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Sen. Lisa Murkowski blasts fellow Republicans for being 'afraid' of Trump, Musk

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said her colleagues are afraid to speak up against some of President Donald Trump's actions because they think they will be "taken down."
31 minutes ago
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said her colleagues are afraid to speak up against some of President Donald Trump's actions because they think they will be "taken down."
1 hour ago

Zelenskyy says Putin's 'words' aren't enough amid Trump call on energy ceasefire

Trump said much of the call was based on his conversation with Russia's Putin.
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President Donald Trump in Washington, Mar. 12, 2025 and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Helsinki, Mar. 19, 2025.
2 hours ago

DOD says it 'mistakenly removed' Jackie Robinson content from website amid DEI purge

A tribute to Jackie Robinson's Army service was scrubbed from a DOD website.
2 hours ago
Jackie Robinson, in military uniform, signs a contract with the minor league club in Montreal, a farm team for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
2 hours ago

Fed holds interest rates steady, opting for patience as Trump's tariffs roil markets

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, opting for a patient approach weeks after President Donald Trump's tariffs touched off a global trade war.
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VIDEO: Fed holds interest rates steady, opting for patience as Trump's tariffs roil markets
3 hours ago

DNC launches billboards asking public to demand town halls from GOP representatives

The billboards are going up in states such as Arizona, Florida and Michigan.
3 hours ago
 Ken Martin, DNC Chair Candidate, speaks at the "Win With Workers" Rally and Press Conference at the DNC Midwestern Candidate Forum, Jan. 16, 2025, in Detroit.
4 hours ago

Pelosi criticizes Schumer for caving to Trump in shutdown fight

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defended his vote to keep the government open last week.
4 hours ago
VIDEO: Pelosi criticizes Schumer for caving to Trump in shutdown fight
March 19

Trump speaks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy after Putin rebuffs 30-day ceasefire plan

President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday as talks continue to try to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
March 19
VIDEO: Trump speaks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy after Putin rebuffs 30-day ceasefire plan
March 19

Trump administration escalates legal battle over alleged gang member deportations

"Our Country is in very big trouble, and destined to fail!" Trump said.
March 19
President Donald Trump waves to the media as he leaves after a luncheon with the Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Washington.
March 19

Trump offering no ideas to help schools: Former education secretary

John King Jr. served as Department of Education secretary during the Obama administration.
March 19
VIDEO: Trump offering no ideas to help schools: Former education secretary
March 19

Timeline of Trump’s Alien Enemies Act deportation legal battle

Hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members were sent to El Salvador when an ICE official said that many of the men lack criminal records in the United States.
March 19
Timeline of Trump’s Alien Enemies Act Deportation Legal Battle
March 19

Trump says 30-day ceasefire 'would have been tough' after high-stakes call with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses "skepticism" after the call.
March 19
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels, Mar. 6, 2025 and Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 19

Pentagon aims to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilians

About 21,000 voluntary resignations have been accepted so far.
March 19
The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Va., Oct. 9, 2020.
March 18

Trump continues to call for judge's impeachment after chief justice's rebuke

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement defending the judiciary.
March 18
President Donald Trump greets Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts as he arrives to speak during an address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025.
March 18

Chief justice's rebuke of Trump shows deep concern about attacks on courts: ANALYSIS

John Roberts responded after Trump called for a federal judge to be impeached.
March 18
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts attends inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
March 18

FBI arrests alleged MS-13 leader on its '10 most wanted' list

FBI Director Kash Patel called the arrest a "major victory."
March 18
In this photo released by the FBI, Javier Roman-Bardales is shown.
March 18

Sun glare may have contributed to Chicago Midway close call, NTSB report says

This close call was one in a string of aviation incidents in recent months.
March 18
A Southwest Airlines plane landed safely at Chicago Midway International Airport after a "go-around" to avoid a business jet that "entered the runway without authorization," according to the Federal Aviation Administration, Feb. 25, 2025.
March 18

Judge says dismantling of USAID was unconstitutional

The judge ordered a pause on any efforts to shut down USAID.  
March 18
Lane Pollack, center, of Rockville, Md., a senior learning advisor at USAID for 14 years, is consoled by a co-worker after having 15 minutes to clear out her belongings from the USAID headquarters, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
March 18

