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Supreme Court poised to rule narrowly in police wrong-house raid case

Justices appeared sympathetic to innocent victims but wary of a broad decision.
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Trina and Gabe Martin and Toi Cliatt are plaintiffs in a Supreme Court case seeking an opportunity to sue the FBI for a wrongful raid of their home in 2017.
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Trump doubles down on China tariffs: 'They deserve it'

President Donald Trump told ABC News’ Terry Moran in an exclusive interview that China is “ripping us off like nobody's ever ripped us off."
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President Donald Trump told ABC News’ Terry Moran in an exclusive interview that China is “ripping us off like nobody's ever ripped us off."
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Trump speaks with press about 100th day events

President Donald Trump speaks to the press before heading to Michigan to mark his first 100 days in office.
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VIDEO: Trump speak with press about 100th day events
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How to watch ABC's interview with Donald Trump on his first 100 days in office

It will air in prime time at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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This ABC News photo graphic shows President Donald Trump.
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Dems say Trump's first 100 days gives them better chance of flipping House in 2026

House Republicans say Trump and his agenda have "historic momentum."
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The U.S. Capitol building is seen on April 28, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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President Trump heading to Michigan to tout economy

President Donald Trump will visit Michigan on Tuesday, where he is expected to deliver some tariff relief to U.S. automakers.
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VIDEO: President Trump heading to Michigan to tout economy
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Amazon denies it considered listing tariff cost, which prompted White House backlash

An Amazon spokesperson, in a new statement, pushed back on a report that the company was planning to show consumers how much a product's cost comes from tariffs.
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VIDEO: Amazon denies it considered listing tariff cost, which prompted White House backlash
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Newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vows 'Trump will never break us'

CBC News' Washington, D.C., correspondent Richard Madan breaks down the results of Canada’s election.
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VIDEO: Newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vows 'Trump will never break us'
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Trump, echoing Project 2025, using 'flood the zone' strategy to push agenda: Experts

They say sweeping actions in his first 100 days will have long-term impact.
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President Donald Trump holds up an executive order after signing it during an indoor inauguration parade at Capital One Arena, Jan. 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C
April 29

Exodus at DOJ civil rights division as official says 'over 100' attorneys departed

The Justice Department's division tasked with enforcing the nation's federal civil rights laws has recently seen a mass exodus of "over 100" attorneys. ABC News' Alex Mallin reports.
April 29
VIDEO: Exodus at DOJ civil rights division as official says 'over 100' attorneys departed
April 29

Trump’s first 100 days test future of Republican, Democratic parties

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on budget talks, as well as how lawmakers are navigating President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.
April 29
VIDEO: Trump’s first 100 days test future of Republican, Democratic parties
April 29

Trump to ease tariffs faced by US automakers

Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touted the tariff adjustment as a means of ensuring carmakers bring manufacturing to the U.S.
April 29
Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touted the tariff adjustment as a means of ensuring carmakers bring manufacturing to the U.S.
April 29

Trump has taken steps to make his promise to seek 'retribution' reality, critics say

His targets have included law firms, individual critics and more.
April 29
President Donald Trump arrives at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., April 26, 2025, upon returning from a trip to attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican.
April 29

Trump creates ‘strategic uncertainty’ in tariff talks: Bessent

ABC News’ Selina Wang and Alexis Christoforous report on the press briefing conducted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
April 29
VIDEO: Trump creates ‘strategic uncertainty’ in tariff talks: Bessent
April 29

Amazon committing a ‘hostile and political act,’ White House says

Amazon is reportedly planning to display tariff costs for consumers, prompting public pushback from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday.
April 29
Amazon is reportedly planning to display tariff costs for consumers, prompting public pushback from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday.
April 29

Most Americans oppose Trump 3rd term, taking control of Greenland and Canada: POLL

A majority take Trump at his word when he talks about his potential actions.
April 29
President Donald Trump walks down the colonnade to the Oval Office after arriving on Marine One at the White House in Washington, April 27, 2025.
April 29

Trump’s first 100 days tests both Republican, Democratic parties' futures: ANALYSIS

