Abigail Abrams is a breaking news reporter covering politics. She is originally from St. Louis, Missouri and has previously reported for FiveThirtyEight and TIME, among others.
Potential Rubio Rival Exits Florida Senate Race
Incumbent Marco Rubio said he was considering running for re-election despite previously saying he was not interested in another term.
Charlestoon Shooting Memorial Service
The shooting in Charleston happened one year ago today.
Ryan To GOP: Vote Your ‘Conscience’
In an interview set to air Sunday, the House speaker essentially gave Republicans permission not to vote for Donald Trump.
Ex-Auschwitz Guard Gets 5 Years In Prison
During the trial, the 94-year-old former Nazi guard said he was embarrassed that he knew Nazis were killing Jews but did not try to stop the atrocities.
Bernie Sanders: 'The Political Revolution Continues'
The Vermont senator was set to speak about the future of his campaign at 8:30 p.m. EDT on Thursday.
Trump Slams AFL-CIO Over Clinton Endorsement
“Sadly, with this endorsement of Hillary Clinton ... the leadership of the AFL-CIO has made clear that it no longer represents American workers,” Trump said.
Obama: Gun Debate In US Must Change
The families of people killed in mass shootings “don’t care about the politics,” the president said in Orlando, Florida. “And neither do I.”
FBI Says Trump Is Wrong About Muslims
Authorities say Muslim Americans have often warned authorities about fellow Muslims they think might be turning toward extremism.
FBI, Orlando Police Condemn Anti-Muslim Threats
The FBI said it is trying to allow Orlando, Florida, to return to a sense of normalcy while it continues investigating Omar Mateen and the mass shooting that took place Sunday.
Orlando Gunman Was Also Victim Of Terrorism, Dad Says
Seddique Mateen said Wednesday that he did not know about his son's radicalization and he wants to keep others from the same fate.
Anti-LGBT Homicides Rose 20% In 2015
People of color and transgender individuals were the most targeted groups last year, a new report finds.
Germany Warns Migrants Against Polygamy
The justice minister wants to ensure all residents follow laws against polygamy and underage marriages.
Orlando Shooting Victim Speaks Out
A survivor from Sunday’s shooting, Angel Colon, called the gunman “heartless” and “ruthless” on Tuesday as he recounted his experience.
Clinton, Sanders Meet In Washington
Following Clinton’s victory in Tuesday’s District of Columbia primary, the candidates met at a hotel and reportedly agreed to work together to defeat Donald Trump.
Soaring Child Care Costs Hurting Families
Candidates have talked about reversing a trend that has seen average weekly expenses rise 170 percent from 1985 to 2011. But parents and advocates say the issue needs more attention.
Jews, Muslims Call For Unity After Orlando Shooting
Religious leaders in Florida called for solidarity over prejudice after Sunday's slaughter in Orlando.
Does Obama Even Like Hillary Clinton?
The president once painted his former rival as a “corporate lawyer sitting on the board at Walmart” and famously said he found her “likable enough.”
China Won’t Build LA-To-Vegas Rail Line
“As everyone knows, there are no high-speed trains manufactured in the United States,” said a U.S. company that was set to partner with China Railway.
Could 2016 Be The Year Of The Third Party?
If you're looking to cast a protest vote against one of the two major candidates, here are some other options in the 2016 presidential race.
Where The Candidates Stand On The Street
Here's what Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump say about Wall Street regulation — and what big bankers think about them.
