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Spotlighting how the hot-button issue of abortion is playing out on the campaign trail.

It's a historic shift but wouldn't legalize marijuana outright.

Jay O'Brien reports from Capitol Hill, where House Democrats say they'll vote to block any potential motion filed by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust House Speaker Mike Johnson.

John Kirby said the U.S. position on Rafah hasn't changed.

The speaker called on President Biden to speak more forcefully on the issue.

The former president expressed his regrets of being “too nice” during his first term, and said he would leave prosecution of women who have abortions for states to decide.

Speaker Mike Johnson denounced the latest developments at Columbia University and called on President Joe Biden to speak more forcefully on the issue.

Democratic leaders said they would vote to table a motion to vacate Johnson.

But, he told Time, he'll "have a big victory" and "there will be no violence."

There was a 14% increase in complaints filed by elderly victims, the FBI said.

The president's speech "should be about our students," a college official said.

Former President Donald Trump is also leading in key swing states including Florida, Michigan and Pennsylvania.

"It's irrelevant whether I'm comfortable or not," he said in a new interview.

Experts said whatever the court decides, it is likely to be divided.

A new report cites a lack of regulations in chemical and biological enforcement.

Biden awarded Puckett the Medal of Honor in 2021.

Rachel Scott reports on the growing calls within the Republican party for House Speaker Mike Johnson to vacate the speakership. Johnson says he isn't going anywhere.

Real estate investor Steve Witkoff arranged the meeting, a second source said. DeSantis had breakfast with Trump while he was playing golf.

South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem is defending a controversial account she shares in a new book about killing her 14-month-old dog, Cricket, in an incident she said was decades ago.

Florida's governor has signaled he plans to fundraise for his former rival.

The territory holds more power than some states in determining the nominee.

In a new book, the governor claimed her 14-month-old pet was "untrainable."

"The president knows that there are very strong feelings," a spokesman said.

"I'm a grown man running against a 6-year-old," he joked of his rival.

A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, April 28, 2024 on ABC News is below. This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) ANNOUNCER: THIS WEEK WITH GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS starts right now. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS, ABC "THIS WEEK" ANCHOR: Campaigning from courtrooms. DONALD TRUMP (R), FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT AND 2024 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: This is a trial that should have never happened. STEPHANOPOULOS: Donald Trump facing four legal battles over efforts to corrupt two presidential elections. KRIS MAYES: I will not allow American democracy to be undermined. BRETT KAVANAUGH, SUPREME COURT JUSTICE: This case has huge implications for the future of the presidency, for the future of the country. STEPHANOPOULOS: This morning, Aaron Katersky breaks down the historic week, and our legal...

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump say they are willing to debate one another, and the panel discusses what the public can expect if and when they face off in a debate.

The suggestion comes as Republicans in Nebraska seek to do the same.

This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, April 28, 2024.

Student protesters demand a divestment in funding from businesses they say are profiting from Israel's war in Gaza. ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze breaks down the economics.

The aid package, including Patriot missiles, is the largest yet

Shanahan hasn't done any in-person, open-press events but will launch a podcast.

Plus, Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

It's the first time Biden's indicated he will debate Trump this election cycle.

Kardashian has been an outspoken advocate on criminal justice reform since 2018.

538 editorial director Elliott Morris breaks down the polling averages for the public's opinions of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.

The $6 billion aid package is the largest ever sent to Ukraine.

The Supreme Court’s ruling could affect whether former President Donald Trump will stand trial for his actions on and around Jan. 6.

ABC News contributor and presidential historian Mark Updegrove discusses Trump's claim of absolute immunity for any official acts he made while in office.

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker will be back on the stand in the criminal hush money trial against former President Trump.

A letter from Secretary of State Blinken said military aid can continue for now.

World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés delivered emotional remarks at a celebration of life in honor of the seven aid workers with his organization that were killed.

David Pecker described the "catch-and-kill" arrangement with Karen McDougal.

Trump, however, has had close ties to some people in the league.

Andrés said he "will not forget what they did for the hungry and for the world."

ABC News Correspondent Jonathan Karl joins The Big Story to discuss how the former president's 2024 campaign is currently impacted by Donald Trump serving as a defendant in a New York criminal trial.

Power plants account for more than one-quarter of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.

Still, it appears less likely than ever that the trial will proceed by November.

Retired Adm. Thad Allen, one of 19 former military officials challenging Donald Trump's immunity claim, says it would be a risk to national security if presidents are not held to a legal standard.

The former president addressed reporters following the end of the third day of witness testimonies in his criminal trial.

The novel question stoked an array of hypotheticals and plenty of debate.