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Speaker Johnson warns Congress has power to stop funding federal courts

Robert McWhirter, a constitutional lawyer, reacts to Speaker Mike Johnson issuing an open threat to the federal judiciary amid high-stakes White House legal battles.
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VIDEO: Speaker Johnson warns Congress has power to stop funding federal courts
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Who is Mike Waltz?

National security adviser Michael Waltz was a former Green Beret and three-term congressman from Florida.
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National security adviser Michael Waltz was a former Green Beret and three-term congressman from Florida.
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Republican Congressman reacts to Jeffrey Goldberg's story on Signal group chat

Republican Congressman Russ Fulcher joined ABC News Live with a reaction to Trump officials coming under fire for using the app Signal to discuss war plans.
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VIDEO: Republican Congressman reacts to Jeffrey Goldberg's story on Signal group chat
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Speaker Johnson warns federal judiciary that Congress has power to stop court funding

House Speaker Mike Johnson warns Congress has the power to stop funding federal courts amid high-stakes White House legal battles.
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VIDEO: Speaker Johnson warns federal judiciary that Congress has power to stop court funding
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Trump downplays Yemen war plans group chat fiasco: 'It can happen'

"There was no classified information as I understand it," Trump claimed.
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President Donald Trump speaks next to Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles as he meets with U.S. Ambassadors in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Mar. 25, 2025.
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JD, Usha Vance to visit Greenland as prime minister blasts 'aggressive' pressure

Trump has declined to rule out military force to acquire Greenland.
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The consulate of the United States is pictured in Nuuk, Greenland, Mar. 24, 2025.
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Trump pick to lead SSA will conduct 'total review' of agency

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration on Tuesday distanced himself from some of the actions taken at the agency by officials linked to Elon Musk and DOGE.
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President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration on Tuesday distanced himself from some of the actions taken at the agency by officials linked to Elon Musk and DOGE.
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Yemen war plans group chat: A timeline of the mishap

The White House said Monday the group chat "appears to be authentic."
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Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz attend a meeting with President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 25

Former employees slam 'chaos,' 'confusion' at Department of Education

"Right now, the name of the game is uncertainty," one former employee said.
March 25
An exterior view of the Department of Education building on Mar. 13, 2025 in Washington.
March 25

'Lone offenders' carrying out Tesla attacks, catching them 'difficult,' FBI, DHS say

The assessment comes as the FBI launched a task force to investigate attacks.
March 25
A member of the Seattle Fire Department inspects a burned Tesla Cybertruck at a Tesla lot in Seattle, Mar. 10, 2025.
March 25

Trump pick to lead SSA will conduct 'total review' of agency

Frank Bisignano said he will conduct a "total review" at the SSA if confirmed.
March 25
Frank Bisignano, President Donald Trump's nominee to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration, appears at his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Mar. 25, 2025 in Washington.
March 25

Gabbard, Ratcliffe insist Signal chat did not include classified information

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe were grilled at a hearing by Democrats over war plans leaked to a journalist.
March 25
VIDEO: Gabbard, Ratcliffe insist Signal chat did not include classified information
March 25

What some federal judges have said amid Trump's challenges in court

The president and his allies have attacked several judges on social media.
March 25
The Blind Justice statue is shown outside the Albert V. Bryan Federal Courthouse, in Alexandria, Virginia.
March 25

Judicial orders against Trump ‘a dangerous trend’: Speaker Johnson

Speaker Mike Johnson issued an open threat to the federal judiciary, saying Congress has the authority to stop providing funding to federal courts.
March 25
Speaker Mike Johnson issued an open threat to the federal judiciary, saying Congress has the authority to stop providing funding to federal courts.
March 25

Who is Mike Waltz, national security adviser who added journalist to group chat?

Trump said that Waltz "has learned a lesson and is a good man."
March 25
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz looks on as he sits next to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 25

Senator grills Gabbard on Signal chat leaks: ‘Show the texts now’

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., questioned the director of national intelligence and director of the CIA about the messaging controversy.
March 25
VIDEO: Senator grills Gabbard on Signal chat leaks: ‘Show the texts now’
March 25

Tulsi Gabbard testifies on what ‘most immediately threatens’ US

The director of national intelligence was among other top intelligence officers testifying on Capitol Hill before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
March 25
VIDEO: Tulsi Gabbard testifies on what ‘most immediately threatens’ US
March 25

US delegation visit ‘highly aggressive’: Greenland PM

Greenland’s prime minister said his government won’t meet with the U.S. delegation, which includes second lady Usha Vance and White House national security adviser Mike Waltz.
March 25
Greenland’s prime minister said his government won’t meet with the U.S. delegation, which includes second lady Usha Vance and White House national security adviser Mike Waltz.
March 25

Democrats host town halls to fire up supporters -- but is their message resonating?

