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Texas, California lawmakers gear up for major redistricting faceoff

Texas Republicans are triumphant after a success in their efforts to redraw the state’s congressional maps, but California Democrats are set to make their move.
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VIDEO: Texas, California lawmakers gear up for major redistricting faceoff
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Texas, California legislatures gear up for major redistricting faceoff

President Donald Trump and former president Barack Obama have weighed in.
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Texas Gov. Greg Abbott, August 15, 2025 in Austin, Texas and California Governor Gavin Newsom, August 14, 2025 in Los Angeles.
August 21

Calif. Supreme Court denies GOP request for hold on Dem-pushed redistricting

The proposed congressional maps could help Democrats flip five seats.
August 21
People walk past the Earl Warren Building, headquarters of the Supreme Court of California, San Francisco. On Thursday, June 22, 2023, the Supreme Court of California ruled that police are not immune from civil lawsuits for misconduct that happens during investigations. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)
August 21

Texas House passes new GOP-friendly congressional maps

After a long day of debate, the Texas House of Representatives passed GOP-favored congressional maps Wednesday evening that could flip five Democratic districts.
August 21
After a long day of debate, the Texas House of Representatives passed GOP-favored congressional maps Wednesday evening that could flip five Democratic districts.
August 21

Texas House passes new GOP-friendly congressional maps

The measure now moves to the state Senate.
August 21
Texas Speaker of the House Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, oversees a debate over a redrawn U.S. congressional map in Texas during a special session, Aug. 20, 2025, in Austin, Texas.
August 21

Protesters heckle Vance, Hegseth at photo op to thank National Guard troops in DC

The vice president and defense secretary bought troops lunch at Union Station.
August 21
White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Vice President JD Vance, greet members of the National Guard at Union Station in Washington, Aug. 20, 2025.
August 20

Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for new AI laws amid rise in deepfakes

Minnesota Sen. Amy Klobuchar is calling for stricter laws when it comes to deepfakes, saying Americans need more control over their own images.
August 20
VIDEO: Sen. Amy Klobuchar calls for new AI laws amid rise in deepfakes
August 20

NATO defense chiefs wrap talks on Ukraine security, but the path forward is unclear

U.S. and European defense chiefs met to discuss options to help Ukraine.
August 20
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Finnish President Alexander Stubb, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, President Donald Trump, French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte pose for a family photo in the Cross Hall of the White House in Washington, August 18, 2025.
August 20

Trump calls on Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook to resign

"I have no intention of being bullied," Cook said in a statement.
August 20
Lisa Cook, member of the Board of Governors of the US Federal Reserve, attends a Federal Reserve Board open meeting discussing proposed revisions to the board's supplementary leverage ratio standards at the Federal Reserve Board building in Washington, DC, June 25, 2025.
August 20

Trump confirms White House review of Smithsonian US history: Analysis

President Donald Trump confirmed the White House is conducting a review of the Smithsonian museums and expressed frustration over their portrayal of dark parts of America's history, including slavery.
August 20
VIDEO: Trump confirms White House review of Smithsonian US history: Analysis
August 20

Gabbard announces plan to reorganize her agency, cut staff by half

Gabbard wants to create "a leaner, faster, and more agile institution."
August 20
Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard talks to reporters in the Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on July 23, 2025 in Washington, DC.
August 20

Trump's met with Putin and Zelenskyy. What's next for Russia-Ukraine peace talks?

Russia and the U.S. are sending mixed signals about a Putin-Zelenskyy meeting.
August 20
Russia President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Aug. 19, 2025, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Washington, Aug. 18, 2025 and President Donald Trump in Washington, Aug. 19, 2025.
August 20

750 HHS staff send letter to RFK Jr. asking him to stop spreading misinformation

More than 750 HHS employees sent a signed letter to members of Congress and Health Secretary RFK Jr., calling on him to stop spreading misinformation.
August 20
VIDEO: 750 HHS staff send letter to RFK Jr. asking him to stop spreading misinformation
August 20

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' former chief adviser to face more charges: Lawyer

Ingrid Lewis-Martin will appear in court Thursday, her lawyer said.
August 20
Ingrid Lewis-Martin appears at a news conference on Dec. 16, 2024, in New York.
August 20

Vance, Hegseth, Miller heckled as they get photo op with DC National Guard

JD Vance joined two other Trump administration officials who received an unwarm welcome during a photo op with National Guard troops stationed at Union Station.
August 20
JD Vance joined two other Trump administration officials who received an unwarm welcome during a photo op with National Guard troops stationed at Union Station.
August 20

