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Trump vows immigration crackdown following DC shooting of National Guard members

The suspect in the shooting was granted asylum during Trump's second term.
43 minutes ago
President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the attack in Washington on the National Guard soldiers during an address from Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 26, 2025.
3 hours ago

National Guard shooting suspect was likely vetted by US before being granted asylum

Patel said the Biden administration did "absolutely zero vetting" of Afghans.
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An Afghan interpreter working with the 101st Airborne Division Alpha Battery 1-320th displays a patch showing the Afghan and US flags at Combat Outpost Nolen on the outskirts of Arghandab valley's Jellawar town, Sept. 9, 2010.
November 26

National Guard shooting 'act of evil,' Trump says; suspect ID'd as Afghan national

The suspect was also wounded and is in custody, police said.
November 26
Streets are blocked after reports that two National Guard soldiers were shot near the White House, Nov. 26, 2025.
November 26

Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results

Trump asked the Georgia secretary of state to "find 11,780 votes" in 2021.
November 26
Former President Donald Trump is shown in a booking photo released by the Fulton County Sheriff's Office.
November 26

Trump says it 'may be necessary' to extend Obamacare subsidies that fueled shutdown

President Donald Trump now says extending Affordable Care Act subsidies "may be necessary" as the enrollment deadline looms for Americans who are set to see their premiums skyrocket in the new year.
November 26
President Donald Trump now says extending Affordable Care Act subsidies "may be necessary" as the enrollment deadline looms for millions of Americans who are set to see their premiums skyrocket in the new year.
November 26

Trump says it 'may be necessary' to extend Obamacare subsidies that fueled shutdown

He said, though, he'd "rather not" and again pitched paying people directly.
November 26
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters while in flight on Air Force One from Joint Base Andrews to his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Fla., Nov. 25, 2025.
November 26

Democratic lawmakers 'seem sincere' in video message to troops: Retired general

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Douglas Lute (Ret.) discusses the FBI reportedly requesting interviews with lawmakers over a video posted on social media telling servicemembers they could refuse illegal orders.
November 26
VIDEO: Democratic lawmakers 'seem sincere' in video message to troops: Retired general
November 26

ICE arrests woman with family link to White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt

U.S. immigration authorities have detained a woman who is the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, according to a source.
November 26
U.S. immigration authorities have detained a woman who is the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt's nephew, according to a source.
November 26

Georgia prosecutor drops election interference case against Trump, others

The new prosecutor chosen to take over the Fulton County election interference case against President Trump and others has requested that the criminal case be dismissed. 
November 26
The new prosecutor chosen to take over the Fulton County election interference case against President Trump and others has requested that the criminal case be dismissed. 
November 26

ICE arrests woman with family connection to WH press secretary Karoline Leavitt

DHS identified the woman as a Brazilian national and a "criminal illegal alien."
November 26
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt holds a press briefing at the White House in Washington, November 20, 2025.
November 26

‘A revolving door’: Last-minute scramble to fill Gavin Newsom’s shoes in California

Dem strategists see the field as “wide open” with no clear front-runner.
November 26
Then-U.S. Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., waves at supporters at an election night party on March 5, 2024, in Long Beach, Calif.
November 26

What Sen. Mark Kelly said about Hegseth after review ordered over video comments

Earlier Hegseth bashed Kelly's display of medals and criticized the troop video.
November 26
Sen Mark Kelly speaks at a press conference calling for the release of the Epstein files, on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 18, 2025.
November 25

Kristi Noem directed deportations to El Salvador after judge's order: DOJ

DOJ lawyers argue the move did not violate a judge's orders.
November 25
Minister of Justice and Public Security Hector Villatoro, (R), accompanies Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, second from (R), during a tour of the Terrorist Confinement Center (CECOT) on March 26, 2025 in Tecoluca, El Salvador. (Photo by Alex Brandon-Pool/Getty Images)
November 25

Explainer: Can military members refuse orders?

They can refuse orders but could face consequences if the order is lawful.
November 25
Saluting American soldiers.
November 25

Immigrants could be eligible for bond hearings, striking down DHS policy: Judge

The decision could potentially release those subject to mandatory detention.
November 25
U.S. Customs and Border Patrol agents stand outside of immigration court hearings, at Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 10, 2025 in New York City. Federal agents are arresting immigrants during mandatory check-ins, as ICE ramps up enforcement following immigration court hearings. The Trump administration has ordered officials to increase detentions to 3,000 migrants per day.
November 25

FBI attempting to schedule interviews with 6 Democrats on video posted for troops

Sen. Mark Kelly is among the group of Democrats who appeared in the video.
November 25
The Federal Bureau of Investigation seal is seen at FBI headquarters in Washington, June 14, 2018.
November 25

Did Democratic lawmakers commit sedition in their message to the military?

