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June 03

Bob Menendez files as independent Senate candidate

The senator said in March he wouldn't seek another term as a Democrat.
June 03
Senator Bob Menendez, Democrat of New Jersey, departs Manhattan Federal Court in New York City on May 14, 2024.
June 03

Biden says only Hamas stands in way of cease-fire, but questions about Israel remain

The U.S. is pushing both sides to implement an Israeli-authored deal.
June 03
President Joe Biden announces a proposed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza while delivering remarks at the White House in Washington, DC, May 31, 2024.
June 03

Capitol Hill reacts to historic Trump criminal trial verdict

Former President Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail following last week’s guilty verdict in his NYC criminal hush money trial. Our panel discusses the reactions on Capitol Hill and beyond.
June 03
VIDEO: Capitol Hill reacts to historic Trump criminal trial verdict
June 03

Trump conviction makes its way into top Senate races

Republicans running in Ohio and Montana released attack ads over the verdict.
June 03
Split image featuring Bernie Moreno, Republican Senate candidate for Ohio, during the DC Blockchain Summit in Washington, DC, May 15, 2024, and Tim Sheehy, founder and chief executive officer of Bridger Aerospace and Republican Senate candidate for Montana, at the Bridger hangar in Bozeman, Montana, Jan. 18, 2024.
June 03

President Biden ramps up reelection efforts

Adrienne Elrod, senior spokesperson for the Biden-Harris campaign, joins the show to discuss their latest moves.
June 03
VIDEO: President Biden ramps up reelection efforts
June 03

Key takeaways: Fauci defends against GOP claims on COVID origins, response

Fauci called some assertions "seriously distorted" in public testimony.
June 03
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, takes his seat as he arrives for a House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic hearing on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC, June 3, 2024.
June 03

Majority of independents and 'double haters' think Trump should end campaign: POLL

The voting blocs could be critical in November in the expected razor-thin race.
June 03
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump leaves Manhattan Criminal Court after he was convicted in his criminal trial in New York,. May 30, 2024.
June 03

Jury selection begins in Hunter Biden gun charges trial

President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden is on trial in Delaware on three felony charges related to his efforts to obtain a firearm in 2018 while allegedly addicted to drugs.
June 03
President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden is on trial in Delaware on three felony charges related to his efforts to obtain a firearm in 2018 while allegedly addicted to drugs.
June 03

Biden to sign executive order on immigration as early as this week: Sources

It would limit the number of migrants allowed to claim asylum at the border.
June 03
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Middle East in the State Dining room at the White House in Washington, May 31, 2024.
June 03

Biden campaign slams Trump for warning of supporters' 'breaking point' if he's jailed

"I don't think the public would stand for it," Trump said if he were jailed.
June 03
Former President Donald Trump arrives back at Trump Tower after being convicted in his criminal trial in New York City, May 30, 2024.
June 03

Trump appeal in Georgia case set for October, likely pushing trial past election

Trump is appealing the ruling that led DA Fani Willis stay on his election case.
June 03
Former President Donald Trump attends UFC 302 at Prudential Center on June 1, 2024, in Newark, N.J.
June 03

Senate conservatives vow to halt upper chamber in protest of Trump verdict

Lawmakers returned to Congress following Donald Trump's conviction, with Senate conservatives threatening to bring the upper chamber to a halt in protest of the verdict.
June 03
VIDEO: Senate conservatives vow to halt upper chamber in protest of Trump verdict
June 03

Fauci grilled at House subcommittee hearing

Former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases director Dr. Anthony Fauci voluntarily testified about the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 03
Dr. Anthony Fauci voluntarily testified about the government’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
June 03

Bob Menendez plans to file as independent Senate candidate

The deadline to file signatures is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, which is also the date of New Jersey's partisan primaries.
June 03
The deadline to file signatures is 4 p.m. on Tuesday, which is also the date of New Jersey's partisan primaries.
June 03

Fauci issues opening statement in House hearing

Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies before the House Oversight Committee.
June 03
Dr. Anthony Fauci, former director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, testifies before the House Oversight Committee.
June 03

Republicans poised to grill Anthony Fauci over COVID-19 response, origins

House Republicans are poised to grill Dr. Anthony Fauci at a hearing as they continue to scrutinize his COVID-19 response and examine theories of the virus's origin.
June 03
House Republicans are poised to grill Dr. Anthony Fauci at a hearing as they continue to scrutinize his COVID-19 response and examine theories of the virus's origin.
June 02

Kirby: US expects Israel to agree to proposal if Hamas does

Biden last week detailed a three-phase process to end fighting in Gaza.
June 02
White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby speaks during a press briefing at the White House in Washington, D.C., on May 28, 2024.
June 02