As Republicans pull back from in-person events, Democrats step into the void.
March 25
Carole and David Ostfeld of Allentown, PA, wait in line for a Democratic “People’s Town Hall” in Bethlehem, PA on March 20, 2025, with a sign that says “Hands Off Medicaid”.
March 24

Sen. Ted Cruz on leaked military operations text: ‘It was clearly a screw up’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas about deportation efforts by President Donald Trump's administration — and highly sensitive text messages being sent via Signal.
March 24
VIDEO:  Sen. Ted Cruz on leaked military operations text: ‘It was clearly a screw up’
March 24

The Atlantic editor involved in Yemen Signal messaging controversy speaks out

Jeffrey Goldberg joined ABC News Live Prime on Monday.
March 24
Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg joined ABC News Live to discuss the moment he realized he had been added to a Signal group chat with top government officials discussing a U.S. attack on Houthis in Yemen.
March 24

What top Trump officials have said about mishandling classified information

Former President Biden and Secretary of State Clinton drew their criticism.
March 24
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth talk as President Donald Trump meets French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Feb. 24, 2025.
March 24

The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg discusses Yemen war plan group chat

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, spoke with ABC News' Linsey Davis after Goldberg was included on an unsecure group chat discussing a U.S. attack on Houthis in Yemen.
March 24
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, spoke with ABC News' Linsey Davis after Goldberg was included on an unsecure group chat discussing a U.S. attack on Houthis in Yemen.
March 24

Messages with Yemen war plans shared with reporter appears 'authentic': Official

Hegseth denies Jeffrey Goldberg's story: "Nobody was texting war plans."
March 24
Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office of the White House, Mar. 21, 2025 in Washington.
March 24

Trump envoy Witkoff sparks outcry after backing Kremlin talking points on Ukraine

"I don't regard Putin as a bad guy," Steve Witkoff told Tucker Carlson.
March 24
Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff attends and interview in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 18, 2025.
March 24

House Republicans eye hearings on Judge Boasberg, bill to rein in federal judges

Boasberg is at the center of the admin's legal fight over deportation flights.
March 24
Rep. Jim Jordan speaks at a House Republicans press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 12, 2024.
March 24

Usha Vance to visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

The second lady’s office says she will be part of a U.S. delegation visiting historic sites and learning about heritage.
March 24
The second lady’s office says she will be part of a U.S. delegation visiting historic sites and learning about heritage.
March 24

Supreme Court grapples with role of race in Louisiana election map dispute

The case could have potential implications for the 2026 midterm elections.
March 24
The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024.
March 24

Trump convenes meeting of his Cabinet and Elon Musk

President Donald Trump's Cabinet meeting began with officials touting "waste, fraud and abuse" they claim to have identified at their various agencies.
March 24
VIDEO: Trump convenes meeting of his Cabinet and Elon Musk
March 24

Judge keeps block on Trump gang deportations, says they face 'torture'

The Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador last week deserved to have a hearing to determine whether they belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang, a federal judge ruled.
March 24
VIDEO: Judge keeps block on Trump gang deportations, says they face 'torture'
March 24

Trump asks Supreme Court to block reinstatement of fired probationary employees

A district court judge ordered 16,000 terminated employees to be reinstated.
March 24
The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2024.
March 24

Trump appoints former personal attorney Alina Habba as US attorney for New Jersey

Habba rose to fame as a member of Trump's circle after several years in private practice in New Jersey.
March 24
Habba rose to fame as a member of Trump's circle after several years in private practice in New Jersey.
March 24

Trump appoints former personal attorney Alina Habba as US attorney for New Jersey

Trump selected Habba as White House counselor after his election.
March 24
Alina Habba, newly appointed interim U.S. Attorney for District of New Jersey, speaks to reporters outside the White House on Mar. 24, 2025, in Washington.
March 24

