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What we know about Cybertruck explosion person of interest Matthew Livelsberger

Authorities are still trying to determine a motive for the blast in Las Vegas.
24 minutes ago
Police shared this photo of Matthew Livelsberger during a press conference.
3 hours ago

Trump says he will attend Jimmy Carter's funeral amid history of mutual criticism

Trump called Carter the "worst president;" Carter said Trump was a "disaster."
3 hours ago
President-elect Donald Trump and his wife Melania Trump arrive on New Year's Eve at his Mar-A-Lago Club on December 31, 2024 in Palm Beach, Florida.
3 hours ago

US ‘operating in a heightened threat environment’: Congressman

Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., talks about a briefing he attended held by the Department of Homeland Security.
3 hours ago
VIDEO: US ‘operating in a heightened threat environment’: Congressman
4 hours ago

Commerce Department seeks to potentially restrict or ban drones from China

Officials warn they could be remotely accessed, exposing sensitive U.S. data.
4 hours ago
In this stock photo, the symbol of the U.S. Department of Commerce is seen at the entrance of the Herbert C. Hoover Building, June 24, 2022, in Washington.
January 02

Biden to award Cheney, others with Presidential Citizens Medal

President Joe Biden will honor former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, vice chair of the Jan. 6 committee, at the White House on Thursday.
January 02
President Joe Biden will honor former Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, vice chair of the Jan. 6 committee, at the White House on Thursday.
January 02

House Republicans appear divided on Mike Johnson as speaker

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Katherine Faulders report on Congress as they prepare to kick off their 119th session with a vote for House speaker on Friday.
January 02
VIDEO: House Republicans appear divided on Mike Johnson as speaker
January 02

Biden to award Presidential Citizens Medals to 20 recipients, including Liz Cheney

An award ceremony was scheduled for Thursday at the White House.
January 02
President Joe Biden makes a statement from Camp David, Maryland, on Jan. 1, 2025.
January 01

Las Vegas police looking for links between Cybertruck blast and New Orleans attack

Sheriff says they're aware of coincidences, but haven't found any connections.
January 01
Authorities are investigating a Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside the Trump Las Vegas hotel in Nevada, Jan. 1, 2025.
January 01

House Republicans unveil new rules, one which makes it harder to oust speaker

The rule would raise the threshold from one to nine to force a vote.
January 01
Speaker Mike Johnson speaks as he stands with Rep. Dusty Johnson and Rep. Andy Harris during a press conference for House Republicans, following their leadership meeting, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Nov. 13, 2024.
January 01

Biden says reaction to New Orleans attack was 'anger and frustration'

Biden said the "horrific" incident is being investigated as an act of terrorism.
January 01
President Joe Biden speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Delaware Air National Guard Base in New Castle, Delaware, on January 1, 2025, en route to Maryland.
January 01

Virginia man had weapons cache, used Biden photo for target practice, prosecutors say

He "expressed support for political assassinations," they said.
January 01
The FBI seal is pictured in Omaha, Neb., Aug. 10, 2022.
January 01

Johnson to meet with Trump at Mar-a-Lago to 'map' strategy ahead of speakership vote

Trump said Johnson is "the one that can win right now" amid some GOP skepticism.
January 01
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson welcomes President-elect Donald Trump onstage at a House Republicans Conference meeting at the Hyatt Regency on Capitol Hill on November 13, 2024 in Washington, DC.
December 31

Jimmy Carter’s enduring diplomatic legacy: ANALYSIS

The impact of his single-term foreign policy is still felt around the globe.
December 31
Egyptian President Anwar Sadat, President Jimmy Carter and Israeli Prime Minister Menachem Begin clasp hands on the north lawn of the White House after signing the peace treaty between Egypt and Israel, Mar. 26, 1979, in Washington.
December 31

Chief Justice John Roberts sounds alarm over potential defiance of court rulings

The message publicly highlights a growing private concern among the justices.
December 31
Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts attends the State of the Union address  in the House Chamber of the U.S. Capitol in Washington, DC, Feb. 7, 2023.
December 31

Republicans raising questions about Johnson's reelection as House speaker

Trump's backing seems to have little impact on conservatives' concerns.
December 31
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to reporters after passing the funding bill to avert the government shutdown at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 20, 2024.
December 31

How Jimmy Carter remained 'Mr. Jimmy' to the people of his hometown

Journalist Ernie Suggs discusses the former president's life and work.
December 31
A sign is displayed in the small downtown, one day after the death of former US President Jimmy Carter in his hometown of Plains, Georgia, Dec. 30, 2024.
December 31

