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19 states sue to block Elon Musk's DOGE team from accessing sensitive taxpayer data

The lawsuit says access to records "poses huge cybersecurity risks."
26 minutes ago
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.
2 hours ago

What to know about Elon Musk's government dismantling and the fight to stop him

Democrats snd unions are fighting DOGE's actions in court.
2 hours ago
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.
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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.
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This Week with George Stephanopoulos
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JFK assassination files one step closer to possible public release

President Trump ordered the files declassified in a Jan. 23 executive order.
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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 U.S. President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
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
February 06

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's federal government employee buyout

U.S. District Judge George A. O'Toole Jr. set a Monday afternoon hearing to consider blocking the buyout offer further.
February 06
VIDEO:  Judge temporarily blocks Trump's federal government employee buyout
February 06

DOD-contracted aircraft crashes in Philippines, killing all on board

One U.S. military service member and three defense contractors were killed.
February 06
Wreckage of airplane in a rice field in Maguindanao del Sur province, Philippines, after officials say a U.S. military-contracted plane has crashed in a rice field in the southern Philippines, killing all four people on board, on Feb. 6, 2025.
February 06

Vote on Kash Patel's nomination to be FBI director delayed after Democrats object

Democrats say they want to know why he previously invoked the Fifth Amendment.
February 06
Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of the FBI, appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 30, 2025.
February 06

Tracking the legal challenges to Trump’s orders

ABC News’ Peter Charalambous joins “Start Here” to outline the legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s executive orders.
February 06
ABC News’ Peter Charalambous joins “Start Here” to outline the legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s executive orders.
February 06

Rents are high. A new bill in Congress aims to change that.

An algorithm to determine rents has increased prices in many major metro areas.
February 06
For Rent Real Estate Sign In Front of a Row of Apartment Condominiums Balconies and Garage Doors.
February 05

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to House Oversight member

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to Rep. William Timmons about Elon Musk’s role with the Trump administration and Trump’s proposal for Gaza’s future.
February 05
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to House Oversight member
February 05

With House GOP stuck, Senate pushes ahead with its plan to fund Trump's agenda

Budget chairman Graham says the Senate will take the reins to advance its plan.
February 05
Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of the FBI, at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 30, 2025.
February 05

Musk trolls critics and federal workers as DOGE targets US agencies

He posted on X nearly 200 times over 24 hours, according to an ABC News review.
February 05
Elon Musk arrives for the Inauguration of Donald Trump in the Capitol Rotunda, Jan. 20, 2025.
February 05

Activist discusses impact Trump executive order will have on transgender athletes

Raquel Willis, co-founder of the Gender Liberation Movement, reacts to President Donald Trump's executive order banning transgender athletes in women's sports.
February 05
Activist discusses impact Trump executive order will have on transgender athletes
February 05

GOP blocks Musk from congressional subpoena as DOGE continues to access agency data

Democrats say Musk is ignoring the law and has no authority to cut spending.
February 05
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 05

Trump proposes that the US ‘take over’ Gaza

Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins ABC News Live to discuss President Donald Trump’s proposal that the U.S. should “take over” Gaza.
February 05
Trump proposes that the US ‘take over’ Gaza
February 05

Unpacking Trump's brazen proposal for a US takeover of Gaza: ANALYSIS

"It gets us away from thinking about the real problem," an expert told ABC News.
February 05
President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Feb. 4, 2025.
February 05

Demonstrators hold protests across the U.S. against Trump Administration's policies

Sen. Tammy Duckworth joined ABC News Live to discuss the Anti-Trump protests happening across the U.S. Wednesday.
February 05
VIDEO: Demonstrators hold protests across the U.S. against Trump Administration's policies
February 05

Lawmakers react to Trump's proposal to 'take over' Gaza

Democrats are outraged over President Donald Trump's proposal to "take over" and rebuild Gaza, while Republicans were supportive but admitted they were short on details.
February 05
Democrats are outraged over President Donald Trump's proposal to "take over" and rebuild Gaza, while Republicans were supportive but admitted they were short on details.
February 05

Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports

The order is titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports."
February 05
President Donald Trump signs the No Men in Women's Sports Executive Order into law in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Feb. 5, 2025.
February 05

Democrats protest DOGE outside Department of Labor in Washington DC

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports from outside the Department of Labor as Democrats threaten to obstruct Trump's agenda over Elon Musk's DOGE efforts.
February 05
VIDEO: Democrats protest DOGE outside Department of Labor in Washington DC
February 05

Democrats slam Trump's 'insane' Gaza plan as supportive Republicans await details

Trump proposed "taking over" Gaza and redeveloping the land.
February 05
Speaker of House Mike Johnson speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Feb. 5, 2025 in Washington.
February 05

ACLU files lawsuit against Trump for restricting access to gender-affirming care

Harper Seldin, attorney at the ACLU, reacts to recent executive orders by President Trump that restricts access to gender-affirming care as well as bans transgender athletes from women's sports.
February 05
VIDEO: ACLU files lawsuit against Trump for restricting access to gender-affirming care
February 05

RFK Jr. ‘will do extreme harm’ at HHS: Former CDC head

Dr. Richard Besser reacts to Robert F. Kennedy Jr. making it one step closer to being the head of Health and Human Services.
February 05
VIDEO: RFK Jr. ‘will do extreme harm’ at HHS: Former CDC head
February 05

Judge issues nationwide injunction blocking Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship

A federal judge in Maryland has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship.
February 05
VIDEO: Judge issues nationwide injunction blocking Trump's bid to end birthright citizenship
February 05

Pam Bondi sworn in as attorney general

The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as attorney general with votes along party lines.
February 05
VIDEO: Pam Bondi sworn in as attorney general
February 05

Trump’s tariffs on China could increase prices for smartphones, sneakers and toys

President Donald Trump’s administration placed 10% tariffs on a wide-ranging set of products from China.
February 05
President Donald Trump’s administration placed 10% tariffs on a wide-ranging set of products from China.
February 04

Former commissioner of the EEOC says she was dismissed from job

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to a former commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, who says she was dismissed from her job and what she thinks this means for the agency.
February 04
Former commissioner of the EEOC says she was dismissed from job

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