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Pete Hegseth, Trump's embattled Pentagon pick, appears to be gaining GOP support

Hegseth has a high-stakes meeting on Tuesday with Sen. Lisa Murkowski.
34 minutes ago
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth talks with reporters after meeting with Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 10, 2024.
40 minutes ago

Biden gives remarks on his economic legacy

President Joe Biden touted a much stronger economy than he inherited in January 2020 in the midst of a pandemic and how he avoided plunging the country into a recession.
40 minutes ago
VIDEO: Biden gives remarks on his economic legacy
43 minutes ago

Supreme Court hears oil railway case while TikTok files emergency motion

ABC News’ Devin Dwyer discusses the latest legal news out of the high court.
43 minutes ago
VIDEO: Supreme Court hears oil railway case while TikTok files emergency motion
1 hour ago

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, appears to be gaining back GOP support

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Selina Wang break down how President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are being met by lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
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VIDEO: Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, appears to be gaining back GOP support
1 hour ago

Watchdog raises concerns over Trump-era leak probes of members of Congress

The investigations were not publicly disclosed until after Trump left office.
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The seal of the U.S. Justice Department is seen on the podium in the Department's headquarters briefing room before a news conference with the Attorney General in Washington, Jan. 24, 2023.
December 10

US seeks to balance backing Syrian people, protecting American interests: ANALYSIS

The Biden administration wants to avoid a power vacuum after the rebel takeover.
December 10
Rebel fighters pose as they hold a Syrian opposition flag at the Umayyad Mosque, after rebels seized the capital and ousted Syria's Bashar al-Assad, in Damascus, Syria, Dec. 9, 2024.
December 09

Trump FBI director, defense secretary picks face pointed questions on Capitol Hill

His choices are being scrutinized by Republican senators as they make rounds.
December 09
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to head the FBI, Kash Patel leaves a meeting with Republican Senator from Texas John Cornyn in Washington, Dec. 9, 2024.
December 09

Assad's fall puts new scrutiny on Tulsi Gabbard, Trump intelligence pick

Trump's pick for director of national intelligence must convince some doubters.
December 09
Rep. Tulsi Gabbard, D-Hawaii, attends a House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Western Hemisphere hearing in the Rayburn Building in Washington, D.C., Oct. 1, 2014.
December 09

Trump Cabinet picks make rounds on Capitol Hill

Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth and more Trump administration picks were on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers.
December 09
VIDEO: Trump Cabinet picks make rounds on Capitol Hill
December 09

Trump doubles down on support for Pete Hegseth, admits he's unsure he'll be confirmed

"Pete is doing well," Trump said, "I mean, people were a little bit concerned."
December 09
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, listens to reporters during a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds, R-S.D., at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 5, 2024.
December 09

Trump says rivals should be in jail. Experts say Biden can pardon them beforehand.

Gen. Mark Milley, former Rep. Liz Cheney, Dr. Anthony Fauci could get pardons.
December 09
President Joe Biden greets his son Hunter Biden at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 19, 2024.
December 09

Rahna Epting to step down as head of MoveOn

"I think it's time for the organization to have fresh leadership," Epting said.
December 09
MoveOn Executive Director Rahna Epting looks to speak with voters at the Desert Breeze Community Center on Oct. 29, 2022 in Las Vegas.
December 09

This state's pilot program tests school cellphone ban to aid students' mental health

NYU professor motivated Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders to make changes.
December 09
Arkansas has joined a growing number of states that support cellphone restrictions in schools.
December 09

Liz Cheney, Adam Schiff react to Trump saying Jan. 6 committee should go to jail

Another committee member, former GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger, said: "Bring it on."
December 09
Former U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney speaks at a town hall with Democratic presidential nominee, Vice President Kamala Harris, at the Royal Oak Music Theatre on Oct. 21, 2024 in Royal Oak, Michigan.
December 09

Project 2025 seeps into Trump administration despite attempts to distance himself

Trump has nominated several Project 2025 contributors to his team.
December 09
Former President Donald J. Trump answers question from Pastor Paula White-Cain at the National Faith Advisory Board summit in Powder Springs, Ga., Oct. 28, 2024.
December 09

RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to step down amid speculation about Florida senate seat

Gov. Ron DeSantis would need to choose a successor to Sen. Marco Rubio.
December 09
Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump speaks during the Conservative Political Action Conference Argentina 2024 on Dec. 4, 2024 in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
December 08

Trump says he won't stop administration from seeking retribution

Trump also told "Meet the Press" the Jan. 6 committee members should be jailed.
December 08
Screen grab of President-elect Donald Trump as he sits for his first post-election network interview with Kristen Welker, moderator of NBC's ''Meet the Press," Dec. 8, 2024.
December 08

