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Democratic Sen. Chris Murphy warns of 'assault on the Constitution'

In an interview on ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday, Connecticut Sen. Chris Murphy warned of an "assault on the Constitution" under President Donald Trump.
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In this May 25, 2022, file photo, Sen. Chris Murphy speaks during a morning television interview, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
February 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM

Trump, Musk’s move to dismantle USAID

Foreign policy and international development expert Matthew McGuire discusses the attempt by President Donald Trump and Elon Musk to dismantle USAID.
February 9, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Trump, Musk’s move to dismantle USAID
February 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM

Judge blocks Trump administration from placing 2,200 USAID employees on leave

A federal judge blocked the Trump administration from orchestrating its plan to place more than 2,000 USAID employees on leave at midnight.
February 8, 2025 at 7:05 PM
People hold placards outside the USAID building, after billionaire Elon Musk, who is heading U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to shrink the federal government, said work is underway to shut down the U.S. foreign aid agency USAID, in Washington, Feb. 3, 2025.
February 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM

Trump's idea to relocate Palestinians could worsen humanitarian crisis: Experts

President Donald Trump recently suggested relocating the entire population of Gaza. Experts say this could worse the humanitarian crisis on the ground.
February 8, 2025 at 11:25 AM
Palestinians purchase goods at a makeshift market set up amid widespread destruction caused by the Israeli military's ground and air offensive in Gaza City's Jabaliya refugee camp,  Feb. 7, 2025.
February 8, 2025 at 5:28 AM

Trump's idea to relocate Palestinians could worsen humanitarian crisis: Experts

President Donald Trump recently suggested relocating the entire population of Gaza. Experts told ABC News this could worsen the humanitarian crisis on the ground.
February 8, 2025 at 5:28 AM
President Donald Trump recently suggested relocating the entire population of Gaza. Experts told ABC News this could worsen the humanitarian crisis on the ground.
February 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM

Democrats demand probe into Musk's alleged 'conflicts' over billions in fed contracts

House Judiciary Democrats sent a terse letter Friday to Attorney General Pam Bondi, expressing concerns that Elon Musk’s role at DOGE creates "conflicts of interest."
February 8, 2025 at 1:24 AM
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk arrives to the inauguration of President-elect Donald Trump in the Rotunda of the Capitol in Washington, DC, Jan. 20, 2025.
February 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM

Trump sanctions against ICC could 'erode international rule of law,' court warns

The ICC pushed back against Trump's new sanctions targeting the court saying it threatens to "erode international rule of law," calling for a united front.
February 8, 2025 at 12:36 AM
President Donald Trump meets with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington.
February 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM

Trump says Japan has agreed to invest heavily in US Steel

President Trump announced Japan would be investing in U.S. Steel instead of owning it entirely.
February 7, 2025 at 9:17 PM
President Trump announced Japan would be investing in U.S. Steel instead of owning it entirely.
February 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM

President Trump hosts Japanese PM Ishiba at the White House to discuss trade policy

President Donald Trump met with the prime minister of Japan, Shigeru Ishiba, in a high-stakes visit for a key American ally that depends on the U.S. for security and trade.
February 7, 2025 at 9:01 PM
VIDEO: President Trump hosts Japanese PM Ishiba at the White House to discuss trade policy
February 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM

President Trump signs executive orders, makes foreign policy announcements

ABC News’ Selina Wang discusses the executive orders signed by President Trump this week, as well as the foreign and domestic policy announcements made this week.
February 7, 2025 at 7:19 PM
VIDEO: President Trump signs executive orders, makes foreign policy announcements
February 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM

Trump meets with Japanese prime minister as tariff threat looms large

Donald Trump is meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba in a high-stakes visit for a key ally that depends on the United States for security and trade.
February 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
President Donald Trump waves as he greets Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba upon arrival outside the West Wing of the White House in Washington, Feb. 7, 2025.
February 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM

Trump on Musk magazine cover: ‘Is Time magazine still in business?’

