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Penn president resigns amid backlash over congressional hearing comments

Magill voluntarily tendered her resignation as president, Penn's board said.
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Liz Magill, President, University of Pennsylvania, speaking at a House Committee on Education and the Workforce hearing on campus antisemitism at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C.
December 08

ACLU backs free speech in furor over university presidents' handling of antisemitism

The First Amendment "protects speech no matter how offensive," the ACLU said.
December 08
Harvard President Claudine Gay, left, University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill, center, and Massachusetts Institute of Technology President Sally Kornbluth listen in a hearing of the House Committee on Education, Dec. 5, 2023, in Washington.
December 08

Why are the 14th Amendment lawsuits seeking to bar Trump failing?

So far, all 14th Amendment lawsuits against Trump have been rejected by courts.
December 08
Former President Donald Trump attends a Manhattan courthouse trial in a civil fraud case in New York, October 18, 2023.
December 08

Liz Cheney says Trump's 'dictator' remark should be taken 'literally and seriously'

Cheney spoke with ABC's Jonathan Karl for "This Week."
December 08
ABC "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl interviews former Wyoming Congresswoman Liz Cheney.
December 08

Liz Cheney: Take Trump's dictator comment 'literally and seriously'

Jonathan Karl sat down with former Rep. Liz Cheney to discuss her new book, "Oath and Honor," in an interview airing Sunday on "This Week."
December 08
VIDEO: Liz Cheney: Take Trump's dictator comment 'literally and seriously'
December 08

Special counsel files new charges against Hunter Biden

Hunter Biden is facing nine new tax-related charges, including accusations of a four-year scheme to cheat the U.S. government out of over $1 million in taxes.
December 08
VIDEO: Special counsel files new charges against Hunter Biden
December 08

RNC moves to stop sponsoring primary debates at the national level

The RNC held its fourth 2024 presidential primary debate on Wednesday.
December 08
(L-R) Democratic presidential candidates Andrew Yang, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Tom Steyer participate in the presidential primary debate in the Sullivan Arena at St. Anselm College on Feb. 07, 2020 in Manchester, N. H.
December 08

Secretary Antony Blinken & Fmr. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) Sunday on "This Week"

This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, December 10, 2023.
December 08
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
December 07

Special counsel files 9 tax-related charges against Hunter Biden

Special counsel David Weiss announced the charges against the president's son.
December 07
Hunter Biden, son of U.S. President Joe Biden, departs the J. Caleb Boggs Federal Building and United States Courthouse on July 26, 2023 in Wilmington, Del.
December 07

At fundraiser while skipping debate, Trump lays out some plans for potential 2nd term

The former president has repeatedly declined to get on stage with his rivals.
December 07
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump holds a campaign rally at Ted Hendricks Stadium in Hialeah, Florida, on Nov. 8, 2023.
December 07

ABC News to host GOP presidential debate before New Hampshire primary

The New Hampshire Republican State Committee-sanctioned debate is on Jan. 18.
December 07
(L-R) Democratic presidential candidates Andrew Yang, former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), and Tom Steyer participate in the presidential primary debate in the Sullivan Arena at St. Anselm College on Feb. 07, 2020 in Manchester, N. H.
December 07

Harsh attacks against GOP frontrunner Nikki Haley

Four Republican presidential hopefuls took the debate stage in Alabama.
December 07
VIDEO: Harsh attacks against GOP frontrunner Nikki Haley
December 07

Ga. redraws congressional map to boost Black voter power, but legal battle still loom

The new lines could, theoretically, help tilt control of Congress.
December 07
The Georgia State Capitol building in Atlanta.
December 07

Republicans double down on border demands as clock ticks down on Ukraine aid

They're calling on President Biden to get directly involved in the negotiations.
December 07
Senator Lindsey Graham delivers remarks calling for President Biden to close the Southern border during a press conference in the US Capitol in Washington, DC, Dec. 7, 2023.
December 07

Penn president apologizes for remarks on how to handle calls for 'genocide of Jews'

"A call for genocide of Jewish people is threatening -- deeply so," Magill said.
December 07
University of Pennsylvania President Liz Magill reads her opening statement during a hearing of the House Committee on Education on Capitol Hill, Dec. 5, 2023 in Washington.
December 07

Ramaswamy defends debunked conspiracy theories he shared at Republican debate

He elevated false or groundless claims about Jan. 6, U.S. demographic changes.
December 07
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy participates in the NewsNation Republican Presidential Primary Debate at the University of Alabama Moody Music Hall on Dec. 6, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
December 07

Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on gun control

There have been more than 630 mass shootings in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
December 07
There have been more than 630 mass shootings in 2023, according to the Gun Violence Archive.
December 07

GOP candidates face off on debate stage

Political analysts weigh in on the big issues on the debate stage and which candidates came away from the fourth presidential debate looking strong.
December 07
VIDEO: GOP candidates face off on debate stage
December 07

Trump appears in court for New York fraud trial

ABC News’ Aaron Katersky is outside the courtroom where former President Donald Trump is back in court as testimony continues in his fraud trial.
December 07
VIDEO: Trump appears in court for New York fraud trial
December 07

Republican candidates spar on stage during 4th debate

ABC News’ Averi Harper talks about the dominant issues during the fourth GOP presidential debate stage and what it means for candidates ahead of the Iowa caucuses.
December 07
VIDEO: Republican candidates spar on stage during 4th debate
December 07

House censures Rep. Jamaal Bowman for falsely pulling fire alarm

Bowman is the fifth House member censured in the 21st century.
December 07
Bowman is the fifth House member censured in the 21st century.
December 07
Republican presidential candidates, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy participate in the Republican Presidential Primary Debate, Dec. 6, 2023, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
December 07

Hawley's fight for nuclear waste exposure funds could derail defense bill

The Missouri Republican has vowed to block passage of the must-pass measure.
December 07
Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., speaks during a Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee hearing, Sept. 7, 2023, in Washington.
December 07

House Republicans to move forward on formalizing Biden impeachment inquiry next week

Speaker Mike Johnson said he believes Republicans will have the votes they need.
December 07
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., center, is joined by, from left, Jim Jordan, R-Ohio, Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., Tom Emmer, R-Minn., and James Comer, R-Ky., Nov. 29, 2023, in Washington.
December 07

House censures Rep. Jamaal Bowman for falsely pulling fire alarm

Bowman is the fifth House member censured in the 21st century.
December 07
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., is seen in the U.S. Capitol before being censured by by the House , Dec. 7, 2023.
December 07

Why Ramaswamy got most 'boos' at Republican debate as he went after Haley, Christie

"We need somebody ... who absolutely is going to be a fighter," he said.
December 07
Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy holds up a handwritten sign referring to fellow candidate and former U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley as he speaks during the fourth Republican candidates' debate of the 2024 presidential campaign hosted by NewsNation at the University of Alabama Moody Music Hall on Dec. 6, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
December 07

GOP candidates face off in high-stakes 4th primary debate

ABC News' White House correspondent MaryAlice Parks reports on the highlights of Wednesday night’s GOP primary debate.
December 07
VIDEO: GOP candidates face off in high-stakes 4th primary debate
December 07

Vivek Ramaswamy on the attack in 4th GOP debate

His attacks on fellow candidate Nikki Haley drew repeated boos from the crowd in attendance.
December 07
VIDEO: Vivek Ramaswamy on the attack in 5th GOP debate
December 07

Here's where the 2024 presidential candidates stand on the economy

As inflation continues to slow but interest rates remain high, each candidate has their own solution for the economy.
December 07
As inflation continues to slow but interest rates remain high, each candidate has their own solution for the economy.
December 06

5 takeaways from the latest Republican presidential debate

Nikki Haley, rising in the polls, also received a notable amount of attacks.
December 06
Republican presidential candidates (L-R) former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Vivek Ramaswamy participate in the NewsNation Republican Presidential Primary Debate at the University of Alabama Moody Music Hall on Dec. 6, 2023 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
December 06

Another feisty GOP debate that's about narrow differences and not Trump: ANALYSIS

Chris Christie argued that avoiding him actually helped him.
December 06
Republican presidential candidates from left, former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, and businessman Vivek Ramaswamy during a Republican presidential primary debate hosted by NewsNation on Dec. 6, 2023, at the Moody Music Hall at the University of Alabama in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
December 06

Colorado Supreme Court hears Trump 14th Amendment eligibility arguments

All seven of Colorado’s Supreme Court justices are Democratic appointees.
December 06
Former President Donald Trump prepares to testify during his trial in New York State Supreme Court on November 06, 2023 in New York City.
December 06

Harvard's president answers backlash over response to calls for 'genocide of Jews'

Threats to the Jewish community "have no place at Harvard," Claudine Gay said.
December 06
Harvard University President Claudine Gay watches a video being played during a House Education and The Workforce Committee hearing titled "Holding Campus Leaders Accountable and Confronting Antisemitism" on Capitol Hill in Washington, December 5, 2023.
December 06

