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January 10

Timeline: Manhattan DA's Stormy Daniels hush money case against Donald Trump

Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York.
January 10
Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the day of his court appearance in New York after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Palm Beach, Fla., April 4, 2023.
January 10

Biden outlines federal response to California wildfires

President Joe Biden vowed to assist the impacted counties in recovering and rebuilding from the ongoing disaster. ABC News' MaryAlice Parks has the details.
January 10
VIDEO: Biden outlines federal response to California wildfires
January 10

Biden to give prime-time farewell address to nation

The White House said he'll give the address on Wednesday night.
January 10
President Joe Biden makes a statement on the latest developments in New Orleans from Camp David, Md., Jan. 1, 2025.
January 10

Biden says he prays incoming Trump administration keeps focus on LA fire response

FEMA's chief said it has a team working with the Trump transition operation.
January 10
President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris attend a briefing on the federal response to the wildfires across Los Angeles, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, D.C., Jan. 10, 2025.
January 10

Hear the full audio of Trump’s sentencing in hush money case

President-elect Donald Trump was convicted by a jury in May of falsifying business records.
January 10
President-elect Donald Trump was convicted by a jury in May of falsifying business records.
January 10

FEMA Administrator Deanne Criswell, Sen. Adam Schiff & Rep. Tom Emmer on 'This Week'

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, January 12, 2025.
January 10
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
January 10

Supreme Court seems likely to uphold law that could ban TikTok in US

The justices heard the case just days before ban is set to take effect.
January 10
The TikTok logo is seen in this illustration photo taken in Warsaw, Poland on Dec. 28, 2024.
January 10

Content creator Sallye Miley on uncertain future of TikTok

The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court.
January 10
VIDEO: Content creator Sallye Miley on uncertain future of TikTok
January 10

Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok days before ban on app to take effect

The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court on Friday as the justices heard a last-ditch challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app.
January 10
VIDEO: Supreme Court weighs fate of TikTok days before ban on app to take effect
January 10

President Biden receives briefing on California wildfires

Thousands of firefighters continue to battle the sprawling wildfires across Southern California.
January 10
Biden briefing
January 10

McMahon to pay millions for failing to disclose settlements: SEC

McMahon did not report two settlements he had with employees, the SEC said.
January 10
In this Aug. 24, 2009, file photo, World Wrestling Entertainment Inc. Chairman Vince McMahon appears in the ring during the WWE Monday Night Raw show in Las Vegas.
January 10

Donald Trump delivers statement during sentencing in hush money case

Trump was sentenced Friday in his historic hush money case to an unconditional discharge allowing him to avoid prison, fines or probation.
January 10
President-elect Donald Trump was sentenced Friday to an unconditional discharge.
January 10

Supreme Court hears arguments over law banning TikTok 

TikTok's future in the U.S. is in question as the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app unless its Chinese-based parent company sells its stake.
January 10
VIDEO:  Supreme Court hears arguments over law banning TikTok 
January 10

Appeals court denies effort to block release of Smith's final report on Trump probes

A federal judge had temporarily blocked the report's release.
January 10
Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to the media about an indictment of former President Donald Trump, Aug. 1, 2023, at an office of the Department of Justice in Washington.
January 09

Top House Democrat asks Alito to recuse himself from Trump case after phone call

Trump lawyers later asked the court to block sentencing in his hush money case.
January 09
Rep. Jamie Raskin the ranking member of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, talks with reporters at the Capitol, Dec. 19, 2024.
January 09

Federal court stays Khalid Sheikh Mohammed's guilty plea hearing

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was set to plead guilty on Friday.
January 09
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, al-Qaeda leader and suspected mastermind of September 11 terrorist attack, is seen in this undated photo.
January 09

'Pizzagate' gunman dies refusing to disarm: Police

Edgar Madison Welch was stopped by officers outside of Charlotte.
January 09
Signs of support hang on the building at Comet Ping Pong in Washington, D.C., on Dec. 6, 2016. The business is set to reopen after Edgar Maddison Welch, from North Carolina, discharged his assault rifle at the popular restaurant, claiming he was there to investigate a fake news story on the Internet about a child sex ring.
January 09

