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December 20, 2024 at 1:03 AM
'We are concerned but also hopeful,' says farmer about Trump's proposed tariffs
Soybean farmer John Fleming joined ABC News Live to discuss the impact tariffs could have on the soybean industry and farmers.
December 20, 2024 at 1:03 AM
December 19, 2024 at 9:58 PM
'Catastrophic event': What the US defaulting on its debt could mean
The reality is that a U.S. government default would be unprecedented, and many experts have said it would likely lead to economic chaos.
December 19, 2024 at 9:58 PM
December 19, 2024 at 9:06 PM
Willis disqualified from GA election case against Trump, but indictment still stands
"After carefully considering the trial court's findings in its order, we conclude that it erred by failing to disqualify DA Willis and her office," the Georgia Court of Appeals ruled.
December 19, 2024 at 9:06 PM
December 19, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Timeline: Trump's efforts to overturn Georgia election results
Here's a look at how Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis' investigation into efforts to overturn the 2020 election results in Georgia has unfolded.
December 19, 2024 at 7:58 PM
December 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Why most of Trump's Cabinet picks will get confirmed by the Senate
Why most of Donald Trump's Cabinet picks will probably be confirmed.
December 19, 2024 at 6:51 PM
December 19, 2024 at 6:35 PM
Trump says he gave permission to Elon Musk to trash GOP-proposed spending bill on X
Trump's statement opposing the bill came out several hours after Musk's posts.
December 19, 2024 at 6:35 PM
December 19, 2024 at 6:09 PM
Trump takes credit for killing government funding deal
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Selina Wang report on President-elect Donald Trump’s actions which have forced lawmakers to race to avert a government shutdown.
December 19, 2024 at 6:09 PM
December 19, 2024 at 3:33 PM
Georgia court halts Trump's election case pending resolution of Willis appeal
The court previously set a tentative Oct. 4 date for oral arguments on the appeal.
December 19, 2024 at 3:33 PM
December 19, 2024 at 2:59 PM
Trump backs House GOP accusation Liz Cheney tampered with Jan. 6 committee witness
Cheney called the allegation "a malicious and cowardly assault on the truth."
December 19, 2024 at 2:59 PM
December 19, 2024 at 11:02 AM
Trump backs House GOP accusation Liz Cheney tampered with Jan. 6 committee witness
She called the allegation "a malicious and cowardly assault on the truth."
December 19, 2024 at 11:02 AM
December 19, 2024 at 1:53 AM
Trump-Vance inaugural committee on track to raise record amount
The Trump-Vance inaugural committee is on track to set a record in inauguration fundraising, with pledged contributions surpassing its goal of $150 million, sources say.
December 19, 2024 at 1:53 AM
December 18, 2024 at 10:10 PM
DA suggests Georgia election interference case against Trump may continue
The state prosecution of Donald Trump on election interference charges in Georgia may be able to continue despite his impending inauguration, prosecutors signaled.
December 18, 2024 at 10:10 PM
December 18, 2024 at 8:20 PM
Ryan Routh faces attempted murder charge for car crash following his arrest
Alleged would-be Trump assassin Ryan Routh is now facing a state attempted murder charge in connection with a car accident that occurred following his arrest.
December 18, 2024 at 8:20 PM
December 18, 2024 at 7:18 PM
DOJ against Jan. 6 defendant attending Trump inauguration
Prosecutors urged a federal judge to reject a request from a defendant convicted for participation in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol to attend Trump's inauguration.
December 18, 2024 at 7:18 PM
December 18, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Trump's return creates uncertainty in Middle East
The upcoming change in the White House has created uncertainty in the Middle East, with President-elect Donald Trump standing as an unpredictable element.
December 18, 2024 at 4:03 PM
December 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM
13 billionaires will make Trump's administration the richest ever. So who are they?
President-elect Donald Trump has assembled the wealthiest presidential administration in modern history, with at least 13 billionaires set to take top government posts.
December 18, 2024 at 1:45 PM
December 17, 2024 at 11:19 PM
'Badge of honor': GOP allows 13 'fake electors' cast electoral votes
More than a dozen officials accused of signing false certifications claiming Trump had won their states' votes in the 2020 election were set to serve as electors.