Trump and Biden react to fall of Syrian government

Donald Trump earlier urged the U.S. to stay out of the Syria "mess."
December 08
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the political upheaval in Syria, Dec. 8, 2024.
December 08

Byron Donalds: Using military for deportations would be a 'last resort'

The military "going door to door" is "not going to happen," Donalds said.
December 08
Rep. Byron Donalds appears on "This Week," Dec. 8, 2024.
December 08

Rep. Ro Khanna: US should be moving toward Medicare for all to cure inequities

Khanna tells "This Week" that "I believe we can make Medicare for all happen."
December 08
Rep. Ro Khanna appears on "This Week," Dec. 8. 2024.
December 08

'This Week' Transcript 12-8-24: Rep. Ro Khanna & Rep. Byron Donalds

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, December 8.
December 08
In this Sept. 22, 2024, file photo, Congressman Byron Donalds speaks on stage during Day 3 of Revolt World 2024 at Pangaea Studios in Atlanta.
December 07

'This administration has made its choice': Austin announces nearly $1B for Ukraine

The package brings the total the U.S. has committed to Ukraine to over $62B.
December 07
In this Oct. 21, 2024, file photo, US Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin speaks at a press briefing following his meeting with Ukrainian President and Ukrainian officials, in Kyiv, Ukraine.
December 07

President Biden's potential pardons before office exit

ABC legal contributor and author of "Pardon Power: How the Pardon System Works—and Why" Kim Wehle takes a look at more potential pardons by Pres. Biden, and potential picks by President-elect Trump.
December 07
President Biden's potential pardons before office exit
December 07

'World is going a little crazy right now': Trump meets with Macron in Paris

Volodymyr Zelenskyy joined Macron and Trump at about 11:34 a.m. Eastern time.
December 07
France's President Emmanuel Macron welcomesPresident-elect Donald Trump before a meeting at The Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris, on Dec. 7, 2024.
December 07

Early appointments offer Vance chance to throw weight around as Trump's heir apparent

He's "going to be a future force to be reckoned with," one Republican said.
December 07
Vice President-elect Sen. JD Vance (R-OH) arrives for the Senate Republican leadership elections at the U.S. Capitol, on Nov. 13, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
December 06

Trump, Harris teams reflect on 2024: Trump assassination attempt and Biden drops out

Much of the debate focused on the 107 days Harris was the Democratic nominee.
December 06
Vice President Kamala Harris in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, August 20, 2024 and former President Donald Trump in Bedminster, New Jersey, August 15, 2024 are seen in a combination of file photographs.
December 06

Harris adviser touts 'flawless' campaign, GOP campaign managers candid on missteps

Senior staffers from several campaigns offered their reflections of 2024.
December 06
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris's campaign Chief of Staff Sheila Nix watches her speak at the campaign headquarters in Wilmington, DE, July 22, 2024.
December 06

Austin Tice, missing for over 12 years, believed to be alive: Source

Tice's father said the source is "very different" from others in the past.
December 06
Marc Tice, left, and Debra Tice, the parents of Austin Tice, a journalist who was kidnapped in Syria, update the media about their son's condition, Dec. 6, 2024,  during a news conference at the National Press Club in Washington.
December 06

Rep. Ro Khanna & retired Gen. Frank McKenzie Sunday on ‘This Week’

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, December 8, 2024.
December 06
December 06

Dr. Oz agrees to stop promoting health and wellness products if confirmed: Transition

A spokesperson says Robert F. Kennedy Jr. also plans to follow all ethics rules.
December 06
Senatorial candidate for Pennsylvania, Mehmet Oz, gestures as he speaks during a campaign rally in Elizabethtown, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2, 2022.
December 06

Hegseth's attorney threatens to sue sex assault accuser if she repeats 'false' claims

Tim Parlatore said the woman is now free to speak publicly.
December 06
President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth arrives for a meeting with U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst at the U.S. Capitol, December 4, 2024, in Washington.
December 06

Vance ‘fully supports’ Hegseth to lead Department of Defense

Vice President-elect JD Vance discussed Pete Hegseth, who was nominated last month by President-elect Donald Trump.
December 06
Vice President-elect JD Vance discussed Pete Hegseth, who was nominated last month by President-elect Donald Trump.
December 06

Trump and giveaways: What Musk spent $270M on during the election

Musk has been tapped by Trump to reduce federal budget spending.
December 06
Tesla CEO and X owner Elon Musk speaks as Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump reacts during a rally in Butler, Pa., Oct. 5, 2024.
December 06

Trump speaks out on Pete Hegseth as embattled Pentagon pick fights for confirmation

Multiple sources confirmed to ABC that Hegseth will get an FBI background check.
December 06
Pete Hegseth, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee to be defense secretary, responds to reporters during a meeting with Sen. Mike Rounds, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, at the Capitol in Washington, Dec. 5, 2024.
December 06

