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May 03

Trump can't drop funding for NPR, PBS, group says

The public broadcasting group said only Congress controls its funding.
May 03
May 03

Judge references Shakespeare in striking down Trump order targeting law firm

The ruling is a rapid rebuke of the government's actions.
May 03
May 03

Trump to rename Veterans Day? One veteran has something to say

ABC News’ Phil Lipof spoke with Paul Rieckhoff, founder and CEO of Independent Veterans of America, about President Donald Trump’s proclamation to rename Veterans Day.
May 03
May 02

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to give DOGE access to Social Security data

The Trump administration has filed a new emergency request with the Supreme Court seeking to lift a lower court block of its efforts to overhaul the federal government.
May 02
May 02

This Week with George Stephanopoulos, Sunday, May 4, 2025

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, May 4, 2025.
May 02
May 02

Troops, tanks, parachutes: Army confirms parade coinciding with Trump's birthday

Soldiers from each of the Army's divisions would be represented in the parade.
May 02
May 02

Why Texas residents are wary of Elon Musk's potential SpaceX town

Some locals are worried about SpaceX's efforts to make a Starbase municipality.
May 02
May 02

A possible military parade takes shape on Trump's birthday

The Army is weighing plans for a parade through the streets of D.C. that would involve some 6,600 soldiers, infantry vehicles, helicopter flyovers and parachute jumps.
May 02
May 02

Signal chat controversy follows Waltz after being nominated as UN ambassador

Former national security adviser Mike Waltz was photographed using the Signal app during a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, a day before President Donald Trump nominated him as U.N. ambassador.
May 02
May 02

DOJ reaches agreement in principle to settle lawsuit from family of Ashli Babbitt

Babbitt's family sued the government in January 2024 seeking $30 million.
May 02
May 02

President Trump signs order blocking funding for NPR and PBS

The White House says the order was about taxpayers funding “biased media” and both organizations plans to take the Trump administration to court.
May 02
May 02

Trump's 2026 budget proposal calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending

Several Republicans criticized the proposal, taking issue with defense numbers.
May 02
May 02

CIA makes recruiting push for spies in China

The spy agency released Mandarin-language videos aimed at Chinese officials.
May 02
May 02

Trump says he's 'taking away' Harvard's tax exempt status

President Donald Trump on Friday threatened to take away Harvard's tax-exempt status. "We are going to be taking away Harvard's Tax Exempt Status. It's what they deserve," Trump said on Truth Social.
May 02
May 02

Trump's 2026 budget proposal calls for $163B in cuts to federal spending

The White House on Friday released President Donald Trump's proposed budget for the 2026 fiscal year, which calls for $163 billion in cuts to federal spending.
May 02
May 02

Harvard hits back 'no legal basis' for Trump move to take away tax-exempt status

"It's what they deserve," Trump said, renewing his threat on social media.
May 02
May 02

Former ambassador on Signalgate, shake-ups and strain on US diplomacy

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Wendy Sherman, deputy secretary of state under former President Joe Biden, about the shake-up today within President Donald Trump’s cabinet.
May 02
May 01

Waltz was photographed using Signal during Cabinet meeting a day before his removal

Waltz was at the center of the Signal chat about a strike on Houthis in Yemen.
May 01
May 01

Trump replacing Waltz as national security adviser, Rubio takes role for now

Marco Rubio will stay on as secretary of state as well, Trump announced.
May 01
May 01

Trump nominates Waltz for UN ambassador, names Rubio interim nat’l security adviser

President Donald Trump on Thursday announced he's nominating Mike Waltz to be the U.N. ambassador, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser.
May 01
May 01

Trump dismisses concerns about higher prices from tariffs, even on children's toys

They may get "2 dolls instead of 30" and "cost a couple of bucks more," he said.
May 01
May 01

US military says standards for investigating sex assault reports to remain unchanged

Promise comes amid review into equal opportunity programs, cuts to personnel.
May 01
May 01

Trump admits his tariff policy could have adverse effects on American families

While celebrating the 100-day mark of his second term with his Cabinet on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said, "maybe the children will have two dolls instead of 30 dolls."
May 01
May 01

Trump to nominate Waltz for UN ambassador

President Donald Trump announced he's nominating Michael Waltz to be U.S. ambassador to the United Nations, while Secretary of State Marco Rubio will serve as interim national security adviser.
May 01
May 01

Harris calls out President Trump as speculation grows over her political future

The former presidential candidate spoke as she considers re-entering politics.
May 01
May 01