Trump attorney says legal team will appeal conviction, comply with pre-sentence probe

Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony counts on Thursday.
June 02
Will Scharf speaks with George Stephanopoulos on "This Week."
June 02

'This Week' Transcript 6-2-24: Gov. Wes Moore, Will Scharf and John Kirby

A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, June 2, 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:: Historic verdict. ALVIN BRAGG, NEW YORK DISTRICT ATTORNEY: Their deliberations led them to a unanimous conclusion beyond a reasonable doubt. STEPHANOPOULOS: Donald Trump found guilty on 34 criminal counts in Manhattan. The first president convicted of a felony. DONALD TRUMP (R), FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT AND 2024 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: Well, we're going to be appealing this scam. We're going to be appealing it on many different things. STEPHANOPOULOS: Trump set to be sentenced just days before the GOP convention. His party stands by him. The former...
June 02
Governor Wes Moore speaks during a President Joe Biden campaign stop at South Restaurant & Jazz Club, in Philadelphia, on May 29, 2024.
June 02

Half of Americans think Trump's guilty verdict was correct, should end campaign: POLL

47% say they think the charges against Trump were politically motivated.
June 02
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump walks to speak to the press after he was convicted in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York City, on May 30, 2024.
June 01

GOP's 'law and order' message at odds with their defense of Trump: ANALYSIS

"I don't really see how you can have it both ways," one expert told ABC News.
June 01
Doug Burgum, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Vivek Ramaswamy  look on as former President Donald Trump talks to the media outside Manhattan criminal court in New York, May 14, 2024.
May 31

Now that Donald Trump has been convicted, what happens next?

Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced in July before he can appeal the case.
May 31
Former President Donald Trump speaks during a news conference at Trump Tower, May 31, 2024, in New York.
May 31

Biden-backed Israel-Hamas cease-fire proposal faces strong headwinds: ANALYSIS

Securing Hamas buy-in and keeping Israel’s support a challenge, officials say.
May 31
President Joe Biden announces a proposed ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza while delivering remarks at the White House in Washington, DC, May 31, 2024.
May 31

Marian Robinson, Michelle Obama's mother, dies at 86

Barack and Michelle Obama announced Robinson's death in a statement.
May 31
In this Sept. 6, 2012, file photo, First lady Michelle Obama applauds with her mother Marian Robinson during the final day of the Democratic National Convention, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
May 31

Donald Trump bashes verdict and judge in his criminal trial

Speaking from Trump Tower, the former president expressed his grievances about his criminal trial conviction and ABC News contributor Mark Updegrove speaks on the reaction to Trump's conviction.
May 31
VIDEO: Donald Trump bashes verdict and judge in his criminal trial
May 31

Marian Robinson, former first lady Michelle Obama's mother, dies at 86

Michelle Obama said in a post on X that her mother "was the same steady backstop for our entire family."
May 31
Michelle Obama said in a post on X that her mother "was the same steady backstop for our entire family."
May 31

Biden reacts to Trump's conviction, calls attacks on judicial system 'reckless'

"The American principle that no one is above the law was reaffirmed," he said.
May 31
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the Middle East in the State Dining room at the White House in Washington, D.C., May 31, 2024.
May 31

OH passes bill ensuring Biden appears on ballot, DNC to still hold virtual roll call

The Biden ballot fix bill and a foreign money bill now head to Gov. DeWine.
May 31
President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the verdict in former President Donald Trump's hush money trial and on the Middle East, from the State Dining Room of the White House, May 31, 2024, in Washington.
May 31

Gov. Wes Moore, Will Scharf & John Kirby, Sunday on ‘This Week'

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, June 2, 2024.
May 31
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
May 31

Trump attends NY fundraiser with top Republican donors right after guilty verdict

The former president was found guilty on all 34 charges.
May 31
Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump arrives to speak to the press after he was convicted in his criminal trial at Manhattan Criminal Court in New York, May 30, 2024.
May 31

Trump defense team plans to challenge New York jury's guilty verdict

Donald Trump's sentencing hearing is set for July 11, just four days before the Republican National Convention.
May 31
VIDEO: Trump defense team plans to challenge New York jury's guilty verdict
May 31

Biden gives permission to Ukraine to strike inside Russian territory with US weapons

President Joe Biden has given Ukraine permission to strike inside Russia near the area of Kharkiv using American-provided weapons, a U.S. official confirmed to ABC News.
May 31
VIDEO: Biden gives permission to Ukraine to strike inside Russian territory with US weapons
May 31

Biden reacts to Trump's conviction, calls attacks on judicial system 'reckless'

