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Charlie Kirk's influence, reach helped propel Donald Trump into office

Charlie Kirk was considered a huge star on the far right by many conservative pundits and seen as leading the next generation of Trump's MAGA movement.
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Charlie Kirk's death puts spotlight on rise in political violence

The murder of Charlie Kirk is heightening concern about the rise in cases of political violence across the country.
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September 11

Outpouring of grief from Trump, other leaders after Charlie Kirk fatal shooting

Republicans and Democrats said the country must reject political violence.
September 11
September 11

Comer rejects calls for expert to analyze alleged Trump signature on Epstein note

The White House backed an analysis of the signature that Trump says isn't his.
September 11
September 10

Charlie Kirk’s tour invited political debates on college campuses

The “American Comeback Tour” had stops scheduled in several states.
September 10
September 10

Senate Republicans defeat Schumer effort to force vote on Epstein file release

Fifty-one Republicans voted to set aside Schumer's amendment.
September 10
September 10

Charlie Kirk's influence, reach helped propel Donald Trump into office

Trump attended many of Kirk's Turning Point USA events aimed at younger voters.
September 10
September 10

'Here we go': Trump reacts after Russian drones shot down over Poland

"What's with Russia violating Poland's airspace with drones?" Trump said.
September 10
September 10

Schumer makes move to force Senate vote on releasing the Epstein files

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took a rare procedural step that will force a vote that will put Senate Republicans on the record about whether they want the Jeffrey Epstein files released.
September 10
September 10

Kamala Harris reflects on her presidential campaign in new book

In her forthcoming book, "107 Days," former Vice President Kamala Harris said that Democrats made a mistake in allowing President Joe Biden to make the decision alone on running for reelection.
September 10
September 10

New UFO video raising questions as Congress pushes for transparency

The video was released at a House Government Oversight subcommittee hearing into Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena, UAP, which is the military's term for UFOs.
September 10
September 10

Trump says ‘not my signature' about alleged Epstein book letter

President Donald Trump offered his first on-camera reaction to a drawing and signature in Jeffrey Epstein's "birthday book.” ABC’s Jay O’Brien has the latest.
September 10
September 10

Missouri Senate set to consider new congressional map that could help GOP flip a seat

Trump praises the effort as Democrats plan protests.
September 10
Rep. Emanuel Cleaver walks down the House steps after a vote in the U.S. Capitol, July 19, 2022.
September 10

Kamala Harris speaks out on former President Biden's reelection decision

Former Vice President Kamala Harris said in an excerpt from her forthcoming book that allowing former President Joe Biden to make the decision alone to run for reelection was "recklessness."
September 10
VIDEO: Kamala Harris speaks out on former President Biden's reelection decision
September 10

'Recklessness': Kamala Harris turns on Joe Biden in new book

"Their thinking was zero-sum: If she’s shining, he’s dimmed," Harris said.
September 10
Vice President Kamala Harris and US President Joe Biden arrive to deliver remarks during National Small Business Week, in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, May 1, 2023.
September 10

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook

A federal judge issued an injunction requiring the Federal Reserve to let Cook continue serving in her role as a governor of the Federal Reserve System as her lawsuit moves through the courts.
September 10
U.S. District Judge Jia Cobb issued a preliminary injunction requiring the Federal Reserve to let Cook continue serving in her role as a governor of the Federal Reserve System as her lawsuit moves through the courts.
September 10

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump's attempt to fire Lisa Cook

"Trump has not stated a legally permissible cause for Cook's removal."
September 10
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, left, talks with Board of Governors member Lisa Cook, right, during an open meeting of the Board of Governors at the Federal Reserve, June 25, 2025, in Washington.
September 10

Indiana lawmaker on potential redistricting efforts ahead of midterm elections

ABC News’ Linsey Davis was joined by Rep. Marlin Stutzman, R-Ind., to discuss Republicans' support of redrawing the congressional map.
September 10
VIDEO: Indiana lawmaker on potential redistricting efforts ahead of midterm elections
September 10

Sen. Lankford on push for nomination rule change in Senate

Sen. James Lankford, R-Okla., joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis to discuss the latest in politics from the Jeffrey Epstein case to efforts to speed up Trump’s nominee confirmation process in the Senate.
September 10
VIDEO:  Sen. Lankford on push for nomination rule change in Senate
September 10

Trump says he's 'very unhappy' with Israeli strike in Qatar

Trump "feels very badly" about location of the strike, Karoline Leavitt said.
September 10
US President Donald Trump (C), flanked by US Vice President JD Vance, US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth and US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, speaks to reporters outside the restaurant Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in Washington, DC, on September 9, 2025.
September 10