President Trump preaches patience amid economic concerns

More than 7 in 10 Americans believe the economy is in bad shape, according to a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
May 01
May 01

President Trump's executive orders during his first 100 days

President Donald Trump set a record for signing more executive orders during his first 100 days than any other presidential administration in U.S. history.
May 01
May 01

Minerals deal puts US, Ukraine in ‘full alignment’ on ceasefire: Volker

Kurt Volker, former U.S. ambassador to NATO, says a mineral resource deal will allow the U.S. to support Ukraine “without it costing U.S. taxpayers.”
May 01
May 01

Trump administration discontinues $1 billion in school mental health grants

The department said the programs were not advancing administration priorities.
May 01
May 01

Michael Waltz expected to depart as Trump's national security adviser, sources say

This move comes as President Trump has been increasingly frustrated by Waltz after he came under intense scrutiny for inadvertently adding a reporter to a Signal chat.
May 01
May 01

Musk says DOGE has made progress but 'not as effective as I'd like' after 100 days

Musk said his time in the government has been "very intense."
May 01
May 01

Kamala Harris steps back into limelight in speech criticizing Trump

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stayed largely out of the limelight since leaving office, sharply criticized President Donald Trump in remarks on Wednesday.
May 01
May 01

Kamala Harris steps back into limelight in speech criticizing Trump

The former presidential candidate spoke as she considers re-entering politics.
May 01
April 30

In his 2nd term, it’s Trump vs. the world: ANALYSIS

Trump’s "America First" policy has already had impact around the globe.
April 30
April 30

US and Ukraine sign mineral resources agreement

Bessent says it signals Russia that Trump is committed to a peace process.
April 30
April 30

Trump says egg prices are falling. Some experts say the claim is misleading.

Economists also largely rejected the attribution of blame for egg prices to any president, whether former President Joe Biden or President Trump.
April 30
April 30

How Americans describe Trump's term so far in 1 word: POLL

Respondents were invited to use one word to express their personal reaction to Trump's performance as president so far.
April 30
April 30

Supreme Court appears inclined to allow 1st taxpayer-funded religious charter school

Oklahoma court had blocked the Catholic Church's charter school contract.
April 30
April 30

Trump immigration policies, deportation tactics draw legal challenges

The president ramped up arrests, deportation threats and immigrant detention.
April 30
April 30

Trump reflects on 'moment of solace' with Zelenskyy at Pope Francis' funeral

"A lot of his people are dying," the president said.
April 30
April 30

Trump reacts to Joe Rogan's warning about becoming 'monsters' over deportations

He told ABC's Terry Moran he was elected to get immigrants out fast.
April 30
April 30

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to visit White House soon, says Trump

President Donald Trump made the announcement to media during a meeting with his cabinet on Wednesday.
April 30
April 30

Elon Musk jokes he wears ‘a lot of hats’ at Trump Cabinet meeting

Musk spoke about the work of the Department of Government Efficiency and was thanked by President Donald Trump.
April 30
April 30

Supreme Court to decide if Oklahoma religious charter school is constitutional

A Catholic school in Oklahoma is asking the Supreme Court to clear the way for it to become the nation's first religious charter school funded directly by taxpayers. ABC News' Devin Dwyer reports.
April 30
April 30

Trump continues to blame Biden for GDP decline at start of his 2nd term

President Donald Trump again sought to blame former President Joe Biden for the Commerce Department's report showing the U.S. economy contracting in the first quarter of 2025.
April 30
April 30

Trump ‘saddened’ to hear about China getting ‘hammered’ on tariffs

President Donald Trump spoke to reporters during his Cabinet meeting, saying that factories are closing “all over China.”
April 30
April 30

Supreme Court considers separation of church and state in public schools

ABC News’ Steve Osunsami reports from Oklahoma, where the nation’s first-ever religious charter school might upend America’s long-standing separation between church and state.
April 30
April 30

FULL INTERVIEW | President Trump the First 100 Days: The Interview in the Oval Office

President Donald Trump discussed his first 100 days in office during an exclusive interview with ABC News, discussing a wide range of topics from the economy to immigration, and foreign policy.
April 30
April 30

How Trump’s first 100 days in office have impacted the economy and immigration

ABC News’ Mary Bruce spoke with ABC News contributors Reince Priebus and Donna Brazile about Trump’s first 100 days in office and how the administration has shifted U.S. policy.
April 30
April 30

Supreme Court to decide if Oklahoma religious charter school is constitutional

Justices will decide whether taxpayer dollars can fund a Catholic school.
April 30

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