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Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Jan. 11, 2025 19:27 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Deanne Criswell, administrator of the Federal Emergency Management Agency; Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif.; Rep. Tom Emmer, R-Minn.; Rep. Mike Waltz, R-Fla., President-elect Donald Trump's pick to be national security adviser. ___ ...

Republican senators demand an end to science and tech cooperation with China

Dec. 19, 2024 17:25 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — A group of Republican senators is demanding that the Biden administration revoke a science and technology agreement with China, barely a week after the two countries renewed cooperation for five more years to keep ties from deteriorating. In a letter Thursday to...

The Latest: Biden spokesperson warns of possible shutdown effects

Dec. 18, 2024 20:21 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump has rejected a bipartisan plan to prevent a Christmastime government shutdown, instead telling House Speaker Mike Johnson and Republicans to essentially renegotiate two days before a deadline when federal funding runs out. The sudden,...

Making a $1B investment in the US? Trump pledges expedited permits — but there are hurdles

Dec. 10, 2024 18:38 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump is promising expedited federal permits for energy projects and other construction worth more than $1 billion. But like other Trump plans, the idea is likely to run into regulatory and legislative hurdles, including a landmark law that requires...

McConnell falls and sprains wrist after GOP luncheon, colleague says he is 'fine'

Dec. 10, 2024 16:49 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell fell and sprained his wrist while walking out of a GOP luncheon on Tuesday, the latest in a series of medical incidents for him in recent years. McConnell, who is stepping down from his leadership post at the end of the...

The Latest: Republicans win House majority of 218 seats

Nov. 13, 2024 22:39 PM EST

Republicans have won enough seats to control the House of Representatives, completing the party’s sweep into power and securing their hold on both chambers of Congress and the White House. Republicans gained control of the Senate last week. Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz resigned from...

Guest lineups for the Sunday news shows

Nov. 08, 2024 20:18 PM EST

WASHINGTON (AP) — ABC’s “This Week” — Former Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy; radio host Charlamagne tha God. ___ NBC's “Meet the Press” — Sens. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., and Bernie Sanders, I-Vt. ___ CNN's...

Wyoming Republican John Barrasso wins third full term as US senator

Nov. 05, 2024 23:41 PM EST

CHEYENNE, Wyo. (AP) — U.S. Sen. John Barrasso and U.S. Rep. Harriet Hageman won reelection in Wyoming after the Republican incumbents beat little-known Democrats in the GOP-leaning state. Heavily favored to win in deep-red Wyoming, Barrasso defeated Scott Morrow, a retired postal...

Republican John Barrasso wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Wyoming

Nov. 05, 2024 21:49 PM EST
WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican John Barrasso wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Wyoming.

AP Race Call: Republican John Barrasso wins reelection to U.S. Senate from Wyoming

Nov. 05, 2024 21:33 PM EST

Republican Sen. John Barrasso of Wyoming won a third full term on Tuesday. Barrasso beat Democrat Scott Morrow, a retired postal worker union official from Laramie. Barrasso has risen to the third-ranking GOP position in the U.S. Senate and is the ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources...