office Building on February 11, 2026 in Was...
Feb 24, 2026
State of the Union: Trump expected to tout achievements ahead of midterms
Donald Trump delivers remarks during a working breakfast with governors in the State Dining Room at the White House on February 20, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- ...
Feb 24, 2026
Trump pushes back on reports top military adviser warned of Iran-related risks to US troops
US President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at the White House, Washington, D.C., US on February 20, 2026. (Photo by Kyle Mazza/Anadolu via Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald...
Feb 24, 2026