December 17, 2024 at 11:19 PM
December 17, 2024 at 8:42 PM
Trump claims jury misconduct in latest attempt to discredit hush money conviction
Donald Trump's lawyers are urging the judge in his criminal hush money case to throw out his conviction based on unsworn allegations of "grave juror misconduct."
December 17, 2024 at 8:42 PM
December 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
Trump slams judge in hush money case for rejecting his immunity claim
President-elect Donald Trump is slamming the judge in his criminal hush money case after the judge refused to toss his conviction on the grounds of presidential immunity.
December 17, 2024 at 8:38 PM
December 17, 2024 at 7:44 PM
At surprise news conference, Trump pushes for swift end to wars
During a wide-ranging news conference, President-elect Donald Trump signaled an eagerness to wrap up conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East as quickly as possible.
December 17, 2024 at 7:44 PM
December 17, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Trump not eligible for immunity in New York hush money case, judge rules
Judge Juan Merchan said the evidence related “entirely to unofficial conduct” and “poses no danger of intrusion on the authority and function of the Executive Branch.”
December 17, 2024 at 7:31 PM
December 17, 2024 at 5:38 PM
Trump meets with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at Mar-a-Lago
The meeting comes after Trump said that he has a “warm spot” in his heart for TikTok, crediting the app for helping him win over young voters in last month's presidential election.
December 17, 2024 at 5:38 PM
December 17, 2024 at 12:01 PM
Trump not eligible for immunity in New York hush money case, judge rules
Judge Juan Merchan said the evidence related “entirely to unofficial conduct” and “poses no danger of intrusion on the authority and function of the Executive Branch.”
December 17, 2024 at 12:01 PM
December 17, 2024 at 11:05 AM
Trump meeting with TikTok CEO Shou Chew at Mar-a-Lago
President-elect Donald Trump is meeting with the TikTok CEO Shou Chew at Mar-a-Lago on Monday, a source familiar told ABC News.
December 17, 2024 at 11:05 AM
December 17, 2024 at 10:52 AM
Trump's controversial health secretary pick RFK Jr. lobbies senators
Kennedy discussed his nomination on Capitol Hill on Monday after spending years questioning vaccines' safety and efficacy. President-elect Trump and Kennedy both voiced support for the polio vaccine.
December 17, 2024 at 10:52 AM
December 17, 2024 at 3:35 AM
Who is Kristi Noem?
ABC News' Mireya Villarreal explores the rise and policies of South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem, President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Department of Homeland Security Secretary.
December 17, 2024 at 3:35 AM
December 17, 2024 at 3:32 AM
What a second Trump presidency might mean for the Golan Heights and the West Bank
ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports on how the second Trump presidency could impact whether Israel allows Jewish settlers to stake claims to disputed territory in the Golan Heights and the West Bank.
December 17, 2024 at 3:32 AM
December 16, 2024 at 11:46 PM
The big story: Trump talks drones, Eric Adams and TikTok
Plus, mystery drone sightings continue in New jersey and when it’s appropriate to re-gift something.
December 16, 2024 at 11:46 PM
December 16, 2024 at 7:52 PM
Trump talks drones, an Eric Adams pardon and his election boost from TikTok
In some of Donald Trump's most extensive remarks since winning the presidential election last month, he took questions on a number of subjects.
December 16, 2024 at 7:52 PM
December 16, 2024 at 6:55 PM
Trump talks drones, an Eric Adams pardon and his election boost from TikTok
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that SoftBank will make a $100 billion investment in the U.S. that will create 100,000 jobs.
December 16, 2024 at 6:55 PM
December 16, 2024 at 6:49 PM
Trump says ‘something strange is going on’ with drones
President-elect Donald Trump said “the government knows what is happening” regarding drone sightings on the East Coast.
December 16, 2024 at 6:49 PM
December 16, 2024 at 5:36 PM
Willis rebuffs GOP lawmaker's request for documents, says Trump case is 'ongoing'
Fulton County DA Fani Willis has rejected a request for documents from GOP Rep. Jim Jordan, telling him her Georgia election case against Donald Trump is "ongoing."
December 16, 2024 at 5:36 PM
December 16, 2024 at 5:29 PM
Trump picks Truth Social CEO Devin Nunes to head intelligence advisory board
Donald Trump tapped former California Rep. Devin Nunes as chairman of the President's Intelligence Advisory Board as part of a series of announcements on Saturday.
