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Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban

The administration says the injunction usurps the authority of the president.
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April 24

JD Vance warns US might 'walk away' from Russia-Ukraine deal

The vice president spoke to reporters as he prepared to depart from a trip to India after touring the Taj Mahal with his family and a meeting with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
April 24
April 24

Democrats scrutinize law firms that cut deals with Trump

Democrats seek motives of law firms that struck deals with Trump administration.
April 24
April 24

Warren probing impact on students, teachers from Education Dept. cuts

She says she wants to hear from those "hurt by Trump's dangerous agenda."
April 24
April 24

GOP Gov. Sanders, Arkansas lawmakers urge Trump to reconsider disaster relief denial

Severe storms hit Arkansas last month, leading to three deaths.
April 24
April 23

Houthis shoot down growing number of US drones

Six MQ-9 drones have been downed since the start of a large-scale air campaign.
April 23
April 23

GOP Sen. Grassley gets another earful at Iowa town hall

Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley faced another room of hearted constituents at a town hall in Northwood, Iowa, on Wednesday.
April 23
April 23

GOP Sen. Grassley gets another earful at Iowa town hall

Audience members argue with each other as another shouts "Shut up!"
April 23
April 23

Trump's opinion 'all that matters': Rachel Bade on Hegseth controversy

ABC News' Contributor Rachael Bade breaks down the latest on Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth denying that what he shared over a second group chat on the Signal messaging app were classified war plans.
April 23
April 23

Trump admin looking at 'baby bonus' to incentivize public to have more children

The "baby bonus" is one of a number of proposals being considered.
April 23
April 23

Stocks rally as Trump signals thaw in trade war

U.S. stocks rallied on Wednesday, one day after President Donald Trump said tariffs on China would "come down substantially."
April 23
April 23

What Sen. Dick Durbin’s retirement means for Democrats in Congress

Longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., announced Wednesday that he will not seek reelection in 2026 and will retire after serving for over four decades in Congress.
April 23
April 23

President Trump to install 2 flagpoles on White House North Lawn

President Trump had a surprise appearance on the White House North Lawn, strolling around the property and meeting with the head groundskeeper for what he said are plans to install two new flagpoles.
April 23
April 23

Trump says 'can't have a trial' for all migrants he wants to deport

"Such a thing is not possible to do," he posted on social media.
April 23
April 23

Sen. Dick Durbin announces retirement after decades in Congress

"In my heart, I know it's time to pass the torch," he said in the announcement.
April 23
April 23

Seniors lost $4.8 billion to scammers in 2024: FBI

The FBI issued its annual internet crime report on Wednesday.
April 23
April 23

Senator Raphael Warnock: “Love will always have the last word”

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Reverend Senator Raphael Warnock on his private meeting with Pope Francis last year and his new Bible-inspired children’s book, “Leo’s Lunchbox.”
April 23
April 22

El Salvador rejects lawmakers' request to visit Abrego Garcia

Rep. Yassamin Ansari is one of the Democratic lawmakers that went to El Salvador seeking the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, telling ABC News "this is about due process for everyone."
April 22
April 22

Rubio plans sweeping reorganization of the State Department

His plan would see dozens of offices and hundreds of jobs eliminated.
April 22
April 22

Supreme Court leans toward parents in dispute over LGBTQ storybooks in school

Justices will decide if parents have opt-out rights under the First Amendment.
April 22
April 22

Trump: 'No intention' of firing Fed's Jerome Powell

President Donald Trump on Tuesday afternoon said he has "no intention" of firing Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell, but reiterated that he wants the bank to lower interest rates.
April 22
April 22

Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces State Department reorganization

Secretary of State Rubio announced a reorganization of the State Department Tuesday.
April 22
April 22

Hegseth lashes out at alleged Pentagon leakers he claims want to 'sabotage' Trump

On Fox News, he vigorously denied sharing classified airstrike details.
April 22
April 22

George Santos says he's 'accepted full responsibility' for crimes before sentencing

The former GOP representative will be sentenced April 25.
April 22
April 22

Supreme Court hears clash over LGBTQ storybooks

The Supreme Court will decide whether parents have a First Amendment right to opt-out their children from the reading of LGBTQ-themed storybooks in public schools.
April 22
April 22

Rep. Byron Donalds holds tense town hall meeting with constituents

During a town hall in Fort Myers, Rep. Byron Donalds raised his voice at the audience during a conversation about diversity, equity and inclusion.
April 22
April 22

