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Trump: Tesla vandals should face 20 years in jail, be sent to El Salvador

President Donald Trump seemed to issue a warning to individuals who participate in Tesla vandalisms, as reports of destruction of vehicles surge across the country.
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President Donald Trump and Tesla CEO Elon Musk speak to the press as they sit in a Tesla vehicle on the South Portico of the White House Mar. 11, 2025 in Washington.
March 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM

Trump instructs attorney general to report what he calls 'frivolous' lawsuits

President Donald Trump directed his attorney general to take actions against firms and lawyers who he claims bring conduct “frivolous” cases action against the federal government.
March 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Trump instructs attorney general to report what he calls 'frivolous' lawsuits
March 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM

Trump defends Elon Musk's meeting at the Pentagon

President Donald Trump denied reports that Elon Musk was scheduled to meet with the Joint Chiefs of Staff for a briefing on the Pentagon's potential war plan against China.
March 22, 2025 at 11:51 PM
VIDEO: Trump defends Elon Musk's meeting at the Pentagon
March 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM

Trump shares glimpse of next wave of air defense

President Trump denies New York Times report that Elon Musk was set to be briefed on top secret military plans in the event of war with China. Plus, the announcement of a new fighter jet. 
March 22, 2025 at 2:17 PM
VIDEO: Trump shares glimpse of next wave of air defense
March 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM

Trump issues warning to individuals who participate in Tesla vandalism

President Donald Trump stated on social media that anyone caught vandalizing Teslas could face up to 20 years in jail and suggested they be sent to prison in El Salvador.
March 22, 2025 at 12:26 AM
VIDEO: Trump issues warning to individuals who participate in Tesla vandalism
March 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM

Trump says student loans, special needs programs will be moved to new departments

President Donald Trump said Friday that the SBA will take on student loans and HHS will take on special needs and nutrition efforts.
March 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
President Donald Trump holds an executive order after signing it alongside Secretary of Education Linda McMahon (R) in the East Room of the White house in Washington, Mar. 20, 2025.
March 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM

Dozens protest Trump’s executive order gutting DOE

The executive order has sparked concerns about the future of American education while President Donald Trump claims that reforms will help provide funding in a more cost-effective way.
March 21, 2025 at 10:01 PM
VIDEO: Dozens protest Trump’s executive order gutting DOE
March 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM

Pentagon changed Musk visit after report about him viewing China war plans: Officials

A U.S. official had told ABC News that Musk was expected to attend a meeting with the Joint Chiefs of Staff that, among its topics, would touch on China.
March 21, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth welcomes Elon Musk to the Pentagon, in Washington, Mar. 21, 2025.
March 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM

Trump signs executive order aiming to end DOE

Demonstrators gathered outside the Department of Education in Washington, D.C., on Friday to make their voices heard.
March 21, 2025 at 7:34 PM
VIDEO: Trump signs executive order aiming to end DOE
March 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM

President Trump aims to dismantle Department of Education

On Thursday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the Department of Education. We take a look at what that means and what’s next.
March 21, 2025 at 7:01 PM
VIDEO: President Trump aims to dismantle Department of Education
March 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Judges report increased threats amid legal battles with Trump administration

ABC News has learned that in recent weeks the U.S. Marshal Service has warned federal judges about an increase in threats amid the mounting legal battles involving the Trump administration.
March 21, 2025 at 6:23 PM
VIDEO: Judges report increased threats amid legal battles with Trump administration
March 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Trump says student loans, special needs programs will be moved to SBA, HHS

President Donald Trump said on Friday that the Small Business Association will take on student loans and the Department of Health and Human Services will take on special needs and nutrition efforts.
March 21, 2025 at 5:46 PM
President Donald Trump said that the Small Business Association will take on student loans and the Department of Health and Human Services will take on special needs and nutrition efforts.
March 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM

Protesters gather outside the Department of Education

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien explains what’s next in the function of the Department of Education after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to dismantle the department.
March 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
VIDEO: Protesters gather outside the Department of Education
March 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM

Trump announces ‘most lethal’ F-47 fighter jet

President Donald Trump said that the military contract, awarded to Boeing, “has been in the works for a very long time.”
March 21, 2025 at 4:10 PM
President Donald Trump said that the military contract, awarded to Boeing, “has been in the works for a very long time.”
March 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM

Threats to federal judges increasing, US Marshals Service warns

The U.S. Marshals Service has warned federal judges of an increase in threats as a result of making rulings in cases involving President Donald Trump.
March 21, 2025 at 3:58 PM
In this March 16, 2023, file photo, Judge James E. Boasberg, chief judge of the Federal District Court in DC, stands for a portrait at E. Barrett Prettyman Federal Courthouse in Washington, D.C.
March 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Nationwide injunctions are central to Trump's feud with judges. Here's what to know

In his escalating battle with the judiciary, Trump and his allies have zeroed in on a similar message: No single judge should be able to block an administration action.
March 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
President Donald Trump speaks to the media after attending a board meeting at the Kennedy Center, in Washington, Mar. 17, 2025.
March 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM

Growing concern over Trump’s dismantling of DOE

Shutting down the department requires congressional approval, but President Donald Trump says it is already the smallest cabinet level agency and nearly half of the staff have already been laid off.
March 21, 2025 at 12:14 PM
VIDEO: Growing concern over Trump’s dismantling of DOE
March 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM

Is the Trump conflict with judges a constitutional crisis? What to know

Legal experts warn that the country is sliding toward a constitutional crisis as President Donald Trump openly defies the federal courts.
March 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
The U.S. Supreme Court is shown Mar. 17, 2025 in Washington.
March 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM

Democrats' new internet strategy tops trending charts but also draws mockery

Democratic lawmakers are courting online content creators, podcasters and celebrities in a bid to find new ways to boost their message to voters
March 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
FILE - Content creators Kerry Robertson, from left, Sari Beth Rosenberg and Juan Acosta Macias are pictured during the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Aug. 22, 2024. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais, File)
March 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM

Trump signs order gutting Department of Education while surrounded by kids

President Donald Trump signed an executive order to diminish the Department of Education at the White House on Thursday.
March 21, 2025 at 11:24 AM
President Donald Trump signs an executive order to shut down the Department of Education, during an event in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Mar. 20, 2025.
March 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM

Former education secretary on Trump calling to dismantle department

ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke to former Secretary of Education Arne Duncan about President Donald Trump’s executive order directing current Secretary Linda McMahon to dismantle the department.
March 21, 2025 at 2:07 AM
VIDEO: Former education secretary on Trump calling to dismantle department
March 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM

Trump signs executive order aimed at dismantling Department of Education

President Donald Trump issued an executive order on Thursday instructing Education Secretary Linda McMahon to start dismantling the Department of Education.
March 21, 2025 at 12:59 AM
VIDEO: Trump signs executive order aimed at dismantling Department of Education
March 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM

Trump signs executive order gutting Department of Education

President Donald Trump continued his sweeping education agenda as he signed an executive order to diminish the Department of Education at the White House on Thursday.
March 20, 2025 at 11:00 PM
VIDEO: Trump signs executive order gutting Department of Education
March 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM

Moment President Trump signs executive order aimed at gutting Department of Education

The president's order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take all necessary steps permitted by law to shrink the Department of Education, according to the sources.
March 20, 2025 at 10:30 PM
The president's order directs Education Secretary Linda McMahon to take all necessary steps permitted by law to shrink the Department of Education, according to the sources.
March 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM

Trump to sign executive order shutting down Department of Education

President Donald Trump is expected to sign the order on Thursday directing the education secretary to close the department and return authority back to the state level.
March 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
VIDEO: Trump to sign executive order shutting down Department of Education
March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM

Trump escalates fight with federal judge over deportation flights

The Trump administration faces a federal judge's deadline in just hours as the court demands information about the deportation flights and whether they violated the judge's order.
March 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM
VIDEO: Trump escalates fight with federal judge over deportation flights
March 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM

Trump's bluntness powered a comeback, but words now getting him in trouble in court

President Donald Trump’s own words keep getting used against him in court while he faces lawsuits challenging his aggressive agenda
March 20, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Elon Musk flashes his t-shirt that reads "DOGE" to the media as he walks on South Lawn of the White House, in Washington, Sunday, March 9, 2025. (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana)
March 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM

Trump putting US on ‘verge of constitutional crisis’: Former federal judge

Former federal district judge Shira Scheindlin responds to the Trump administration’s criticism and calls for impeachment of federal judges.
March 20, 2025 at 4:04 PM
VIDEO: Trump putting US on ‘verge of constitutional crisis’: Former federal judge
March 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM

Trump criticizes Fed decision to maintain interest rates

Trump's comments came hours after the Fed opted to hold interest rates steady.
March 20, 2025 at 3:20 PM
President Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 7, 2025.
March 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM

Inside Trump's deportation flights to El Salvador at heart of legal battle

ABC's Mireya Villarreal looks at the timeline of the Trump Administration's deportation flights of over 200 migrants to El Salvador at the center of the latest legal battle over presidential powers.
March 20, 2025 at 2:10 AM
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March 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM

Trump offers to take ownership of Ukraine's electrical supply, nuclear power plants

President Donald Trump said after his call with President Volodymyr Zelensky that the U.S. could assist in operating those plants by leveraging its expertise in electricity and utilities.
March 20, 2025 at 1:44 AM
VIDEO: Trump offers to take ownership of Ukraine's electrical supply, nuclear power plants
March 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM

SEC drops case against crypto firm with ties to Trump, CEO says

The SEC has ended its yearslong case and appeal against the cryptocurrency firm Ripple Labs, whose CEO has ties to the White House, the CEO said Wednesday.
March 20, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Brad Garlinghouse, CEO, Ripple, speaks during the Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, May 4, 2022.
March 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM

Trump administration escalates legal battle over alleged gang member deportations

President Trump is lashing out again against the top federal judge who issued an order stopping deportation flights of alleged gang members under the Alien Enemies Act.
March 19, 2025 at 10:55 PM
President Donald Trump waves to the media as he leaves after a luncheon with the Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, R-La., and Ireland's Prime Minister Micheal Martin at the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, in Washington.
March 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM

Sen. Lisa Murkowski blasts fellow Republicans for being 'afraid' of Trump, Musk

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said her colleagues are afraid to speak up against some of President Donald Trump's actions because they think they will be "taken down."
March 19, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said her colleagues are afraid to speak up against some of President Donald Trump's actions because they think they will be "taken down."
March 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Sen. Lisa Murkowski says fellow Republicans 'afraid' of Trump, Musk

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski said her colleagues are afraid to speak up against some of President Donald Trump's actions because they think they will be "taken down."
March 19, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Sen. Lisa Murkowski speaks to press outside the Senate Chambers, Feb. 20, 2025 in Washington.
March 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM

Will Trump's tariffs threaten the Fed's soft landing? Experts weigh in.

The Fed is set to announce a its latest interest rate decision on Wednesday.
March 19, 2025 at 8:43 PM
Flags fly over the Federal Reserve Headquarters on a windy day in Washington, D.C., May 26, 2017.
March 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM

Zelenskyy says Putin's 'words' aren't enough amid Trump call on energy ceasefire

President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday as talks continue to try to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
March 19, 2025 at 8:31 PM
President Donald Trump in Washington, Mar. 12, 2025 and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Helsinki, Mar. 19, 2025.
March 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM

Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump over comments on federal judge

Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts appeared to push back against calls from President Donald Trump to impeach judges whose rulings conflicted with the Trump administration's deportation plans.
March 19, 2025 at 5:54 PM
VIDEO: Chief Justice Roberts rebukes Trump over comments on federal judge
March 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM

Trump offering no ideas to help schools: Former education secretary

John King Jr. served as Department of Education secretary during the Obama administration.
March 19, 2025 at 5:13 PM
VIDEO: Trump offering no ideas to help schools: Former education secretary
March 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM

Trump speaks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy after Putin rebuffs 30-day ceasefire plan

President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday as talks continue to try to end the Russia-Ukraine war.
March 19, 2025 at 5:12 PM
VIDEO: Trump speaks with Ukraine's Zelenskyy after Putin rebuffs 30-day ceasefire plan
March 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM

Trump expected to return education power to states with executive order

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on President Donald Trump’s plan for the Department of Education in the wake of mass layoffs to the agency.
March 19, 2025 at 4:00 PM
VIDEO: Trump expected to return education power to states with executive order
March 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM

Families of migrants believed to be deported by ICE say they weren't gang members

Family members of two Venezuelan migrants who they believe were among those deported to El Salvador under the Alien Enemies Act say they weren't gang members.
March 19, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Yvonna Sanchez and her husband Jose Franco Caraballo Tiapa are seen in this undated photo.
March 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Timeline of Trump’s Alien Enemies Act deportation legal battle

Hundreds of alleged Venezuelan gang members were sent to El Salvador when an ICE official said that many of the men lack criminal records in the United States.
March 19, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Timeline of Trump’s Alien Enemies Act Deportation Legal Battle
March 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Trump and Putin talk about war in Ukraine in high-stakes call

A White House readout of the call said Vladimir Putin supports President Donald Trump's idea for a mutual pause on energy infrastructure attacks, but did not agree to a 30-day ceasefire.
March 19, 2025 at 2:16 PM
VIDEO: Trump and Putin talk about war in Ukraine in high-stakes call
March 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM

Trump says 30-day ceasefire 'would have been tough' after high-stakes call with Putin

President Donald Trump held a high-stakes call with Russia's Vladimir Putin on Tuesday as he tries to win his approval of a 30-day ceasefire with Ukraine.
March 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Mar. 13, 2025, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Brussels, Mar. 6, 2025 and Russia's President Vladimir Putin at the Kremlin in Moscow, Mar. 13, 2025.
March 19, 2025 at 7:41 AM

John Roberts delivers rare and extraordinary rebuke of President Trump

Tensions between President Donald Trump and the judiciary escalated on Tuesday when Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts criticized Trump's call to impeach a federal judge.
March 19, 2025 at 7:41 AM
VIDEO: John Roberts delivers rare and extraordinary rebuke of President Trump
March 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM

Trump continues to call for judge's impeachment after chief justice's rebuke

President Donald Trump continued his calls to impeach the judge who put a hold on his deportation flights of noncitizens alleged to be members of the Tren de Aragua gang.
March 18, 2025 at 10:50 PM
President Donald Trump greets Chief Justice of the United States John Roberts as he arrives to speak during an address to a joint session of Congress at the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on March 4, 2025.
March 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM

Trump wants 'clean' coal. Here's why there's no such thing

President Donald Trump has called for the expansion of U.S. coal production, claiming that an increase of "clean" coal produced in the U.S. will soon take place.
March 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
The Comanche Generating Station, a coal-fired power plant owned by Xcel Energy.
March 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM

Chief justice's rebuke of Trump shows deep concern about attacks on courts: ANALYSIS

John Roberts responded after Trump called for a federal judge to be impeached.
March 18, 2025 at 9:47 PM
U.S. Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts attends inauguration ceremonies in the Rotunda of the U.S. Capitol on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC.
March 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM

'Many' alleged gang members deported by Trump didn't have criminal records in US: ICE

Many of the noncitizens deported pursuant to the Alien Enemies Act did not have criminal records, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official said in a sworn filing.
March 18, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Many of the noncitizens deported pursuant to the Alien Enemies Act did not have criminal records, an Immigration and Customs Enforcement official said in a sworn filing.