December 16, 2024 at 5:29 PM
December 16, 2024 at 5:01 PM
Trump announces SoftBank will make $100 billion investment in the US
President-elect Donald Trump announced Monday that SoftBank will make a $100 billion investment in the U.S. that will create 100,000 jobs focused on artificial intelligence and emerging technologies.
December 16, 2024 at 5:01 PM
December 16, 2024 at 4:48 PM
Fulton County DA ordered to turn over election probe records to watchdog group
A judge has ordered Fulton County DA Fani Willis to turn over records related to her election interference probe following a lawsuit from a conservative legal group.
December 16, 2024 at 4:48 PM
December 16, 2024 at 11:38 AM
Support grows for President-elect Trump's embattled cabinet picks
President-elect Donald Trump worked to shore up support for cabinet nominees Tulsi Gabbard and defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth at the annual Army-Navy football game.
December 16, 2024 at 11:38 AM
December 16, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Pete Hegseth has ‘turned the tide’ in confirmation battle: Marianna Sotomayor
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
December 16, 2024 at 3:24 AM
December 16, 2024 at 3:24 AM
Kash Patel’s ‘only qualification’ is ‘blind obedience to the president’: Adam Schiff
ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif., on “This Week.”
December 16, 2024 at 3:24 AM
December 16, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Donald Trump will look at Jan. 6 pardons on an ‘individual basis’: Eric Schmitt
George Stephanopoulos interviews Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo., on “This Week.”
December 16, 2024 at 12:46 AM
December 16, 2024 at 12:46 AM
Pete Hegseth joined Trump at annual Army-Navy football game
President-elect Donald Trump attended the Army-Navy football game with some Washington leaders and Cabinet picks.
December 16, 2024 at 12:46 AM
December 15, 2024 at 8:51 PM
‘The bigger the sycophant, the higher you rise’: Adam Schiff knocks Trump’s picks
Sen. Adam Schiff criticized Trump’s picks for staffing his administration and doesn’t think Biden should issue preemptive pardons.
December 15, 2024 at 8:51 PM
December 15, 2024 at 8:50 PM
Trump’s hardliner pick for FBI likely can’t take over right away, experts say
The federal government has strict guidelines for temporarily filling the void that will be left by FBI director Chris Wray's pending resignation, experts say.
December 15, 2024 at 8:50 PM
December 15, 2024 at 7:35 PM
Daniel Penny enjoys college football game with Trump, Musk, Vance
Daniel Penny, the former Marine who was acquitted in killing Jordan Neely, a Black homeless man, shared the spotlight with President-elect Donald Trump.
December 15, 2024 at 7:35 PM
December 15, 2024 at 2:54 PM
Trump attends annual Army-Navy football game
The guests sitting in Trump's box included Vice President-elect JD Vance and controversial Marine Corps veteran Daniel Penny, who was acquitted last week of criminally-negligent homicide.
December 15, 2024 at 2:54 PM
December 15, 2024 at 4:25 AM
Trump to attend Army-Navy football game with guest Daniel Penny
President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance will be joined by recently acquitted Daniel Penny at Saturday's Army-Navy football game.
December 15, 2024 at 4:25 AM
December 15, 2024 at 4:24 AM
Army-Navy game a ‘no drone zone’ with Trump and Vance in attendance
Plus, the latest on the Trump transition and Nancy Pelosi’s injury abroad.
December 15, 2024 at 4:24 AM
December 13, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Daniel Penny will attend Army-Navy football game with Trump and Vance
"I'm grateful he accepted my invitation," Vice President-elect JD Vance said.
December 13, 2024 at 11:58 PM
December 13, 2024 at 11:29 PM
Trump opposes automation but the move carries tradeoffs, experts say
Automation causes "distress, hurt, and harm" for U.S. workers, Trump says.
December 13, 2024 at 11:29 PM
December 13, 2024 at 10:46 PM
Senator outlines road map to dismantling the Department of Education
Sen. Mike Rounds, who introduced legislation last month to eliminate the Department of Education, told ABC News closing the agency could take "a couple of years."
December 13, 2024 at 10:46 PM
December 13, 2024 at 9:24 PM
Trump calls for ending daylight saving time
President-elect Donald Trump said Friday he's in favor of eliminating daylight saving time.
December 13, 2024 at 9:24 PM