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Judge convenes 'fact-finding' hearing over Trump deportation flights

A judge is hearing arguments Monday over whether officials knowingly violated a court order when they handed over 200 alleged gang members to El Salvadoran authorities.
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VIDEO: Judge convenes 'fact-finding' hearing over Trump deportation flights
38 minutes ago

Trump claims Biden's pardons for Jan. 6 committee are 'void.' Legal experts disagree

He alleged, without evidence, that they invalid because signed by autopen.
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President Donald Trump takes a question from a reporter before boarding Air Force One as he departs from Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Mar. 14, 2025.
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NOAA's Storm Prediction Center facility among planned DOGE cuts

The "building lease issue is in flux," a NOAA spokesperson said.
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Fire burns a residence during a wildfire outbreak in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Mar. 14, 2025.
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Trump says JFK files will be released on Tuesday

President Donald Trump told reporters that over 80,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of JFK will be released on Tuesday.
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President Donald Trump told reporters that over 80,000 pages of documents related to the assassination of JFK will be released on Tuesday.
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'No one should be taking their legal advice from Donald Trump': Rep. Seth Magaziner

Democratic Rep. Seth Magaziner joined ABC News Live with a reaction to the Trump administration's deportation flights and the spending cuts by Elon Musk and DOGE.
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VIDEO: 'No one should be taking their legal advice from Donald Trump': Rep. Seth Magaziner
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Trump claims Biden pardons for Jan. 6 committee 'void, vacant'

The House committee investigated the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
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President Donald Trump waves from the stairs of Air Force One upon his arrival at Joint Base Andrews, Md., Monday, March 17, 2025.
March 17

Sen. Chuck Schumer's book tour postponed for 'security concerns' amid funding debate

Schumer had events planned in Baltimore, New York City and D.C. this week.
March 17
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer gives a television interview, at the Capitol in Washington, March 14, 2025.
March 17

Judge to hear arguments if Trump Admin. violated a court order with mass deportations

Immigration lawyer Leon Fresco reacted to the Trump administration invoking the Alien Enemies Act to deport any noncitizens.
March 17
VIDEO: Judge to hear arguments if Trump Admin. violated a court order with mass deportations
March 17

Adam Kinzinger blasts Trump's claims Jan. 6th committee pardons 'void'

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger blasted Trump on social media after the president claimed that former President Biden's pardons of members of the committee and others were "void."
March 17
VIDEO: Adam Kinzinger blasts Trump after the president claimed Jan. 6th committee pardons 'void'
March 17

Trump claims Biden pardons for Jan. 6 committee 'void, vacant'

President Donald Trump claimed that former President Joe Biden's pardons of members of the committee and others were "void, vacant, and of no future force of effect."
March 17
President Donald Trump claimed that former President Joe Biden's pardons of members of the committee and others were "void, vacant, and of no future force of effect."
March 17

Timeline: Trump's race against courts to deport gang members under Alien Enemies Act

Hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members were sent to El Salvador.
March 17
Alleged members of the Venezuelan criminal organization Tren de Aragua who were deported by the U.S. government, are detained at the Terrorism Confinement Center in Tecoluca, El Salvador in a photo obtained Mar. 16, 2025.
March 17

Trump orders attacks against Houthis in Yemen

The Houthis responded with a counterattack against U.S. ships on Sunday.
March 17
In this screen grab from a video posted to X, CENTCOM forces launch a large scale operation against Iran-Backed Housthis in Yemen, on March 15, 2025.
March 17

US strikes 'took out' multiple Houthi leaders: National security adviser Mike Waltz

The Houthis then launched a successful counterstrike on Sunday.
March 17
National Security Advisor Michael Waltz speaks with ABC News on This Week.
March 16

Judge blocks Trump from deporting noncitizens under Alien Enemies Act

ABC News' Christiane Cordero joins Live to discuss President Donald Trump’s plan to deport noncitizens under the Alien Enemies Act.
March 16
VIDEO: Judge blocks Trump from deporting noncitizens under Alien Enemies Act
March 16

Trump's trade war throws some Florida businesses into uncertainty

On “This Week,” co-anchor Martha Raddatz speaks to business leaders in Florida about the impact of tariffs.
March 16
VIDEO: Trump's trade war throws some Florida businesses into uncertainty
March 16

Democrats need to stop infighting 'as quickly as we can': Sen. Whitehouse

Republicans gave Democrats two bad choices, Whitehouse told "This Week."
March 16
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse speaks with ABC News on This Week.
March 16