Biden emphasized the hush money trial was completely handled at the state level, and that Trump can appeal just like any other defendant after being convicted by a jury of his peers.
May 31
Biden went on to emphasize the hush money trial was completely handled at the state level, and that Trump has the opportunity to appeal just like any other defendant after being convicted by a jury of his peers.
May 31

Former Trump White House lawyer reacts to conviction

Ty Cobb, a former Trump administration lawyer, reacts to the former president being convicted of 34 felonies in his criminal hush money trial.
May 31
VIDEO: Former Trump White House lawyer reacts to conviction
May 31

Trump promises appeal in grievance-filled speech day after his conviction

Trump continued to air grievances about the trial in a rambling speech.
May 31
Former President Donald Trump holds a press conference following the verdict in his hush-money trial at Trump Tower on May 31, 2024 in New York City.
May 31

How Trump’s conviction could affect the 2024 presidential election

ABC News contributor and former Republican congressman John Katko and former Biden administration official Marsha Espinosa comment on the political implications of Trump’s conviction.
May 31
VIDEO: Political implications of Donald Trump's conviction
May 31

Trump speaks following guilty verdict in criminal hush money trial

Former President Donald Trump addressed the guilty verdict in his criminal hush money trial on Friday. ABC News' Mary Bruce gives her analysis.
May 31
VIDEO: Trump speaks following guilty verdict in criminal hush money trial
May 31

Senators want more information from VA about alleged 'flagrant misuse' of bonus money

An internal watchdog found executives got some $11 million in improper bonuses.
May 31
In this May 10, 2013, file photo, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) seal is shown at the headquarters in Washington, D.C.
May 31

Biden hosts Super Bowl winners Kansas City Chiefs at White House

President Joe Biden hosted the football team at the White House for a second time to celebrate their Super Bowl win.
May 31
President Joe Biden hosted the football team at the White House for a second time to celebrate their Super Bowl win.
May 31

Political implications of Trump conviction

ABC News poll found 16% of Trump supporters would reconsider their support if the former president was found guilty.
May 31
VIDEO: Political implications of Trump conviction
May 31

Trump legal team likely to appeal verdict

Former President Donald Trump was convicted on 34 felony charges in his historic hush money trial.
May 31
VIDEO: Trump legal team likely to appeal verdict
May 31

Trump to hold press conference from Trump tower

Former President Donald Trump will shift his focus to his presidential campaign, a day after he was convicted in his hush money trial.
May 31
VIDEO: Trump to hold press conference from Trump tower
May 31

Trump felony case said to ‘mirror’ Watergate scandal

Former President Donald Trump’s felony conviction marks the first time a former U.S. president has been convicted on criminal charges.
May 31
VIDEO: Trump felony case said to ‘mirror’ Watergate scandal
May 31

Biden, Trump campaigns react to hush money verdict

Several Democratic and GOP lawmakers also released reactions shortly after the verdict was read.
May 31
VIDEO: Biden, Trump campaigns react to hush money verdict
May 31

Alito wanted wife to lower flag but won't publicly concede optics problem: ANALYSIS

He claims he and his wife were unaware of its association with Jan. 6.
May 31
Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito Jr., left, and his wife Martha-Ann Alito, pay their respects at the casket of Reverend Billy Graham at the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, Feb. 28, 2018.
May 31

Trump running as a convicted felon: Badge of honor, or stumbling block?

"I don't know because it's never been done before," one source said.
May 31
Former President Donald Trump walks to go speak to the media after being found guilty following his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court, May 30, 2024, in New York .
May 31

Trump's conviction likely won't change his GOP support: ANALYSIS

Prominent voices within the Republican Party are rallying around him.
May 31
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the press after leaving court during his hush money payment trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 16, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Angela Weiss-Pool/Getty Images)
May 30

Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy on new book and Biden endorsement

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with Former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy about his new book "Profiles in Mental Health Courage" and his endorsement of President Biden over cousin RFK Jr.
May 30
VIDEO: Former Congressman Patrick J. Kennedy on new book and Biden endorsement
May 30

Will Trump's conviction sway voters? Some offer first reactions

One said he's "out of contention" while another said he's "all in for Trump!"
May 30
Former President Donald Trump walks to go speak to the media after being found guilty following his hush money trial at Manhattan Criminal Court, May 30, 2024, in New York .
May 30

'Shameful': Republicans quickly come to Trump's defense after his conviction

Speaker Mike Johnson continued to claim the justice system has been weaponized.
May 30
Doug Burgum, Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and Vivek Ramaswamy  look on as former President Donald Trump talks to the media outside Manhattan criminal court in New York, May 14, 2024.
Rep. Rob Menendez, Mayor Ravi Bhalla.
Rep. Rob Menendez, Mayor Ravi Bhalla.
Jun 03
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