President Trump lashes out at Fed Chair Jerome Powell

Stocks are rallying early Tuesday as markets attempt a recovery following a battering amid fears that President Donald Trump will attempt to fire Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell.
April 22
April 22

Michigan Senate race heats up as 3 major Democrats enter the fray

The battleground state had mixed results for both parties in 2024.
April 22
April 22

How the US will suffer as a result of Trump's anti-environment policies: Experts

Trump's aim to bring fossil fuels back to the top likely won't be realized.
April 22
April 22

5 million student loan borrowers face mandatory collections starting May 5

Some 5 million Americans with defaulted student loan payments will have their loans sent for collections on May 5, the Department of Education announced on Monday.
April 22
April 22

Prosecutors assigned to Eric Adams case resign, say they won't admit to 'wrongdoing'

The prosecutors said they would not express regret to get their jobs back.
April 22
April 22

Pete Hegseth lashes out at alleged Pentagon leakers

The defense secretary strongly denied sharing classified information on Signal and lashed out at former aides he claimed want to "sabotage" Trump's agenda. ABC News’ Alex Mallin reports.
April 22
April 22

Top NY prosecutor steps aside, clears way for Trump's nominee to take over

Matthew Podolsky, who has agreed to step down, took over for Danielle Sassoon, who resigned in protest of the Justice Department's order to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
April 22
April 22

US lawmakers denied meeting with Kilmar Abrego Garcia

Rep. Maxine Dexter, D-Ore., says her delegation left El Salvador without meeting Garcia, a Salvadoran native who had been living with his wife and children in Maryland before being deported in March.
April 22
April 22

President Trump to attend Pope Francis’ funeral

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump will attend Pope Francis' funeral, the president announced in a post on Truth Social. ABC News’ Karen Travers reports.
April 22
April 22

Top NY prosecutor steps aside, clears way for Trump's nominee to take over

Trump's pick, Jay Clayton, will serve in an interim capacity for now.
April 22
April 22

Yemen war plans group chat: A timeline of the Signal mishap

Hegseth allegedly created a second Signal chat with family members and others.
April 22
April 22

Pentagon ban on transgender service members draws skepticism from appeals court

At least three federal judges have blocked the ban from taking effect.
April 22
April 22

Pope Francis and Donald Trump clashed for years over treatment of migrants

Pope Francis clashed with Donald Trump several times over the years, primarily on Trump's immigration policy and rhetoric toward migrants.
April 22
April 22

Supreme Court hears clash over LGBTQ storybooks and parent demands for opt-out

Does the First Amendment guarantee parents a right to pull kids from lessons?
April 22
April 21

5 million student loan borrowers face mandatory collections starting May 5

The deadline comes as scores of student aid employees have been terminated.
April 21
April 21

Remembering Pope Francis' relationship with US leaders

John McCarthy, former senior political advisor to former President Joe Biden, reacts to the passing of Pope Francis.
April 21
April 21

Watchdog group alleges 'widespread' use of Signal across Trump administration

Watchdog group American Oversight renewed its lawsuit against the Trump administration over the “widespread” use of the messaging app Signal.
April 21
April 21

Hegseth blames 'anonymous smears,' Trump defends him after 2nd Signal chat revealed

"Just a waste of time. He is doing a great job," Trump said of Hegseth.
April 21
April 21

Former Sen. Bob Menendez's wife found guilty in federal bribery trial

A jury has found Nadine Menendez guilty in her federal bribery trial, following the conviction of her husband, former New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez, on similar crimes.
April 21
April 21

Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth under scrutiny for sharing attack plans with family

Those details shared in the second chat included the flight schedules for the F/A-18 Hornets involved in the pending attack on Houthi positions, according to the officials.
April 21
April 21

What Pope Francis said about controversial issues

The pontiff died on Monday morning, the Vatican confirmed.
April 21
April 21

Pope Francis and Donald Trump clashed for years over treatment of migrants

Francis called Trump's mass deportation policy a "disgrace."
April 21
April 21

Supreme Court divided over Obamacare mandate for no-cost preventive health benefits

Justices to decide if a task force's recommendations are constitutional.
April 21
April 21

Secretary Noem's bag snatched from DC restaurant with $3K in cash inside

The bag contained a passport, DHS access card and other items, an official said.
April 21

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