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July 12, 2024 at 9:51 PM

Pro-Trump group asks to be removed from Project 2025 advisory board: Sources

Days after former President Trump sought to distance himself from the controversial Project 2025 plan, former Trump adviser Stephen Miller is following suit.
July 12, 2024 at 9:51 PM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at Faith & Freedom's 2024 Road to Majority Conference in Washington, DC on June 22, 2024.
July 12, 2024 at 9:11 PM

Biden's former instructor on Trump's golf challenge: 'I like the president's chances'

After Donald Trump this week challenged President Biden to a golf match, Biden's former golf instructor told ABC News that he likes Biden's chances.
July 12, 2024 at 9:11 PM
Former President Donald Trump golfs at the Trump National Golf Club in Bedminster, New Jersey, Aug. 9, 2023, and President Joe Biden golfs in the U.S. Virgin Islands, Dec. 30, 2022.
July 12, 2024 at 6:29 PM

Suspense builds around Trump's vice presidential pick

Donald Trump is expected to announce his running mate in the coming days, with the focus zeroing in on Sens. Marco Rubio, J.D. Vance and North Dakota Gov. Doug Burgum.
July 12, 2024 at 6:29 PM
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump attends a campaign rally at his golf resort in Doral, Fla., July 9, 2024.
July 12, 2024 at 3:44 PM

Trump taps celebrities to speak at RNC, including Savannah Chrisley and Dana White

Former President Donald Trump's campaign is tapping a host of pop culture allies to tout their support at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee next week.
July 12, 2024 at 3:44 PM
In this Feb. 6, 2024, file photo, Savannah Chrisley attends an event in Nashville, Tenn.
July 12, 2024 at 12:07 PM

It's now GOP policy to build a US Iron Dome. Here's what Trump's plan could mean.

President Trump has made it official GOP policy to build an Iron Dome missile shield for the US. The military says it's not something it needs.
July 12, 2024 at 12:07 PM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump arrives for a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami, July 9, 2024, in Doral, Fla.
July 11, 2024 at 10:29 PM

Trump asks judge to toss hush money conviction following SCOTUS immunity ruling

Former President Trump has asked a judge to throw out his criminal hush money conviction, based on the Supreme Court's recent presidential immunity ruling.
July 11, 2024 at 10:29 PM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami, July 9, 2024, in Doral, Fla.
July 11, 2024 at 5:52 PM

Poll: Most voters think Biden and Trump are too old for 2nd term

ABC News Washington Bureau Chief and Political Director Rick Klein breaks down a new ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
July 11, 2024 at 5:52 PM
VIDEO: Poll: Most voters think Biden and Trump are too old for 2nd term
July 11, 2024 at 1:15 PM

Michael Cohen asks SCOTUS to revive Trump lawsuit

Michael Cohen asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Wednesday to revive his lawsuit accusing former President Donald Trump and of retaliating against him.
July 11, 2024 at 1:15 PM
Michael Cohen, former personal lawyer to Donald Trump, leaves his apartment building on his way to Manhattan criminal court in New York, May 14, 2024.
July 11, 2024 at 1:10 PM

Who is JD Vance, the Ohio senator and Trump VP hopeful?

J.D. Vance jumped on the national stage eight years ago through his book "Hillbilly Elegy." Now he's a top contender to be picked as Donald Trump's running mate.
July 11, 2024 at 1:10 PM
Sen. J.D. Vance, R-Ohio, addresses the conservative Turning Point People's Convention, June 16, 2024, at Huntington Place in Detroit.
July 11, 2024 at 1:08 PM

Who is Marco Rubio, the Florida senator and potential Trump VP pick?

When Florida Sen. Marco Rubio was first elected to Congress, he was seen as a rising star in the GOP. Now, he’s being looked at as a possible VP Pick for Donald Trump.
July 11, 2024 at 1:08 PM
Sen. Marco Rubio speaks before Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump at a campaign rally at Trump National Doral Miami, July 9, 2024, in Doral, Fla.
July 11, 2024 at 1:07 PM

Who is Doug Burgum, North Dakota governor and potential Trump running mate?