4 GOP presidential candidates take final debate stage before voters hit the polls

Ron DeSantis campaign manager James Uthmeir joins the Big Story. He'll give some insight on what moves the Florida governor plans to make to win the nomination.
December 06
VIDEO: 4 GOP presidential candidates take final debate stage before voters hit the polls
December 06

House advances GOP move to censure Democratic Rep. Bowman over pulling fire alarm

Republican Rep. Lisa McClain introduced the censure resolution as privileged.
December 06
Rep. Jamaal Bowman, D-N.Y., listens to fellow speakers before President Joe Biden speaks during an event at SUNY Westchester Community College, May 10, 2023, in Valhalla, N.Y.
December 06

Senate Republicans reject Biden's call to urgently approve Ukraine aid

They blocked a key procedural vote over border policy demands.
December 06
President Joe Biden delivers remarks urging Congress to pass his national security supplement request, which includes funding to support Ukraine, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on Dec. 6, 2023.
December 06

Kevin McCarthy resigning from Congress after being ousted as House speaker

He said he wants to "serve America in new ways."
December 06
Former Speaker of the House Rep. Kevin McCarthy listens during a press conference with members of the House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party at the Cannon House Office Building, Nov. 15, 2023.
December 06

Republican candidates to take the debate stage in Alabama

ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks is in Alabama where GOP candidates are set to face off in the fourth GOP debate.
December 06
VIDEO: Republican candidates to take the debate stage in Alabama
December 06

Candidates to take debate stage as Iowa caucuses loom

ABC News’ Rick Klein previews what to expect from the fourth GOP presidential debate as candidates prepare to take the stage.
December 06
VIDEO: Candidates to take debate stage as Iowa caucuses loom
December 06

FBI pushes to renew foreign surveillance law amid threat level

ABC News’ Alex Mallin talks about the FBI’s effort to renew a foreign surveillance law amid a heightened threat level.
December 06
VIDEO: FBI pushes to renew foreign surveillance law amid threat level
December 06

History of US House of Representative expulsions

Only six times in history has a member of the U.S. House of Representatives been expelled.
December 06
Only five times in history has a member of the U.S. House of Representatives been expelled.
December 06

Vivek Ramaswamy hopes to break through in 4th GOP debate

Tricia McLaughlin, a representative for Vivek Ramaswamy's campaign, talks about how he hopes to break through ahead of the fourth GOP debate.
December 06
VIDEO: Vivek Ramaswamy hopes to break through in 4th GOP debate
December 06

Alabama Republican party chair previews primary debate

WAHLThe chairman of the Alabama Republican party, John Wahl, discusses what to expect from Wednesday night’s Republican primary debate.
December 06
VIDEO: Alabama Republican party chair previews primary debate
December 06

Rep. Kevin McCarthy announces he'll retire from Congress

Former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., announced on Wednesday he will retire from Congress at the end of the month.
December 06
VIDEO: Rep. Kevin McCarthy announces he'll retire from Congress
December 06

Biden calls on Congress to urgently approve Ukraine aid

The president said additional funding for Ukraine must happen before the holiday break.
December 06
VIDEO: Biden calls on Congress to urgently approve Ukraine aid
December 06

4 Republican presidential candidates set to face off in 4th primary debate

ABC News White House correspondent MaryAlice Parks previews the fourth primary debate Wednesday night.
December 06
VIDEO: 4 Republican presidential candidates set to face off in 4th primary debate
December 06

DeSantis team projects optimism ahead of debate, with time running out to catch Trump

Primary voting begins next month as aides argue he has "momentum."
December 06
Republican presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks to guests during a campaign rally at the Thunderdome, Dec. 2, 2023, in Newton, Iowa.
December 06

4 Republican presidential candidates set to take debate stage

ABC News Deputy Political Director Averi Harper and Democratic National Committee Chairman Jaime Harrison joins ABC News’ Morgan Norwood to discuss the lead-up to the 2024 election.
December 06
VIDEO: 4 Republican presidential candidates set to take debate stage
December 06

4 Russian-affiliated soldiers charged with war crimes for torturing US national

This is the first time the DOJ has filed charges under U.S. war crimes statute.
December 06
Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during a meeting of the Reproductive Rights Task Force at the U.S. Department of Justice on December 4, 2023 in Washington, DC.
December 06

Trump raises new alarms, saying he wouldn't be a 'dictator' except on 'Day One'

At a Fox town hall in Iowa, he avoided answering whether he would "abuse power."
December 06
Former President Donald Trump greets supporters during a stop at the Front Street Pub & Eatery, Dec. 5, 2023, in Davenport, Iowa.

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