Trump keeps saying send water from the north to LA fires. That's not the problem

President Biden says companies have cut power that runs water pumps.
January 09
Shane Torre douses hot spots of what remains of his home In Altadena, Calif., Jan. 9, 2025.
January 09

Democratic Sen. Fetterman accepts Trump's Mar-a-Lago invitation

Once considered a progressive, Fetterman has broken from that wing of his party.
January 09
Democratic Senator from Pennsylvania John Fetterman responds to a question from the news media in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, Dec. 19, 2024.
January 09

Biden says federal government to cover 100% of costs for initial LA fire recovery

The funds cover debris removal, temporary shelters and first responder pay.
January 09
President Joe Biden, accompanied by Vice President Kamala Harris, answers questions from reporters during a briefing regarding the federal response to the spread of wildfires in the Los Angeles area, in the Roosevelt Room at the White House, Jan. 9, 2025.
January 09

'Worst fires to ever hit Los Angeles': President Biden

President Joe Biden on Thursday announced the federal government would cover 100% of the disaster response costs for the Los Angeles wildfires for 180 days.
January 09
VIDEO: 'Worst fires to ever hit Los Angeles,': President Biden
January 09

FEMA assistance available for those affected by Los Angeles fires

The agency said those impacted can apply for disaster relief.
January 09
A home is engulfed in flames during the Eaton fire in the Altadena area of Los Angeles County, Calif., on Jan. 8, 2025.
January 09

Jimmy Carter's casket departs National Cathedral

Jimmy Carter’s body will now head to his final resting place in Georgia after the funeral.
January 09
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter's casket departs National Cathedral
January 09

Andrew Young: Jimmy Carter had ‘tough mind and tender heart’

The former diplomat and activist spoke at the former president’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
January 09
VIDEO: Andrew Young: Jimmy Carter had ‘tough mind and tender heart’
January 09

Biden’s eulogy for Jimmy Carter: He taught me ‘strength of character’

President Joe Biden delivered a eulogy for Carter, who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100.
January 09
VIDEO: Biden’s eulogy for Jimmy Carter: He taught me ‘strength of character’
January 09

Jason Carter: My grandfather ‘sang of the goodness of God’

Jason Carter, grandson of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, spoke at his grandfather’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
January 09
VIDEO: Jason Carter: My grandfather ‘sang of the goodness of God’
January 09

Walter Mondale’s tribute for Jimmy Carter delivered at funeral

Ted Mondale, son of the former vice president, delivered a tribute written by his father in 2015.
January 09
VIDEO: Walter Mondale’s tribute for Jimmy Carter delivered at funeral
January 09

Gerald Ford’s son delivers father’s tribute for Jimmy Carter

Steven Ford delivered a tribute written by his father for the former President Jimmy Carter.
January 09
VIDEO: Gerald Ford’s son delivers father’s tribute for Jimmy Carter
January 09

Notable moments as Trump sits with Obama, greets Pence at Carter funeral

Trump and Obama were seen talking and smiling in extended conversation.
January 09
Former President Barack Obama speaks with President-elect Donald Trump before the State Funeral Service for former President Jimmy Carter at the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, Jan. 9, 2025.
January 09

Jimmy Carter’s grandson: ‘He waged peace anywhere in the world’

Joshua Carter, the grandson of Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter, spoke at his grandfather’s funeral at the Washington National Cathedral.
January 09
VIDEO: Jimmy Carter’s grandson: ‘He waged peace anywhere in the world’
January 09

Jimmy Carter's casket arrives at Washington National Cathedral

The former president had been lying in state at the Capitol since Tuesday.
January 09
VIDEO: Trump shakes hands with Mike Pence at Carter funeral
January 08

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to Sen. Ted Cruz

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas about the wildfires, President Trump’s recent comments on Greenland, potential pardons for Jan. 6 rioters and the attack in New Orleans.
January 08
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to Sen. Ted Cruz
January 08

Trump and Senate Republicans still divided on how to implement his agenda

After meeting on the Hill, senators appear unmoved by Trump's argument.
January 08
President-elect Donald Trump speaks after a meeting with Republicans in Congress at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., Jan. 8, 2025.
January 08

