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FBI director says agency doing all it can to get 'justice' for Laken Riley

His comments marked the first time Wray had spoken publicly about Riley's death.
15 minutes ago
 Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Christopher Wray arrives at a hearing with the House (Select) Intelligence Committee in the Cannon Office Building on March 12, 2024 in Washington, DC.
33 minutes ago

5 states hold presidential primaries

The additional primaries are in Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Ohio, despite both President Biden and former President Trump already being the presumptive nominees.
33 minutes ago
VIDEO: 5 states hold presidential primaries
4 minutes ago

Supreme Court allows strict Texas immigration law to take effect for now

The immigration law would be among the strictest in the nation.
4 minutes ago
In an aerial view, immigrants pass through coils of razor wire while crossing the U.S.-Mexico border on March 13, 2024, in El Paso, Texas. The wire was placed by the troops as part of Texas Gov. Greg Abbott's "Operation Lone Star" to deter migrants from crossing into Texas.
37 minutes ago

Former Joint Chiefs Chairman testifies over US withdrawal from Afghanistan

Gen. Mark Milley said last year that he has "lots of regrets" about how the United States' 20-year war in Afghanistan ended.
37 minutes ago
VIDEO: Former Joint Chiefs chairman testifies over US withdrawal from Afghanistan
2 hours ago

Top US generals testifying before Congress about chaos of withdrawal from Afghanistan

Mark Milley has said he has "lots of regrets" about how the 20-year war ended.
2 hours ago
Retired Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley testifies about Afghanistan during a hearing in Washington, D.C., on March 19, 2024.
3 hours ago

Anti-Biden 'uncommitted' movement to keep pressuring him over Israel through November

"We'll still be here in November," one organizer said.
3 hours ago
Abbas Alawieh, spokesperson for Listen to Michigan, Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and Layla Elabed, campaign manager for Listen to Michigan, speak to the press one day after the Michigan presidential primary, at Haraz Coffee House in Dearborn, Mich., on Feb. 28, 2024.
4 hours ago

Ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro defiant as he reports to prison

Navarro was convicted of contempt of Congress amid the Jan. 6 investigation.
4 hours ago
Peter Navarro, White House trade advisor to former President Donald Trump, arrives to speak to the press at the Country Mall Plaza before reporting to the Federal Correctional Institution, March 19, 2024, in Miami.
March 19

Lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown

President Joe Biden said he'll sign it as soon as it reaches his desk.
March 19
VIDEO: Lawmakers reach deal to avert government shutdown
March 19

Trump praises Jan. 6 'hostages' ahead of primaries

Trump is ramping up the rhetoric on the campaign trail.
March 19
VIDEO: Trump praises Jan. 6 'hostages' ahead of primaries
March 19

Congressional leaders reach funding agreement -- but could a shutdown still happen?

The House's rule requiring 72 hours to review legislation complicates timing.
March 19
In this Nov. 30, 2023 file photo, the U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington.
March 19

SCOTUS denies stay of sentence for ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro

Navarro had been ordered to report to prison in Miami on March 19 to begin serving a four-month sentence for defying a Jan. 6 committee subpoena.
March 19
Navarro had been ordered to report to prison in Miami on March 19 to begin serving a four-month sentence for defying a Jan. 6 committee subpoena.
March 19

Trump claims Liz Cheney and Jan. 6 committee should be jailed

The former president is calling for Liz Cheney and other members of the House Jan. 6 committee to be jailed and also said liberal Jews "hate" their religion and Israel.
March 19
The former president is calling for Liz Cheney and other members of the House Jan. 6 committee to be jailed and also said liberal Jews "hate" their religion and Israel.
March 19

Key Ohio Senate primary with Trump-backed candidate headed for fierce finish

Bernie Moreno is squaring off against Matt Dolan and Frank LaRose.
March 19
Senate candidate Bernie Moreno speaks before former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump takes the stage during a Buckeye Values PAC Rally in Vandalia, Ohio, March 16, 2024.
March 19

3 things to watch for in Tuesday's primaries

Ohio's GOP Senate primary and Donald Trump's endorsement will take top billing.
March 19
Former President Donald Trump gestures toward the crowd at a campaign rally, Vandalia, OH, March 16, 2024.
March 19

State election officials push forward prep for 2024 count, despite constant threats

