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Trump's 2026 budget proposal calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending

The White House on Friday released President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which calls for $163 billion in cuts to federal spending.
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VIDEO: Trump's 2026 budget proposal calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending
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Trump's 2026 budget proposal calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending

Trump called for an increase in defense spending to more than $1 trillion.
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President Donald Trump arrives to give a commencement address at the University of Alabama, May 1, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
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Trump can't drop funding for NPR, PBS, group says

The public broadcasting group said only Congress controls its funding.
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The headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) is seen in Washington, April 15, 2013.
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Harvard hits back 'no legal basis' for Trump move to take away tax-exempt status

"It's what they deserve," Trump said, renewing his threat on social media.
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People walk through Harvard Yard on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachussetts, April 15, 2025.
May 02

Former ambassador on Signalgate, shake-ups and strain on US diplomacy

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Wendy Sherman, deputy secretary of state under former President Joe Biden, about the shake-up today within President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
May 02
VIDEO: Former ambassador on Signalgate, shake-ups and strain on US diplomacy
May 01

Waltz was photographed using Signal during Cabinet meeting a day before his removal

Waltz was at the center of the Signal chat about a strike on Houthis in Yemen.
May 01
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz checks his mobile phone while attending a cabinet meeting held by President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, April 30, 2025.
May 01

Trump replacing Waltz as national security adviser, Rubio takes role for now

Marco Rubio will stay on as secretary of state as well, Trump announced.
May 01
U.S. National Security Adviser, Mike Waltz, April 24, 2025 and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, April 17, 2025.
May 01

Trump nominates Waltz for UN ambassador, names Rubio interim nat’l security adviser

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he's nominating Mike Waltz to be the U.N. ambassador, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser.
May 01
VIDEO: Trump nominates Waltz for UN ambassador, names Rubio interim nat’l security adviser
May 01

Trump dismisses concerns about higher prices from tariffs, even on children's toys

They may get "2 dolls instead of 30" and "cost a couple of bucks more," he said.
May 01
President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a National Day of Prayer event in the Rose Garden of the White House, May 1, 2025, in Washington.
May 01

US military says standards for investigating sex assault reports to remain unchanged

Promise comes amid review into equal opportunity programs, cuts to personnel.
May 01
The Department of Defense logo is seen on the wall in the Press Briefing room at the Pentagon, Oct. 29, 2024, in Washington.
May 01

Trump admits his tariff policy could have adverse effects on American families

While celebrating the 100-day mark of his second term with his Cabinet on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said, "maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls."
May 01
Trump admits his tariff policy could have adverse effects on American families
May 01

Trump to nominate Waltz for UN ambassador

President Donald Trump announced he's nominating Michael Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser.
May 01
President Donald Trump announced he's nominating Michael Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser.
May 01

Harris calls out President Trump as speculation grows over her political future

The former presidential candidate spoke as she considers re-entering politics.
May 01
VIDEO: Kamala Harris calls out President Trump as speculation grows over her political future
May 01

President Trump preaches patience amid economic concerns

More than 7 in 10 Americans believe the economy is in bad shape, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
May 01
VIDEO: President Trump preaches patience amid economic concerns
May 01

President Trump's executive orders during his first 100 days

President Donald Trump set a record for signing more executive orders during his first 100 days than any other presidential administration in U.S. history.
May 01
President Trump's executive orders on his first 100 days
May 01

Minerals deal puts US, Ukraine in ‘full alignment’ on ceasefire: Volker

Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, says a mineral resource deal will allow the U.S. to support Ukraine “without it costing U.S. taxpayers.”
May 01
VIDEO: Minerals deal puts US, Ukraine in ‘full alignment’ on ceasefire: Volker
May 01

Trump administration discontinues $1 billion in school mental health grants

The department said the programs were not advancing administration priorities.
May 01
Education Secretary Linda McMahon speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, April 30, 2025.
May 01

Michael Waltz expected to depart as Trump's national security adviser, sources say

This move comes as President Trump has been increasingly frustrated by Waltz after he came under intense scrutiny for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal chat.
May 01
VIDEO: Michael Waltz expected to depart as Trump's national security adviser, sources say
May 01

Musk says DOGE has made progress but 'not as effective as I'd like' after 100 days

Musk said his time in the government has been "very intense."
May 01
Elon Musk, wearing two hats, speaks during a cabinet meeting in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, on April 30, 2025.
May 01

