Lalee Ibssa

2024 Campaign Reporter at ABC News

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Vance stands by Trump amid feud with Musk but silent on Musk's accusations

3 weeks ago | abcnews.go.com | Alexandra Hutzler |Lalee Ibssa

The vice president has yet to directly criticize the Tesla billionaire. ByAlexandra Hutzler and Lalee Ibssa President-elect Donald Trump, Trump's pick for the planned Department of Government Efficiency Elon Musk and Vice President-elect JD Vance attend the NCAA college football game between Army and Navy in Landover, Md., Dec. 14, 2024.
Trump ramps up criticism of GOP Sen. Rand Paul amid push to pass funding bill

3 weeks ago | yahoo.com | Michelle Stoddart |Lalee Ibssa |Allison Pecorin

President Donald Trump is ramping up his criticism of Republican senators who are threatening to complicate the passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act," which advances his legislative agenda. On Tuesday, he railed against Sen. Rand Paul in a social media post after the Kentucky Republican publicly criticized the House-passed megabill.
Trump ramps up criticism of Republican senators who could stall his funding bill

3 weeks ago | abcnews.go.com | Michelle Stoddart |Lalee Ibssa

"Rand Paul has very little understanding of the BBB," Trump said. ByMichelle Stoddart and Lalee Ibssa President Donald Trump speaks to reporters in the rain after arriving on Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews, Md., May 30, 2025. Sen. Rand Paul does a TV interview in the Russell Senate Office Building, June 3, 2025.
Top Republican request interviews with Biden's White House physician, former aides on his mental fitness

1 month ago | abcnews.go.com | Lalee Ibssa

Rep. James Comer asked Dr. Kevin O'Connor to sit for an interview on June 25. Rep. James Comer speaks to a reporter as he arrives for a House Republican conference meeting at the Capitol, May 6, 2025. Andrew Harnik/Getty ImagesHouse Oversight Chairman James Comer is requesting former President Joe Biden's White House physician, Kevin O'Connor, to appear for a transcribed interview as part of an investigation into Biden's mental fitness and use of a presidential autopen while in office.
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lalee Ibssa |Alexandra Hutzler

Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia has died, his office announced Wednesday morning. He was 75 years old. "It is with immense sadness that we share that our devoted and loving father, husband, brother, friend and public servant, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, passed away peacefully at his home this morning surrounded by family," a statement from his family read. Connolly had served in Congress since 2009.
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75

1 month ago | 1430wcmy.com | Lalee Ibssa |Alexandra Hutzler

(WASHINGTON) — Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia has died, his office announced Wednesday morning. He was 75 years old. “It is with immense sadness that we share that our devoted and loving father, husband, brother, friend and public servant, Congressman Gerald E. Connolly, passed away peacefully at his home this morning surrounded by family,” a statement from his family read. Connolly had served in Congress since 2009.
Democratic Rep. Gerry Connolly dies at 75

1 month ago | abcnews.go.com | Lalee Ibssa |Alexandra Hutzler

Connolly represented Virginia in Congress since 2009. ByLalee Ibssa and Alexandra HutzlerRep. Gerry Connolly attends a House Rules Committee hearing on the procedures for upcoming votes at the U.S. Capitol, June 28, 2021 in Washington. Anna Moneymaker/Getty ImagesDemocratic Rep. Gerry Connolly of Virginia has died, his office announced Wednesday morning. He was 75 years old.
House Democrat withdraws Trump impeachment bill that angered party leaders

1 month ago | yahoo.com | Lalee Ibssa

Minutes before the House was scheduled for floor votes, Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar announced he would not force a vote to impeach President Donald Trump as he had planned. Thanedar's effort had angered not only Republicans, but also Democratic leaders, who said they would work with Republicans to kill his bill. Thanedar said he was holding off on his bill, claiming he wanted to add to his impeachment articles to include Trump's plans to accept a Boeing 747 from Qatar as a gift.
Democratic leaders vow to kill colleague's effort to impeach Trump

1 month ago | thepulseofnh.com | Lalee Ibssa

(WASHINGTON) -- Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar is taking an unorthodox step in defiance of his party's leadership, forcing an impeachment vote against President Donald Trump on Wednesday that both Republicans and his Democratic colleagues threaten to kill. "We're going to hear a ton of reasons why not to hold this president accountable.
Democratic leaders vow to kill colleague's effort to impeach Trump

1 month ago | abcnews.go.com | Lalee Ibssa

Democratic leaders call Rep. Shri Thanedar's effort "a distraction."In this April 10, 2025, file photo, Rep. Shri Thanedar arrives for the vote on the budget resolution in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images, FILEDemocratic Rep. Shri Thanedar is taking an unorthodox step in defiance of his party's leadership, forcing an impeachment vote against President Donald Trump on Wednesday that both Republicans and his Democratic colleagues threaten to kill.