'It's not my signature': Trump says about alleged Epstein 'birthday book' letter

Trump was asked by ABC News for comment on the alleged note.
September 10
US President Donald Trump speaks to reporters outside the restaurant Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak & Stone Crab in Washington, DC, on September 9, 2025.
September 09

RFK-led MAHA report offers solutions, some vague, to childhood health problems

The report avoided strongly worded language about pesticides or vaccines.
September 09
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr., testifies before a Senate Finance Committee hearing on President Donald Trump's 2026 health care agenda, on Capitol Hill in Washington, September 4, 2025.
September 09

Trump signs memorandum pressuring pharma companies to abide by ad laws

The administration is sending more than 100 warning letters to companies.
September 09
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert Kennedy Jr. testifies before the Senate Finance Committee at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, September 4, 2025 in Washington.
September 09

UFO hearing: Newly released video appears to show US missile bouncing off object

Does the video show a Hellfire missile bouncing off of a UFO?
September 09
 Unidentified Aerial Phenomena (UAP) witness U.S. Air Force veteran Jeffrey Nuccetelli, UAP witness U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Alexandro Wiggins, UAP Journalist George Knapp, UAP witness U.S. Air Force veteran Dylan Borland and Senior Policy Counsel at the Project On Government Oversight Joe Spielberger testify before the House Oversight Committee's Task Force on the Declassification of Federal Secrets at the Capitol, Sept. 9, 2025.
September 09

Former CDC director to come before Senate in first public appearance since firing

Former CDC Director Susan Monarez was pushed out of her position last month.
September 09
Susan Monarez, nominee to be director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, testifies before a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 25, 2025.
September 09

Justice Sonia Sotomayor: Americans are 'the agents of law' in Trump-era

In a new children's book, Sotomayor aims to encourage kindness.
September 09
Justice Sonia Sotomayor sat down with ABC's Linsey Davis to talk about her new children's book.
September 09

Trump’s Health Commission releases ‘Make Our Children Healthy Again’ strategy

ABC News’ Dr. Darien Sutton discusses the strategy document released by the White House’s “Make America Healthy Again” Commission outlining the key factors impacting children’s health.
September 09
VIDEO: Trump’s Health Commission releases ‘Make Our Children Healthy Again’ strategy
September 09

Israel told US military of plan to strike Hamas, but didn't say where: US official

The official said it "wasn't sufficient' to "adequately warn regional partners."
September 09
Smoke rises after several blasts were heard in Doha, Qatar, September 9, 2025.
September 09

Texas state Rep. James Talarico joins Democratic primary for US Senate seat

Rep. Talarico made headlines this summer for leaving the state during a special session to stand up against a redistricting plan encouraged by President Trump to nab additional seats for Republicans.
September 09
VIDEO: Texas state Rep. James Talarico joins Democratic primary for US Senate seat
September 09

Capitol Police, Secret Service hold drills to 'be ready for anything'

More than 600 officers participated in the training.
September 09
Capitol Police and the U.S. Secret Service hosted what officials say was one of the nation’s largest civil disturbance unit trainings, with more than 600 officers taking part.
September 09

Trump says the US 'feels badly' about location of Israel's Qatar attack

In a statement, Trump said he “believes that this can serve as an opportunity for peace, and he's still actively and aggressively pursuing it.”
September 09
VIDEO: Trump says the US 'feels badly' about location of Israel's Qatar attack
September 09

Trump administration 'stuck' over Epstein files: Former GOP congressman

Former Rep. Charlie Dent, R-Pa., discusses the House Oversight Committee's investigation into Jeffrey Epstein.
September 09
VIDEO: Trump administration 'stuck' over Epstein files: Former GOP congressman
September 09

First on ABC: US approves funding for flood relief in Pakistan

The aid is the first of its kind administered by the Trump administration.
September 09
A commuter train leaves a railway station through flooded tracks caused by heavy rains, in Hyderabad, Pakistan, Sept. 9, 2025.
September 09

GOP-led House Oversight Committee receives Epstein estate documents, 'birthday book'

Democrats on the committee have shared a photo they say is the page purportedly written by Donald Trump.
September 09
VIDEO:  GOP-led House Oversight Committee receives Epstein estate documents, 'birthday book'
September 09

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on Trump immigration tactics in California

The Supreme Court lifted restrictions against aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by federal agents in central California that had been challenged by critics.
September 09
The Supreme Court lifted restrictions against aggressive immigration enforcement tactics by federal agents in central California that had been challenged by critics.
September 09