The latest cover of Time magazine is an image of Elon Musk sitting behind the Resolute Desk.
February 7, 2025 at 6:12 PM
VIDEO: Trump on Musk magazine cover: ‘Is Time magazine still in business?’
February 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Trump meets with Japanese prime minister amid tariff threat

ABC News’ Karen Travers and Politico’s Rachel Bade report on what’s at stake in the meeting, as well as where the House Republican budgets talks stand.
February 7, 2025 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO: Trump meets with Japanese prime minister amid tariff threat
February 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM

Trump, Musk comments on USAID ‘laughably false’: Former official

Jeremy Konyndyk, a former USAID lead official for COVID-19, says the Trump administration is “putting millions of lives at risk” by reducing USAID’s global workforce to less than 300 employees.
February 7, 2025 at 5:23 PM
VIDEO: Trump, Musk comments on USAID ‘laughably false’: Former official
February 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM

Trump and the 'unitary executive': The presidential power theory driving his 2nd term

President Trump's flurry of executive actions and orders spark a critical question: Does he have the power he claims to have?
February 7, 2025 at 4:58 PM
President Donald Trump speaks during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025.
February 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM

Trump calls USAID a 'tremendous fraud.' His wife and daughter promoted its work

President Donald Trump has denigrated the aid agency as a "tremendous fraud."
February 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
US First Lady Melania Trump visits Chipala Primary School in Lilongwe on Oct. 4, 2018 during a 1-day visit in Malawi, part of her week long trip to Africa to promote her 'Be Best' campaign.
February 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Democrats demand answers on Education Department’s future

A group of Democratic lawmakers are raising concerns about Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and its plans to slash funding at federal agencies. ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports.
February 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
VIDEO: Democrats demand answers on Education Department’s future
February 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM

Making sense of immigration law under the Trump administration

Immigration lawyer Leon Fresco explains the legality of various immigration issues, as well as the impact on immigrants if they were to lose their temporary protected status.
February 7, 2025 at 3:39 PM
VIDEO: Making sense of immigration law under the Trump administration
February 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Netanyahu gifts Trump golden pager in nod to Lebanon explosions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted President Donald Trump a golden pager during their meeting at the White House this week.
February 7, 2025 at 3:01 PM
The Israeli Prime Minister’s office has released a photo of the Golden Pager that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted President Donald Trump earlier this week.
February 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM

Trump’s federal buyout plan delayed by judge

President Donald Trump’s buyout offer to government workers is on hold until Monday as the legal challenge plays out.
February 7, 2025 at 1:33 PM
VIDEO: Trump’s federal buyout plan delayed by judge
February 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM

House GOP rushing to produce Trump's big budget bill with tax cuts, program cuts

House Republicans are working overtime to meet President Donald Trump’s demand for a big budget package
February 7, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, listens while Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., speaks following the Senate Republican policy luncheon at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr.)
February 7, 2025 at 8:32 AM

US aid cutoff poses new challenges to rights groups in Russia and Belarus

Rights groups, activists and independent media in Russia and Belarus endured increased government scrutiny, repressive laws and even were shut down and forced to operate from exile abroad
February 7, 2025 at 8:32 AM
FILE - Riot police detain a demonstrator during a protest of the mobilization of reservists for fighting in Ukraine, in Moscow, Sept. 21, 2022. (AP Photo, File)
February 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM

Trump defends his announcement that the US would "own” Gaza

Amid increasing scrutiny and widespread outrage, President Donald Trump defended his controversial assertion that the United States would "own” Gaza.
February 7, 2025 at 7:38 AM
VIDEO: Trump defends his announcement that the US would "own” Gaza
February 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM

Trump dials back key part of Gaza takeover idea amid questions, criticism: ANALYSIS

Trump is continuing to outline his vision for U.S. control of Gaza, though is dialing back after widespread rebuke that his first plan would violate international law.
February 7, 2025 at 2:27 AM
President Donald Trump bows his head during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025.
February 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM

