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Democracy Forward CEO: ‘This administration is operating unlawfully’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Democracy Forward CEO and president, Skye Perryman, about its lawsuit on behalf of the federal workers President Donald Trump's administration is trying to buy out.
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Democracy Forward CEO: ‘This administration is operating unlawfully’
February 10

Justice Department moves to drop case against New York City Mayor Eric Adams

Eric Adams has been charged with corruption related to taking bribes.
February 10
Mayor Eric Adams speaks during State of the City address on Jan. 9, 2025 in New York City.
February 10

Trump suggests canceling Gaza ceasefire if not all hostages are released by Saturday

President Donald Trump said the Gaza ceasefire deal should be canceled if Hamas doesn’t return hostages by noon on Saturday.
February 10
Trump suggests canceling Gaza ceasefire if not all hostages are released by Saturday
February 10

Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Pres. Trump has signed an executive order pardoning Rod Blagojevich, the former Illinois governor who was sentenced to 14 years in prison before Trump commuted his sentence in 2020.
February 10
Trump pardons former Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich
February 10

Trump pardons former Democratic Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich

Blagojevich was released from prison in 2020 after Trump commuted his sentence.
February 10
Former Illinois governor and convicted felon Rod Blagojevich speaks to the press outside of the Dirksen Federal Courthouse on Aug. 2, 2021 in Chicago.
February 10

Another Republican senator goes against Trump's 'poorly conceived' NIH funding cuts

Collins endorsed HHS nominee RFK Jr., who said he would "reexamine" the cuts
February 10
Sen. Susan Collins questions former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's choice to be the Director of National Intelligence, during the Senate Intelligence Committee hearings for her confirmation at the Capitol in Washington, DC, Jan. 30, 2025.
February 10

As Musk, Trump administration target CFPB, Democrats defend consumer watchdog

Democrats protested outside the agency where work has come to a standstill.
February 10
Senator Elizabeth Warren, Democrat of Massachusetts, speaks during a protest against US President Donald Trump and DOGE Elon Musk's anticipated plan to close the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau in front of the CFPB headquarters in Washington, D.C., Feb. 10, 2025.
February 10

Trump, Vance and Musk take aim at the courts as judges halt some of 2nd term agenda

"I think this battle will define Trump’s presidency," one legal expert said.
February 10
President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, Feb. 7, 2025.
February 10

Sen. Adam Schiff on Trump tariffs

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., discusses anticipated new tariffs on steel and aluminum imports, which President Donald Trump is expected to announce early this week.
February 10
VIDEO: Sen. Adam Schiff on Trump tariffs
February 10

Judge to decide fate of Trump’s federal buyout offer

A federal judge in Boston said Monday he will continue to pause the Trump administration's plan to offer a deferred resignation buyout to tens of thousands of federal employees.
February 10
VIDEO: Judge to decide fate of Trump’s federal buyout offer
February 10

Hegseth orders pause on gender-affirming care for transgender service members

The directive came in a memo addressed to senior Pentagon, military leadership.
February 10
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks to members of the press during a bilateral meeting with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defense Minister Richard Marles at the Pentagon, Feb. 7, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
February 10

Here are all the agencies that Elon Musk and DOGE have been trying to dismantle

Democrats and unions are fighting DOGE's actions in court.
February 10
A worker removes the U.S. Agency for International Development sign on their headquarters on Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington.
February 10

Trump vocalizes plans for Gaza, tariffs and pennies

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Alexis Christoforous break down the latest headlines out of the Trump administration.
February 10
VIDEO: Trump vocalizes plans for Gaza, tariffs and pennies
February 09

What would happen if Musk tries to defy court orders?