Kamala Harris steps back into limelight in speech criticizing Trump

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stayed largely out of the limelight since leaving office, sharply criticized President Donald Trump in remarks on Wednesday.
May 01
Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stayed largely out of the limelight since leaving office, sharply criticized President Donald Trump in remarks on Wednesday.
May 01

Kamala Harris steps back into limelight in speech criticizing Trump

The former presidential candidate spoke as she considers re-entering politics.
May 01
Former U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a keynote address during the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala at the Palace Hotel on April 30, 2025 in San Francisco, California. Kamala Harris delivered her first public speech since leaving office in January.  (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
April 30

In his 2nd term, it’s Trump vs. the world: ANALYSIS

Trump’s "America First" policy has already had impact around the globe.
April 30
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, April 29, 2025 as he departs for a rally in Michigan to mark his 10th day in office.
April 30

US and Ukraine sign mineral resources agreement

Bessent says it signals Russia that Trump is committed to a peace process.
April 30
President Donald Trump welcomes Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House in Washington, Feb. 28, 2025.
April 30

Trump says egg prices are falling. Some experts say the claim is misleading.

Economists also largely rejected the attribution of blame for egg prices to any president, whether former President Joe Biden or President Trump.
April 30
Economists also largely rejected the attribution of blame for egg prices to any president, whether former President Joe Biden or President Trump.
April 30

How Americans describe Trump's term so far in 1 word: POLL

Respondents were invited to use one word to express their personal reaction to Trump's performance as president so far.
April 30
VIDEO: NEW ABC NEWS POLL: TRUMP IN ONE WORD – AVERI HARPER (CONFIRMED--NY 6TH FLOOR CAM)
April 30

Supreme Court appears inclined to allow 1st taxpayer-funded religious charter school

Oklahoma court had blocked the Catholic Church's charter school contract.
April 30
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, March 2, 2025.
April 30

Trump immigration policies, deportation tactics draw legal challenges

The president ramped up arrests, deportation threats and immigrant detention.
April 30
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, in coordination with the U.S. Customs and Border Protection, assists with the deportation of migrants at Biggs Army Airfield, Fort Bliss, Texas, Feb. 7, 2025.
April 30

Trump reflects on 'moment of solace' with Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral

"A lot of his people are dying," the president said.
April 30
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky meets with President Donald Trump on the sidelines of Pope Francis's funeral at St. Peter's Basilica at the Vatican, April 26, 2025.
April 30

Trump reacts to Joe Rogan's warning about becoming 'monsters' over deportations

He told ABC's Terry Moran he was elected to get immigrants out fast.
April 30
This combination photo shows Republican presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaking during a news conference, Oct. 25, 2024, in Austin, Texas, left, and Joe Rogan at a UFC event, Aug. 18, 2023, in Boston.
April 30

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit White House soon, says Trump

President Donald Trump made the announcement to media during a meeting with his cabinet on Wednesday.
April 30
VIDEO: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit White House soon, says Trump
April 30

Elon Musk jokes he wears ‘a lot of hats’ at Trump Cabinet meeting

Musk spoke about the work of the Department of Government Efficiency and was thanked by President Donald Trump.
April 30
Musk spoke about the work of the Department of Government Efficiency and was thanked by President Donald Trump.
April 30

Supreme Court to decide if Oklahoma religious charter school is constitutional

A Catholic school in Oklahoma is asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for it to become the nation's first religious charter school funded directly by taxpayers. ABC News' Devin Dwyer reports.
April 30
VIDEO: Supreme Court to decide if Oklahoma religious charter school is constitutional
April 30

Trump continues to blame Biden for GDP decline at start of his 2nd term

President Donald Trump again sought to blame former President Joe Biden for the Commerce Department's report showing the U.S. economy contracting in the first quarter of 2025.
April 30
VIDEO: Trump continues to blame Biden for GDP decline at start of his 2nd term
April 30

Trump ‘saddened’ to hear about China getting ‘hammered’ on tariffs

President Donald Trump spoke to reporters during his Cabinet meeting, saying that factories are closing “all over China.”
April 30
President Donald Trump spoke to reporters during his Cabinet meeting, saying that factories are closing “all over China.”
April 30

Supreme Court considers separation of church and state in public schools

ABC News’ Steve Osunsami reports from Oklahoma, where the nation’s first-ever religious charter school might upend America’s long-standing separation between church and state.
April 30
VIDEO: Supreme Court considers separation of church and state in public schools
April 30

FULL INTERVIEW | President Trump the First 100 Days: The Interview in the Oval Office