Experts concerned over Trump admin cuts to mental health programs

Vice President JD Vance has said there is "a mental health crisis" in the U.S.
September 09
The sign for the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services stands in front of the Hubert H. Humphrey Building in Washington, D.C., May 20, 2024.
September 09

Talarico joins Democratic primary for Texas US Senate seat

The state representative faces at least two Democratic rivals for Cornyn's seat.
September 09
Democratic Texas state Reps. James Talarico, left, and John Bucy III converse during a special session as Democratic lawmakers, who left the state to deny Republicans the opportunity to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts, begin returning to the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, on Aug. 20, 2025.
September 09

Trump's alleged letter among 'Friends' section in Epstein's birthday book 

Former President Bill Clinton also appears to be a contributor.
September 09
Demonstrators carry signs in support of the victims of sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and his accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell near a press conference held by US representatives outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC on September 3, 2025. A US House of Representatives committee released a first batch of documents on Tuesday from the investigation into notorious sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, a case that has become a political lightning rod for the Trump administration.
September 08

Trump continues war of words with Illinois as ICE launches Chicago operation

Meanwhile, ICE launches expanded operation in Chicago
September 08
President Donald Trump speaks at a hearing of the Religious Liberty Commission at the Museum of the Bible, Monday, Sept. 8, 2025, in Washington.
September 08

FTC commissioner forced out by Trump says, 'this is 1 procedural step'

A ruling paused lower court orders that had deemed her removal illegal.
September 08
Rebecca Slaughter speaks with ABC News, Sept. 8, 2025.
September 08

Supreme Court lifts restrictions on Trump immigration tactics in California

It overruled two lower courts which had imposed a temporary restraining order.
September 08
A security guard walks down the steps of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, July 19, 2024.
September 08

Trump questions whether domestic violence should count in DC crime statistics

Trump said "things that take place in the home" prevent crime from going down.
September 08
President Donald Trump speaks at the religious liberty commission at the Museum of the Bible in Washington, September 8, 2025.
September 08

Missouri lawmaker on gerrymandering battle

The Missouri House votes today on a new congressional map that would transform Democrat Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s district in Kansas City, potentially giving Republicans another seat in the U.S. House.
September 08
VIDEO: Missouri lawmaker on gerrymandering battle
September 08

Supreme Court allows Trump to fire FTC commissioner for now

The dispute over President Donald Trump’s firing of Rebecca Slaughter, a Democratic member of the Republican-majority Federal Trade Commission, is now under review by the U.S. Supreme Court.
September 08
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows Trump to fire FTC commissioner for now
September 08

White House says it didn't ask USTA to help censor reactions to Trump at US Open

Trump said he "really enjoyed" the match and said the fans were "great."
September 08
President Donald Trump and White House Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff attend the men's singles final of the US Open Tennis Championships in New York City, September 7, 2025.
September 08

Key elections approach with Trump approval, congressional maps at stake

A few elections might serve as bellwethers on the Democrats' future.
September 08
New York City Mayor Eric Adams take part in the 2025 NYC Pride March on June 29, 2025, in New York. | New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani attends the 2025 NYC West Indian Day Parade on Sept. 1, 2025, in New York. | Andrew Cuomo is seen at the 2025 National Puerto Rican Day Parade on June 8, 2025, in New York.
September 08

Vance tasked with selling Trump's signature tax and spending bill

Trump has sent the vice president out to pitch tax cuts for working families.
September 08
Vice President JD Vance speaks to supporters of President Donald Trump at an event on Aug. 21, 2025, in Peachtree City, Georgia.
September 07

President Trump doubles down on crackdowns in major US cities

ABC News' Selina Wang asked President Donald Trump on Sunday why his administration has been targeting Democratic cities, rather than cities in red states where FBI data shows have higher crime rates.
September 07
VIDEO: President Trump doubles down on crackdowns in major US cities
September 07

Massie on Epstein files: Can't avoid justice to avoid embarrassment for powerful men

Khanna says there will be enough votes in the House to force the files' release.
September 07
Reps. Thomas Massie, R-Ky., left, and Ro Khanna, D-Calif., appear on ABC News' "This Week" on Sept. 7, 2025.
September 07

Zelenskyy says Trump's Alaska summit 'gave Putin what he wanted'

The Ukrainian president spoke with ABC News days before massive Russian strikes.
September 07
President Zelenskyy and ABC's Martha Raddatz tour a manufacturing plant in western Ukraine that was attacked by Russia.

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