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Florida Rep. Greg Steube says dismantling Education dept. 'great for the country'

President Donald Trump signed an executive order that aims to further gut the Department of Education at the White House on Thursday.
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VIDEO: Florida Rep. Greg Steube says dismantling Education dept. 'great for the country'
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'Hitting a fly with a sledgehammer': DOGE access to some Social Security data blocked

The lawsuit challenging DOGE's access was filed last month.
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Elon Musk looks on during the day of a meeting with House Republicans to discuss the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Capitol Hill in Washington, Mar. 5, 2025.
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What to know about nationwide injunctions

An injunction is an emergency measure put in place at the beginning of a legal battle, ordering a party to either take or stop action, according to legal experts.
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An injunction is an emergency measure put in place at the beginning of a legal battle, ordering a party to either take or stop action, according to legal experts.
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DNC reports record February grassroots fundraising haul

The haul comes as the party remains divided on strategy and leadership.
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Newly elected Democratic National Committee Chairman Ken Martin speaks after winning the vote at the Democratic National Committee Winter Meeting at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center in National Harbor, Md., Feb. 1, 2025.
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Trump signs executive order gutting Department of Education

President Donald Trump continued his sweeping education agenda as he signed an executive order to diminish the Department of Education at the White House on Thursday.
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VIDEO: Trump signs executive order gutting Department of Education
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Judge calls DOJ's deportation flight submission 'woefully insufficient'

Boasberg ordered more information about the deportation flights.
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In this March 16, 2023, file photo, Judge James E. Boasberg, chief judge of the Federal District Court in DC, stands for a portrait at E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C.
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Trump signs order gutting Department of Education while surrounded by kids

Trump signed the order in a ceremony while flanked by schoolchildren.
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President Donald Trump signs an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, during an event in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Mar. 20, 2025.
March 20

The future of school choice amid Department of Education overhaul

ABC News' Christiane Cordero reports on what the future of school choice may look like as President Trump is expected to sign an executive order to diminish the Department of Education.
March 20
VIDEO: The future of school choice amid Department of Education overhaul
March 20

Gen. Keith Kellogg praises President Trump's efforts to end Ukraine-Russia war

U.S. Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg addressed President Donald Trump's efforts to end the ongoing war between Ukraine and Russia.
March 20
VIDEO: Gen. Keith Kellog praises President Trumps efforts to end Ukraine war
March 20

American George Glezmann freed by Taliban after being detained for over 2 years

Glezmann was visiting Afghanistan in 2022 and intended to stay there 5 days.
March 20
A handout picture released by Qatar's Ministry of Foreign Affairs shows US citizen George Glezmann (C) posing for a picture with US official Adam Boehler (C-L), former US envoy to Afghanistan Zalmay Khalilzad (C-R) and Qatari diplomats in Kabul on March 20, 2025, ahead of their departure to Doha. Glezmann has been freed after more than two years' detention in Afghanistan and is en route to Qatar, the US State Department and a source with knowledge of the release said on March 20, 2025.
March 20

Man deported under Alien Enemies Act because of soccer logo tattoo: Attorney

Jerce Reyes Barrios has a hearing on April 17, his attorney said.
March 20
Salvadoran police officers escort alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua recently deported by the U.S. government to be imprisoned in the Terrorism Confinement Center prison, in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, obtained March 16, 2025.
March 20

Trump putting US on ‘verge of constitutional crisis’: Former federal judge

Former federal district judge Shira Scheindlin responds to the Trump administration’s criticism and calls for impeachment of federal judges.
March 20
VIDEO: Trump putting US on ‘verge of constitutional crisis’: Former federal judge
March 20

Warren warns of 'dire consequences' of Education Department firings for student loans

It will hurt resolving complaints, the senator wrote to Secretary Linda McMahon.
March 20
Ranking member Sen. Elizabeth Warren attends a Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee confirmation hearing in Dirksen building on Feb. 27, 2025.
March 19

Trump administration escalates legal battle over alleged gang member deportations

"Our Country is in very big trouble, and destined to fail!" Trump said.
March 19
President Donald Trump waves to the media as he leaves after a luncheon with the Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Washington.
March 19

Trans soldier discusses fighting Trump administration's transgender military ban

U.S. Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Nicholas Talbott joins ABC News Live to discuss the lawsuit against President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military.
March 19
VIDEO: Trans soldier discusses fighting Trump administration's transgender military ban
March 19

