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November 24

Biden says initial hostage release 'only a start,' hopes Americans released 'soon'

"We also will not stop until we get these hostages brought home," Biden said.
November 24
President Biden speaks about the release of hostages from Gaza, in Nantucket, Mass., on Nov. 24, 2023.
November 24

NSA Jake Sullivan, Rep. Ro Khanna & Former Gov. Chris Christie Sunday on "This Week"

This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, November 26, 2023.
November 24
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
November 24

Biden speaks after first group of hostages released

President Joe Biden addressed the American people Friday following the release of 24 hostages in a deal struck between Hamas and Israel.
November 24
President Joe Biden addressed the American people Friday following the release of 24 hostages in a deal struck between Hamas and Israel.
November 24

Democrats' best hope of holding the Senate runs through Trump country, experts say

Republicans see a lot more opportunity to win the chamber.
November 24
Senator Sherrod Brown, a Democrat from Ohio and chairman of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, speaks during a hearing in Washington, DC, US, on May 16, 2023.
November 24

History shows House expulsions are rare. Will GOP Rep. George Santos join the list?

Only five House members in history have been expelled by their peers.
November 24
Republican Representative from New York George Santos arrives for a GOP caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Oct. 16, 2023.
November 23

History of US House of Representative expulsions

Only five times in history has a member of the U.S. House of Representatives been expelled.
November 23
Only five times in history has a member of the U.S. House of Representatives been expelled.
November 23

'We have to come together': Biden calls into Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

"Today is about ... giving thanks for this country we call home," Biden said.
November 23
Beagle scout Snoopy balloon flies, as Tom Turkey float rides during the 97th Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in Manhattan, New York City, Nov. 23, 2023.
November 23

Biden says 'fingers crossed' for hostage release as officials describe his role

Officials called the negotiations an "extremely excruciating process."
November 23
President Joe Biden crosses his fingers while responding to a question about the release of Hamas hostages after a visit to the Nantucket Fire Department on Thanksgiving November 23, 2023 in Nantucket, Mass.
November 23

Republican candidates push to topple Trump in Iowa in final weeks before caucus

The 2024 primary starts in January and the ex-president remains the favorite.
November 23
Florida Governor and U.S. Presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks during a rally, Nov. 6, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
November 22

House Democrats pen letter demanding protection for children in Gaza

More than 5,350 children have been killed in Gaza as a result of the war between Hamas and Israel, according to UNICEF.
November 22
As of Nov. 16, more than 4,600 children have been killed in Gaza as a result of the war between Hamas and Israel, according to UNICEF.
November 22

US, Israel and others race to carry out hostage deal

An Israeli official said hostages won’t be released before Friday.
November 22
Relatives, friends and supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attack by Hamas militants in southern Israel, hold placards and images of those taken during a protest for their release in Tel Aviv, Nov. 22, 2023.
November 22

How Rosalynn Carter became a champion for mental health

Carter remained devoted to helping people with mental illness for decades.
November 22
First Lady Rosalynn Carter testifies before Congress about increasing the funding for certain mental health programs in Washington D.C , Feb. 7, 1979.
November 22

Raskin, other House Democrats pressure Biden to do more to protect children in Gaza

The letter calls for "timely evacuation and protection of children and babies."
November 22
Medics prepare premature babies for transport to Egypt after they were evacuated from Shifa Hospital in Gaza City to a hospital in Rafah, Gaza Strip, Nov. 20, 2023.
November 21

US hits Iran-backed militants with 4th round of airstrikes

Iran-backed groups have attacked US forces more than 60 times since mid-Oct.
November 21
Two U.S. Air Force F-16 Fighting Falcons assigned to the 555th Expeditionary Fighter Squadron, release flares over Iraq, Feb. 6, 2020.
November 21

DeSantis earns another major endorsement in Iowa, but still trails Trump

He "has done the work in Iowa, unlike Trump, and it's showing," a donor said.
November 21
Republican presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks at a Never Back Down campaign event in Manchester, N.H., Nov. 21, 2023.
November 21

Speaker Mike Johnson meets with Trump after going 'all in' on former president

Johnson helped lead the effort in the House to reverse Trump's 2020 loss.
November 21
Former President Donald Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson
November 21

US retaliates against Iran-backed militants after ballistic missile strike

The Pentagon believes the counterstrike killed several Iran-linked militants.
November 21
An AC-130U Gunship from the 4th Special Operations Squadron flies over the range firing its 105mm gun during a local training mission, Jan. 27, 2011, at Hurlburt Field, Fla.
November 21