Trump wants the six military and national security veterans to be arrested.
November 25
A general view as day breaks over the U.S. Capitol in Washington, November 18, 2025.
November 25

Inside MAGA’s growing fight to stop Trump’s AI revolution

Prominent MAGA voices, including Steve Bannon, Tucker Carlson and Laura Loomer, say President Donald Trump’s support for artificial intelligence will cost the Republicans the election in 2026.
November 25
VIDEO: Inside MAGA’s growing fight to stop Trump’s AI revolution
November 25

Trump’s turkey pardoning turns political, but Waddle and Gobble are spared

Waddle was missing from the ceremony, but the pardon covered both.
November 25
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump, stand next to national Thanksgiving turkey Gobble during a pardoning ceremony in the Rose Garden of the White House, Nov. 25, 2025, in Washington.
November 25

US official says Ukrainian delegation has agreed with US on peace deal

The U.S. Army secretary led talks that followed weekend meetings with Ukraine
November 25
A photograph taken on Nov. 24, 2025, shows The Independence Monument towers over Independence Square as buildings in the background are illuminated by a beam of sunlight during sunrise in Kyiv, amid the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
November 24

West Virginia lawmaker agrees to pay more than $5 million in unpaid taxes

The Justice Department sued him and his wife, Cathy Justice.
November 24
U.S. Senator Jim Justice (R-WV) before his ceremonial swearing in as the new Republican Senator from West Virginia in the Old Senate Chamber at the U.S. Capitol building on January 14, 2025 in Washington, DC. Justice won the seat after former Democratic Senator Joe Manchin announced that he wouldn't seek reelection at the end of 2023.
November 24

Erika Kirk says Turning Point's support of JD Vance in 2028 is 'in the works'

"That was the thing that my husband was very direct about," Kirk said on Monday.
November 24
Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, speaks during a Turning Point USA event where U.S. Vice President JD Vance is expected, at the Pavilion at Ole Miss at the University of Mississippi, on October 29, 2025 in Oxford, Mississippi. The visit marks the first stop on the “This Is the Turning Point” campus tour, led by Kirk’s widow, Erika Kirk.  (Photo by Jonathan Ernst-Pool/Getty Images)
November 24

'This is a lesson in amateur hour': Prof. of Law on Comey, James case dismissals

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with ABC News legal contributor and professor of law James Sample about the Judge’s decision to toss the criminal cases against James Comey and Letitia James.
November 24
VIDEO: “This is a lesson in amateur hour”: James Sample on Comey & James dismissal
November 24

Pentagon investigating Sen. Kelly, citing 'serious allegations of misconduct'

The Department of Defense on Monday said it is launching a "thorough review" into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly, citing "serious allegations of misconduct."
November 24
Pentagon investigating Sen. Kelly, citing 'serious allegations of misconduct'
November 24

Pentagon launches review into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly over video to troops

"I’ve given too much to this country to be silenced by bullies," Kelly said.
November 24
Sen. Mark Kelly attends a press conference calling for the release of the Epstein files, on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 18, 2025.
November 24

Pentagon says it's launching 'thorough review' into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly

Trump accused Kelly and others of "seditious behavior" over a video to troops.
November 24
VIDEO: Pentagon says it's launching 'thorough review' into Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly
November 24

Rep. Greene says she's not seeking White House amid feud with Trump

Georgia Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she's "not running for president" after she announced she's leaving office in January amid a feud with President Donald Trump.
November 24
VIDEO: Rep. Greene says she's not seeking White House amid feud with Trump
November 24

Marjorie Taylor Greene 'not running for president' after Trump feud

Greene, a Republican from Georgia, was once one of President Donald Trump's closest allies and an outspoken advocate of his "America First" agenda.
November 24
Greene, a Republican from Georgia, was once one of President Donald Trump's closest allies and an outspoken advocate of his "America First" agenda.
November 23

Days after their friendly meeting, Mamdani says he still thinks Trump is a fascist

Mamdani says he and Trump “were not shy about the places of disagreement.”
November 23
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speak to members of the media as they meet in the Oval Office at the White House, Nov. 21, 2025.
November 23

Trump administration ramps up pressure on Venezuela

ABC News' Selina Wang report on President Donald Trump, who has added Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his government to a State Department list of terror networks.
November 23
Trump administration ramps up pressure on Venezuela
November 23

McCaul advises Ukraine not to sign peace plan without 'ironclad' security guarantees

"I would not advise Ukraine to sign" the 28-point plan, he said.
November 23
Rep. Michael McCaul, R-Texas, appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Nov. 23, 2025.
November 23

Trump’s accusations of treason draw bipartisan rebuke

Trump said the lawmakers’ action could be "punishable by death."
November 23
Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Mich., appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Nov. 23, 2025.
November 23