Doug Burgum has come a long way since his failed presidential bid. Now, he's one of the top candidates under consideration for being Donald Trump's running mate.
July 11, 2024 at 1:07 PM
North Dakota Governor Doug Burgum speaks to members of the press on the day of the first presidential debate hosted by CNN in Atlanta, GA, June 27, 2024.
July 11, 2024 at 10:09 AM

Trump speaks on pros, cons of his top vice presidential hopefuls

With Donald Trump expected to soon make his vice presidential pick known, he offered more insight into characteristics he likes of each candidate on his shortlist.
July 11, 2024 at 10:09 AM
Donald Trump leaves after speaking at a campaign rally at the Trump National Doral Golf Club on July 09, 2024 in Doral, Florida.
July 10, 2024 at 10:53 PM

Trump teases vice president pick

Presumptive GOP nominee Donald Trump is back on the campaign trail rallying support and dropping hints on a possible running mate.
July 10, 2024 at 10:53 PM
VIDEO: Trump teases vice president pick
July 10, 2024 at 11:34 AM

Trump proposes another debate amid Biden campaign struggles

At his first campaign rally in 10 days, former President Donald Trump jumped on the uncertainty of President Joe Biden's campaign.
July 10, 2024 at 11:34 AM
At his first campaign rally in 10 days, former President Donald Trump jumped on the uncertainty of President Joe Biden's campaign.
July 10, 2024 at 10:51 AM

Trump is trying to distance himself from Project 2025

Donald Trump wants to distance himself from Project 2025, a conservative plan to overhaul the government -- but it's led by many of his former administration officials.
July 10, 2024 at 10:51 AM
Former President Donald J. Trump delivers remarks during a campaign rally at the Liacouras Center in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania June 22, 2024.
July 10, 2024 at 9:39 AM

Trump capitalizes on Biden campaign struggles, proposes another debate

At his first campaign rally in 10 days, former President Donald Trump jumped on the uncertainty of President Joe Biden's campaign.
July 10, 2024 at 9:39 AM
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump attends a campaign rally at his golf resort in Doral, Fla., on July 9, 2024.
July 10, 2024 at 9:21 AM

The rise of JD Vance: From 'never-Trump guy' to potential VP pick

J.D. Vance could now reach new heights in his transformative career, possibly serving as former President Donald Trump's vice president.
July 10, 2024 at 9:21 AM
Sen. JD Vance speaks to reporters in the spin room following the CNN Presidential Debate between President Joe Biden and Republican presidential candidate, former  President Donald Trump at the McCamish Pavilion on the Georgia Institute of Technology campus on June 27, 2024 in Atlanta.
July 9, 2024 at 7:17 PM

House Democrats address the dangers of another Trump presidency

House Democrats on Tuesday held a press conference reinforcing their support of President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee and addressing the dangers of a potential Trump presidency.
July 9, 2024 at 7:17 PM
VIDEO: House Democrats address the dangers of another Trump presidency
July 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM

Democrats' debate over Biden in stark contrast to GOP message discipline on Trump

After Joe Biden's disastrous debate, Democrats worried about the president's chances in November are mired in a debate of their own: shut up or shout louder.
July 9, 2024 at 6:00 PM
President of the United States Joe Biden and Former President Donald Trump participate in the first Presidential Debate at CNN Studios in Atlanta, Georgia, United States June 27, 2024.
July 9, 2024 at 9:58 AM

Donald Trump will define 2024 RNC platform, committee members say

Different from 2016, it will show a party in lockstep with the former president.
July 9, 2024 at 9:58 AM
Balloons drop after Donald Trump accepts the GOP nomination to be President of the United States at the 2016 Republican National Convention in Cleveland, Ohio on July 21, 2016.
July 9, 2024 at 9:09 AM

How Trump's top VP hopefuls have criticized him in the past

As Donald Trump gets closer to announcing his vice presidential pick, many of his top candidates have a long history of attacking him personally and politically.
July 9, 2024 at 9:09 AM
Sen. Marco Rubio, Gov. Doug Burgum, Sen. JD Vance.
July 8, 2024 at 7:35 PM

Trump still loses some GOP primary voters to Haley: Will it matter when facing Biden?

