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Former ally of Rep. Matt Gaetz pleads guilty to federal sex trafficking crimes
Former federal prosecutor Robert Mintz explains how the development could bring further scrutiny to the GOP Florida congressman. ABC News Live Prime, Weekdays at 7EST…
7 presumed dead after plane crash near Nashville, Tennessee
According to the Federal Aviation Administration, seven people were on board the Cessna when it crashed into a lake near Symrna, Tennessee. source
Will those impacted by war on drugs get left behind in legal marijuana boom? | Nightline
As more states legalize the drug for recreational use, some are concerned that big business will dominate the industry and that those impacted by the…
FBI uses messaging app to arrest hundreds in organized crime sting | WNT
Over 800 people around the world have been arrested in connection to organized crime, including drug trafficking and murder for hire plots. Over 300 crime…
Biden declares Juneteenth a federal holiday
President Joe Biden signed a law that made Juneteenth, the day of freedom for U.S. slaves, a federal holiday. This is the first federal holiday…
Juneteenth to become 1st new federal holiday since 1983
The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, but activists say it’s a far cry from the policy changes they have called for. source
President Biden signs bill recognizing Juneteenth as federal holiday
The bill passed with overwhelming bipartisan support, but activists say the symbolic victory is far from the substantial change they have demanded. SUBSCRIBE to ABC…
Family of jailed American says Putin meeting ‘best result they could have asked for’
Plus, President Biden is set to sign a bill making Juneteenth a federal holiday after it passed Congress with overwhelming bipartisan support. WATCH the ABC…
Officials weighing federal investigation into deadly condo collapse
At least 10 people have been killed in the disaster and more than 150 people are still unaccounted for. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3 PM…
How Texans are reacting to Democratic lawmakers leaving the state
ABC News’ Zohreen Shah reports from Austin, Texas, where Democratic lawmakers left the state for Washington, D.C., to try to push for federal voting rights…
Texas representative: ‘We are doing our job’ by stalling GOP voting bill
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Texas State Rep. Rafael Anchía on why lawmakers have fled the state for Washington, D.C., in hopes of spurring…
FBI made numerous mistakes investigating Larry Nassar: DOJ l WNT
A Justice Department watchdog accused federal authorities of not moving fast enough and failing to respond with “urgency that the allegations required” in the Larry…
Texas Democrats meet with key senators on federal voting rights legislation
Rep. James Talarico tells ABC News the lawmakers plan to demand that Congress “take immediate action to save our democracy.” #ABCNews #JamesTalarico #VotingRights source
Former prosecutor: ‘President Trump may have been betrayed by Barrack’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with attorney Robert Mintz about the arrest of Tom Barrack, a billionaire and one of former President Donald Trump’s close…
Biden announces new vaccine requirements for federal workers l WNT
President Joe Biden called for more programs that incentivize vaccination. Some groups representing federal workers are raising some objections to the new rules. WATCH THE…
Biden calls on Congress to extend eviction moratorium l WNT
The federal freeze on evictions is set to expire this weekend, but the Biden administration urged Congress on Thursday to expand the moratorium as the…
Biden to announce vaccine requirements for federal workers
Unvaccinated workers may have to abide by stringent protocols like wearing masks and weekly testing. The Breakdown, Weekdays at 3 PM EST on ABC News…
Biden delivers remarks on mask and vaccine policies for federal workers
President Joe Biden also discussed the seriousness of the delta variant, as well as the importance of getting vaccinated. WATCH the ABC News Live Stream…
Federal ban on evictions set to expire
Many Americans could be on the verge of losing their homes as the federal eviction moratorium is set to expire Saturday. WATCH THE FULL EPISODE…
Federal health officials expected to recommend booster shots l WNT
People who received the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine may be recommended to receive a booster shot after eight months based on Pfizer’s data studying vaccine…