Trump insults federal judge amid legal battle over deportation flights

President Donald Trump is ramping up criticism of U.S. District Judge Jeb Boasberg. ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports.
March 18
VIDEO: Trump insults federal judge amid legal battle over deportation flights
March 18

Longtime Harris supporters torn on possible 2028 presidential run

"Maybe America needs to be broken so someone can fix it."
March 18
Kamala Harris met with Senior White House and Administration officials, January 9, 2025.
March 18

Schumer defends vote to avert shutdown and his position as Senate Democratic leader

The Senate minority leader told "The View" that he "should" be leader.
March 18
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer appears on "The View" on March 18. 2025.
March 18

Military officials say 2025 recruiting off to strong start, building on recent trends

Early year gains reflect a confluence of factors as Trump claims a turnaround.
March 18
Soldiers of the US Army 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division speak next to a Bradley Fighting Vehicle ahead of a live fire exercise at the Drawsko Pomorskie training area, on March 13, 2025, in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland.
March 18

Trump is ending Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden

Trump said Hunter Biden's detail would be pulled "immediately."
March 18
First Lady Jill Biden, President Joe Biden, their grandson Beau Biden, son Hunter Biden and daughter Ashley Biden arrive to board Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on March 29, 2024.
March 18

What Trump cutting VOA's funding could mean

Voice of America reporter Liam Scott says President Donald Trump’s executive order will jeopardize “fact-based, unbiased, balanced news coverage.”
March 18
VIDEO: What Trump cutting VOA's funding could mean
March 18

JFK assassination files to be released

The Trump administration is set to release 80,000 pages of unredacted files on the JFK assassination.
March 18
The Trump administration is set to release 80,000 pages of unredacted files on the JFK assassination.
March 18

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center facility among planned DOGE cuts

The "building lease issue is in flux," a NOAA spokesperson said.
March 18
Fire burns a residence during a wildfire outbreak in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Mar. 14, 2025.
March 18

Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say

The president cut funding to pro-democracy media outlets this weekend.
March 18
Signage for US broadcaster Voice of America is seen in Washington, D.C, March 16, 2025.
March 18

DNC to make first major post-election investment into Wisconsin Supreme Court race

The election is the most expensive ever for a state supreme court race.
March 18
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford participate in a debate, March 12, 2025, in Milwaukee.
March 18

Author of ‘Moneyball’ and ‘The Big Short’ on turning focus to public servants

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with ‘Moneyball’ author Michael Lewis on his new book ‘Who is Government: The Untold Story of Public Service’ about our nation’s most underappreciated heroes.
March 18
VIDEO: Author of ‘Moneyball’ and ‘The Big Short’ on turning focus to public servants
March 18

Former DOS legal adviser Harold Koh on Trump's plan to increase deportation

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with Yale Law School professor, Harold Hongju Koh, about President Donald Trump invoking the Aliens Enemies Act to remove undocumented Venezuelan immigrants.
March 18
VIDEO: Former DOS legal adviser Harola Koh on Trump's plan to increase deportation
March 17

Judge convenes 'fact-finding' hearing over Trump deportation flights

A judge is hearing arguments Monday over whether officials knowingly violated a court order when they handed over 200 alleged gang members to El Salvadoran authorities.
March 17
VIDEO: Judge convenes 'fact-finding' hearing over Trump deportation flights
March 17

Trump claims Biden's pardons for Jan. 6 committee are 'void.' Legal experts disagree

He alleged, without evidence, that they invalid because signed by autopen.
March 17
President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter before boarding Air Force One as he departs from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Mar. 14, 2025.
March 17

Trump says JFK files will be released on Tuesday

President Donald Trump told reporters that over 80,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of JFK will be released on Tuesday.
March 17
President Donald Trump told reporters that over 80,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of JFK will be released on Tuesday.
March 17

'No one should be taking their legal advice from Donald Trump': Rep. Seth Magaziner

Democratic Rep. Seth Magaziner joined ABC News Live with a reaction to the Trump administration's deportation flights and the spending cuts by Elon Musk and DOGE.
March 17
VIDEO: 'No one should be taking their legal advice from Donald Trump': Rep. Seth Magaziner
March 17

Trump claims Biden pardons for Jan. 6 committee 'void, vacant'