Teachers sue Trump admin for stopping affordable student loan repayment plans

The American Federation of Teachers represents 1.8 million educators.
March 19
A law enforcement officer watches as supporters of student loan debt relief rally in front of the Supreme Court as the justices are scheduled to hear oral arguments in two cases involving President Joe Biden's bid to reinstate his plan to cancel billions of dollars in student debt, Feb. 28, 2023.
March 19

Judge denies emergency effort to reinstate US Institute of Peace board

"I'm very offended by how DOGE has operated," District Judge Beryl Howell said.
March 19
The US Institute of Peace in Washington, DC, on March 18, 2025.
March 19

What the JFK assassination files reveal about the CIA

Larry Sabato, founder of the Center for Politics at the University of Virginia, says more was learned about the CIA rather than the assassination of JFK in the released files.
March 19
VIDEO: What the JFK assassination files reveal about the CIA
March 19

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says fellow Republicans 'afraid' of Trump, Musk

"They're afraid they're going to be taken down," Murkowski said of Republicans.
March 19
Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks to press outside the Senate Chambers, Feb. 20, 2025 in Washington.
March 19

Trump administration escalates legal battle with judge over deportation flight

Federal Judge James Boasberg gave the Justice Department 24 hours to answer questions about the two flights while Trump demands the judge be impeached.
March 19
VIDEO: Trump administration escalates legal battle with judge over deportation flight
March 19

Sen. Lisa Murkowski blasts fellow Republicans for being 'afraid' of Trump, Musk

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said her colleagues are afraid to speak up against some of President Donald Trump's actions because they think they will be "taken down."
March 19
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said her colleagues are afraid to speak up against some of President Donald Trump's actions because they think they will be "taken down."
March 19

Zelenskyy says Putin's 'words' aren't enough amid Trump call on energy ceasefire

Trump said much of the call was based on his conversation with Russia's Putin.
March 19
President Donald Trump in Washington, Mar. 12, 2025 and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Helsinki, Mar. 19, 2025.
March 19

DOD says it 'mistakenly removed' Jackie Robinson content from website amid DEI purge

A tribute to Jackie Robinson's Army service was scrubbed from a DOD website.
March 19
Jackie Robinson, in military uniform, signs a contract with the minor league club in Montreal, a farm team for the Brooklyn Dodgers.
March 19

Fed holds interest rates steady, opting for patience as Trump's tariffs roil markets

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady on Wednesday, opting for a patient approach weeks after President Donald Trump's tariffs touched off a global trade war.
March 19
VIDEO: Fed holds interest rates steady, opting for patience as Trump's tariffs roil markets
March 19

DNC launches billboards asking public to demand town halls from GOP representatives

The billboards are going up in states such as Arizona, Florida and Michigan.
March 19
 Ken Martin, DNC Chair Candidate, speaks at the "Win With Workers" Rally and Press Conference at the DNC Midwestern Candidate Forum, Jan. 16, 2025, in Detroit.
March 19

Pelosi criticizes Schumer for caving to Trump in shutdown fight

Democratic Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer defended his vote to keep the government open last week.
March 19
VIDEO: Pelosi criticizes Schumer for caving to Trump in shutdown fight
March 19

Trump speaks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy after Putin rebuffs 30-day ceasefire plan

President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday as talks continue to try to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
March 19
VIDEO: Trump speaks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy after Putin rebuffs 30-day ceasefire plan
March 19

Trump offering no ideas to help schools: Former education secretary

John King Jr. served as Department of Education secretary during the Obama administration.
March 19
VIDEO: Trump offering no ideas to help schools: Former education secretary
March 19

Timeline of Trump’s Alien Enemies Act deportation legal battle

Hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members were sent to El Salvador when an ICE official said that many of the men lack criminal records in the United States.
March 19
Timeline of Trump’s Alien Enemies Act Deportation Legal Battle
March 19

Trump says 30-day ceasefire 'would have been tough' after high-stakes call with Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy expresses "skepticism" after the call.
March 19
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels, Mar. 6, 2025 and Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 19

Pentagon aims to cut 50,000 to 60,000 civilians

About 21,000 voluntary resignations have been accepted so far.
March 19
The Pentagon building is seen in Arlington, Va., Oct. 9, 2020.
March 18

Trump continues to call for judge's impeachment after chief justice's rebuke

Chief Justice John Roberts issued a rare statement defending the judiciary.
March 18
President Donald Trump greets Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts as he arrives to speak during an address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025.
March 18

Chief justice's rebuke of Trump shows deep concern about attacks on courts: ANALYSIS

John Roberts responded after Trump called for a federal judge to be impeached.
March 18
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts attends inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
March 18