His low approval ratings could be a liability for vulnerable Republicans.
April 29
President Donald Trump returns to the White House from his New Jersey golf club in Washington, April 27, 2024.
April 29

America faces a 'woke' divide as Trump says it's history

"Our country will be 'woke' no longer," Trump said.
April 29
University of Michigan students walk on the UM campus next to signage displaying the University's "Core Values," April 3, 2025, in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
April 29

Trump voters stand by their vote, but some have concerns about prices and tariffs

“I have my trust in him; he knows what he's doing,” one Trump voter said.
April 29
A general view shows container terminal in Hong Kong, China, April 23, 2025.
April 29

'Unprecedented': How Trump has pushed the limits of presidential power in 100 days

"He's trying to do government by executive order," one expert said.
April 29
President Donald Trump speaks after being sworn in during his inauguration in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
April 29

Police raided the wrong house, now a family wants the Supreme Court to let them sue

Can victims sue for damages despite police immunity?
April 29
Trina and Gabe Martin and Toi Cliatt are plaintiffs in a Supreme Court case seeking an opportunity to sue the FBI for a wrongful raid of their home in 2017.
April 29

Mark Carney's Liberals win Canada election amid Trump's 51st state comments

Trump's name was not on the ballot in Monday's Canadian election.
April 29
Canada's Prime Minister and Liberal Party leader Mark Carney waves to supporters at a victory party in Ottawa, Ontario, April 29, 2025.
April 28

Trump administration investigating Harvard Law Review for alleged discrimination

The journal risks losing federal funding if found to have broken Title VI law.
April 28
People walk through Harvard Yard on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachussetts, April 15, 2025.
April 28

Trump and Johnson strategize as budget reconciliation reaches 'game time'

GOP hopes to reshape spending to align with the president’s domestic agenda.
April 28
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to reporters just after House Republicans approved their budget framework that is central to President Donald Trump's agenda, at the Capitol in Washington, April 10, 2025.
April 28

House Speaker Mike Johnson on budget talks: 'Now is game time'

Republicans have begun releasing legislative text to codify their lofty ambitions to cut at least $2 trillion from federal spending over the next decade.
April 28
Republicans have begun releasing legislative text to codify their lofty ambitions to cut at least $2 trillion from federal spending over the next decade.
April 28

US fighter jet rolls off aircraft carrier, sinks into ocean, Navy says

One minor injury was reported in the extraordinary mishap.
April 28
An F/A-18 Super Hornet assigned to the "Gunslingers" of Strike Fighter Squadron 105 launches from the flight deck of the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman
April 28

'The American economy is going to be stronger than ever': Rep. Byron Donalds

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., reacts to the state of the U.S. economy and the tariffs implemented by the Trump administration.
April 28
VIDEO: 'The American economy is going to be stronger than ever': Rep. Byron Donalds
April 28

Oversight top Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned

Connolly beat Rep. Ocasio Cortez for ranking member in a vote about generations.
April 28
Rep. Gerry Connolly questions witnesses during a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing titled "A Hearing with Sanctuary City Mayors" in Washington, March 5, 2025.
April 28

Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned

Rep. Gerry Connolly, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned.
April 28
Rep. Gerry Connolly, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned.
April 28

Democrats press WH over potential 'insider trading' before Trump tariff pause

They're calling for full disclosure of officials' financial transactions.
April 28
Senator Adam Schiff attends a hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., April 7, 2025.
April 28

Elon Musk approval low, reflecting opposition to Trump cuts: POLL

Views of Musk’s work also are related to perceptions of waste in the government.
April 28
Elon Musk listens to President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 11, 2025.
April 27

Trump says he wants a Russia-Ukraine deal in '2 weeks or less'

Rubio says the week ahead is "critical" in reaching a deal.
April 27
President Donald Trump arrives at Newark Liberty International Airport in Newark, N.J., April 26, 2025, upon returning from a trip to attend the funeral of Pope Francis at the Vatican.
April 27