Thousands wait in cold to bid farewell to Jimmy Carter

The former president lay in state ahead of Thursday's funeral.
January 08
People gather to pay their respects as the casket of Jimmy Carter, the former U.S. president who died on Dec. 29 at the age of 100, lies in state at the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, Jan 8, 2025.
January 08

Trump pays his respects to Jimmy Carter at the Capitol

Trump has said he will attend Carter's funeral on Thursday.
January 08
President-elect Donald Trump and former First Lady Melania Trump pay their respects in front of the flag-draped casket of former President Jimmy Carter at the Capitol Rotunda in Washington, Jan. 8, 2025.
January 08

Trump to meet with GOP senators on Capitol Hill

President-elect Donald Trump will meet with Senate Republicans to try to get lawmakers "on the same page" on how to advance some of his major policy initiatives.
January 08
Trump to meet with GOP senators on Capitol Hill
January 08

California officials brief President Biden on deadly Los Angeles wildfires

At least two people are dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California.
January 08
VIDEO: California officials brief President Biden on deadly Los Angeles wildfires
January 08

Biden says he could have won 2024 election

“It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes," he told USA Today.
January 08
Biden says he could have won 2024 election
January 08

Biden says he could have won 2024 election, undecided on issuing preemptive pardons

“It’s presumptuous to say that, but I think yes," he told USA Today.
January 08
US President Joe Biden speaks alongside Medal of Valor recipients in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 3, 2025.
January 08

Can Linda McMahon become the next education secretary?

Trump's pick gets high marks from senators who will vote on her nomination.
January 08
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Education Linda McMahon on Dec. 9, 2024 in Washington, DC.
January 07

Trump threatens land grabs of Panama Canal, Greenland, by force. Can he?: ANALYSIS 

The president-elect claims it’s vital for national and economic security.
January 07
President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Mar-a-Lago, Jan. 7, 2024, in Palm Beach, Fla.
January 07

Biden administration seeks stay of plea deal for alleged 9/11 mastermind

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed is slated to plead guilty this Friday.
January 07
Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, al-Qaeda leader and suspected mastermind of September 11 terrorist attack, is seen in this undated photo.
January 07

'Willing to roll up his sleeves to get the job done,' Speaker Johnson on Jimmy Carter

House Speaker Mike Johnson also commended Carter's commitment to service in his eulogy.
January 07
VIDEO: 'Willing to roll up his sleeves to get the job done,' Speaker Johnson on Jimmy Carter
January 07

Santos claims he can't pay restitution despite earning $400K on Cameo: Prosecutors

Prosecutors questioned why Santos could not immediately pay his restitution.
January 07
Rep. George Santos, R-N.Y., holds a news conference outside the U.S. Capitol on Nov. 30, 2023, to discuss the upcoming vote to expel him from Congress.
January 07

Kamala Harris delivers eulogy for former President Jimmy Carter

Former President Jimmy Carter was a president "ahead of his time," said Vice President Kamala Harris in her eulogy.
January 07
Former President Jimmy Carter was a president "ahead of his time," said Vice President Kamala Harris in her eulogy.
January 07

Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda

"The Republican Party will not cut benefits," the House speaker told reporters.
January 07
"The Republican Party will not cut benefits," the House speaker told reporters.
January 07

Trump wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Here's why it's called that.

"We do most of the work there and it's ours," the U.S. president-elect said.
January 07
Offshore drilling platform just off shore in the Gulf of Mexico.
January 07

Johnson says no cuts to Social Security and Medicare to fund Trump's agenda

"The Republican Party will not cut benefits," the House speaker told reporters.
January 07
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is shown during a press conference on Jan. 7, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
January 07

Biden establishes largest corridor of protected land by adding 2 new monuments

A Thermal, California, speech was scrapped amid high winds and fire risk.
January 07
President Joe Biden speaks on the death of former U.S. President and Nobel Peace Prize recipient Jimmy Carter, who died at the age of 100, at the Company House Hotel, in Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 29, 2024.
January 07

House passes Laken Riley Act as 1st bill of new Congress

The House voted at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act, passing the bill as its first piece of legislation of the 119th Congress on a vote of 264 to 159.
January 07
The House voted at 1 p.m. Tuesday on the Laken Riley Act, passing the bill as its first piece of legislation of the 119th Congress on a vote of 264 to 159.