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Trump's Pentagon pick faces scrutiny in a Tuesday confirmation hearing.

Keeping AI in the U.S. is "critical" for national security, an official said.

ABC News’ Nicole D’Antonio reports on new details about President-elect Donald Trump’s second inauguration, from security to performers.

The Department of Commerce cited national security concerns.

Hegseth has said the encounter was consensual and denied any wrongdoing.

Hegseth's confirmation hearing is on Tuesday,

While some hearings will be perfunctory, others could get contentious.

The GOP House speaker claimed California leaders “were derelict in their duty.” 

A local fire chief, Corey Comperatore, was killed in the assassination attempt.

The former TV anchor has faced scrutiny from lawmakers over his lack of experience and following reports of both financial and sexual misconduct. Hegseth has denied all of these allegations.

The GOP House speaker claimed California leaders “were derelict in their duty.” 

He made the comment in a speech touting his foreign policy legacy.

President Joe Biden discussed his foreign policy achievements in an address at the State Department.

Los Angeles Fire Department Capts. Jerry Puga and Al Hugo and fireman George Baxter say they have "never seen anything like this."

Senators will have a chance to publicly question President-elect Donald Trump’s nominees at 14 confirmation hearings this week. ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports.

She claimed on "Fox & Friends" that the Obama administration made it harder.

It would provide "clarity" to allies about AI's benefits, the White House said.

The Florida Republican will become Trump's national security adviser.

GOP congressman says voters expect House Republicans to deliver.

With red flags reissued, concerns rise for residents wanting to get back in.

ABC News’ Jonathan Karl joins live to discuss the Senate confirmation hearings for President-elect Donald Trump’s Cabinet picks.

A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, January 12, 2025 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) JONATHAN KARL, ABC "THIS WEEK" ANCHOR: Devastating blazes. Los Angeles continues to battle catastrophic wildfires. At least 16 dead, thousands of homes destroyed, tens of thousands forced to flee. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: It's apocalyptic. It's like someone's dropped a bomb. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: All of the landmarks are gone. It's just done. KARL: Already the most destructive fires in southern California history, and still not under control. UNIDENTIFIED MALE: And the preparation just wasn't right. It wasn't enough. UNIDENTIFIED FEMALE: In spite of the grief, in spite of the anger, we have got to...

She had voted against the reauthorization of FISA in 2020.

Candidates needed to secure support of 40 members to make it onstage.

The Justice Department said in a filing that special counsel Jack Smith formally stepped down Friday after submitting his final report to Attorney General Merrick Garland.

It is the only Presidential Medal of Freedom with distinction he has awarded.

Over 300 Black residents were killed on May 31 and June 1 in 1921.

Mike Muse and Kim Whele discuss the Supreme Court's possible ruling and what it might mean for Americans.

It isn't the first time he's gone after federal and local officials.

The Army must decide whether his combat experience contributed to his suicide.

Biden has banned much offshore drilling while Trump says "drill, baby, drill."

A handful of blue-state Republicans are in Mar-a-Lago.

Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York.

President Joe Biden vowed to assist the impacted counties in recovering and rebuilding from the ongoing disaster. ABC News' MaryAlice Parks has the details.

The White House said he'll give the address on Wednesday night.

FEMA's chief said it has a team working with the Trump transition operation.

President-elect Donald Trump was convicted by a jury in May of falsifying business records.

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, January 12, 2025.

The justices heard the case just days before ban is set to take effect.

The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court.

The future of TikTok in the U.S. hangs in the balance at the Supreme Court on Friday as the justices heard a last-ditch challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app.

Thousands of firefighters continue to battle the sprawling wildfires across Southern California.

McMahon did not report two settlements he had with employees, the SEC said.

Trump was sentenced Friday in his historic hush money case to an unconditional discharge allowing him to avoid prison, fines or probation.

TikTok's future in the U.S. is in question as the Supreme Court hears a challenge to a law that would ban the video-sharing app unless its Chinese-based parent company sells its stake.

A federal judge had temporarily blocked the report's release.

Trump lawyers later asked the court to block sentencing in his hush money case.

Khalid Sheikh Mohammed was set to plead guilty on Friday.

Edgar Madison Welch was stopped by officers outside of Charlotte.

President Biden says companies have cut power that runs water pumps.