At Fox Nation ceremony, Trump boasts about recent conversations with foreign leaders

It was one of the rare TV appearances Trump has made since winning the election.
December 06
GREENVALE, NEW YORK - President-elect Donald Trump speaks during the FOX Nation's Patriot Awards at the Tilles Center on December 05, 2024, in Greenvale, New York.  (Photo by Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)
December 06

Trump announces new role for his administration: 'White House AI and crypto czar'

David Sacks is a longtime ally of Elon Musk and the former COO of PayPal.
December 06
In this July 15, 2024, file photo, David Sacks, CEO of Yammer, speaks during the first day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wis.
December 05

These Trump administration picks have ties to Project 2025

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders takes a look at top Trump administration picks, their ties to Project 2025 and what it would mean for the new administration.
December 05
These Trump administration picks have ties to Project 2025
December 05

House Republicans kill effort to force the release of Gaetz's ethics report

Vote to force the report's release goes down along party lines.
December 05
Rep. Matt Gaetz, Republican of Florida, speaks during the third day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, July 17, 2024.
December 05

Musk and Ramaswamy meet with GOP lawmakers to discuss federal spending

Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy met with Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill to discuss their plans to cut as much as $2 trillion from the federal budget of what they called waste.
December 05
Musk and Ramaswamy meet with GOP lawmakers to discuss federal spending
December 05

Protests outside of Supreme Court capture growing fears for transgender Americans

SCOTUS is deciding on a ban on gender-affirming care for transgender youth.
December 05
Attorney and transgender rights activist Chase Strangio speaks to supporters outside of the Supreme Court, Dec. 4, 2024, in Washington.
December 05

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz on Trump Cabinet picks, the border wall and Hunter Biden's pardon

Texas senator predicts border numbers will plummet in January and February.
December 05
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Republican Texas Sen. Ted Cruz about President-elect Donald Trump’s picks for his administrative cabinet, the border crisis and the pardoning of Hunter Biden.
December 05

Musk eyeing federal remote work policies to help slash $2T from budget

The billionaire and Ramaswamy met with Congress members on the Hill.
December 05
Tesla CEO Elon Musk walks with his son on his shoulders with Speaker Mike Johnson and Vivek Ramaswamy at the U.S. Capitol, Dec. 5, 2024, in Washington.
December 05

Rep. Jason Crow discusses hearing on Trump assassination attempt

Ronald Rowe, the acting director of the Secret Service, testified in front of a House panel on Thursday.
December 05
VIDEO: Rep. Jason Crow discusses hearing on Trump assassination attempt
December 05

As Hegseth's fight to head Pentagon lags, Trump not trying to save him: Sources

Trump's team is focused on where female Republican senators stand.
December 05
Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth meets with Senator-elect Jim Banks on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 5, 2024.
December 05

Speaker Johnson speaks after meeting with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy

Both Musk and Ramaswamy met with Congress members on the Hill earlier today.
December 05
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson speakers after meeting with Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy
December 05

Acting Secret Service head details changes made since Trump assassination attempt

Ronald Rowe told lawmakers a main goal is to "rebuild public trust."
December 05
U.S. Secret Service Acting Director Ronald Rowe Jr. listens during a House Task Force hearing on the Secret Service's security failures regarding the assassination attempts on President-elect Donald Trump, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Dec. 5, 2024.
December 05

Explosive exchange about 9/11 happens at Secret Service hearing

Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe and Republican Texas Rep. Pat Fallon got into a screaming match Thursday at a House hearing on the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
December 05
Acting Secret Service Director Ronald Rowe and Republican Texas Rep. Pat Fallon got into a screaming match Thursday at a House hearing on the assassination attempt against Donald Trump.
December 05

Key GOP senator says she's not ready to support Hegseth for defense secretary

Ernst is an Armed Services Committee member who will vote on his confirmation.
December 05
Sen. Joni Ernst speaks to reporters as she walks to a Senate luncheons at the U.S. Capitol, on Nov. 19, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
December 05

Explosive exchange about 9/11 at Secret Service hearing

A task force is investigating the July assassination attempt on Donald Trump.
December 05
Rep. Pat Fallon questions Secret Service Acting Director Ronald L. Rowe Jr. during a hearing by the House Task Force on the Attempted Assassination of Donald J. Trump on the Secret Service's security failures, Dec. 5, 2024, in Washington.
December 05

Biden weighs preemptive pardons for Milley, Cheney, Fauci: Source

Possible names include Gen. Mark Milley, Liz Cheney, Adam Schiff and Dr. Fauci
December 05
President Joe Biden walks along the colonnade towards the Rose Garden to deliver remarks on the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah in Lebanon, at the White House, Nov. 26, 2024, in Washington.

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