US Added Just 151k Jobs in Jan.; Unemployment at 4.9 Percent
WASHINGTON, D.C. (ABC News) -- The U.S. economy added 151,000 jobs in January, a slowdown from recent months but still a…
Politics
Democratic Presidential Debate: 7 Moments That Mattered
(ABC News) -- Just five days before New Hampshire voters will have their say in their state’s first-in-the-nation primary, there was another first in the Granite State: Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanderswent toe-to-toe on a debate stage, just the two…
Senate Majority Leader Says He's Lost Patience on Roads Bill
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) _ A month into the legislative session state senators are no closer to finding a way to fix South Carolina's crumbling roads but they spent hours arguing over their inability to officially debate the issue. Senate Majority…
Marco Rubio: 'I'd Beat' Hillary Clinton in General Election
(ABC News) -- Marco Rubio said he already knows what the outcome would be in matchup with Hillary Clinton in the general election. “If I run against her, I'd beat her. And they know it too. Hillary Clinton does not want…
Governor-Candidates Battle for Relevance in Do-or-Die New Hampshire
MANCHESTER, NH (ABC News) -- After disappointing finishes in the Iowa Republican caucuses Monday, the three remaining current and former governors in the presidential race have less than a week to win over voters in New Hampshire, a state on which…
Clinton and Sanders Open up About Spirituality
(ABC News) -- It wasn’t an official debate, but it was close. Democratic presidential candidates Bernie Sanders and Hillary Clinton took the stage separately Wednesday night in a "presidential town hall" forum on CNN. Moderator Anderson Cooper and New Hampshire…
Donald Trump's Private Plane Makes Emergency Landing in Nashville
(ABC News) -- Donald Trump's private jet made an emergency landing in Nashville Wednesday afternoon after the pilot reported engine problems, officials said. The Boeing 757 landed in Nashville at 4:40 p.m., the Federal Aviation Administration said. Just making a quick…
Democratic Presidential Hopefuls Square-Off in Debate
MANCHESTER, N.H. (AP) -- A day after taking part in a forum on CNN, Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders are set to face off in a debate on MSNBC. But both camps haven't come to terms on other debates…
Obama Makes Inaugural Visit to US Mosque in Defense of Religious Freedom
(ABC News) -- President Obama will visit a U.S. mosque for the first time as president today, taking a stand for the constitutional right of religious freedom while also confronting the debate over Syrian refugees that has generated controversy during…
Rand Paul Suspends 2016 Presidential Campaign
(ABC News) -- Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul said today he is suspending his 2016 campaign for president. "It's been an incredible honor to run a principled campaign for the White House," Paul said in a statement. "Today, I will end…
Hillary Clinton Banking on Minority Support for Super Tuesday, Memo Says
(ABC News) -- HillarAfter eking out a victory in Iowa before an anticipated loss in New Hampshire next week,Hillary Clinton’s campaign is banking on their minority support in the Super Tuesday states to help secure the nomination, according to a…
Hillary Clinton Campaign Declares Victory in Iowa Caucuses
(ABC News) -- After a tight contest, Hillary Clinton's presidential campaign declared victory in the Iowa Democratic caucuses and the state party indicated the former secretary of state is poised to be awarded more delegates than rival Bernie Sanders. "Hillary…
SC Superdelegate Sticks with O'Malley, Keeping Options Open
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) -- A South Carolina superdelegate says he's might look outside the Democratic party now that his candidate, Martin O'Malley, has dropped out of the presidential race. Boyd Brown told The Associated Press on Tuesday that he can't…
WATCH: Rubio Gets Endorsement from SC Senator Tim Scott
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WOLO) -- South Carolina Senator Tim Scott has thrown his support behind Republican presidential Marco Rubio. Tuesday morning, Senator Scott endorsed the Florida senator for the Republican nomination for president. A statement from Senator Scott says in part,…
National Politics
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- Can Kennedy lineage and hype over 'Love Story' help send JFK's grandson to Congress? Apr 5, 2026 5:07 AM EDTAs a Kennedy scion, Jack Schlossberg had a lot of hype behind him when he launched his congressional campaign in New York City late last year
- Trump administration asks appeals court to pause order halting White House ballroom construction Apr 4, 2026 7:57 PM EDTThe Trump administration is arguing that a judge’s order to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom creates a security risk for the president
- Bondi struggled to prosecute Trump foes. But will a new attorney general make a difference? Apr 4, 2026 7:58 AM EDTPam Bondi is out of her job after failing to deliver criminal cases against President Donald Trump’s political enemies
- President Trump signs executive order that aims to stabilize college sports Apr 3, 2026 10:15 PM EDTPresident Donald Trump has signed an executive order aimed at restoring “order, fairness and stability” to college athletics
- Democrats see Georgia's failure to curb data centers as an electoral gift Apr 3, 2026 5:40 PM EDTGeorgia lawmakers have ended their legislative session without addressing concerns over data centers
- Tennessee eases up on its unique child support rule for restoring voting rights after a felony Apr 3, 2026 5:16 PM EDTA new Tennessee law has eased up on two longstanding financial hurdles for people with felony sentences who want their voting rights back
- South Florida vice mayor's death investigated as domestic violence, husband faces murder charge Apr 3, 2026 11:34 AM EDTThe husband of a South Florida vice mayor has been charged with fatally shooting his wife at their home, according to an affidavit
- White House set to release Trump's budget with major increase in defense spending Apr 3, 2026 11:32 AM EDTThe White House is scheduled to release President Donald Trump’s 2027 budget Friday
- Concerns over a Nebraska hospital show how a $50B rural health fund is coming up short Apr 3, 2026 11:30 AM EDTA rural Nebraska family’s lifeline hospital now sits at the center of a national fight over Medicaid cuts
