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Key Republican says he opposes Trump's controversial pick for top prosecutor in DC

Acting U.S. Attorney Ed Martin has defended Jan. 6 rioters.
2 hours ago
Interim United States Attorney for the District of Columbia Edward Martin during an Anacostia Coordinating Council monthly meeting in Washington, March 25, 2025.
3 hours ago

Kentucky bourbon exports at risk as Trump-Canada trade tensions escalate

Rep. Morgan McGarvey warns of multimillion-dollar losses.
3 hours ago
President Donald Trump meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, May 6, 2025.
4 hours ago

Trump announces US to stop bombing Yemen, says Houthis won't attack American ships

"We will take their word," the president said of the Houthis.
4 hours ago
This image taken from video provided by the U.S. Navy shows an aircraft launching from the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea before airstrikes in Sanaa, Yemen, on March 15, 2025.
May 06

Judge questions whether noncitizens have same free speech protections as US citizens

Judge William Young stressed the case is "truly a free speech case."
May 06
People gather for a rally in support of Tufts University student Rumeysa Ozturk and Columbia University student activist Mohsen Mahdawi in Foley Square on May 06, 2025 in New York City.
May 06

Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now

The court did not explain the decision in detail.
May 06
The U.S. Supreme Court Building is seen, Dec. 3, 2024, in Washington.
May 06

Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now

The court did not explain its decision other than to say the order would expire if the justices ultimately take up the case on the merits and issue a ruling striking it down.
May 06
VIDEO: Supreme Court allows Trump to implement transgender military service ban for now
May 06

Kamala Harris to headline Democratic fundraiser as she ramps up public appearances

Six months after presidential election loss, questions swirl about her future.
May 06
Former Vice President Kamala Harris delivers a keynote address during the Emerge 20th Anniversary Gala at the Palace Hotel, April 30, 2025, in San Francisco.
May 06

Medicaid cuts in Republican budget plan will be 'devastating': Rep. Morgan McGarvey

Rep. Morgan McGarvey (D-Ky.), discusses the proposed 2026 budget plan by the Trump administration which calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending.
May 06
VIDEO: Medicaid cuts in Republican budget plan will be 'devastating': Rep. Morgan McGarvey
May 06

Carney says Canada 'not for sale' after Trump pushes 51st state in Oval Office meet

"Never say never," Trump mused after Carney's comments.
May 06
President Donald Trump meets Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office of the White House, May 6, 2025, in Washington.
May 06

Secretary Bessent contradicts Trump on China negotiations

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the Treasury secretary’s testimony before the House Appropriations subcommittee.
May 06
VIDEO: Secretary Bessent contradicts Trump on China negotiations
May 06

Noem: Travelers with no REAL ID can fly for now, but with likely extra steps

Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security.
May 06
Secretary Kristi Noem testified before the House Appropriations Homeland Security Subcommittee hearing on oversight of the Department of Homeland Security.
May 06

Carney tells Trump Canada is 'not for sale' during Oval Office meeting

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told President Donald Trump that Canada is not "for sale" amid Trump's repeated suggestions that Canada become part of the United States as the "51st state."
May 06
VIDEO: Carney tells Trump Canada is 'not for sale' during Oval Office meeting
May 06

Trump says US doesn't need 'anything' Canada has ahead of Carney meeting

Just minutes before Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney was set to arrive at the White House, Trump lashed out at the country in a post on his social media platform.
May 06
VIDEO: Trump says US doesn't need 'anything' Canada has ahead of Carney meeting
May 06

Trump, Canadian PM to hold high-stakes meeting amid tariff war

President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meet on Tuesday at the White House amid a tariff trade war between the two neighbors and allies. ABC News’ Karen Travers reports.
May 06
President Donald Trump and Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney meet on Tuesday at the White House amid a tariff trade war between the two neighbors and allies. ABC News’ Karen Travers reports.
May 06

Justice Department investigating 2022 Abrego Garcia traffic stop: Sources

A federal inmate was questioned about possible connections, sources said.
May 06
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant in this handout image obtained by Reuters on April 9, 2025.
May 06

On Teacher Appreciation Day, Trump cuts affecting profession in a 'huge way'

Cuts are affecting the experiences that empower teachers, one educator said.
May 06
President Donald Trump holds an executive order relating to education in the Oval Office of the White House, April 23, 2025, in Washington, as Education Secretary Linda McMahon watches.
May 05