President Donald Trump discussed his first 100 days in office during an exclusive interview with ABC News, discussing a wide range of topics from the economy to immigration, and foreign policy.
April 30
President Donald Trump discussed his first 100 days in office during an exclusive interview with ABC News, discussing a wide range of topics from the economy to immigration, executive powers, and foreign policy.
April 30

How Trump’s first 100 days in office have impacted the economy and immigration

ABC News’ Mary Bruce spoke with ABC News contributors Reince Priebus and Donna Brazile about Trump’s first 100 days in office and how the administration has shifted U.S. policy.
April 30
VIDEO:  How Trump’s first 100 days in office have impacted the economy and immigration
April 30

Supreme Court to decide if Oklahoma religious charter school is constitutional

Justices will decide whether taxpayer dollars can fund a Catholic school.
April 30
The Oklahoma Supreme Court is pictured in the state Capitol building in Oklahoma City, May 19, 2014. The Oklahoma Supreme Court ruled Tuesday, June 25, 2024, that the approval of the nation's first state-funded Catholic charter school, St. Isidore of Seville Catholic Virtual Charter School, is unconstitutional.
April 30

President Trump the First 100 Days: The Interview in the Oval Office

Terry Moran interviews President Donald Trump in the Oval Office.
April 30
VIDEO: President Trump the First 100 Days: The Interview in the Oval Office
April 30

Doug Emhoff removed from US Holocaust Memorial Museum board by Trump administration

Then-President Joe Biden appointed the former second gentleman in January.
April 30
Former second gentleman Doug Emhoff listened to former President Joe Biden delivering his farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office of the White House on Jan. 15, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
April 30

Trump denies going after political opponents: ‘It’s not anger’

Asked if he’s using his presidential power for revenge, Trump said, “I’m not treating people rough. I was treated worse than any other president in the history of our country.”
April 30
Asked if he’s using his presidential power for revenge, Trump said, “I’m not treating people rough. I was treated worse than any other president in the history of our country.”
April 30

Trump says fraud referrals have resulted from DOGE

President Donald Trump spoke with ABC News’ Terry Moran about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, and says he’s satisfied with HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr..
April 30
President Donald Trump spoke with ABC News’ Terry Moran about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, and says he’s satisfied with HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr..
April 30

Putin won’t take all of Ukraine ‘because of me’: Trump

President Donald Trump spoke with ABC News’ Terry Moran about the war in Ukraine and his confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
April 30
President Donald Trump spoke with ABC News’ Terry Moran about the war in Ukraine and his confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
April 30

Trump says administration must ‘act fast’ on deportations

President Donald Trump maintained that his administration has followed the law when it comes to his migrant deportation plan.
April 30
President Donald Trump maintained that his administration has followed the law when it comes to his aggressive migrant deportation plan.
April 30

Two voices on America’s shifting foreign policies under Pres. Trump

ABC News reporter Matt Rivers and ABC News national security analyst Mick Mulroy discuss Pres. Trump’s willingness to question America’s traditional alliances.
April 30
VIDEO: Two voices on America’s shifting foreign policies under Pres. Trump
April 30

A look back at the first 100 days of President Trump's second term

We take a look back at the stories that defined the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, from immigration and tariffs to DOGE and foreign policy. 
April 30
VIDEO: A look back at the first 100 days of President Trump's second term
April 30

By The Numbers: The First 100 Days

A look at the numbers behind President Trump’s whirlwind start to his second term.
April 30
VIDEO: By The Numbers: The First 100 Days
April 30

Trump says 'I could' get Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
April 30
ABC News Exclusive: President Donald J. Trump sits down with Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran, April, 29, 2025 as Trump marks his first 100 days in office.
April 30

Trump says fraud referrals made to DOJ as a result of DOGE

Asked several times on whether DOGE has sent any fraud referrals to the Justice Department, President Donald Trump said, “Have there been? Yes, there have.”
April 30
Asked several times on whether DOGE has sent any fraud referrals to the Justice Department, President Donald Trump said, “Have there been? Yes, there have.”
April 30

Trump talks ‘incredible’ Oval Office, pushes back against economic anxieties

President Donald Trump said that “great--times are ahead” for the U.S. economy as polling suggests there is widespread anxiety over his trade policies.
April 30
President Donald Trump said that “great--times are ahead” for the U.S. economy as polling suggests there is widespread anxiety over his trade policies.
The headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) is seen in Washington, April 15, 2013.
The headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) is seen in Washington, April 15, 2013.
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