Biden orders flags lowered to half-staff to honor Rosalynn Carter

He ordered the flags to be lowered to half-staff starting Saturday.
November 21
Former first lady Rosalynn Carter discusses an Institute of Medicine report during the 21st annual Rosalynn Carter Symposium on Mental Health Policy at the Carter Center, Nov. 3, 2005, in Atlanta.
November 21

Binance founder Chengpeng Zhao pleads guilty to money laundering charges: DOJ

Zhao's admission was first revealed in documents unsealed on Tuesday.
November 21
Changpeng Zhao, billionaire and chief executive officer of Binance Holdings Ltd., during a session at the Web Summit in Lisbon, Portugal, Nov. 2, 2022.
November 21

Va. Dems propose amendment ensuring abortion access after winning General Assembly

Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican, unsuccessfully pushed a 15-week "limit."
November 21
A voter carries her ballot to the counting machine after voting at a polling station, on Nov. 7, 2023, in Richmond, Va.
November 21

Both sides appeal ruling Trump engaged in Jan. 6 insurrection, can still run in 2024

The former president has so far won multiple 14th Amendment challenges.
November 21
Former President Donald Trump gives remarks at the South Texas International airport, on Nov. 19, 2023, in Edinburg, Texas.
November 21

DHS 'concerned' drones being used for 'malicious purposes'

The authorization expires in February.
November 21
November 21

Republican presidential hopefuls vie for key endorsement in New Hampshire

Ron DeSantis, Nikki Haley and Chris Christie are hoping to gain the support of Gov. Chris Sununu.
November 21
VIDEO: Republican presidential hopefuls vie for key endorsement in New Hampshire
November 21

Democratic senators call on Biden to press Israel to allow more Gaza aid

The senators made an "urgent call" for "sustained humanitarian aid in Gaza."
November 21
Palestinians walk at the site of Israeli strikes on houses, in Jabalia refugee camp in the northern Gaza Strip Nov, 21, 2023.
November 20

Another voting case may head to SCOTUS after ruling limits challenges to election law

"The who-gets-to-sue question is the centerpiece of today's case."
November 20
A voter casts a ballot at a polling location in Fairfax, Va., Nov. 7, 2023.
November 20

Biden turns 81 as questions about age continue to dominate 2024 race

Polls show voters continue to be concerned by Biden's age.
November 20
President Joe Biden speaks before pardoning the national Thanksgiving turkeys, Liberty and Bell, at a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House, Nov. 20, 2023.
November 20

Turkeys Liberty and Bell escape 'fowl' fate with presidential pardon

The turkeys were pardoned during a lighthearted ceremony at the White House.
November 20
President Joe Biden pardons the National Thanksgiving turkeys Liberty and Bell during a ceremony on the South Lawn of the White House on Nov. 20, 2023 in Washington, DC.
November 20

Rosalynn Carter's funeral service to be held next week in Georgia

Memorial events celebrating the former first lady will begin next Monday.
November 20
Rosalynn Carter, wife of President Jimmy Carter, the 39th President of the United States.
November 20

Biden pardons turkeys in annual White House tradition

The two lucky birds, Liberty and Bell, will escape the fate of many other turkeys this Thanksgiving.
November 20
VIDEO: Biden pardons turkeys in annual White House tradition
November 19

'Extraordinary': Tributes and remembrances for Rosalynn Carter after her death

Son Chip Carter called her "a great humanitarian in her own right."
November 19
President Jimmy Carter is applauded by First Lady Rosalynn Carter and supporters after conceding defeat to Reagan during the 1980 presidential election, Nov 4, 1980.
November 19

Rosalynn Carter remained her husband's rock of support to the end

"The best thing I ever did was marrying Rosalynn," Jimmy Carter often said.
November 19
President Jimmy Carter with wife Rosalyn Carter, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Warren Burger on stage in front of the White House, Jan. 1977.
November 19

Trump wins 3rd set of challenges to 2024 bid: Trail takeaways you may have missed

In Iowa, three of his GOP rivals made their pitches to evangelical voters.
November 19
Republican presidential candidate Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, left, speaks during the Family Leader's Thanksgiving Family Forum as Republican presidential candidate businessman Vivek Ramaswamy, center, and Republican presidential candidate former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley, right, look on Nov. 17, 2023, in Des Moines, Iowa.
November 19

Biden and Trump separately spend time with service members ahead of Thanksgiving

First lady Jill Biden also mourned the death of Rosalynn Carter.
November 19
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump and Texas Gov. Greg Abbott help serve food to Texas National Guard soldiers, troopers and others who will be stationed at the border over Thanksgiving, Nov. 19, 2023, in Edinburg, Texas.
November 19

Deal inches closer on freeing hostages in Gaza: 'Very sensitive stage,' official says