What the Constitution, Supreme Court say about 'due process' for deportees: ANALYSIS

The government must provide notice and a hearing in many, but not all, cases.
May 05
President Donald Trump during a meeting with Norway's prime minister Jonas Gahr Store in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, April 24, 2025.
May 05

American ballerina released by Russia meets with President Trump at White House

President Trump on Monday met with Ksenia Karelina, a freed U.S.-Russian dual citizen who was imprisoned in Russia, at the White House.
May 05
VIDEO: American ballerina released by Russia meets with President Trump at White House
May 05

'Shocking': Experts on Trump claiming 'I don't know' about upholding Constitution

Trump said he would have to consult with his "brilliant" lawyers.
May 05
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters on the south lawn of the White House, May 4, 2025 in Washington.
May 05

Catholic community reacts to Trump's fake image of himself as pope

The AI-generated image shows Trump wearing papal clothes, sitting on a throne.
May 05
Pope Francis meets with President Donald Trump on the occasion of their private audience at the Vatican, May 24, 2017.
May 05

President Trump reveals 2027 NFL draft will be held on National Mall

Pres. Trump announced on Monday that Washington, D.C., will host the 2027 NFL draft on the National Mall.
May 05
Pres. Trump announced on Monday that Washington, D.C., will host the 2027 NFL draft on the National Mall.
May 05

Trump touts 'very strong' Alcatraz as Bureau of Prisons assessing reopening prison

Trump posted he wants the prison to be "substantially enlarged and rebuilt."
May 05
Alcatraz Island is pictured May 4, 2025, in the San Francisco Bay, Calif.
May 05

'Trust the president': Rep. Addison McDowell on possible tariff impacts

Rep. Addison McDowell, R-N.C., joined ABC News Live to discuss President Donald Trump's first 100 days in office and tariff policy.
May 05
VIDEO: 'Trust the president':  Rep. Addison McDowell on possible tariff impacts
May 05

Reopening Alcatraz ‘not cost effective’: Former DHS official

The former DHS assistant secretary for counterterrorism, Elizabeth Neumann, discusses President Donald Trump’s proposal.
May 05
VIDEO: Reopening Alcatraz ‘not cost effective’: Former DHS official
May 05

DHS to pay immigrants in US illegally $1K to self deport

Self deporting has been something the Trump administration has been pushing, as opposed to having ICE arrest and deport migrants.
May 05
VIDEO: DHS set to offer travel assistance for those who self deport
May 05

Who's running for president in 2028 and who's not?

Just months since Election Day, some are already looking to the next contest.
May 05
Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear talks about the gains in the economic growth f the state during the past year in Frankfort, Ky., on Dec. 18, 2024.
May 05

Trump can't order it to stop funding for NPR, PBS, CPB says

The public broadcasting group said only Congress controls its funding.
May 05
The headquarters for National Public Radio (NPR) is seen in Washington, April 15, 2013.
May 05

Trump orders reopening, expansion of famed Alcatraz prison

President Donald Trump called the famed Alcatraz Island prison, which lies off the coast of San Francisco, "a symbol of law and order."
May 05
President Donald Trump called the famed Alcatraz Island prison, which lies off the coast of San Francisco, "a symbol of law and order."
May 04

Does Gen Z support Donald Trump?

Brilyn Hollyhand, chairman of the RNC Youth Advisory Council, discusses Gen Z and their support of President Trump.
May 04
VIDEO: Does Gen Z support Donald Trump?
May 04

This Week with George Stephanopoulos Transcript: Sunday, May 4, 2025

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, May 4.
May 04
May 04

Why Texas residents are wary of Elon Musk's potential SpaceX town

Some locals are worried about SpaceX's efforts to make a Starbase municipality.
May 04
A sign for Starbase highlights SpaceX's ambition to reach Mars.
May 02

Judge references Shakespeare in striking down Trump order targeting law firm

The ruling is a rapid rebuke of the government's actions.
May 02
The office of the law firm Perkins Coie is seen on April 10, 2025 in Washington, DC. Perkins Coie filed suit to block President Donald Trump's executive order that strips security clearances for lawyers working for Perkins Coie and aims to end any government contracts that exist with the firm.
May 02

Trump to rename Veterans Day? One veteran has something to say

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Paul Rieckhoff, founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America, about President Donald Trump’s proclamation to rename Veterans Day.
May 02
VIDEO: Trump to rename Veterans Day? One veteran has something to say
May 02

