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Buttigieg to headline Iowa town hall amid 2028 speculation

He didn't rule out a presidential bid during an interview on Tuesday.
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In this Feb. 3, 2020, file photo, Democratic presidential candidate former South Bend, Indiana Mayor Pete Buttigieg arrives at a watch party at Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa.
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Here are the times Trump has said he wouldn't cut Medicaid

Republicans say they'll find cuts by rooting out "waste and fraud."
17 minutes ago
President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about prescription drug prices, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, May 12, 2025, in Washington.
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House GOP plows ahead on hundreds of billions in Medicaid cuts despite infighting

Trump has repeatedly pledged not to make cuts to the program.
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Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson arrives for a House Republican conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol, May 6, 2025 in Washington.
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Do-over of DNC elections could put 2 officials, including David Hogg, in jeopardy

Hogg claimed the vote can't be disentangled from his dispute with the party.
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David Hogg speaks during the Fast Company Innovation Festival 2024, Sept. 17, 2024 in New York City.
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Trump heaps praise on Saudi Crown Prince MBS as he touts economic development

The speech marks a remarkable turn of the U.S. position in the country.
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President Donald Trump shakes hands with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud at the end of the Keynote Address at the Saudi-US Investment Forum in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, May 13, 2025.
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Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on his arrest at ICE facility: 'They targeted me'

Ras Baraka, the Democratic mayor of Newark, New Jersey, was charged with trespassing, according to court documents.
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VIDEO: Newark Mayor Ras Baraka on his arrest at ICE facility: 'They targeted me'
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Trump says he will order cessation of sanctions against Syria

President Donald Trump announced that he will be ordering the cessation of sanctions against Syria "in order to give them a chance at greatness."
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VIDEO: Trump says he will order cessation of sanctions against Syria
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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. submerges in creek with high bacteria levels, including E. coli

RFK Jr. shared photos of himself swimming in Washington, D.C.'s, Rock Creek.
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VIDEO: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. submerges in creek with high bacteria levels, including E. coli
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Downturn in tourism between Canada and US 'breaks my heart,' Canadian Ambassador says

Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman joined ABC News Live to discuss ongoing trade and tariff tensions between the two countries.
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VIDEO: Downturn in tourism between Canada and US 'breaks my heart,' Canadian Ambassador says
May 13

Republicans move forward with Trump tax bill despite major Medicaid cuts

ABC News’ Rachel Bade reports on what the legislation could mean for Medicaid.
May 13
VIDEO: Republicans move forward with Trump tax bill despite major Medicaid cuts
May 13

Qatar's luxury jet donation poses significant security risks, experts say

It poses a "counterintelligence nightmare," a former CIA field operative said.
May 13
A Qatari Boeing 747 sits on the tarmac of Palm Beach International airport after President Donald Trump toured the aircraft, February 15, 2025.
May 13

Trump, Saudi Arabian leader sign economic cooperation agreements

President Donald Trump and Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman signed an agreement of strategic economic partnership Tuesday afternoon covering a range of U.S. and Saudi departments.
May 13
VIDEO: Trump, Saudi Arabian leader sign economic cooperation agreements
May 13

Qatar's luxury jet donation to Trump administration faces scrutiny

In a social media post, President Donald Trump confirmed his administration was preparing to accept the aircraft, calling it a "very public and transparent transaction" with the Defense Department.
May 13
In a social media post, President Donald Trump confirmed his administration was preparing to accept the aircraft, calling it a "very public and transparent transaction" with the Defense Department.
May 13

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. submerges in creek with high bacteria levels, including E. coli

RFK Jr. shared photos of himself swimming in Washington, D.C.'s, Rock Creek.
May 13
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. listens as President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about prescription drug prices at the White House on May 12, 2025, in Washington.
May 13

Republicans dodge, laugh off questions about Trump's gift plane from Qatar

The luxury jumbo jet is to be used as Air Force One, sources told ABC News.
May 13
President Donald Trump gestures, while he boards Air Force One, as he departs for Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates, at Joint Base Andrews, in Maryland, May 12, 2025.
May 12

Trump defends Qatar jumbo jet offer

One Democrat called the move a "blatant conflict of interest."
May 12
President Donald Trump gestures on the day he signs an executive order on prescription drug pricing during a press conference in the Roosevelt Room at the White House in Washington, May 12, 2025.
May 12

