Category Archives: Politics News – ABC Audio
Pope Leo responds to Trump’s criticism, saying he has 'no fear' of US administration
Pope Leo XIV holds his speech as he pays a visit to the Maqam Echahid Martyr's Memorial on April 13, 2026 in Algiers, Algeria. (Photo by Simone Risoluti - Vatican Media via Vatican Pool/Getty Images)(...
Apr 13, 2026
Congress returning from 2-week recess as Iran war debate rages and members face expulsion
The Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building is visible in the early morning hours, April 2, 2026. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- Congress returns from its two-week recess early this we...
Apr 13, 2026
California Rep. Eric Swalwell suspends campaign for governor amid sexual assault allegations
Rep. Eric Swalwell, candidate for California governor, takes part in a forum at the Skirball Cultural Center on Thursday, February 26, 2026. (Photo by David Crane/MediaNews Group/Los Angeles Daily New...
Apr 13, 2026
GOP Sen. Johnson says Iran will be 'a long term project' after talks fail
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wisc., appears on ABC News' "This Week" on April 12, 2026. (ABC News)(WASHINGTON) -- Republican Sen. Ron Johnson said Sunday he was not surprised that peace talks between the U.S. ...
Apr 13, 2026
Melania Trump adviser speaks on what led to her surprise Epstein statement
U.S. first lady Melania Trump delivers a statement at the Grand Foyer of the White House on April 9, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Alex Wong/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- A senior adviser to first lady Mela...
Apr 10, 2026
Kamala Harris says she's 'thinking about' running for president again: 'I might'
Reverend Al Sharpton, founder and president of the National Action Network, left, and former US Vice President Kamala Harris during the National Action Network (NAN) 35th Anniversary Convention in New...
Apr 10, 2026
DNC votes down 'dark money' resolution singling out AIPAC, defers resolution on military aid to Israel
Ken Martin, chair of the Democratic National Committee, speaks during an interview at DNC headquarters in Washington on Sunday, November 2, 2025. (Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images(WASHING...
Apr 10, 2026
Melania Trump declares 'I am not Epstein's victim'
(WASHINGTON) -- First lady Melania Trump on Thursday denied having any knowledge of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein's crimes, saying, "The lies linking me with the disgraceful Jeffrey ...
Apr 09, 2026
Democrats aim to hold Trump accountable amid Iran ceasefire deal
In this Feb. 10, 2026, file photo, Sen. Chris Murphy speaks to reporters as he returns to his office at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. (Kevin Dietsch/Getty Images, FILE)(WASHINGTON) -- Despite P...
Apr 08, 2026
DOJ says House Oversight's subpoena 'no longer obligates' Bondi testimony in Epstein matter
Former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi answers questions from the media at the United States Capitol on March 18, 2026 in Washington, DC. (Matt McClain/Getty Images)(WASHINGTON) -- Former Attorney Gen...
Apr 08, 2026
