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Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over DEI concerns
The pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” against Target stores is now calling for a “full Target boycott.”
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Judge appears inclined to permanently block Trump order targeting law firm
A judge appeared inclined Wednesday to enter a permanent ruling barring the Trump administration from implementing an executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie.
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Trump admin looking at 'baby bonus' to incentivize public to have more children
The White House has been fielding proposals aimed at convincing people to marry and have children, an effort being pushed by groups focused on increasing the birth rate.
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April 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Pete Hegseth defiant amid calls to resign over Signal controversy
The defense secretary has denied that he shared classified war plans about U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi militants in Yemen in a second group chat on the Signal messaging app.
April 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
April 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Trump administration explores ways to encourage women to have more kids: NYT
New York Times reporter Caroline Kitchener discusses the incentives being considered to combat declining birth rates in the U.S.
April 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
April 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Elon Musk to step back from work in Trump administration
The billionaire told Tesla shareholders that his work with the Department of Government Efficiency is winding down and he will be “allocating far more” of his time to his business.
April 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
April 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Trump administration asks judge to pause discovery in Abrego Garcia case
A day after a judge ordered the DOJ to more fully address the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the administration has asked to pause discovery in the case.
April 23, 2025 at 2:06 PM
April 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
'Not going to be good': Student borrower repayments risk damage, experts say
Defaulted loans will be sent for collections next month, government says.
April 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
April 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
RFK Jr. reveals plan to phase out petroleum-based food dyes by end of 2026
The eight petroleum-based dyes are found in thousands of products from candy to cereal to medication.
April 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
April 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Yemen war plans group chat: A timeline of the Signal mishap
Officials inadvertently added a reporter to an unsecured group chat discussing plans for a U.S. attack on Houthis in Yemen. Here's a look at a timeline of the events.
April 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
April 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces State Department reorganization
Secretary of State Rubio announced a reorganization of the State Department Tuesday.
April 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
April 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Hegseth attacks alleged Pentagon leakers, dismisses sharing classified info
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed reports that he shared highly sensitive U.S. military plans with his wife, brother and others in a Signal chat he created.
April 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
April 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
Government ordered to more fully answer discovery requests from Abrego Garcia lawyers
A federal judge has ordered the government to more fully respond by Wednesday evening to discovery requests from attorneys for wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
April 22, 2025 at 11:20 PM
April 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Rubio plans sweeping reorganization of the State Department
Marco Rubio unveils a sweeping plan to dramatically restructure the State Department that would see many of its longstanding offices and hundreds of positions eliminated.
April 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
April 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Judge extends block on deporting alleged gang members under Alien Enemies Act
A judge rebuked President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged migrant gang members in New York, comparing it to a medieval inquisition.
April 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
April 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Hegseth lashes out at alleged Pentagon leakers he claims want to 'sabotage' Trump
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth strongly denied sharing classified information on Signal and lashed out at former aides he claimed want to "sabotage" Trump's agenda.
April 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
April 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Top NY prosecutor steps aside, clears way for Trump's nominee to take over
Matthew Podolsky, who has agreed to step down, took over for Danielle Sassoon, who resigned in protest of the Justice Department's order to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
April 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
April 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
How the US will suffer as a result of Trump's anti-environment policies: Experts
The actions of the Trump administration will significantly decelerate the race to decarbonize economies around the world, according to energy and climate change experts.
April 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
April 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Pete Hegseth lashes out at alleged Pentagon leakers
The defense secretary strongly denied sharing classified information on Signal and lashed out at former aides he claimed want to "sabotage" Trump's agenda. ABC News’ Alex Mallin reports.
April 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
April 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Top NY prosecutor steps aside, clears way for Trump's nominee to take over
The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan has agreed to step aside, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to install his nominee.
April 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
April 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Secretary Noem's purse snatched from DC restaurant with $3K in cash inside
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse was stolen at a Washington restaurant over the weekend, according to a DHS official.
April 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
April 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Hegseth says he and Trump are on 'same page' after 2nd Signal chat revelation
“I have spoken with the president and we are going to continue fighting. On the same page all the way,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday.
April 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
April 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Pentagon ban on transgender service members draws skepticism from appeals court
At least three federal judges have blocked the ban from taking effect.
April 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
April 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
RFK Jr. moves to eliminate certain dyes in food
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to urge food manufacturers to phase out the use of eight dyes in the nation's food supply.
April 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
April 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Trump stands by Hegseth as new Signal chat revealed
Sources said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information about a forthcoming U.S. attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen in a Signal message chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.
April 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
April 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Hegseth blames 'anonymous smears,' Trump defends him after 2nd Signal chat revealed
President Donald Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after news of a second Signal chat Hegseth used to share details of military action against Houthis.
April 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
April 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
Members of President Donald Trump’s administration are increasingly feuding as they face an escalating series of controversies
April 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
April 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
DOJ tells judge accused migrants can have 24 hours to contest AEA deportations
DOJ lawyers told a judge in Colorado that the administration can give accused migrant gang members at least 24 hours to contest deportation under the Alien Enemies Act.