'This Week' Transcript 8-28-22: WH NSA Mike Waltz, Sen. Whitehouse & Diane Swonk

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, March 16.
March 16
National Security Advisor Michael Waltz participates in an interview with political commentator Mercedes Schlapp at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) at the Gaylord National Resort Hotel And Convention Center, on Feb. 21, 2025, in Oxon Hill, Maryland.
March 15

Judge blocks deportations under 1798 law, orders flights turned around

Judge James Boasberg ordered the government to turn around deportation flights.
March 15
President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 15

Department of Education cuts expected to have 'huge impacts' on teachers

Those who teach marginalized students particularly brace for negative impact.
March 15
Parents and students gather to lobby against a Republican-led spending bill that would lead to sharp budget cuts for the District of Columbia and its public schools on Capitol Hill, Mar. 13, 2025, in Washington.
March 15

Trump signs executive order targeting 3rd law firm

The new executive order is the third time Trump has targeted a law firm.
March 15
President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 15

Final report on Trump's handling of classified docs should never be released: DOJ

Last month, the White House said the FBI returned boxes of materials.
March 15
President Donald Trump speaks at the Department of Justice in Washington, Mar. 14, 2025.
March 15

3 claims about the Department of Education and what it really does

Data reviewed by ABC News contradict dubious claims by Trump.
March 15
The headquarters of the U.S. Department of Eduction, which were ordered closed for the day for what officials described as security reasons amid large-scale layoffs, is seen Mar. 12, 2025, in Washington.
March 14

Senate passes continuing resolution to fund government

The Senate passed a House-approved government funding bill that averts a government shutdown that was set to be triggered at the end of the day Friday.
March 14
VIDEO: Senate passes continuing resolution to fund government
March 14

Stocks rebound as tariffs weigh on Wall Street

U.S. stocks climbed on Friday, advancing amid signs the federal government may avert a shutdown and recovering some of the losses suffered during an escalating trade war.
March 14
VIDEO: Stocks rebound as tariffs weigh on Wall Street
March 14

Obama attorney general endorses candidate in Wisconsin Supreme Court race

Holder is among the first major national leaders to campaign for Crawford.
March 14
Eric Holder attends Lambda Legal Hosts 2024 National Liberty Awards, May 30, 2024, in New York.
March 14

California Democratic representative on spending bill, economy

California Democratic Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove joins ABC News to discuss the GOP spending bill, government layoffs, tariffs and the economy.
March 14
VIDEO: California Democratic representative on spending bill, economy
March 14

Trump lays out vision for Justice Department: Analysis

President Donald Trump visited the Justice Department headquarters on Friday and repeated his now familiar accusation that the DOJ was "weaponized" to attack him.
March 14
VIDEO: Trump lays out vision for Justice Department: Analysis
March 14

With Democrats' help, Senate votes to avert a government shutdown

In a test vote, the Senate voted 62 to 38 to advance the bill.
March 14
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks on the floor of the Senate, Mar. 14, 2025.
March 14

Trump, at Justice Department, decries 'weaponization' after prosecutions dismissed

President Trump used the setting to repeat his now familiar accusation that the Justice Department was "weaponized" to attack him.
March 14
VIDEO: Trump, at Justice Department, decries 'weaponization' after prosecutions dismissed
March 14

House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats

Even so, he declined to express support for Senate Democratic Leader Schumer.
March 14
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks at a press conference with U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar on Capitol Hill in Washington, Mar. 14, 2025.
March 14

Chuck Schumer is 'doing the right thing': Rep. Don Bacon

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., joined ABC News Live with a reaction to a possible government shutdown as well as the Trump administration's tariffs.
March 14
VIDEO: Chuck Schumer is 'doing the right thing': Rep. Don Bacon
March 14

House Democratic leader Jeffries pushes back on divisions with Senate Democrats

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tussled with reporters Friday, pushing back against the notion that the Democratic Party is fractured.
March 14
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries tussled with reporters Friday, pushing back against the notion that the Democratic Party is fractured.
March 14

Trump rails against prosecutions, touts Jan. 6 hostages in visit to DOJ

He said his predecessors had turned it into the "Department of Injustice."
March 14
President Donald Trump speaks at the Department of Justice in Washington, Mar. 14, 2025.
March 14

Dr. Oz grilled over cuts at Senate hearing as he vies to lead Medicaid, Medicare

The former TV host came under fire over potential cuts to the programs.
March 14
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, sits before testifying at his confirmation hearing before the Senate Finance Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, March 14, 2025.
March 14