Nikki Haley continues to win some votes against Donald Trump in the Republican primary, despite the former president clinching the party's nomination on March 12
July 8, 2024 at 7:35 PM
A poll worker prepares a voting booth as he waits for voters to arrive at the Miami Beach Fire Station 4 to cast their ballot during the primary, March 19, 2024, in Miami Beach.
July 8, 2024 at 7:33 PM

How DeSantis and Haley see their potential paths to beating Trump

DeSantis and Haley see opportunity in New Hampshire and South Carolina to, somehow, cut into Trump's huge lead in popularity in the Republican primary
July 8, 2024 at 7:33 PM
Nikki Haley, Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis.
July 8, 2024 at 7:31 PM

DeSantis swipes at Trump's Civil War comments, says he won't drop out and endorse

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis swiped at Donald Trump's suggestion that an end to the Civil War could have been negotiated by Lincoln with slave-holding states
July 8, 2024 at 7:31 PM
Republican presidential candidate Florida Governor Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign event at McDivot's Indoor Sports Pub on Jan.7, 2024 in Grimes, Iowa.
July 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM

Trump team defends his eligibility for office in historic 14th Amendment hearings

Trump's team is defending him in two historic hearings, in Colorado and Minnesota, on whether the 14th Amendment disqualifies him as a candidate because of Jan. 6
July 8, 2024 at 7:30 PM
Former President Donald Trump attends his civil business fraud trial at the New York Supreme Court, Oct. 24, 2023, in New York.
July 8, 2024 at 7:29 PM

DeSantis calls out Trump abortion comment as 'mistake': He's 'different' than in 2016

DeSantis criticized Trump for calling Florida's six-week abortion ban "terrible," with DeSantis accusing his 2024 rival of being "a different candidate" than 2016
July 8, 2024 at 7:29 PM
Florida Governor and Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis speaks with ABC News Live Prime anchor Lindsey Davis during an interview, Sept. 20, 2023 in Midland, Texas.
July 8, 2024 at 7:27 PM

14th Amendment challenges against Trump's candidacy mount as campaign pushes back

Legal challenges are mounting against Trump seeking to remove him from the 2024 election because of the 14th Amendment; he and his campaign have dismissed the suits
July 8, 2024 at 7:27 PM
Former President Donald Trump speaks at the South Dakota Republican Party Monumental Leaders rally, Sept. 8, 2023, in Rapid City, S.D.
July 8, 2024 at 7:25 PM

Group sues to block Trump from 2024 ballot in Colorado citing 14th Amendment

CREW on Wednesday filed a lawsuit seeking to bar Trump from the 2024 ballot in Colorado under Section 3 of the 14th Amendment based on his alleged involvement in Jan. 6
July 8, 2024 at 7:25 PM
Former President and 2024 Republican Presidential hopeful Donald Trump walks off the stage after speaking at a Republican volunteer recruitment event at Fervent, a Calvary Chapel, in Las Vegas, July 8, 2023.
July 8, 2024 at 7:21 PM

DeSantis says Trump could've 'come out more forcefully' during Jan. 6

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Tuesday tried to walk a fine line when asked about former President Donald Trump's actions on Jan. 6 after Trump was sent a target letter
July 8, 2024 at 7:21 PM
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis rolls out his military policy proposal during an event for his 2024 presidential campaign, July 18, 2023, in West Columbia, S.C.
July 8, 2024 at 7:20 PM

Pence struggles, Trump ahead of DeSantis and more presidential fundraising highlights

Presidential campaigns had until July 15 to disclose how much money they raised in the second quarter of 2023, offering an early gauge of their war chests
July 8, 2024 at 7:20 PM
Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump stands on stage after being introduced during the New Hampshire Federation of Republican Women's Lilac Luncheon, June 27, 2023, in Concord, N.H. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis speaks during a campaign rally, June 26, 2023, in Eagle Pass, Texas.
July 8, 2024 at 6:47 PM

As Trump warns 'we're living in hell right now,' Biden team attacks 'weird ramblings'