Judge denies DOJ's request to unseal Epstein records from criminal case

A federal judge in New York has denied the Department of Justice's request to unseal grand jury material from Jeffrey Epstein's criminal case.
August 20
VIDEO: Judge denies DOJ's request to unseal Epstein records from criminal case
August 20

'Redistricting is the price of democracy': California assembly majority leader

California state lawmaker Cecilia Aguiar-Curry explains Gov. Gavin Newsom’s plan to counter Texas redistricting by redrawing California’s congressional maps.
August 20
VIDEO: 'Redistricting is the price of democracy': California Assembly leader
August 20

‘I am your voice’: Trump relaunches on TikTok with White House account

He threatened to ban TikTok in his first term, but has since embraced it.
August 20
A smartphone displays the official TikTok account page of the White House after the U.S. presidential office launched its presence on the platform, on August 20, 2025.
August 20

Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 officials

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard posted the list on X of 37 individuals whose clearances were revoked.
August 20
VIDEO: Gabbard revokes security clearances of 37 officials
August 20

Texas lawmakers to vote on controversial redistricting plan

After weeks of delays, Texas Republicans who control the state House are slated to begin the process for their controversial redistricting plan.
August 20
VIDEO: Texas lawmakers to vote on controversial redistricting plan
August 20

Pirro tells prosecutors no charges for carrying registered rifles, shotguns in DC

Sources say it's thought the city's gun laws violate the Second Amendment.
August 20
Attorney for the District of Columbia Jeanine Pirro, speaks during a news conference with President Donald Trump in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington.
August 20

Texas State Capitol cleared of visitors after reported social media threat

The Texas State Capitol was cleared of visitors Tuesday evening and closed to the public after a social media threat, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
August 20
The Texas State Capitol was cleared of visitors Tuesday evening and closed to the public after a social media threat, the Texas Department of Public Safety said.
August 20

Texas State Capitol cleared of visitors after reported social media threat

Democrats are protesting mandated escorts after earlier leaving the state.
August 20
A Texas State Trooper tells protesters that they must evacuate the Capitol because of a credible threat, while State Rep. Nicole Collier opts to spend another night in the Texas House chamber until Wednesday after Democratic lawmakers, who left the state to deny Republicans the opportunity to redraw the state's 38 congressional districts, returned to the Texas State Capitol in Austin, Texas, U.S. August 19, 2025. Collier is staying because she did not want to sign the required permission slip that would allow lawmakers to leave the Capitol under escort by Department of Public Safety agents.
August 20

Kilmar Abrego Garcia's attorneys move to dismiss criminal case

A judge ruled he must be returned to Maryland if he is released from custody.
August 20
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant in this handout image obtained by Reuters on April 9, 2025.
August 19

California Republicans targeted by redistricting slam effort as ‘naked politics'

They say Newsom's plan to counter Texas redistricting is harmful to voters.
August 19
Assembly Republican leader James Gallagher speaks in opposition to Democrats' plan to advance a partisan effort to redraw California congressional map at a press conference on Aug. 18, 2025, in Sacramento, Calif.
August 19

6th Republican-led state sends National Guard troops to DC

Tennessee has sent 160 National Guard troops to Washington, D.C., as President Donald Trump and the White House continue to push their crime fighting directive.
August 19
VIDEO: 6th Republican-led state sends National Guard troops to DC
August 19

Maine oysterman Graham Platner enters race to challenge Sen. Susan Collins

Graham Platner, a military vet and oysterman from a small town in Maine, will run for U.S. Senate as a Democrat in an effort to oust Republican Susan Collins.
August 19
Video: Maine oysterman Graham Platner enters race to challenge Sen. Susan Collins
August 19

6th GOP-led state sends over 100 National Guard troops to DC

There are now over 2,000 troops in the nation's capital.
August 19
Members of the DC National Guard keep watch outside Union Station in Washington, August 19, 2025.
August 19

Trump: Smithsonian should focus on nation's 'Brightness,' not 'how bad Slavery was'

Trump confirmed White House lawyers will "go through the Museums."
August 19
President Donald J Trump speaks during a Multilateral Meeting with European leaders in the East Room of the White House in Washington, August 18, 2025.
August 19

Texas state lawmaker sleeping in chambers calls GOP order 'a form of oppression'

A trio of Texas Democrats slept overnight Monday in the statehouse instead of traveling home with a mandated law enforcement escort ordered by the Republican leadership.
August 19
VIDEO: Texas state lawmaker sleeping in chambers calls GOP order 'a form of oppression'
August 19

Key takeaways from Trump and Zelenskyy's meeting, pivotal talks with European leaders

Trump pledged U.S. help to protect Ukraine in a cordial sit-down with Zelenskyy.
August 19
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and President Donald Trump participate in a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, August 18, 2025.
August 19