Schumer spending bill fallout a symptom of disjointed Democratic strategy: ANALYSIS

If Democrats want to fight, it would require coherent collective strategy.
March 14
Sen. Charles Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill, Mar. 11, 2025, in Washington.
March 14

White House NSA Mike Waltz & Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse Sunday on ‘This Week’

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, March 16, 2025.
March 14
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
March 14

Dr. Mehmet Oz delivers opening remarks at confirmation hearing

Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, faces a confirmation hearing Friday before the Senate Finance Committee.
March 14
Dr. Mehmet Oz, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, faces a confirmation hearing Friday before the Senate Finance Committee.
March 14

Schumer says he's is supporting GOP funding bill to stop ‘unimaginable harm’ by Trump

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor Friday morning to defend his decision to support a Republican short-term funding bill that will effectively help avoid a government shutdown.
March 14
Minority Leader Chuck Schumer took to the Senate floor Friday morning to defend his decision to support a Republican short-term funding bill that will effectively help avoid a government shutdown at the end of the day.
March 14

'Tremendous mistake': Rep. Ocasio-Cortez blasts Schumer over GOP funding plan vote

The New York congresswoman said the spending bill will hurt millions.
March 14
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, Mar. 5, 2025 and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 14

Dr. Oz, Trump's nominee to lead Medicaid, Medicare, faces Senate grilling

Dr. Mehmet Oz, Trump's pick to lead the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, faced tough questions at his confirmation hearing from the Senate Finance Committee.
March 14
Dr. Oz, Trump's nominee to lead Medicaid, Medicare, faces Senate grilling
March 14

GOP lawmaker booed by crowd at North Carolina town hall

"How do you justify cuts to the VA?" demanded one angry constituent.
March 14
A man shouts at Rep. Chuck Edwards during a congressional town hall meeting on March 13, 2025 in Asheville, North Carolina. The event comes as Republicans have faced protestors at town halls critical of the Trump administration slashing federal jobs.
March 14

Trump to visit Department of Justice after dismissal of his historic prosecutions

The rare visit will mark President Donald Trump's first time inside the walls of the Robert F. Kennedy building as president.
March 14
The rare visit will mark Trump's first time inside the walls of the Robert F. Kennedy building as president.
March 14

AG gets extended deadline to recommend killing gun control policies: DOJ

President Donald Trump signed the executive order on Feb. 7.
March 14
Attorney General Pam Bondi walks to the West Wing of the White House, Feb. 21, 2025, in Washington.
March 14

Schumer announces he will vote to keep government open, likely avoiding shutdown

It also means enough Democratic votes to advance a GOP funding bill.
March 14
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer leaves the Democratic caucus lunch at the U.S. Capitol, Mar. 13, 2025 in Washington.
March 14

Federal judge orders Trump admin to reinstate thousands of probationary employees

The order covers every major department other than the Pentagon.
March 14
Protesters hold signs in solidarity with the American Federation of Government Employees of District 14 at a rally in support of federal workers at the Office of Personnel Management in Washington, Mar. 4, 2025.
March 14

Schumer announces he'll vote to keep government open, likely avoiding shutdown

In remarks on the Senate floor, Chuck Schumer announced Thursday night that he plans to vote to keep the government open.
March 14
VIDEO: Schumer announces he'll vote to keep government open, likely avoiding shutdown
March 14

Top lawyer at IRS removed amid DOGE push for taxpayer information: Sources

It came after an internal debate over sharing confidential taxpayer information.
March 14
A sign for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is seen outside its building on Feb. 13, 2025 in Washington, DC.
March 14

Sen. Merkley on plans to vote ‘Hell No!’ to house spending bill proposal

 ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) on the looming government shutdown deadline after Democrats and Republicans attempted to reach a deal in a heated closed-door meeting.
March 14
VIDEO: Sen. Merkley on plans to vote ‘Hell No!’ to house spending bill proposal 
March 13

USAID official describes escaping violence in Congo amid agency turmoil

Kenneth Bledsoe and his family had to be evacuated to safety from Congo, only to return home to find Elon Musk leading the dismantling of the agency.
March 13
VIDEO: USAID official describes escaping violence in Congo amid agency turmoil
March 13

Judge orders thousands of federal workers reinstated; slams 'sham' admin declaration

The order includes workers fired from the Department of Veterans Affairs.
March 13
In this Feb. 21, 2002, file photo, the US Department of Veterans Affairs headquarters building is seen in Washington, D.C.

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