In 90-minute remarks at CPAC that veered wildly in tone and topic, Trump spent much time on a looming general election rematch against President Joe Biden
July 8, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Former President and 2024 presidential hopeful Donald Trump speaks during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) meeting on Feb. 24, 2024, in National Harbor, Maryland.
July 8, 2024 at 6:47 PM

Nikki Haley argues Trump not getting 40% of primary voters is clue he'd lose to Biden

Trump only winning 60% of the vote in contested Republican races so far should be taken as a warning sign, Nikki Haley said on Monday
July 8, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Republican presidential candidate former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley speaks during a campaign event at the Amway Grand Plaza on Feb. 26, 2024 in Grand Rapids, Mich.
July 8, 2024 at 4:55 PM

Trump's VP announcement will come by next Monday: Adviser

Former President Donald Trump's long-awaited announcement on who his vice presidential pick will be could happen this week, senior adviser Jason Miller said on Monday.
July 8, 2024 at 4:55 PM
Republican presidential candidate, former President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Greenbrier Farms on June 28, 2024 in Chesapeake, Va.
July 8, 2024 at 1:55 PM

Timeline: Special counsel's probe into Trump's handling of classified documents

Here's a look at how special counsel Jack Smith's investigation into former President Donald Trump's handling of classified documents has progressed.
July 8, 2024 at 1:55 PM
This image contained in a court filing by the Department of Justice on Aug. 30, 2022, and partially redacted by the source, shows a photo of documents seized during the Aug. 8 FBI search of former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate.
July 8, 2024 at 1:42 PM

Americans are split over whether Trump should face prison in the hush money case, AP-NORC poll finds

Americans are about evenly split on whether former President Donald Trump should face prison time for his recent felony conviction on hush money charges, according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research
July 8, 2024 at 1:42 PM
FILE - Former President Donald Trump returns to the courtroom at Manhattan Criminal Court, May 30, 2024, in New York. Americans are about evenly split on whether Trump should face prison time for his recent felony conviction on hush money charges, according to a new poll from the AP-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research conducted June 20-24. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, Pool)
July 8, 2024 at 6:54 AM

Can you 'Trump-proof' NATO? Europeans look to safeguard the military alliance

NATO allies are gathering in Washington for a summit this week, and the prospect that Donald Trump, the military alliance's most prominent critic, may return to power is dominating discussions
July 8, 2024 at 6:54 AM
FILE - NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg, right, speaks with President Joe Biden during a NATO summit in Vilnius, Lithuania, July 12, 2023. NATO allies are gathering in Washington for a summit this week, and the prospect that former President Donald Trump, the military alliance's most prominent critic, may return to power is dominating discussions. Biden's shaky performance in the presidential debate last month escalated doubts about his reelection. It's given rise to the term "Trump-proofing" or "future-proofing" NATO, making the alliance more self-sufficient. (AP Photo/Pavel Golovkin, File)
July 6, 2024 at 11:09 PM

Judge denies Trump aide's motion to dismiss classified documents indictment

Judge denies former President Donald Trump aide's motion to dismiss classified documents indictment.
July 6, 2024 at 11:09 PM
Walt Nauta (2L), aide to former President Donald Trump, arrives at the Alto Lee Adams Sr. courthouse in Fort Pierce, Fla., on May 22, 2024.
July 6, 2024 at 4:12 PM

Democrats call for 'action' against Supreme Court after Trump immunity ruling

The U.S. Supreme Court ruling on presidential immunity for official acts has renewed calls for impeachment or "aggressive oversight" against members of the court.
July 6, 2024 at 4:12 PM
Justices of the US Supreme Court pose for their official photo at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 7, 2022. (Seated from left) Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Samuel Alito and Associate Justice Elena Kagan, (Standing behind from left) Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
July 5, 2024 at 10:27 PM

Trump asks judge to delay his classified docs case following SCOTUS immunity ruling

Following the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity, Donald Trump's lawyers have asked the judge in his classified documents case to delay the proceedings.
July 5, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Republican presidential candidate, former U.S. President Donald Trump arrives to a campaign rally at the Liacouras Center on June 22, 2024 in Philadelphia.
July 5, 2024 at 8:49 PM

Biden tries to shift attention back to Trump after debate, but some gaffes continue