A constitutional law expert says the fines would pile up pretty quickly.
February 09
Elon Musk joins President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump during a campaign rally at site of his first assassination attempt in Butler, Penn., Oct. 5, 2024.
February 09

Trump says Musk is 'not gaining anything' from DOGE

ABC News' Selina Wang joins Live to discuss President Donald Trump's interview with Fox News, which will air ahead of the Super Bowl.
February 09
VIDEO: Trump says Musk is 'not gaining anything' from DOGE
February 09

Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warns of Trump's 'assault on the Constitution'

"That is the evisceration of democracy," Murphy told ABC's "This Week."
February 09
Sen. Chris Murphy appears on "This Week," Feb. 9, 2025.
February 09

Musk's role 'an unbelievable opportunity' for US government: Rep. Turner

The congressman defended the work of Musk's DOGE in an interview on "This Week."
February 09
Rep. Mike Turner appears on "This Week," Feb. 9, 2025.
February 09

Humanitarians warn of dire consequences if US foreign aid ends

Millions relying on USAID face uncertainty amid Trump's funding freeze.
February 09
A worker covers the U.S. Agency for International Development sign on their headquarters on Feb. 7, 2025 in Washington.
February 09

'This Week' Transcript 2-9-25: Sen. Chris Murphy and Rep. Mike Turner

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, February 9.
February 09
Sen. Chris Murphy speaks alongside Sen. Brian Schatz and Sen. Amy Klobuchar during a press conference following the Democrats weekly policy luncheon at the U.S. Capitol building, on Jan. 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
February 08

NGOs, nonprofits say US humanitarian aid has ground to complete halt worldwide

Organizations described being locked out of systems and unable to access funds.
February 08
A worker removes the U.S. Agency for International Development sign on their headquarters on Feb. 7, 2025, in Washington.
February 08

Trump, Musk’s move to dismantle USAID

Foreign policy and international development expert Matthew McGuire discusses the attempt by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to dismantle USAID.
February 08
Trump, Musk’s move to dismantle USAID
February 08

How environmental groups are responding to Trump's executive orders

Several lawsuits against the Trump administration are coming down the pipeline.
February 08
Senator Ed Markey, a Democrat from Massachusetts, speaks as demonstrators hold signs outside of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) headquarters in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 6, 2025.
February 08

Transgender, nonbinary people sue Trump administration over passport policy

The complaint challenges a Trump executive order.
February 08
February 08

Judge blocks DOGE team from accessing Treasury data on taxpayers

The judge said allowing DOGE access would cause "irreparable harm."
February 08
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives to the inauguration of U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
February 07

Democrats blocked from entering the Department of Education

ABC News’ Phil Lipof talked to Jay O’Brien following a protest that erupted from Democrats on the steps of the Department of Education after they were denied entry by a private security guard.
February 07
Democrats blocked from entering the Department of Education
February 07

Sen. Chris Murphy and Rep. Mike Turner Sunday on 'This Week' with Martha Raddatz

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, February 9, 2025.
February 07
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
February 07

Classified JFK assassination files could be released soon. Here's why

President Trump ordered the files declassified in a Jan. 23 executive order.
February 07
President John F. Kennedy, First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy, Texas Governor John Connally, and others smile at the crowds lining their motorcade route in Dallas, Nov. 22, 1963.
February 07

All USAID humanitarian work has effectively stopped, officials say

Scores of career USAID workers are also seeing their lives turned upside down.
February 07
People hold placards as the USAID building sits closed to employees after a memo was issued advising agency personnel to work remotely, in Washington, Feb. 3, 2025.
February 07

Democrats attempt to enter Department of Education to meet with leadership

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the efforts by Democrats to counteract President Trump's expected executive order to shutter the Department of Education.
February 07
VIDEO: Democrats attempt to enter Department of Education to meet with leadership
February 07

Trump on Musk magazine cover: ‘Is Time magazine still in business?’

The latest cover of Time magazine is an image of Elon Musk sitting behind the Resolute Desk.
February 07
VIDEO: Trump on Musk magazine cover: ‘Is Time magazine still in business?’
February 07

Trump meets with Japanese prime minister amid tariff threat

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Politico’s Rachel Bade report on what’s at stake in the meeting, as well as where the House Republican budgets talks stand.
February 07
VIDEO: Trump meets with Japanese prime minister amid tariff threat
February 07

Democrats call on AG to probe Elon Musk's alleged conflicts

House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."
February 07
House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."
February 07

Trump and the 'unitary executive': The presidential power theory driving his 2nd term

He says the Constitution allows his unprecedented executive branch purge.
February 07
President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025.
February 07

Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts

SpaceX and its subsidiary Starlink have received over $3.3B in federal dollars.
February 07
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2025.
February 07

Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large

At the top of the agenda is military cooperation and foreign investment.
February 07
President Donald Trump waves as he greets Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba upon arrival outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Feb. 7, 2025.
February 07