Noem says Secret Service arrested the person who stole her bag

The Secret Service said a suspect is held on an immigration detainer in Miami.
April 27
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem attends a meeting with El Salvador president in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, April 14, 2025.
April 27

New poll shows Trump has lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years

The previous low in approval for a president at or near 100 days in office was Trump's 42% in 2017.
April 27
VIDEO: New poll shows Trump has lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years
April 27

Trump and Zelenskyy spoke before pope’s funeral

White House communications director Steven Cheung said the two leaders had a "very productive session."
April 27
VIDEO: Trump and Zelenskyy spoke before pope’s funeral
April 27

Wisconsin judge faces up to 6 years in prison for allegedly misdirecting ICE

On “This Week,” Senior Justice Correspondent Pierre Thomas reports on the arrest of a Wisconsin judge for allegedly helping an undocumented immigrant evade ICE.
April 27
VIDEO: Wisconsin judge faces up to 6 years in prison for allegedly misdirecting ICE
April 27

Bessent says he doesn't know if Trump has spoken with China’s Xi

Treasury secretary says ‘good behavior’ by partners will keep tariffs lower.
April 27
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with ABC News while appearing on 'This Week' April 27, 2025.
April 27

'This Week' Transcript 4-27-25: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, April 27.
April 27
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivers remarks during the International Finance Institute Global Outlook Forum, April 23, 2025 in Washington
April 27

'First sliver of hope I've had in a while': Jake Sullivan on Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

Former Biden official was mostly critical of Trump's foreign policy so far.
April 27
Former Biden White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan speaks with ABC News while appearing on 'This Week' April 27, 2025.
April 27

Trump giving ABC News 1st broadcast interview at 100 days mark

President Trump has prioritized immigration, government efficiency and trade.
April 27
This ABC News photo graphic shows President Donald Trump.
April 27

Trump has lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years: POLL

Majorities of voters disapprove of many of Trump's policies, the poll found.
April 27
President Donald Trump talks to reporters in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 23, 2025.
April 26

Trump administration restores status of foreign students after abrupt terminations

Having a SEVIS record terminated can lead to a student's visa being revoked.
April 26
A group of Florida International University students protest against cuts in federal funding and an agreement by campus police to partner with Immigration and Customs Enforcement, on the FIU campus on a day of protests around the country in support of higher education, on April 17, 2025, in Miami.
April 26

ICE, Florida officials arrest over 750 in 4-day operation

The acting head of ICE said this was the first-of-its-kind agreement.
April 26
Agents from ICE and various Florida law enforcement agencies make arrests near Miami, Florida this week.
April 26

Trump, Zelenskyy meet privately ahead of pope's funeral

Late Friday, Trump posted Ukraine and Russia were "very close to a deal."
April 26
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 26

Pope Francis and Donald Trump clashed for years over treatment of migrants

Francis called Trump's mass deportation policy a "disgrace."
April 26
Ivanka Trump, first lady Melania Trump, and President Donald Trump stand with Pope Francis during a meeting, May 24, 2017, at the Vatican.
April 25

Trump DOJ rescinds Biden-era protections for news media

The move could signal a more aggressive pursuit of leaks.
April 25
Attorney General Pam Bondi attends a meeting of the Eradicating Anti-Christian Bias Task Force, at the Justice Department in Washington, April 22, 2025.
April 25

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on 'This Week'

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, April 27, 2025.
April 25
April 25

Trump says he won't reduce tariffs on China without something 'substantial'

During a press gaggle on Air Force One, President Donald Trump was asked what it would take for him to reduce tariffs on China.
April 25
Trump says he won't reduce tariffs on China without something 'substantial'
April 25

Trump claims '200' tariff deals, phone call with China's Xi in wide-ranging interview

He told Time magazine negotiations would be "finished" in 3-4 weeks.
April 25
President Donald Trump speaks to the media as he departs the White House, April 25, 2025 in Washington.
April 25

Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of Trump tariffs: POLL

Roughly 47% of Republicans think tariffs will negatively impact inflation.
April 25
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on tariffs in the Rose Garden at the White House in Washington, April 2, 2025.

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