As President Joe Biden attempts to rebound from his lackluster debate performance, he has tried to steer the conversation back to former President Donald Trump's record.
July 5, 2024 at 8:49 PM
President Joe Biden speaks during a barbecue with active-duty military service members and their families on the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, July 4, 2024.
July 5, 2024 at 7:58 PM

Trump stays relatively quiet, unseen as Biden struggles to save political future

President Donald Trump is uncharacteristically staying out of the public eye while questions swirl about President Joe Biden's future as a candidate.
July 5, 2024 at 7:58 PM
Former President Donald Trump attends the LIV Golf Miami Tournament, April 7, 2024, in Doral, Florida.
July 5, 2024 at 3:42 PM

Officers who defended the Capitol fight falsehoods about Jan. 6 and campaign for Joe Biden

Three and a half years after the Capitol attack, former President Donald Trump still falsely claims the 2020 election was stolen and has promised that if he wins the presidency again he will pardon his supporters who violently beat police and broke int...
July 5, 2024 at 3:42 PM
FILE - Former U.S. Capitol police officer Harry Dunn speaks as former Rep. Adam Kinzinger, left, and former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan listen. during a news conference at the Georgia State Capitol ahead of the Presidential Debate Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/John Bazemore, File)
July 4, 2024 at 3:16 PM

Trump tries to take advantage of Biden campaign’s struggles

ABC News’ Rachel Scott reports on former President Donald Trump as he ramps up his campaign stops as President Joe Biden’s campaign tries to allay concerns after his debate performance.
July 4, 2024 at 3:16 PM
VIDEO: Trump tries to take advantage of Biden campaign’s struggles
July 3, 2024 at 10:28 PM

If Biden drops out, who could replace him? Harris does better against Trump in polls

As speculation rises about President Joe Biden's future, some voters have already indicated their preferences for potential successors on the ticket.
July 3, 2024 at 10:28 PM
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the Constitutional Convention of the UNITE HERE hospitality union in New York, June 21, 2024.
July 3, 2024 at 1:41 PM

Judge delays sentencing in Trump hush money case until September

The judge overseeing former President Donald Trump's criminal hush money case postponed sentencing so he can consider whether the Supreme Court's ruling on presidential immunity affects the case.
July 3, 2024 at 1:41 PM
VIDEO: Judge delays sentencing in Trump hush money case until September
July 3, 2024 at 12:14 PM

Following SCOTUS ruling, what happens next in Trump's criminal hush money case?

Following the Supreme Court's immunity decision, the judge in Donald Trump's hush money case faces the task of applying the ruling to Trump's criminal conviction.
July 3, 2024 at 12:14 PM
Former U.S. President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump speaks during a campaign event in Philadelphia, June 22, 2024.
July 3, 2024 at 12:04 AM

Judge postpones Trump's criminal hush money case sentencing to Sept. 18

The judge in Donald Trump’s criminal hush money case pushed back sentencing to Sept. 18 to give him time to consider the impact of the Supreme Court's decision on presidential immunity.
July 3, 2024 at 12:04 AM
VIDEO: Judge postpones Trump's criminal hush money case sentencing to Sept. 18
July 2, 2024 at 7:46 PM

Judge in Trump's criminal hush money case postpones sentencing to Sept. 18

The judge overseeing former President Trump’s criminal hush money case in New York has postponed sentencing to Sept. 18, according to a letter sent to the parties.
July 2, 2024 at 7:46 PM
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at Faith & Freedom's 2024 Road to Majority Conference in Washington, DC on June 22, 2024.
July 2, 2024 at 7:32 PM

Judge in Trump's criminal hush money case postpones sentencing

The hearing, previously scheduled for July 11, will be delayed until at least Sept. 18.
July 2, 2024 at 7:32 PM
VIDEO; Judge in Trump's criminal hush money case postpones sentencing
July 2, 2024 at 5:28 PM

Giuliani disbarred over 'false and misleading' 2020 election efforts

Rudy Giuliani’s association with former President Donald Trump has cost him his law license.
July 2, 2024 at 5:28 PM
Rudolph Giuliani, former mayor of New York, attends a ceremony at the National September 11 Memorial Museum in New York, Sept. 11, 2022.