Working alongside Jimmy Carter

Two Habitat for Humanity volunteers share their experience working alongside former President Jimmy Carter.
December 31
December 30

US Attorney for DC resigns as crime hits 50-year low ahead of Trump's inauguration

Matthew Graves announced he will leave his post on Jan. 16.
December 30
Attorney for the District of Columbia, Matthew Graves, holds a press conference about violent crime in the District in Washington DC on December 20, 2024.
December 30

Events scheduled around Jimmy Carter's state funeral in Washington

The former president will be remembered in D.C., Atlanta and Plains, Georgia.
December 30
The U.S. flag flies at half-staff at the U.S. Capitol in honor of former US president Jimmy Carter, in Washington, Dec. 30, 2024.
December 30

Treasury Department hit in cyberbreach by China-sponsored actor, officials say

The actor gained access to a third-party cybersecurity service, they said.
December 30
Exterior of the Treasury Department building in Washington D.C.
December 30

Jimmy Carter's state funeral to be held Jan. 9 at Washington National Cathedral

President Joe Biden previously said Carter asked him to deliver his eulogy.
December 30
Former President Jimmy Carter interviewed for "The Presidents' Gatekeepers" project at the Carter Center, Atlanta, Georgia, September 14, 2011.
December 30
Former President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school in his hometown of Plains, Ga., April 28, 2019.
December 30

Trump endorses House Speaker Mike Johnson amid Republican infighting

Johnson faced pushback from some in his party as he worked to avoid a shutdown.
December 30
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., talks to reporters after passing the funding bill to avert the government shutdown at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 20, 2024.
December 30

Jimmy Carter's niece says he 'was a man of his word'

Kim Fuller, the niece of former President Jimmy Carter, reflects on her uncle's life and legacy.
December 30
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter's niece says he 'was a man of his word'
December 30

Carter Center is ‘embodiment’ of Jimmy Carter’s vision

The Carter Center’s Laura Neuman says the nonprofit organization will continue its work to eradicate disease, as well as promoting human rights and women’s issues.
December 30
VIDEO: Carter Center is ‘embodiment’ of Jimmy Carter’s vision
December 30

Jimmy Carter was ‘so humble and so down-to-earth’

Spencer Christian, weather forecaster for San Francisco ABC station KGO and formerly “Good Morning America,” discusses his friendship with the former president and first lady.
December 30
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter was ‘so humble and so down-to-earth’
December 30

Trump endorses House Speaker Mike Johnson amid Republican infighting

The president-elect threw his support behind Republican Mike Johnson amid a fight over House speakership that will culminate in a vote at the end of the week. ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks reports.
December 30
VIDEO: Trump endorses House Speaker Mike Johnson amid Republican infighting
December 30

Jimmy Carter’s special friendship with a young poet

Mattie Stepanek, who died when he was 13 years old of a rare disorder, appeared on "Good Morning America" in 2001 with former President Carter.
December 30
Mattie Stepanek, who died when he was 13 years old of a rare disorder, appeared on "Good Morning America" in 2001 with former President Carter.
December 30

Jimmy Carter mourned by home state of Georgia

The Carter Center’s P. Craig Withers said Carter believed that “everyone should be treated with dignity.”
December 30
The Carter Center’s P. Craig Withers said Carter believed that “everyone should be treated with dignity.”
December 30

Biden marks Carter's death with National Day of Mourning, amid sweeping tributes

The 39th president's contributions spanned the globe.
December 30
President George W. Bush welcomes former U.S. President's, George H.W. Bush, Bill Clinton and Jimmy Carter and President-elect Barack Obama to the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Jan. 7, 2009 .
December 29

How Jimmy Carter lost reelection and became a Nobel Prize-winning humanitarian

He and his wife founded the Carter Center after they left the White House.
December 29
Former President Jimmy Carter speaks during a press conference at the Carter Center, Aug. 20, 2015 in Atlanta.
December 29

What those who volunteered with Jimmy Carter for Habitat for Humanity say about him

Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter were the organization's most high-profile supporters.
December 29
Former President Jimmy Carter visits the construction site of houses being built by Carter's Habitat for Humanity foundation for victims of the January 2010 earthquake in Leogane, Haiti, Nov. 26, 2012.
December 29

Carter's journey from defeated one-term president to best ex-president: Analysis

Along the way, Carter reinvented the post-presidency.
December 29
Former President Jimmy Carter speaks to the congregation at Maranatha Baptist Church before teaching Sunday school in his hometown of Plains, Ga., April 28, 2019.
December 29