"It's going to be valid. It's going to be bipartisan. It's going to be fair."
March 19
Election ballots are sorted at the Maricopa County Tabulation and Election Center in Phoenix.
March 19

Results: March 19 states voting for 2024 presidential nominees

Arizona, Florida, Illinois, Kansas and Ohio are casting ballots.
March 19
A woman is helped into a C-VAN after voting in the presidential primary election, March 12, 2024, at the Clark County Elections Office in Vancouver, Wash.
March 19

Ohio 2024 primary results

The former swing state has trended Republican in presidential races.
March 19
Ohio State Capitol building in Columbus, Ohio.
March 19

Kansas 2024 primary results

Biden and Trump have already clinched the 2024 nominations.
March 19
The Kansas State Capitol building in Topeka, Kan.
March 19

Illinois 2024 primary results

Biden and Trump continue their march toward a rematch.
March 19
Illinois State Capitol in Springfield, Ill.
March 19

Florida 2024 primary results

Donald Trump moved to the state after leaving the White House.
March 19
The Florida State capitol.
March 19

Arizona 2024 presidential preference results

The state is considered a key 2024 battleground for the general election.
March 19
Arizona State Capitol building in Phoenix.
March 18

Arizona election officials push forward prep for 2024 count despite threats

ABC News’ Averi Harper speaks with Maricopa County election officials who, despite death threats, are doing everything they can to prepare for the 2024 election.
March 18
VIDEO: Arizona election officials push forward prep for 2024 count despite threats
March 18

Trump claims Liz Cheney and Jan. 6 committee should be jailed

In incendiary remarks, he also said liberal Jews "hate" their religion, Israel.
March 18
COLUMBIA, SOUTH CAROLINA - FEBRUARY 23: Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during the Black Conservative Federation Gala on February 23, 2024 in Columbia, South Carolina. Former President Trump is campaigning in South Carolina ahead of the state's Republican presidential primary on February 24.
March 18

House Education launches formal investigation into MIT over antisemitism reports

The committee is looking into reports of antisemitism on campus.
March 18
In this June 30, 2015, file photo, pedestrians walk near a sign in front of the William Barton Rogers Building at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts.
March 18

SCOTUS denies stay of sentence for ex-Trump adviser Peter Navarro

Navarro must report to prison in Miami on Tuesday.
March 18
Peter Navarro, former White House trade adviser, arrives at federal court, Aug. 30, 2023, in Washington.
March 18

Government shutdown looms as Congress sorts through DHS funding

A major sticking point is funding for border enforcement, a GOP priority.
March 18
In this photo illustration on May 24, 2019 the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) logo is seen displayed on a smartphone.
March 18

Capitol Police wearing body cameras in pilot program to build public trust

Seventy officers will wear the body cameras during the 180-day program.
March 18
The United States Capitol Police is starting a 180-day body worn camera pilot program Mar. 18, 2024, to protect the officers, promote de-escalation tactics, build public trust and enhance service to the Congress and the community.
March 18

EPA bans remaining uses of cancer-causing asbestos in the US

The agency enacted a partial ban in 1989, but some uses have remained.
March 18
Asbestos removal dumpster, Queens, New York.
March 18

Biden gets Netanyahu to send delegation to Washington to resolve standoff over Rafah

His national security adviser said the U.S. will propose "a better way."
March 18
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
March 18

Justices likely to reject strict limits on WH contact with social media companies

Two GOP-led states said the Biden White House tried to censor COVID information.
March 18
The Supreme Court is seen in Washington, Mar. 18, 2024.
March 18

Key GOP impeachment witness won't attend open hearing, citing 'short notice'

Devon Archer's attorney called the committee's outreach "patently unreasonable."
March 18
Devon Archer, Hunter Biden's former business partner (R), leaves the O'Neill House Office Building after testifying to the House Oversight Committee on Capitol Hill, July 31, 2023.
March 18

Biden campaign sees abortion rights, independent voters as key in Arizona and Nevada

"We have the message and the infrastructure to win," an adviser argued.
March 18
President Joe Biden speaks during an event honoring the legacy of Senator John McCain at the Tempe Center For The Arts in Tempe, Ariz., Sept. 28, 2023.
March 18

Trump facing backlash for ‘bloodbath’ comment during campaign rally

Donald Trump made the controversial comments while speaking about the auto industry and tariffs during a campaign rally and paid tribute to supporters convicted in the Jan. 6 attacks on the Capitol.
March 18
VIDEO: Trump facing backlash for ‘bloodbath’ comment during campaign rally
March 18