Separately, Israel's ambassador discussed the country's raid on Shifa Hospital.
November 19
Relatives, friends and supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attack by Hamas militants in southern Israel, hold placards and images of those taken during a protest for their release in the central city of Modiin, Nov. 16, 2023.
November 19

San Francisco mayor defends city, argues 'hard decisions' must be made for progress

"We have to keep working towards solutions," London Breed said.
November 19
San Francisco Mayor London Breed discusses challenges facing her city with ABC News' Martha Raddatz at San Francisco City Hall.
November 19

'This Week' Transcript 11-19-23:Dep. National Security Adviser Jon Finer

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, November 19.
November 19
In this April 24, 2022 file photo, Deputy National Security Adviser Jon Finer appears on Meet the Press in Washington, D.C.
November 18

US considering tactical recovery plans for hostages in Gaza

No option is off the table, U.S. officials say.
November 18
Relatives, friends and supporters of Israeli hostages held in Gaza since the October 7 attack by Hamas militants in southern Israel, hold placards and images of those taken during a protest for their release in the central city of Modiin, Nov. 16, 2023.
November 17

Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results

Trump asked the Georgia secretary of state to "find 11,780 votes" in 2021.
November 17
Former President Donald Trump sits at the defense table with his legal team in a Manhattan court, April 4, 2023, in New York.
November 17

Trump to remain on GOP primary ballot, judge rejects 14th Amendment challenge

A lawsuit sought to bar Trump from the state’s Republican primary ballot.
November 17
Former President Donald Trump attends the Trump Organization civil fraud trial, in New York State Supreme Court in New York City, October 25, 2023.
November 17

Washington lawmakers make another push to oust Santos

The House Ethics Committee chairman filed a resolution to expel Rep. George Santos after a scathing ethics report alleged he used campaign funds for personal expenses.
November 17
VIDEO: Washington lawmakers make another push to oust Santos
November 17

Dep. National Security Adviser Jon Finer & Adm. Mike Mullen Sunday on "This Week"

This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, November 19, 2023.
November 17
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
November 17

Rosalynn Carter has entered hospice care at home: Carter Center

Former President Jimmy Carter started hospice care in February.
November 17
Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter poses for a portrait in New York, Sept. 23, 2011.
November 17

Timeline: Manhattan DA's Stormy Daniels hush money case against Donald Trump

Trump is facing 34 counts of falsifying business documents in New York.
November 17
Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the day of his court appearance in New York after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Palm Beach, Fla., April 4, 2023.
November 17

New resolution filed to expel GOP Rep. George Santos from Congress

The move comes one day after a scathing ethics panel report on his conduct.
November 17
Representative George Santos departs following a House Republican caucus meeting on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 23, 2023.
November 17

Why big-name Republicans and ex-'QAnon Shaman' are seeking same Arizona House seat

Two candidates were at the Capitol on Jan. 6; two others once shared a ticket.
November 17
In this Aug. 1, 2022, file photo, Republican candidate for state attorney general Abraham Hamadeh, Republican gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, and Republican U.S. senatorial candidate Blake Masters wave to supporters at the conclusion of a campaign event on the eve of the primary, in Phoenix, Ariz.
November 16

Dems slam Trump on abortion as Biden increasingly focuses on possible 2024 rematch

The party is putting up Iowa billboards as Republicans gather to campaign there.
November 16
The Democratic National Committee purchased billboard spots in Iowa to attack former President Donald Trump on abortion ahead of his visit to Fort Dodge on Saturday, Nov. 18.
November 16

Biden-Xi summit: Modest outcomes, from fentanyl to pandas: ANALYSIS

But both men agreed on the need to keep lines of communication open.
November 16
President Joe Biden greets China's President President Xi Jinping at the Filoli Estate in Woodside, Calif., on Nov, 15, 2023, on the sidelines of the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperative conference.
November 16

US 'still convinced' Hamas used Al-Shifa as command center as Israeli raid continues

U.S. officials say intel confirms Hamas used the hospital as a control center.
November 16
An Israeli officer points at what he describes as a grab bag containing a rifle and other munitions belonging to a Hamas fighter that was discovered behind an MRI machine at the Al Shifa hospital complex in Gaza City, Nov. 15, 2023.
November 16

Special counsel using LA-based grand jury to probe Hunter Biden's taxes: Sources

James Biden, the president's brother, has recently been subpoenaed.
November 16
Hunter Biden at the White House in Washington, D.C., on June 22, 2023.
November 16

Major NJ Democrats enter primary for Sen. Menendez's seat

New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy and Rep. Andy Kim are mounting primary challenges to longtime Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.
November 16
New Jersey's first lady Tammy Murphy and Rep. Andy Kim are mounting primary challenges to longtime Democratic Sen. Bob Menendez.

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