A timeline of President Jimmy Carter's recent health challenges

Former President Jimmy Carter died at age 100 on Sunday.
December 29
Former President Jimmy Carter speaks during a forum at the John F. Kennedy Presidential Library and Museum in Boston, Nov. 20, 2014.
December 29

Rosalynn Carter remained her husband's rock of support to the end

"The best thing I ever did was marrying Rosalynn," Jimmy Carter often said.
December 29
President Jimmy Carter with wife Rosalyn Carter, takes the oath of office from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Warren Burger on stage in front of the White House, Jan. 1977.
December 29

Amid GOP infighting, Rep. Lawler says Johnson should remain as speaker

Republicans will choose a new speaker when Congress returns in the New Year.
December 29
Rep. Mike Lawler appears on "This Week," Dec. 29, 2024.
December 29

Trump's tough talk on Panama Canal could push allies to China, Russia: Sen. Cardin

"Our allies don't know whether we are reliable partners or not," Cardin said.
December 29
Sen. Ben Cardin appears on "This Week," Dec. 29, 2024.
December 29

Trump allies fight over H-1B work visas

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy are clashing with President-elect Trump's far-right supporters over support for H-1B visas, which allow foreign skilled professionals to work in America.
December 29
VIDEO: Trump allies fight over H-1B work visas
December 29

'This Week' Transcript 12-29-24: Sen. Ben Cardin & Rep. Mike Lawler

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, December 29.
December 29
In this Oct. 16, 2024, file photo, Rep. Mike Lawler debates Mondaire Jones during the Congressional District 17 election, in Yonkers, New York.
December 28

Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok sale deadline

Constitutional law expert Robert McWhirter discusses President-elect Donald Trump’s request to the Supreme Court to delay the deadline for the sale of TikTok.
December 28
Trump asks Supreme Court to delay TikTok sale deadline
December 28

Musk, Ramaswamy spar with Trump supporters over H-1B work visas

DOGE directors say the work visas secure high-qualified foreign workers to US.
December 28
Tesla CEO Elon Musk (R), Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency carries his son on his shoulders at the U.S. Capitol following a meeting with businessman Vivek Ramaswamy (L), Co-Chair of the newly announced Department of Government Efficiency, Rep. Kat Cammack (C), and other members of the U.S. Congress on Dec. 05, 2024 in Washington, D.C.
December 28

'Deeply concerned': Reagan FBI director urges caution against Trump appointees

William Webster was director of the FBI and the CIA under two presidents.
December 28
In this Dec. 18, 2014, file photo, former FBI Director and Director of Central Intelligence (DCI) under Ronald Reagan, Judge William Webster is interviewed for a documentary about directors of the CIA.
December 27

Sen. Ben Cardin and Rep. Mike Lawler Sunday on ‘This Week’

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, December 29, 2024.
December 27
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
December 27

US citizen sentenced by Moscow court on espionage charges, Russian media says

The court did not report how Eugene Spector pleaded to the charges.
December 27
Eugene Spector, Russian-born U.S. citizen already imprisoned in Russia on a bribery conviction has been handed a second 15-year jail term for espionage, stands behind bars in a courtroom in Moscow, Russia, Feb. 20, 2020.
December 26

Marianne Williamson, 2-time Dem presidential candidate, launches bid for DNC chair

Williamson is calling for a reinvention of the Democrat party.
December 26
Marianne Williamson speaks with ABC News after announcing her campaign for Chair of the Democratic National Committee, Dec. 26, 2024.
December 26

Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair

Williamson, a spiritual leader and author, ran two Democratic presidential campaigns in 2020 and 2024.
December 26
VIDEO: Marianne Williamson launches bid for DNC chair
December 26

Trump picks ambassador to Panama, suggests US should control Panama Canal

ABC News’ Olivia Rubin reports on President-elect Donald Trump’s controversial foreign policy ideas.
December 26
VIDEO: Trump picks ambassador to Panama, suggests US should control Panama Canal
December 26

Trump vows to seek executions as Biden commutes sentences

ABC News’ MaryAlice Parks reports on President-elect Donald Trump, who’s slamming President Biden’s decision to commute the death sentences of nearly every inmate on federal death row.
December 26
VIDEO: Trump vows to seek executions as Biden commutes sentences
December 24

Biden vetoes bill to expand US judiciary

President Biden vetoed a measure that would have added dozens of new federal district judge positions over more than a decade. ABC News' Olivia Rubin has the latest.
December 24
VIDEO: Biden vetoes bill to expand US judiciary
December 24

Bill Clinton discharged from hospital

The former president was treated for the flu, a spokesperson said.
December 24
In this Aug. 21, 2024, file photo, former President Bill Clinton speaks during the Democratic National Convention, in Chicago.

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