The House committee investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
March 17
President Donald Trump waves from the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, March 17, 2025.
March 17

Sen. Chuck Schumer's book tour postponed for 'security concerns' amid funding debate

Schumer had events planned in Baltimore, New York City and D.C. this week.
March 17
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer gives a television interview, at the Capitol in Washington, March 14, 2025.
March 17

Judge to hear arguments if Trump Admin. violated a court order with mass deportations

Immigration lawyer Leon Fresco reacted to the Trump administration invoking the Alien Enemies Act to deport any noncitizens.
March 17
VIDEO: Judge to hear arguments if Trump Admin. violated a court order with mass deportations
March 17

Adam Kinzinger blasts Trump's claims Jan. 6th committee pardons 'void'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger blasted Trump on social media after the president claimed that former President Biden's pardons of members of the committee and others were "void."
March 17
VIDEO: Adam Kinzinger blasts Trump after the president claimed Jan. 6th committee pardons 'void'
March 17

Trump claims Biden pardons for Jan. 6 committee 'void, vacant'

President Donald Trump claimed that former President Joe Biden's pardons of members of the committee and others were "void, vacant, and of no future force of effect."
March 17
President Donald Trump claimed that former President Joe Biden's pardons of members of the committee and others were "void, vacant, and of no future force of effect."
March 17

Timeline: Trump's race against courts to deport gang members under Alien Enemies Act

Hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members were sent to El Salvador.
March 17
Alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua who were deported by the U.S. government, are detained at the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador in a photo obtained Mar. 16, 2025.
March 17

Trump orders attacks against Houthis in Yemen

The Houthis responded with a counterattack against U.S. ships on Sunday.
March 17
In this screen grab from a video posted to X, CENTCOM forces launch a large scale operation against Iran-Backed Housthis in Yemen, on March 15, 2025.
March 17

US strikes 'took out' multiple Houthi leaders: National security adviser Mike Waltz

The Houthis then launched a successful counterstrike on Sunday.
March 17
National Security Advisor Michael Waltz speaks with ABC News on This Week.
March 16

Judge blocks Trump from deporting noncitizens under Alien Enemies Act

ABC News' Christiane Cordero joins Live to discuss President Donald Trump’s plan to deport noncitizens under the Alien Enemies Act.
March 16
VIDEO: Judge blocks Trump from deporting noncitizens under Alien Enemies Act
March 16

Trump's trade war throws some Florida businesses into uncertainty

On “This Week,” co-anchor Martha Raddatz speaks to business leaders in Florida about the impact of tariffs.
March 16
VIDEO: Trump's trade war throws some Florida businesses into uncertainty
March 16

Democrats need to stop infighting 'as quickly as we can': Sen. Whitehouse

Republicans gave Democrats two bad choices, Whitehouse told "This Week."
March 16
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse speaks with ABC News on This Week.
March 16

'This Week' Transcript 3-16-25: WH NSA Mike Waltz, Sen. Whitehouse & Diane Swonk

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, March 16.
March 16
National Security Advisor Michael Waltz participates in an interview with political commentator Mercedes Schlapp at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center, on Feb. 21, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
March 15

Judge blocks deportations under 1798 law, orders flights turned around

Judge James Boasberg ordered the government to turn around deportation flights.
March 15
President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 15

Department of Education cuts expected to have 'huge impacts' on teachers

Those who teach marginalized students particularly brace for negative impact.
March 15
Parents and students gather to lobby against a Republican-led spending bill that would lead to sharp budget cuts for the District of Columbia and its public schools on Capitol Hill, Mar. 13, 2025, in Washington.
March 15

Trump signs executive order targeting 3rd law firm

The new executive order is the third time Trump has targeted a law firm.
March 15
President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 15

Final report on Trump's handling of classified docs should never be released: DOJ

Last month, the White House said the FBI returned boxes of materials.
March 15
President Donald Trump speaks at the Department of Justice in Washington, Mar. 14, 2025.
March 15

3 claims about the Department of Education and what it really does

Data reviewed by ABC News contradict dubious claims by Trump.
March 15
The headquarters of the U.S. Department of Eduction, which were ordered closed for the day for what officials described as security reasons amid large-scale layoffs, is seen Mar. 12, 2025, in Washington.

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