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Democrats are protesting mandated escorts after earlier leaving the state.

A judge ruled he must be returned to Maryland if he is released from custody.

They say Newsom's plan to counter Texas redistricting is harmful to voters.

Tennessee has sent 160 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., as President Donald Trump and the White House continue to push their crime fighting directive.

Graham Platner, a military vet and oysterman from a small town in Maine, will run for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in an effort to oust Republican Susan Collins.

There are now over 2,000 troops in the nation's capital.

Trump confirmed White House lawyers will "go through the Museums."

A trio of Texas Democrats slept overnight Monday in the statehouse instead of traveling home with a mandated law enforcement escort ordered by the Republican leadership.

Trump pledged U.S. help to protect Ukraine in a cordial sit-down with Zelenskyy.

National Democrats have been recruiting Maine Gov. Janet Mills for the race.

Attendance has fallen in some school systems since the crackdown began.

California Democrats unveiled legislation to vote on new map to counter Texas.

This marks the first time in history that the FBI has had two deputy directors.

Muriel Bowser said if she had 500 more officers, the results would be the same.

President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House along with European leaders for a high-stakes meeting aiming to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.

At least four Republican-led states offered to send soldiers to the capital.

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser questioned claims that the influx of federal officers has made the city safer, as Attorney General Pam Bondi touted weekend arrest numbers.

President Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House as Trump continues to push for a deal to end the war in Ukraine.

Texas House Democrats returned to Austin after standoff over proposed congressional maps, potentially clearing the way for GOP to net as many as five U.S. House seats.

Trump said he'll begin his efforts by signing an executive order.

President Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House for a high-stakes meeting as the U.S. president pushed for a deal to end Russia's war on its neighbor.

Bill Taylor, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine from 2006 to 2009, discusses the upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian President Vladimir Putin's continued refusal to accept a ceasefire is "complicating" efforts to reach a peace deal.

The first lady told Putin he could protect children "with the stroke of a pen."

There could be 'additional consequences' for Russia if there's no deal, he said.

The Maryland senator said the Guard's mission in D.C. doesn't require it.

Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and Former New York Republican Congressman John Katko join ABC News Live to discuss Texas’ redistricting fight.

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, August 17.

Protests are taking place across the country as California and Texas face battles over redrawing congressional maps.

The redrawn maps could also insulate five Democrats in toss-up districts.

After meeting for more than two hours, President Trump and Russia's Vladimir Putin held a joint press conference alluding to progress in negotiations but stopping short of announcing a ceasefire deal.

The two leaders met in Alaska on Friday to discuss ending the war in Ukraine.

The leaders were convening behind closed doors at a military base in Anchorage.

President Trump and Russian President Putin arrived in Alaska for their high-stakes summit about the war in Ukraine.

ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz says the imagery surrounding the summit is “devastating” to watch for Ukrainians.

“That was a very friendly welcome,” ABC News' Chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce tells David Muir.

The stealth bomber was accompanied by four F-35 fighters.

Loomer, a conservative influencer, has accused Kennedy of plotting another run.

Military analyst Steve Ganyard breaks down the current map of Ukrainian front lines and the extent of Russian-controlled territory as Donald Trump and Vladimir Putin meet in Alaska to discuss the war.

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, August 17, 2025.

Bill Taylor, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine from 2006 to 2009 and a top diplomat there under Trump, discusses the upcoming summit.

ABC News' political director Averi Harper reports on the latest in the negotiations.

ABC News' Perry Russom reports on Attorney General Pam Bondi's order to formally codify the federal government's takeover of the Washington, D.C., Metropolitan Police Department.

Trump has said he "deserves" the prize.

President Trump vowed this week to rid Washington, D.C. of homeless encampments, issuing a warning that the "homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY."

The Russian and American presidents are poised to meet in Alaska on Friday.

Trump's gone from praising Putin to frustration over Russia's war in Ukraine.

Trump said his goal is for a second meeting with Putin and Zelenskyy.

ABC News will have special coverage of the meeting.

ABC News asked policy experts about the potential risks and rewards for each.