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Trump administration removes Doug Emhoff from board of US Holocaust Memorial Museum

Then-President Joe Biden appointed the former second gentleman in January.
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Trump denies going after political opponents: ‘It’s not anger’

Asked if he’s using his presidential power for revenge, Trump said, “I’m not treating people rough. I was treated worse than any other president in the history of our country.”
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Trump says fraud referrals have resulted from DOGE

President Donald Trump spoke with ABC News’ Terry Moran about Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency, and says he’s satisfied with HHS secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr..
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Putin won’t take all of Ukraine ‘because of me’: Trump

President Donald Trump spoke with ABC News’ Terry Moran about the war in Ukraine and his confidence in Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth.
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Trump says administration must ‘act fast’ on deportations

President Donald Trump maintained that his administration has followed the law when it comes to his migrant deportation plan.
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Two voices on America’s shifting foreign policies under Pres. Trump

ABC News reporter Matt Rivers and ABC News national security analyst Mick Mulroy discuss Pres. Trump’s willingness to question America’s traditional alliances.
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A look back at the first 100 days of President Trump's second term

We take a look back at the stories that defined the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, from immigration and tariffs to DOGE and foreign policy. 
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By The Numbers: The First 100 Days

A look at the numbers behind President Trump’s whirlwind start to his second term.
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April 30

Trump says ‘I could’ get Abrego Garcia back from El Salvador

Kilmar Abrego Garcia was mistakenly deported to El Salvador.
April 30
April 30

Trump says fraud referrals made to DOJ as a result of DOGE

Asked several times on whether DOGE has sent any fraud referrals to the Justice Department, President Donald Trump said, “Have there been? Yes, there have.”
April 30
April 30

Trump talks ‘incredible’ Oval Office, pushes back against economic anxieties

President Donald Trump said that “great--times are ahead” for the U.S. economy as polling suggests there is widespread anxiety over his trade policies.
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April 29

Trump delivers remarks on 100th day of 2nd term

President Donald Trump touted the economy and immigration during a rally in Michigan to mark the 100th day of his second term.
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April 29

Trump says he had a ‘good talk’ with Hegseth, calls him ‘a talented guy’

In an ABC News exclusive interview, Terry Moran asked President Donald Trump about Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's use of the app Signal to share attack plans.
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Embattled Hegseth gets public show of support from Trump during his 100-days trip

Defense secretary appears with Trump at Air National Guard base in Michigan
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Judge blasts Trump admin's student visa terminations as 'arbitrary and capricious'

Ana Reyes said it shows an "utter lack of concern for human individuals."
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April 29

Supreme Court poised to rule narrowly in police wrong-house raid case

Justices appeared sympathetic to innocent victims but wary of a broad decision.
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April 29

Trump doubles down on China tariffs: 'They deserve it'

President Donald Trump told ABC News’ Terry Moran in an exclusive interview that China is “ripping us off like nobody's ever ripped us off."
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Trump speaks with press about 100th day events

President Donald Trump speaks to the press before heading to Michigan to mark his first 100 days in office.
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How to watch ABC's interview with Donald Trump on his first 100 days in office

It will air in prime time at 8 p.m. ET on ABC.
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Dems say Trump's first 100 days gives them better chance of flipping House in 2026

House Republicans say Trump and his agenda have "historic momentum."
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President Trump heading to Michigan to tout economy

President Donald Trump will visit Michigan on Tuesday, where he is expected to deliver some tariff relief to U.S. automakers.
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Amazon denies it considered listing tariff cost, which prompted White House backlash

An Amazon spokesperson, in a new statement, pushed back on a report that the company was planning to show consumers how much a product's cost comes from tariffs.
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Newly-elected Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney vows 'Trump will never break us'

CBC News' Washington, D.C., correspondent Richard Madan breaks down the results of Canada’s election.
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Trump, echoing Project 2025, using 'flood the zone' strategy to push agenda: Experts

They say sweeping actions in his first 100 days will have long-term impact.
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Exodus at DOJ civil rights division as official says 'over 100' attorneys departed