Maine oysterman Graham Platner enters race to challenge Sen. Susan Collins

National Democrats have been recruiting Maine Gov. Janet Mills for the race.
August 19
Graham Platner enters race to challenge Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.
August 19

Immigrant families fear Trump's deportations as children return to school

Attendance has fallen in some school systems since the crackdown began.
August 19
Parents and students arrive for the first day of school as teachers and volunteers patrol for the presence of Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents at the Ninety-Third Street Elementary School in Los Angeles, Aug. 14, 2025.
August 19

Texas House redistricting committee advances bill with new congressional maps

California Democrats unveiled legislation to vote on new map to counter Texas.
August 19
In an aerial view, the State Capitol is seen on August 14, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
August 19

Missouri attorney general appointed co-deputy director of FBI

This marks the first time in history that the FBI has had two deputy directors.
August 19
Andrew Bailey during the 2024 Conservative Political Action Conference the Gaylord National Convention Center in Fort Washington, Maryland, Thursday, Feb. 22, 2024. (Photo by Dominic Gwinn / Middle East Images / Middle East Images via AFP) (Photo by DOMINIC GWINN/Middle East Images/AFP via Getty Images)
August 18

After Bondi touts weekend arrests in DC, mayor pushes back

Muriel Bowser said if she had 500 more officers, the results would be the same.
August 18
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser walks outside of federal court in Washington, Aug. 15, 2025.
August 18

Key moments from Trump-Zelenskyy meeting

President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House along with European leaders for a high-stakes meeting aiming to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
August 18
President Donald Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House along with European leaders for a high-stakes meeting aiming to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
August 18

Hundreds more National Guard troops expected to arrive in DC

At least four Republican-led states offered to send soldiers to the capital.
August 18
Members of the D.C. National Guard are positioned along Constitution Avenue near the White House and Washington Monument on August 17, 2025 in Washington, DC.
August 18

Mayor Bowser questions federal presence in Washington, DC

Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser questioned claims that the influx of federal officers has made the city safer, as Attorney General Pam Bondi touted weekend arrest numbers.
August 18
Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser questioned claims that the influx of federal officers has made the city safer, as Attorney General Pam Bondi touted weekend arrest numbers.
August 18

President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meet in Oval Office

President Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy to the White House as Trump continues to push for a deal to end the war in Ukraine.
August 18
VIDEO: President Trump and Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meet in Oval Office
August 18

Texas Democrats return to state clearing way for new congressional maps

Texas House Democrats returned to Austin after standoff over proposed congressional maps, potentially clearing the way for GOP to net as many as five U.S. House seats.
August 18
Video: Texas Democrats return to state clearing way for new congressional maps
August 18

Trump says he will lead 'movement' to end mail-in voting

Trump said he'll begin his efforts by signing an executive order.
August 18
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One in the air on August 15, 2025, en route to Anchorage.
August 18

President Trump and President Zelenskyy meet in Oval Office

President Trump welcomed Ukrainian President Zelenskyy to the White House for a high-stakes meeting as the U.S. president pushed for a deal to end Russia's war on its neighbor.
August 18
VIDEO: President Trump and President Zelenskyy meet in Oval Office
August 18

Trump understands 'Putin is the problem': Former ambassador

Bill Taylor, a former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine from 2006 to 2009, discusses the upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
August 18
VIDEO: Trump understands 'Putin is the problem': Former ambassador
August 17

Zelenskyy expected for White House visit on Monday

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Russian President Vladimir Putin's continued refusal to accept a ceasefire is "complicating" efforts to reach a peace deal.
August 17
Zelenskyy expected for White House visit on Monday
August 17

Trump shares Melania Trump's letter to Putin

The first lady told Putin he could protect children "with the stroke of a pen."
August 17
First lady Melania Trump arrives to attend the opening night of "Les Miserables" at the Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C., on June 11, 2025.
August 17

Rubio says Russia and Ukraine must make concessions for a peace deal

There could be 'additional consequences' for Russia if there's no deal, he said.
August 17
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Aug. 17, 2025.
August 17

Sen. Van Hollen says an armed National Guard in DC would be ‘troubling’

The Maryland senator said the Guard's mission in D.C. doesn't require it.
August 17
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Md., appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Aug. 17, 2025.
August 17

Redistricting debate continues in Texas and California

Former Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum and Former New York Republican Congressman John Katko join ABC News Live to discuss Texas’ redistricting fight.
August 17
Redistricting debate continues in Texas and California
August 17

'This Week' Transcript 8-17-25: Secretary of State Marco Rubio

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, August 17.
August 17
In this July 11, 2025, file photo, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio looks on as he gives a media briefing during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur.

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