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to give DOGE access to Social Security data

The Trump administration has filed a new emergency request with the Supreme Court seeking to lift a lower court block of its efforts to overhaul the federal government.
May 02
VIDEO: Trump administration asks Supreme Court to give DOGE access to Social Security data
May 02

This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Sunday, May 4, 2025

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, May 4, 2025.
May 02
May 02

Troops, tanks, parachutes: Army confirms parade coinciding with Trump's birthday

Soldiers from each of the Army's divisions would be represented in the parade.
May 02
U.S. Army Abrams tanks take part in a military parade in Warsaw on Polish Army Day, Aug. 15, 2024.
May 02

A possible military parade takes shape on Trump's birthday

The Army is weighing plans for a parade through the streets of D.C. that would involve some 6,600 soldiers, infantry vehicles, helicopter flyovers and parachute jumps.
May 02
VIDEO: A possible military parade takes shape on Trump's birthday
May 02

Signal chat controversy follows Waltz after being nominated as UN ambassador

Former national security adviser Mike Waltz was photographed using the Signal app during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, a day before President Donald Trump nominated him as U.N. ambassador.
May 02
VIDEO: Signal chat controversy follows Waltz after being nominated as UN ambassador
May 02

DOJ reaches agreement in principle to settle lawsuit from family of Ashli Babbitt

Babbitt's family sued the government in January 2024 seeking $30 million.
May 02
This driver's license photo from the Maryland Motor Vehicle Administration (MVA), provided to AP by the Calvert County Sheriff's Office, shows Ashli Babbitt.
May 02

President Trump signs order blocking funding for NPR and PBS

The White House says the order was about taxpayers funding “biased media” and both organizations plans to take the Trump administration to court.
May 02
VIDEO: President Trump signs order blocking funding for NPR and PBS
May 02

Trump's 2026 budget proposal calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending

Several Republicans criticized the proposal, taking issue with defense numbers.
May 02
President Donald Trump arrives to give a commencement address at the University of Alabama, May 1, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
May 02

CIA makes recruiting push for spies in China

The spy agency released Mandarin-language videos aimed at Chinese officials.
May 02
Screengrab from CIA recruitment video posted to YouTube, May 1, 2025.
May 02

Trump says he's 'taking away' Harvard's tax exempt status

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to take away Harvard's tax-exempt status. "We are going to be taking away Harvard's Tax Exempt Status. It's what they deserve," Trump said on Truth Social.
May 02
VIDEO: Trump says he's 'taking away' Harvard's tax exempt status
May 02

Trump's 2026 budget proposal calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending

The White House on Friday released President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which calls for $163 billion in cuts to federal spending.
May 02
VIDEO: Trump's 2026 budget proposal calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending
May 02

Harvard hits back 'no legal basis' for Trump move to take away tax-exempt status

"It's what they deserve," Trump said, renewing his threat on social media.
May 02
People walk through Harvard Yard on the Harvard University campus in Cambridge, Massachussetts, April 15, 2025.
May 01

Former ambassador on Signalgate, shake-ups and strain on US diplomacy

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Wendy Sherman, deputy secretary of state under former President Joe Biden, about the shake-up today within President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
May 01
VIDEO: Former ambassador on Signalgate, shake-ups and strain on US diplomacy
May 01

Waltz was photographed using Signal during Cabinet meeting a day before his removal

Waltz was at the center of the Signal chat about a strike on Houthis in Yemen.
May 01
U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz checks his mobile phone while attending a cabinet meeting held by President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, April 30, 2025.
May 01

Trump replacing Waltz as national security adviser, Rubio takes role for now

Marco Rubio will stay on as secretary of state as well, Trump announced.
May 01
U.S. National Security Adviser, Mike Waltz, April 24, 2025 and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, April 17, 2025.
May 01

Trump nominates Waltz for UN ambassador, names Rubio interim nat’l security adviser

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he's nominating Mike Waltz to be the U.N. ambassador, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser.
May 01
VIDEO: Trump nominates Waltz for UN ambassador, names Rubio interim nat’l security adviser
May 01

Trump dismisses concerns about higher prices from tariffs, even on children's toys

They may get "2 dolls instead of 30" and "cost a couple of bucks more," he said.
May 01
President Donald Trump arrives to speak during a National Day of Prayer event in the Rose Garden of the White House, May 1, 2025, in Washington.