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President Trump signs executive order over election rules

President Donald Trump signed an executive order aimed at cutting down immigrants without legal status on voter rolls.
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VIDEO: President Trump signs executive order over election rules
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US projected to default this summer absent congressional action

The CBO warned the U.S. could run out of money to pay its bills by late summer.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent attends at an Economic Club of New York event in New York City, Mar. 6, 2025.
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Trump’s executive order overhauling election system is ‘unlawful’: Lawyer

Michael Waldman, president of the Brennan Center for Justice at NYU School of Law, discusses the sweeping action requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections.
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VIDEO: Trump’s executive order overhauling election system is ‘unlawful’: Lawyer
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The Atlantic reports attack plans that Trump’s advisers shared on Signal

The Atlantic on Wednesday published a new article detailing information about recent American strikes in Yemen that was accidentally shared with a journalist via Signal.
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VIDEO: The Atlantic reveals attack plans that Trump’s advisers shared on Signal
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NPR, PBS House hearing: Opening statements from House subcommittee

Republicans accuse NPR and PBS of bias at House hearing, while Democrats rebuke it as a partisan attack.
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NPR, PBS House hearing: Opening statements from House subcommittee
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Tulsi Gabbard questioned about Yemen attack plans shared on Signal

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., asked the director of national intelligence about her knowledge regarding war plans leaked to a journalist.
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VIDEO: Tulsi Gabbard questioned about Yemen attack plans shared on Signal
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Supreme Court upholds federal regulations on ghost gun kits

The Supreme Court on Wednesday upheld government regulation of self-assemble firearm kits that produce untraceable weapons known as "ghost guns."
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VIDEO: Supreme Court upholds federal regulations on ghost gun kits
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Espionage Act explained amid Yemen chat fallout

A century-old law aimed at cracking down on disloyal wartime activities is in the spotlight after Trump officials used a Signal group chat to discuss Yemen strike plans.
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Espionage Act explained amid Yemen chat fallout
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Supreme Court upholds federal regulations on ghost gun kits

The 7-2 decision came from Justice Neil Gorsuch.
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A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, July 19, 2024.
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Yemen war plans group chat: A timeline of the mishap

The White House said Monday the group chat "appears to be authentic."
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Vice President JD Vance, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and National Security Advisor Mike Waltz attend a meeting with President Donald Trump and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte at the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 26

Rep. Crockett defends 'Governor Hot Wheels' comments about Abbott amid censure threat

“At no point did I mention or allude to his condition,” Crockett said.
March 26
Rep. Jasmine Crockett speaks onstage during Human Rights Campaign's 2025 Los Angeles Dinner at Fairmont Century Plaza on March 22, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
March 26

JD, Usha Vance to visit Greenland as prime minister blasts 'aggressive’ pressure

J.D. Vance and second lady Usha Vance will be part of a delegation visiting Greenland, after Trump's statements that the U.S. should own the Danish territory.
March 26
J.D. Vance and second lady Usha Vance will be part of a delegation visiting Greenland, after Trump's statements that the U.S. should own the Danish territory.
March 26

DHS secretary set to visit migrant prison on trip that includes stops in El Salvador

Kristi Noem will visit El Salvador, Colombia and Mexico.
March 26
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attends a Cabinet meeting at the White House, on Feb. 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
March 26

Rep. Don Bacon on leaked war plans: ‘It puts at risk our troops’

BC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Don Bacon about members of President Donald Trump's administration accidentally sharing sensitive security information and how they should take accountability.
March 26
VIDEO:  Rep. Don Bacon on leaked war plans: ‘It puts at risk our troops’
March 26

Sen. Mark Kelly on leaked texts: “How ridiculous and dumb was that?”

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Armed Services Committee member Sen. Mark Kelly about a fiery Capitol Hill hearing on the unauthorized use of Signal and if the chats shared classified information.
March 26
VIDEO: Sen. Mark Kelly on leaked texts: “How ridiculous and dumb was that?”
March 25

Signal group chat about Yemen strike raises questions about the Espionage Act

The law is in the spotlight after a journalist was inadvertently included.
March 25
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz speaks with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump meets with French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 24, 2025.
March 25

Speaker Johnson warns Congress has power to stop funding federal courts

Robert McWhirter, a constitutional lawyer, reacts to Speaker Mike Johnson issuing an open threat to the federal judiciary amid high-stakes White House legal battles.
March 25
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson warns Congress has power to stop funding federal courts
March 25

Who is Mike Waltz?