Trump gang deportations put US at ‘precipice of totalitarianism’: Attorney

Immigration lawyer Francisco Symphorien-Saavedra explains the importance of an appeals court set to weigh President Donald Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act.
March 24
VIDEO: Trump gang deportations put US at ‘precipice of totalitarianism’: Attorney
March 24

Trump: Judge in deportation case a ‘disaster’

The Trump administration’s legal battle over deporting hundreds of migrants from Venezuela heats up.
March 24
The Trump administration’s legal battle over deporting hundreds of migrants from Venezuela heats up.
March 23

Border czar says Trump administration won't defy judge's order on deportation flights

But Homan says he doesn't care what judges think in the Alien Enemies Act case.
March 23
Tom Homan, President Donald Trump's border czar, appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Mar. 23, 2025.
March 23

Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio on the current state of the Democratic Party

Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio joins ABC News Live to discuss the future of the Democratic Party.
March 23
VIDEO: Ex-NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio on the current state of the Democratic Party
March 23

Public won't let Trump 'establish an oligarchic form of government': Bernie Sanders

The Vermont senator speaks to voters on his "Fighting Oligarchy" tour.
March 23
Sen. Bernie Sanders appears on ABC News' 'This Week' on Mar. 23, 2025.
March 23

Hudson Institute fellow on Elon Musk's Pentagon meeting

Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, talks about Elon Musk's Friday morning meeting at the Pentagon.
March 23
VIDEO: Controversy over Elon Musk's Pentagon meeting
March 23

'This Week' Transcript 3-23-25: Trump's Border Czar Tom Homan & Sen. Bernie Sanders

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, March 23.
March 23
Tom Homan, Director of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, visits "Fox & Friends" at Fox News Channel Studios, on Feb. 14, 2025, in New York.
March 22

IRS close to finalizing data-sharing agreement with ICE, sources say

The IRS would be able to check names against its confidential databases.
March 22
A flag waves outside the International Revenue Service Building after it was reported the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is preparing to fire thousands of workers in the coming days, in Washington, Feb. 18, 2025.
March 22

Democrats seizing on constituents’ anger at Republican town hall meetings

The Democratic National Committee is encouraging people to call for town halls from their elected representatives after some Republicans allegedly stopped holding public town halls.
March 22
The Democratic National Committee is encouraging people to call for town halls from their elected representatives after some Republicans allegedly stopped holding public town halls.
March 22

Trump: Tesla vandals should face 20 years in jail, be sent to El Salvador

Tesla dealerships have faced attacks since Elon Musk began his White House role.
March 22
President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to the press as they sit in a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House Mar. 11, 2025 in Washington.
March 21

Acting Social Security chief now says he won't shut down agency after DOGE ruling

A judge blocked DOGE from accessing some sensitive data.
March 21
A sign for the U.S. Social Security Administration is seen outside its headquarters in Woodlawn, Md., on Thursday, March 20, 2025.
March 21

Daughter of 1st Black Marine: It's 'unbelievable' to see 'my dad caught up in DEI'

Alfred Masters was sworn in to the Marine Corps in 1942.
March 21
U.S. Marine Alfred Masters is shown in this undated portrait.
March 21

Rep. Crow on the future of Democratic party

Congressman Jason Crow, D-Colo., discusses what the Democratic party should be doing at this moment that it’s not doing now.
March 21
VIDEO: Rep. Crow on the future of Democratic party
March 21

Pentagon changed Musk visit after report about him viewing China war plans: Officials

Musk visited the Pentagon and met with Hegseth on Friday.
March 21
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomes Elon Musk to the Pentagon, in Washington, Mar. 21, 2025.
March 21

Trump says student loans, special needs programs will be moved to new departments

It comes a day after Trump said he will shut down the Department of Education.
March 21
President Donald Trump holds an executive order after signing it alongside Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (R) in the East Room of the White house in Washington, Mar. 20, 2025.
March 21

Trump signs executive order aiming to end DOE

Demonstrators gathered outside the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., on Friday to make their voices heard.
March 21
VIDEO: Trump signs executive order aiming to end DOE
March 21

Trump says student loans, special needs programs will be moved to SBA, HHS

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the Small Business Association will take on student loans and the Department of Health and Human Services will take on special needs and nutrition efforts.
March 21
President Donald Trump said that the Small Business Association will take on student loans and the Department of Health and Human Services will take on special needs and nutrition efforts.
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz attend a meeting with President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025.
Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz attend a meeting with President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025.
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