The Justice Department's division tasked with enforcing the nation's federal civil rights laws has recently seen a mass exodus of "over 100" attorneys. ABC News' Alex Mallin reports.
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Trump’s first 100 days test future of Republican, Democratic parties

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on budget talks, as well as how lawmakers are navigating President Donald Trump’s first 100 days in office.
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Trump to ease tariffs faced by US automakers

Speaking at the White House on Tuesday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent touted the tariff adjustment as a means of ensuring carmakers bring manufacturing to the U.S.
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Trump has taken steps to make his promise to seek 'retribution' reality, critics say

His targets have included law firms, individual critics and more.
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Trump creates ‘strategic uncertainty’ in tariff talks: Bessent

ABC News’ Selina Wang and Alexis Christoforous report on the press briefing conducted by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt.
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Amazon committing a ‘hostile and political act,’ White House says

Amazon is reportedly planning to display tariff costs for consumers, prompting public pushback from White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt on Tuesday.
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Most Americans oppose Trump 3rd term, taking control of Greenland and Canada: POLL

A majority take Trump at his word when he talks about his potential actions.
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Trump’s first 100 days tests both Republican, Democratic parties' futures: ANALYSIS

His low approval ratings could be a liability for vulnerable Republicans.
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America faces a 'woke' divide as Trump says it's history

"Our country will be 'woke' no longer," Trump said.
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Trump voters stand by their vote, but some have concerns about prices and tariffs

“I have my trust in him; he knows what he's doing,” one Trump voter said.
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'Unprecedented': How Trump has pushed the limits of presidential power in 100 days

"He's trying to do government by executive order," one expert said.
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Police raided the wrong house, now a family wants the Supreme Court to let them sue

Can victims sue for damages despite police immunity?
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Mark Carney's Liberals win Canada election amid Trump's 51st state comments

Trump's name was not on the ballot in Monday's Canadian election.
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April 28

Trump administration investigating Harvard Law Review for alleged discrimination

The journal risks losing federal funding if found to have broken Title VI law.
April 28
April 28

Trump and Johnson strategize as budget reconciliation reaches 'game time'

GOP hopes to reshape spending to align with the president’s domestic agenda.
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April 28

House Speaker Mike Johnson on budget talks: 'Now is game time'

Republicans have begun releasing legislative text to codify their lofty ambitions to cut at least $2 trillion from federal spending over the next decade.
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April 28

US fighter jet rolls off aircraft carrier, sinks into ocean, Navy says

One minor injury was reported in the extraordinary mishap.
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April 28

'The American economy is going to be stronger than ever': Rep. Byron Donalds

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., reacts to the state of the U.S. economy and the tariffs implemented by the Trump administration.
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Oversight top Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned

Connolly beat Rep. Ocasio Cortez for ranking member in a vote about generations.
April 28
April 28

Democrat Connolly 'stepping back,' saying his cancer has returned

Rep. Gerry Connolly, ranking Democrat on the House Oversight Committee, will “soon” step down from his role and won’t run for reelection because his cancer has returned.
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Democrats press WH over potential 'insider trading' before Trump tariff pause

They're calling for full disclosure of officials' financial transactions.
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April 28

Elon Musk approval low, reflecting opposition to Trump cuts: POLL

Views of Musk’s work also are related to perceptions of waste in the government.
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April 27

Trump says he wants a Russia-Ukraine deal in '2 weeks or less'

Rubio says the week ahead is "critical" in reaching a deal.
April 27
April 27

Noem says Secret Service arrested the person who stole her bag

The Secret Service said a suspect is held on an immigration detainer in Miami.
April 27
April 27

New poll shows Trump has lowest 100-day approval rating in 80 years

The previous low in approval for a president at or near 100 days in office was Trump's 42% in 2017.
April 27
April 27

Trump and Zelenskyy spoke before pope’s funeral

White House communications director Steven Cheung said the two leaders had a "very productive session."
April 27

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