National security adviser Michael Waltz was a former Green Beret and three-term congressman from Florida.
March 25
National security adviser Michael Waltz was a former Green Beret and three-term congressman from Florida.
March 25

Republican Congressman reacts to Jeffrey Goldberg's story on Signal group chat

Republican Congressman Russ Fulcher joined ABC News Live with a reaction to Trump officials coming under fire for using the app Signal to discuss war plans.
March 25
VIDEO: Republican Congressman reacts to Jeffrey Goldberg's story on Signal group chat
March 25

Speaker Johnson warns federal judiciary that Congress has power to stop funding

House Speaker Mike Johnson warns Congress has the power to stop funding federal courts amid high-stakes White House legal battles.
March 25
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson warns federal judiciary that Congress has power to stop court funding
March 25

Trump downplays Yemen war plans group chat fiasco: 'It can happen'

"There was no classified information as I understand it," Trump claimed.
March 25
President Donald Trump speaks next to Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles as he meets with U.S. Ambassadors in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Mar. 25, 2025.
March 25

JD, Usha Vance to visit Greenland as prime minister blasts 'aggressive' pressure

Trump has declined to rule out military force to acquire Greenland.
March 25
The consulate of the United States is pictured in Nuuk, Greenland, Mar. 24, 2025.
March 25

Trump pick to lead SSA will conduct 'total review' of agency

President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration on Tuesday distanced himself from some of the actions taken at the agency by officials linked to Elon Musk and DOGE.
March 25
President Donald Trump's nominee to lead the Social Security Administration on Tuesday distanced himself from some of the actions taken at the agency by officials linked to Elon Musk and DOGE.
March 25

Former employees slam 'chaos,' 'confusion' at Department of Education

"Right now, the name of the game is uncertainty," one former employee said.
March 25
An exterior view of the Department of Education building on Mar. 13, 2025 in Washington.
March 25

'Lone offenders' carrying out Tesla attacks, catching them 'difficult,' FBI, DHS say

The assessment comes as the FBI launched a task force to investigate attacks.
March 25
A member of the Seattle Fire Department inspects a burned Tesla Cybertruck at a Tesla lot in Seattle, Mar. 10, 2025.
March 25

Trump pick to lead SSA will conduct 'total review' of agency

Frank Bisignano said he will conduct a "total review" at the SSA if confirmed.
March 25
Frank Bisignano, President Donald Trump's nominee to be Commissioner of Social Security Administration, appears at his Senate Finance Committee confirmation hearing at the Dirksen Senate Office Building, Mar. 25, 2025 in Washington.
March 25

Gabbard, Ratcliffe insist Signal chat did not include classified information

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard and CIA Director John Ratcliffe were grilled at a hearing by Democrats over war plans leaked to a journalist.
March 25
VIDEO: Gabbard, Ratcliffe insist Signal chat did not include classified information
March 25

What some federal judges have said amid Trump's challenges in court

The president and his allies have attacked several judges on social media.
March 25
The Blind Justice statue is shown outside the Albert V. Bryan Federal Courthouse, in Alexandria, Virginia.
March 25

Judicial orders against Trump ‘a dangerous trend’: Speaker Johnson

Speaker Mike Johnson issued an open threat to the federal judiciary, saying Congress has the authority to stop providing funding to federal courts.
March 25
Speaker Mike Johnson issued an open threat to the federal judiciary, saying Congress has the authority to stop providing funding to federal courts.
March 25

Who is Mike Waltz, national security adviser who added journalist to group chat?

Trump said that Waltz "has learned a lesson and is a good man."
March 25
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz looks on as he sits next to U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, while President Donald Trump meets with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 25

Senator grills Gabbard on Signal chat leaks: ‘Show the texts now’

Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., questioned the director of national intelligence and director of the CIA about the messaging controversy.
March 25
VIDEO: Senator grills Gabbard on Signal chat leaks: ‘Show the texts now’
March 25

Tulsi Gabbard testifies on what ‘most immediately threatens’ US

The director of national intelligence was among other top intelligence officers testifying on Capitol Hill before the Senate Intelligence Committee.
March 25
VIDEO: Tulsi Gabbard testifies on what ‘most immediately threatens’ US
March 25

US delegation visit ‘highly aggressive’: Greenland PM

Greenland’s prime minister said his government won’t meet with the U.S. delegation, which includes second lady Usha Vance and White House national security adviser Mike Waltz.
March 25
Greenland’s prime minister said his government won’t meet with the U.S. delegation, which includes second lady Usha Vance and White House national security adviser Mike Waltz.
March 25

Democrats host town halls to fire up supporters -- but is their message resonating?