'This Week' Transcript 11-23-25: Sen. Elissa Slotkin & Sen. Mark Warner

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, November 23.
November 23
Senator Elissa Slotkin speaks during a VoteVets town hall in Overland Park, Kansas, November 12, 2025.
November 22

DOJ seeks release of Epstein grand jury material in Florida

DOJ unsuccessfully sought Epstein grand jury materials over the summer.
November 22
Audrey Strauss, Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, speaks during a news conference to announce charges against Ghislaine Maxwell for her alleged role in the sexual exploitation and abuse of multiple minor girls by Jeffrey Epstein, July 2, 2020, in New York.
November 22

JFK's granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis

Emergency medicine physician Dr. Stephanie Widmer discusses Tatiana Schlossberg's terminal cancer diagnosis that she revealed in an emotional essay published Saturday.
November 22
VIDEO: JFK's granddaughter reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
November 21

Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene announces 2026 resignation plans

The Georgia congresswoman announced she will resign from her congressional seat January 5, 2026. The news comes following recent clashes with President Donald Trump.
November 21
VIDEO: Rep. Marjorie Taylor-Greene announces 2026 resignation plans
November 21

Fmr. U.S. ambassador to Ukraine on peace deal complexities

ABC News’ Andrew Dymburt spoke with former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer on what Ukraine has to gain and lose from accepting the U.S.-backed peace deal to bring the Russian war to an end.
November 21
VIDEO: AMB. STEVE PFIFER
November 21

Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene says she will resign from Congress in January

President Donald Trump said the move is "great news for the country."
November 21
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) announces her resignation from her position, in this screen grab from a statement released on social media, November 21, 2025.
November 21

Alito pauses lower court ruling that would have blocked Texas redistricting

The state filed an emergency application with the high court on Friday.
November 21
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to the media following a bill signing as Texas senators debate a bill on a redrawn U.S. congressional map during a special session in the Senate Chamber at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas, Aug. 22, 2025.
November 21

Comey's lawyers move to dismiss indictment citing grand jury issues

The motion comes after conflicting accounts about what the grand jury reviewed.
November 21
Former FBI Director James Comey speaks during a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Capitol Hill, June 8, 2017.
November 21

President Trump congratulates NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after WH meeting

Trump and Mamdani committed to working together after a White House meeting on Friday, with Trump sharing that it was a "very productive meeting" and saying he will be "helping him."
November 21
VIDEO: President Trump congratulates NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani after WH meeting
November 21

President Trump says NYC mayor-elect Mamdani wants to 'see New York be great again'

Trump and Mamdani met in the Oval Office to discuss affordability and safety in New York City.
November 21
VIDEO: President Trump says NYC mayor-elect Mamdani wants to 'see New York be great again'
November 21

Federal judge rebukes administration's use of force during 'Operation Midway Blitz'

The judge accused the Trump administration of "widespread misrepresentations."
November 21
Greg Bovino, a roving Border Patrol operations commander who is leading President Donald Trump's immigration crackdown in the area and federal agents patrol the Little Village neighborhood during immigration raids in Chicago, Nov. 6, 2025.
November 21

What Trump and Mamdani said in friendly White House meeting

Mamdani has brushed off Trump's insults and threats.
November 21
President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani speak to members of the media as they meet in the Oval Office at the White House, Nov. 21, 2025.
November 21

'Underestimate Ted at your peril': Sen. Ted Cruz paves road to 2028

Cruz's high name ID and donor base could make him a good option, experts said.
November 21
Sen. Ted Cruz attends a hearing on the nomination of Adm. Kevin Lunday, acting commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard, for Commandant of the Coast Guard, Nov. 19, 2025, on Capitol Hill.
November 21

The common ground between Trump, Mamdani

WNYC senior politics reporter Brigid Bergin said the two leaders, who are political opposites, share a lot in common as men from Queens who beat long odds to win elections.
November 21
VIDEO: The common ground between Trump, Mamdani
November 21

Sen. Elissa Slotkin, Sen. Mark Warner & Rep. Michael McCaul, Sunday on “This Week”

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, November 23, 2025.
November 21
November 21

New US-Saudi security deal raises questions

The deal include the sale of F-35s to Saudi Arabia.
November 21
President Donald Trump takes the hand of Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia during a bilateral meeting in the Oval Office of the White House, November 18, 2025 in Washington.
November 21

Democrats defend message to troops as Trump, officials suggest they be punished

Trump called them "bad people" who "broke the law."
November 21
Sen Mark Kelly speaks at a press conference calling for the release of the Epstein files, on Capitol Hill in Washington, November 18, 2025.
November 21

Millions of Americans at risk of losing SNAP benefits due to new restrictions

Brittney Barlett, head of Try This West Virginia, says that people are unsure whether they need to reapply for the benefits and that uncertainty may go into the new year.
November 21
VIDEO: Millions of Americans at risk of losing SNAP benefits due to new restrictions