With eye on 2024 election, Biden touts executive order on women's health research

"Because we are focused on supporting women together," Biden said.
March 18
President Joe Biden signs an executive order aimed at advancing the study of women's health during a reception honoring Women's History Month in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, March 18, 2024.
March 18

Biden issues executive order on women's health research

President Joe Biden signed the executive order at a press event in the East Room on Monday following remarks on Women’s History Month.
March 18
President Joe Biden signed the executive order at a press event in the East Room on Monday following remarks on Women’s History Month.
March 18

Biden, Netanyahu speak to each other for the 1st time in over a month

President Joe Biden last week accused Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of hurting Israel because of the huge civilian death toll in Gaza.
March 18
VIDEO: Biden, Netanyahu speak to each other for the 1st time in over a month
March 18

Georgia's Geoff Duncan says he won't run with No Labels against Trump

"I am focused on healing and improving the Republican Party."
March 18
Geoff Duncan, former Georgia Lieutenant Governor, outside outside the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, Aug. 14, 2023.
March 18

Trump seeks to fundraise off 'bloodbath' controversy: What he actually said

"It's gonna be a bloodbath for the country," he said of not winning in November.
March 18
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the Dayton International Airport on March 16, 2024 in Vandalia, Ohio.
March 18

538 data shows Biden trailing Trump in swing states

Galen Druke, host of the 538 politics podcast, looks ahead to 2024 election.
March 18
VIDEO: 538 data shows Biden trailing Trump in swing states
March 17

Trump claims attacks on migrants 'stir debate,' will 'soon' decide abortion position

The former president is facing backlash for calling some immigrants "animals."
March 17
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks to supporters during a rally at the Dayton International Airport on March 16, 2024 in Vandalia, Ohio.
March 17

Moreno, Trump and more attack 'false' report about alleged old link to adult website

The Ohio businessman is running in an important Senate primary.
March 17
Bernie Moreno is acknowledged at a rally with former President Donald Trump in Delaware, Ohio, Apr. 23, 2022.
March 17

White House wants TikTok's parent company to divest: 'We don't want to see a ban'

ByteDance staunchly opposes a new bill that just passed the House.
March 17
White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby speaks during a daily news briefing at the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room of the White House, on March 15, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
March 17

Democratic lawmaker: A TikTok ban won't solve problem, urges 'narrowly tailored law'

"This bill is not actually addressing the issue," the Democrat said.
March 17
Rep. Ro Khanna waits to address a group in Dearborn, Mich., on Feb. 22, 2024.
March 17

Turner disagrees with Trump migrant comments but argues he can 'fix' border 'crisis'

The top House Republican also said Jan. 6 convicts aren't "hostages."
March 17
Chairman Michael Turner speaks at a hearing with the House Select Intelligence Committee in the Cannon Office Building, on March 12, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
March 17

Trump, addressing auto industry, says there will be 'bloodbath' if he loses election

The Biden campaign responded, saying, Trump "wants another January 6."
March 17
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump  speaks to supporters during a rally at the Dayton International Airport on March 16, 2024 in Vandalia, Ohio.
March 17

'This Week' Transcript 3-17-24: John Kirby, Rep. Mike Turner, and Rep. Ro Khanna

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, March 17.
March 17
White House national security communications adviser John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., on March 15, 2024.
March 17

Biden-Harris raised over $53M in February for strongest month since launch: Campaign

More than $331 million has been raised since April, the campaign said.
March 17
President Joe Biden talks with supporters during a campaign event in Saginaw, Mich., on March 14, 2024.
March 16

Guam 2024 Republican caucus results: Trump wins

Democrats will vote on their nominee later in the year.
March 16
The Guam flag.
March 15

Vice President Harris Talks Marijuana Reform

Our panel discusses Vice Pres. Kamala Harris hosting the White House's first-ever public event on marijuana reform.
March 15
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March 15

Ex-Trump adviser files emergency appeal to Supreme Court to avoid prison time

Navarro was ordered to report to jail for defying a Jan. 6 committee subpoena.
March 15
Peter Navarro, former President Donald Trump's trade adviser, addresses the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) annual meeting in National Harbor, Md., Feb. 24, 2024.