Cloud of uncertainty hangs over House GOP proposal to reach $880 billion in savings

Republicans brush off criticism over things they say aren't in the proposal.
May 12
Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference following a House Republican conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 6, 2025 in Washington, DC.
May 12

Trump admin defends white South African refugee program amid group's US arrival

A flight carrying 59 Afrikaners landed in the U.S. Monday.
May 12
Some of the first group of white South Africans granted refugee status hold U.S. flags as they attend a meet and greet event, at Dulles International Airport, in Dulles, Virginia, May 12, 2025.
May 12

What to know about Trump's plan to lower drug costs in the US

The order asks drug companies to voluntarily lower their prices within 30 days.
May 12
President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference about prescription drug prices, in the Roosevelt Room of the White House, May 12, 2025, in Washington.
May 12

Transportation Secretary Duffy on plans to improve safety at Newark airport

Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy shared plans for the Federal Aviation Administration to replace outdated telecommunications systems with fiber lines and modern hardware.
May 12
VIDEO: Transportation Secretary Duffy on plans to improve safety at Newark airport
May 12

Trump defends using 'free plane' from Qatar as Air Force One

President Donald Trump said the luxury plane was not a gift to him but to the Department of Defense.
May 12
VIDEO: Trump defends using 'free plane' from Qatar as Air Force One
May 12

Trump to sign executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug costs

The president claimed the order will reduce prescription drug and pharmaceutical prices between 30% and 80% "almost immediately."
May 12
VIDEO: Trump to sign executive order aimed at lowering prescription drug costs
May 12

Trump embarks on Middle East trip to strengthen ties with Gulf states

The president will visit Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates.
May 12
President Donald Trump gestures as he walks to board Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, May 12, 2025.
May 12

Trump admin poised to accept luxury jet as gift for Trump from Qatar: Sources

The luxury jumbo jet is to be used as Air Force One, sources told ABC News.
May 12
A 13-year-old private Boeing aircraft that President Donald Trump toured on Saturday to check out new hardware and technology features and highlight the aircraft maker's delay in delivering updated versions of the Air Force One presidential aircraft, takes off from Palm Beach International Airport, Sunday, Feb. 16, 2025, in West Palm Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Ben Curtis)
May 11

White House says it has a deal with China while Chinese call it 'consensus'

China says it will release a joint statement with the U.S. on what was achieved.
May 11
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer spoke to the media after tariff talks between senior officials from the U.S. and China at the residence of the permanent Swiss ambassador to the United Nations in Geneva on May 11, 2025.
May 11

Leo XIV will ‘complete and complement [the U.S.] political agenda’: Cardinal Cupich

Archbishop of Chicago says Leo XIV fits into the current political landscape.
May 11
Cardinal Blase Cupich, the Archbishop of Chicago (L) and Rev. Peter M. Donohue, president of Villanova University speak with ABC News while appearing on This Week, May 11, 2025.
May 11

Ukrainian ambassador supports talks with Russia but ceasefire needed

Putin’s dismissal of calls for a ceasefire is more of the same, Markarova says
May 11
Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, May 11, 2025.
May 11

'This Week' Transcript 5-11-25: Special Edition Live from the Vatican

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, May 11.
May 11
US cardinal Blase Joseph Cupich attends a press conference of US cardinals, a day after the new pope's election, at the North American College in Rome, on May 9, 2025.
May 10

Pope Leo must carefully thread needle between Church mission, US politics: Experts

Experts say Leo should lead with a worldwide view and seek peace.
May 10
Pope Leo XIV meets the College of Cardinals in the New Synod Hall at the Vatican, on May 10, 2025.
May 10

New video shows New Jersey mayor arrested at ICE detention center

ABC News obtained video of the Democratic mayor of Newark, New Jersey, being arrested on Friday while joining members of Congress at an Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention center.
May 10
VIDEO: New video shows New Jersey mayor arrested at ICE detention center
May 10

Family of 2-year-old deported US citizen dismisses suit against Trump administration

The family said it will "consider all the options that are available to them."
May 10
In this Sept. 5, 2019, file photo, an ICE agent badge is shown in Revere, Mass.
May 10

Newark mayor arrested at ICE facility while joining Democrats to conduct 'oversight'

Baraka was charged with trespassing, according to court documents.
May 10
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka joins protesters outside of Delaney Hall, a recently re-opened immigration detention center, in Newark, N.J., May 7, 2025.
May 10

Who is Dr. Casey Means?