FBI arrests alleged MS-13 leader on its '10 most wanted' list

FBI Director Kash Patel called the arrest a "major victory."
March 18
In this photo released by the FBI, Javier Roman-Bardales is shown.
March 18

Sun glare may have contributed to Chicago Midway close call, NTSB report says

This close call was one in a string of aviation incidents in recent months.
March 18
A Southwest Airlines plane landed safely at Chicago Midway International Airport after a "go-around" to avoid a business jet that "entered the runway without authorization," according to the Federal Aviation Administration, Feb. 25, 2025.
March 18

Judge says dismantling of USAID was unconstitutional

The judge ordered a pause on any efforts to shut down USAID.  
March 18
Lane Pollack, center, of Rockville, Md., a senior learning advisor at USAID for 14 years, is consoled by a co-worker after having 15 minutes to clear out her belongings from the USAID headquarters, Friday, Feb. 28, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)
March 18

Trump insults federal judge amid legal battle over deportation flights

President Donald Trump is ramping up criticism of U.S. District Judge Jeb Boasberg. ABC News’ Devin Dwyer reports.
March 18
VIDEO: Trump insults federal judge amid legal battle over deportation flights
March 18

Longtime Harris supporters torn on possible 2028 presidential run

"Maybe America needs to be broken so someone can fix it."
March 18
Kamala Harris met with Senior White House and Administration officials, January 9, 2025.
March 18

Schumer defends vote to avert shutdown and his position as Senate Democratic leader

The Senate minority leader told "The View" that he "should" be leader.
March 18
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer appears on "The View" on March 18. 2025.
March 18

Military officials say 2025 recruiting off to strong start, building on recent trends

Early year gains reflect a confluence of factors as Trump claims a turnaround.
March 18
Soldiers of the US Army 3rd Brigade, 1st Armored Division speak next to a Bradley Fighting Vehicle ahead of a live fire exercise at the Drawsko Pomorskie training area, on March 13, 2025, in Drawsko Pomorskie, Poland.
March 18

Trump is ending Secret Service protection for Hunter and Ashley Biden

Trump said Hunter Biden's detail would be pulled "immediately."
March 18
First Lady Jill Biden, President Joe Biden, their grandson Beau Biden, son Hunter Biden and daughter Ashley Biden arrive to board Air Force One at John F. Kennedy International Airport in New York City on March 29, 2024.
March 18

What Trump cutting VOA's funding could mean

Voice of America reporter Liam Scott says President Donald Trump’s executive order will jeopardize “fact-based, unbiased, balanced news coverage.”
March 18
VIDEO: What Trump cutting VOA's funding could mean
March 18

JFK assassination files to be released

The Trump administration is set to release 80,000 pages of unredacted files on the JFK assassination.
March 18
The Trump administration is set to release 80,000 pages of unredacted files on the JFK assassination.
March 18

NOAA's Storm Prediction Center facility among planned DOGE cuts

The "building lease issue is in flux," a NOAA spokesperson said.
March 18
Fire burns a residence during a wildfire outbreak in Stillwater, Oklahoma, Mar. 14, 2025.
March 18

Trump silencing VOA threatens free media in repressive countries, advocates say

The president cut funding to pro-democracy media outlets this weekend.
March 18
Signage for US broadcaster Voice of America is seen in Washington, D.C, March 16, 2025.
March 18

DNC to make first major post-election investment into Wisconsin Supreme Court race

The election is the most expensive ever for a state supreme court race.
March 18
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford participate in a debate, March 12, 2025, in Milwaukee.
March 18

Author of ‘Moneyball’ and ‘The Big Short’ on turning focus to public servants

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with ‘Moneyball’ author Michael Lewis on his new book ‘Who is Government: The Untold Story of Public Service’ about our nation’s most underappreciated heroes.
March 18
VIDEO: Author of ‘Moneyball’ and ‘The Big Short’ on turning focus to public servants
March 18

Former DOS legal adviser Harold Koh on Trump's plan to increase deportation

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos speaks with Yale Law School professor, Harold Hongju Koh, about President Donald Trump invoking the Aliens Enemies Act to remove undocumented Venezuelan immigrants.
March 18
VIDEO: Former DOS legal adviser Harola Koh on Trump's plan to increase deportation
March 17

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.
March 17
VIDEO: Judge convenes 'fact-finding' hearing over Trump deportation flights
March 17

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.
March 17
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.
In this March 16, 2023, file photo, Judge James E. Boasberg, chief judge of the Federal District Court in DC, stands for a portrait at E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C.
In this March 16, 2023, file photo, Judge James E. Boasberg, chief judge of the Federal District Court in DC, stands for a portrait at E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C.
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