As Republicans pull back from in-person events, Democrats step into the void.
March 25
Carole and David Ostfeld of Allentown, PA, wait in line for a Democratic “People’s Town Hall” in Bethlehem, PA on March 20, 2025, with a sign that says “Hands Off Medicaid”.
March 25

Sen. Ted Cruz on leaked military operations text: ‘It was clearly a screw up’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Republican Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas about deportation efforts by President Donald Trump's administration — and highly sensitive text messages being sent via Signal.
March 25
VIDEO:  Sen. Ted Cruz on leaked military operations text: ‘It was clearly a screw up’
March 25

The Atlantic editor involved in Yemen Signal messaging controversy speaks out

Jeffrey Goldberg joined ABC News Live Prime on Monday.
March 25
Atlantic editor-in-chief Jeffrey Goldberg joined ABC News Live to discuss the moment he realized he had been added to a Signal group chat with top government officials discussing a U.S. attack on Houthis in Yemen.
March 25

What top Trump officials have said about mishandling classified information

Former President Biden and Secretary of State Clinton drew their criticism.
March 25
National Security Advisor Mike Waltz and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth talk as President Donald Trump meets French President Emmanuel Macron in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Feb. 24, 2025.
March 25

The Atlantic editor Jeffrey Goldberg discusses Yemen war plan group chat

Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, spoke with ABC News' Linsey Davis after Goldberg was included on an unsecure group chat discussing a U.S. attack on Houthis in Yemen.
March 25
Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic, spoke with ABC News' Linsey Davis after Goldberg was included on an unsecure group chat discussing a U.S. attack on Houthis in Yemen.
March 25

Messages with Yemen war plans shared with reporter appears 'authentic': Official

Hegseth denies Jeffrey Goldberg's story: "Nobody was texting war plans."
March 25
Secretary of Defense Peter Hegseth listens as President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office of the White House, Mar. 21, 2025 in Washington.
March 24

Trump envoy Witkoff sparks outcry after backing Kremlin talking points on Ukraine

"I don't regard Putin as a bad guy," Steve Witkoff told Tucker Carlson.
March 24
Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff attends and interview in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 18, 2025.
March 24

House Republicans eye hearings on Judge Boasberg, bill to rein in federal judges

Boasberg is at the center of the admin's legal fight over deportation flights.
March 24
Rep. Jim Jordan speaks at a House Republicans press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, June 12, 2024.
March 24

Usha Vance to visit Greenland as Trump talks up US takeover

The second lady’s office says she will be part of a U.S. delegation visiting historic sites and learning about heritage.
March 24
The second lady’s office says she will be part of a U.S. delegation visiting historic sites and learning about heritage.
March 24

Supreme Court grapples with role of race in Louisiana election map dispute

The case could have potential implications for the 2026 midterm elections.
March 24
The Supreme Court in Washington, June 30, 2024.
March 24

Trump convenes meeting of his Cabinet and Elon Musk

President Donald Trump's Cabinet meeting began with officials touting "waste, fraud and abuse" they claim to have identified at their various agencies.
March 24
VIDEO: Trump convenes meeting of his Cabinet and Elon Musk
March 24

Judge keeps block on Trump gang deportations, says they face 'torture'

The Venezuelan migrants deported to El Salvador last week deserved to have a hearing to determine whether they belonged to the Tren de Aragua gang, a federal judge ruled.
March 24
VIDEO: Judge keeps block on Trump gang deportations, says they face 'torture'
March 24

Trump asks Supreme Court to block reinstatement of fired probationary employees

A district court judge ordered 16,000 terminated employees to be reinstated.
March 24
The Supreme Court is seen on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 17, 2024.
March 24

Trump appoints former personal attorney Alina Habba as US attorney for New Jersey

Habba rose to fame as a member of Trump's circle after several years in private practice in New Jersey.
March 24
Habba rose to fame as a member of Trump's circle after several years in private practice in New Jersey.
March 24

Trump appoints former personal attorney Alina Habba as US attorney for New Jersey

Trump selected Habba as White House counselor after his election.
March 24
Alina Habba, newly appointed interim U.S. Attorney for District of New Jersey, speaks to reporters outside the White House on Mar. 24, 2025, in Washington.
March 24

Trump gang deportations put US at ‘precipice of totalitarianism’: Attorney

Immigration lawyer Francisco Symphorien-Saavedra explains the importance of an appeals court set to weigh President Donald Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act.
March 24
VIDEO: Trump gang deportations put US at ‘precipice of totalitarianism’: Attorney
March 24

Trump: Judge in deportation case a ‘disaster’

The Trump administration’s legal battle over deporting hundreds of migrants from Venezuela heats up.
March 24
The Trump administration’s legal battle over deporting hundreds of migrants from Venezuela heats up.

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