Means has risen to prominence within the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.
May 10
Means has risen to prominence within the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.
May 10

Kremlin spokesman: Putin considers Trump ‘a wise man, a brave man’

ABC News' Martha Raddatz spoke with Kremlin press secretary Dmitry Peskov.
May 10
Russian President Vladimir Putin and his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping attend a military parade on Victory Day, marking the 80th anniversary of the victory over Nazi Germany in World War Two, in Red Square in Moscow, May 9, 2025.
May 10

Special edition of "This Week" live from the Vatican

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, May 11, 2025.
May 10
May 09

Democrats grapple with Biden's reemergence

Some Democrats say Biden relitigating his campaign is stagnating the party.
May 09
Former President Joe Biden appears on ABC News' The View, May 8, 2025.
May 09

The WH says Trump is considering suspending habeas corpus. What would that mean?

The move to expel migrants would curtail a constitutional right to due process.
May 09
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, May 9, 2025.
May 09

SEC settles case with crypto firm with ties to the White House

The agreement would allow the company to recover $75 million in fines.
May 09
The Ripple (XRP) logo seen displayed on a smartphone.
May 09

Here's what we know about Pope Leo XIV voting in US elections

The new pope is registered to vote in Illinois.
May 09
Newly elected Pope Leo XIV celebrates Mass with the College of Cardinals inside the Sistine Chapel at the Vatican the day after his election as 267th pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church, May 9, 2025.
May 09

Stephen Miller says admin 'actively looking' at suspending habeas corpus

Habeas corpus is a person's right to challenge the legality of their arrest or detention.
May 09
Habeas corpus is a person's right to challenge the legality of their arrest or detention.
May 09

Trump supports higher taxes for the rich, but says GOP 'should probably not do it'

Trump's comment has thrown negotiators into a frantic scramble.
May 09
President Donald Trump speaks at an event for Military Mothers, on May 8, 2025, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.
May 09

Former US Supreme Court Justice David Souter dies at 85

Souter retired in 2009 after serving over 19 years on the court.
May 09
Justice David Souter introduces Justice Ruth Ginsburg at Radcliffe Day Lunch where she received the Radcliffe Medal.
May 09

David Souter, former US Supreme Court justice, dies at 85

Souter was nominated in 1990 by President George H.W. Bush, who praised him as "a remarkable judge of keen intellect and the highest ability."
May 09
VIDEO: David Souter, former US Supreme Court justice, dies at 85
May 09

Bipartisan pair of senators applaud DOJ investigation into egg producers

Sens. Banks and Warren are asking the department to look deeper into the issue.
May 09
In this April 8, 2025, file photo, Sen. Elizabeth Warren is shown during a Senate Finance Committee hearing in the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.
May 09

Congress celebrates impactful teachers: 'We certainly do appreciate them'

Lawmakers are celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week 2025.
May 09
Speaker of the House Rep. Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference following a House Republican conference meeting at the U.S. Capitol on May 6, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
May 08

President Trump touts breakthrough trade deal with United Kingdom

President Donald Trump touted the framework but acknowledged details are being "written up."
May 08
VIDEO: President Trump touts breakthrough trade deal with United Kingdom
May 08

Melania Trump unveils stamp honoring Barbara Bush, with George W. Bush absent

Several members of the Bush family attended the White House event.
May 08
First lady Melania Trump and Dorothy Bush Koch unveil a U.S. Postal Service Stamp honoring former first lady Barbara Bush, on May 8, 2025, in the East Room of the White House in Washington, D.C.
May 08

Acting FEMA head fired a day after he testified against closing the agency: Sources

The move comes just before the start of hurricane season.
May 08
Cameron Hamilton, a republican candidate for Virginia's 7th congressional district, speaks to voters at Hartwood Elementary School in Fredericksburg, Virginia, on June 8, 2024.
May 08

Biden takes blame for Trump's win, rejects reports of cognitive decline

The Bidens were live in-studio for their first joint post-presidency interview.
May 08
Former President Joe Biden appears on ABC News' The View, May 8, 2025.
May 08

Biden touts being 'close' with Harris, but 'not surprised' by election loss

On ABC's "The View," Biden blamed sexism and racism against his vice president.
May 08
Former President Joe Biden appears on ABC News' The View, May 8, 2025.

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