What an end to the Education Department would mean

ABC News’ Arthur Jones II joins “Start Here” to discuss the role of the Department of Education, as well as the possible impact from its closure.
February 07
ABC News’ Arthur Jones II joins “Start Here” to discuss the role of the Department of Education, as well as the possible impact from its closure.
February 06

Senator discusses the Trump administration's ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ actions

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon about Democratic senators' collective refusal to vote in Russell Vought for director of the Office of Management and Budget.
February 06
Senator discusses the Trump administration's ‘illegal and unconstitutional’ actions
February 06

Judge issues 2nd preliminary injunction against Trump birthright citizenship order

It comes one day after a Maryland judge issued a temporary block on the order.
February 06
President Donald Trump bows his head during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025.
February 06

Trump calls USAID a 'tremendous fraud.' His wife and daughter promoted its work

Melania and Ivanka Trump toured Africa to promote USAID programs.
February 06
US First Lady Melania Trump visits Chipala Primary School in Lilongwe on Oct. 4, 2018 during a 1-day visit in Malawi, part of her week long trip to Africa to promote her 'Be Best' campaign.
February 06

Johnson says talks with Trump were productive, but some hardliners are frustrated

At least one Republican said the meeting was tense "at times."
February 06
President Donald Trump shakes hands with House Speaker Rep. Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune after the National Prayer Breakfast in Statuary Hall at the U.S. Capitol, Feb. 6, 2025 in Washington.
February 06

Netanyahu gifts Trump golden pager in nod to Lebanon explosions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted President Donald Trump a golden pager during their meeting at the White House this week, Netanyahu's office said. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
February 06
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted President Donald Trump a golden pager during their meeting at the White House this week, Netanyahu's office said. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
February 06

House Democrats launch bill to block Musk accessing personal and financial data

With Democrats in the minority, they'll need some Republican support to pass it.
February 06
House Majority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joined by fellow House Democrats, speaks at a press conference on overreach by President Donald Trump, Elon Musk and DOGE at the U.S. Capitol, Feb. 6, 2025 in Washington.
February 06

Democrats urge Republicans to work with them on DOGE oversight

Top Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee held a news conference slamming DOGE's access to Treasury Department data on Wednesday.
February 06
Top Democrats on the Ways and Means Committee held a news conference slamming DOGE's access to Treasury Department data on Wednesday.
February 06

Trump dials back key part of Gaza takeover idea amid questions, criticism: ANALYSIS

He's now ruling out using U.S. troops to carry out his stunning proposal.
February 06
President Donald Trump bows his head during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025.
February 06

Netanyahu gifts Trump golden pager in nod to Lebanon explosions

The Israeli prime minister also gave Trump a regular pager.
February 06
The Israeli Prime Minister’s office has released a photo of the Golden Pager that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted President Donald Trump earlier this week.
February 06

GOP lawmakers meet with Trump at White House to discuss financial policy agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican lawmakers met with President Trump at the White House today to discuss a budget plan, sources tell ABC News.
February 06
VIDEO: GOP lawmakers meet with Trump at White House to discuss financial policy agenda
February 06

'Border czar' threatens military action if cartels target troops at border

"Do I expect violence to escalate? Absolutely," Tom Homan said.
February 06
White House border czar Tom Homan speaks with ABC News, Feb. 6, 2025.
February 06

Service members sue Trump administration over transgender military service ban

The lawsuit challenges a ban directed by Trump's executive order.
February 06
President Donald Trump looks on after delivering remarks at the House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami, in Miami, Florida, Jan. 27, 2025.
February 06

'What's going to break?' DOGE 'scorching the earth' as it reshapes federal government

Ex-officials raising alarms as Musk's team digs into federal personnel agency.
February 06
Elon Musk walks on Capitol Hill on the day of a meeting with Senate Republican Leader-elect John Thune in Washington, Dec. 5, 2024.
February 06

Democrats raise alarms as Elon Musk tightens grip on federal government cuts

Texas Rep. Julie Johnson joined ABC News Live to talk about Elon Musk and DOGE's targeted spending cuts of U.S. agencies.
February 06
VIDEO: Democrats raise alarms as Elon Musk tightens grip on federal government cuts