April 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
April 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth under scrutiny for sharing attack plans with family
Those details shared in the second chat included the flight schedules for the F/A-18 Hornets involved in the pending attack on Houthi positions, according to the officials.
April 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
April 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Watchdog group alleges 'widespread' use of Signal across Trump administration
Watchdog group American Oversight renewed its lawsuit against the Trump administration over the “widespread” use of the messaging app Signal.
April 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
April 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Defense secretary discussed Yemen strikes in 2nd Signal chat with relatives: Sources
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared military operation details with his wife, brother and personal lawyer.
April 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
April 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Secretary Noem's bag snatched from DC restaurant with $3K in cash inside
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag was stolen at a Washington restaurant over the weekend, according to a DHS official.
April 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
April 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
White House responds to Pope Francis’ death
The White House posted the message “Rest in Peace, Pope Francis” on social media with Vice President JD Vance being one of the last foreign dignitaries to have an audience with the Pope.
April 21, 2025 at 2:31 PM
April 21, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Trump administration reverses long-held guidance on 'road diets' for traffic safety
Removing lanes to slow down speeding drivers is a long-embraced strategy for improving safety on city streets
April 21, 2025 at 6:45 AM
April 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Border czar Tom Homan defends Abrego Garcia's deportation
On "This Week," border czar Tom Homan defended the use of the Alien Enemies Act and Kilmar Abrego Garcia’s wrongful deportation.
April 20, 2025 at 5:31 PM
April 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to roll back order halting deportations
Solicitor General John Sauer responded to the Supreme Court's order that temporarily blocked the removal of a group of Venezuelans detained in Texas to El Salvador, calling it "unprecedented."
April 20, 2025 at 4:44 PM
April 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Homan defends usage of Alien Enemies Act: ‘We're doing things legally’
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews Trump administration border czar Tom Homan on “This Week.”
April 20, 2025 at 4:33 PM
April 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
As administration eyes more AEA deportation flights, judge says he can't block them
A judge said Friday he lacks the authority to block deportations under the Alien Enemies Act, as a DOJ lawyer said they "reserve the right" to resume flights Saturday.
April 20, 2025 at 3:39 PM
April 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
Midwestern city has long been a federal hub. The pain from DOGE’s cuts is everywhere
The Kansas City, Missouri, metropolitan area has long been a regional hub for the federal government, and the pain from the Trump administration's cuts can be seen everywhere
April 20, 2025 at 12:53 PM
April 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Anti-Trump protesters turn out to rallies in NYC, Washington and more US cities
Protests against President Donald Trump’s administration are once again taking place in communities across the U.S. Organizers of Saturday’s events say they’re protesting against what they view as the Republican administration’s constitutional and civi...
April 19, 2025 at 9:12 PM
April 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Trump administration may be ready to 'move on' from Ukraine peace talks
Secretary of State Marco Rubio says an agreement to end the war in Ukraine needs to be reached in a matter of days.
April 19, 2025 at 3:31 PM
April 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Iran-US nuclear talks to continue in Oman on Saturday, Tehran says
The Iranian Foreign Ministry announced that the second round on Tuesday.
April 19, 2025 at 3:03 PM
April 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Judge blocks deportation of noncitizens to 3rd countries without due process
A federal judge on Friday blocked the Trump administration from deporting noncitizens to countries other than their place of origin without due process.
April 19, 2025 at 2:08 PM
April 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
Appeals court temporarily halts contempt inquiry over deportation flights
A divided panel of judges has temporarily paused an effort to investigate whether the Trump administration engaged in contempt of court.
April 19, 2025 at 1:10 AM
April 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
Trump replaces acting IRS commissioner just days after appointing him
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Gary Shapley was being removed.
April 18, 2025 at 10:33 PM
April 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
Judge orders halt to mass firings at Consumer Financial Protection Bureau
A federal judge in Washington, D.C., has ordered an immediate halt to the planned firings of nearly 1,500 employees at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.
April 18, 2025 at 4:58 PM
April 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Exclusive: Wife of man wrongfully deported to El Salvador speaks out
Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, speaks with “GMA” about the legal battle involving her husband now playing out in the courts.
April 18, 2025 at 3:07 PM
April 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
Wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia says seeing photo of him alive is 'very overwhelming'
Jennifer Vasquez Sura, the wife of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, told ABC's "Good Morning America" Friday that seeing a photo of him alive has been "very overwhelming."
April 18, 2025 at 2:33 PM
April 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
SCOTUS to hear Trump bid on birthright citizenship
The Supreme Court said it would hear expedited oral arguments in May over Pres. Trump's emergency request to rollback nationwide injunctions against his executive order to end birthright citizenship.
April 18, 2025 at 2:28 PM
April 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Rubio signals US may abandon Ukraine peace talks
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio has been in Paris for meetings with European leaders about a deal to stop the war in Ukraine.
April 18, 2025 at 2:17 PM