Judge issues 2nd preliminary injunction against Trump birthright citizenship order

A federal judge in Seattle has issued a nationwide preliminary injunction against President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.
February 7, 2025 at 1:49 AM
President Donald Trump bows his head during the National Prayer Breakfast at the Washington Hilton in Washington, Feb. 6, 2025.
February 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM

Judge halts Trump's government worker buyout plan

A federal judge blocked President Donald Trump’s buyout offer, which was extended to approximately 2 million government workers, just hours before its deadline on Thursday.
February 7, 2025 at 1:29 AM
VIDEO: Judge halts Trump's government worker buyout plan
February 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM

Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s government employee buyout offer

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's administration from implementing its “Fork in the Road” buyout offer, and its deadline has been extended until at least Monday.
February 7, 2025 at 1:28 AM
VIDEO: Federal judge temporarily blocks Trump’s government employee buyout offer
February 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM

Trump has already issued (and revoked) a record number of executive orders

President Donald Trump has already issued (and revoked) a record number of executive orders.
February 7, 2025 at 12:19 AM
Trump signed (and revoked) a record number of executive orders in the first couple weeks of his second term.
February 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM

Inspector general vacancies after Trump firings draw questions about agency oversight

The inspectors general for at least 17 agencies were terminated in late January, with one such official receiving a letter citing "changing priorities."
February 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing a series of executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, on Jan. 23, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
February 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM

Netanyahu gifts Trump golden pager in nod to Lebanon explosions

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted President Donald Trump a golden pager during their meeting at the White House this week, Netanyahu's office said. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
February 6, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu gifted President Donald Trump a golden pager during their meeting at the White House this week, Netanyahu's office said. ABC News’ Britt Clennett reports.
February 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM

Judge temporarily blocks Trump's federal government employee buyout

Just hours before the deadline for federal employees to accept the Trump administration's deferred resignation offer, a judge has temporarily blocked the buyout offer.
February 6, 2025 at 11:39 PM
President Donald Trump attends the National Prayer Breakfast on Capitol Hill, Feb. 6, 2025, in Washington.
February 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM

GOP lawmakers meet with Trump at White House to discuss financial policy agenda

House Speaker Mike Johnson and other Republican lawmakers met with President Trump at the White House today to discuss a budget plan, sources tell ABC News.
February 6, 2025 at 10:14 PM
VIDEO: GOP lawmakers meet with Trump at White House to discuss financial policy agenda
February 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM

'Border czar' threatens military action if cartels target troops at border

"Border czar" Tom Homan said he expects to use the U.S. military if Mexican cartels target American troops on the border.
February 6, 2025 at 9:54 PM
White House border czar Tom Homan speaks with ABC News, Feb. 6, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Trump’s Gaza proposal is ‘unserious’ and ‘dangerous’: Democratic lawmaker

Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., calls President Donald Trump’s proposal for Gaza “the language of a real estate developer.”
February 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: Trump’s Gaza proposal is ‘unserious’ and ‘dangerous’: Democratic lawmaker
February 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Florida mayor warns Trump against deporting protected migrants from Venezuela

Mayor Christi Fraga of Doral, Florida, discusses how the population of Venezuelan migrants in her city will be impacted if they lose their temporary protected status.
February 6, 2025 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: Florida mayor warns Trump against deporting protected migrants from Venezuela
February 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM

Trump Gaza takeover proposal rejected by Palestinians

Palestinians in Gaza and abroad are rejecting a proposal by President Donald Trump that the United States "take over" the Gaza Strip.
February 6, 2025 at 3:41 PM
Ismael Mohammed, 47, who was displaced with his family to the southern part of Gaza at Israel's order during the war, rests with his children near the rubble of their destroyed house in Jabalia, northern Gaza Strip, Jan. 30, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM

White House faces questions amid Trump’s proposal to ‘take over’ Gaza

After President Donald Trump's proposal for the U.S. to take over Gaza sparked international outrage, Trump administration officials are seeming to dial back some of the president's language.
February 6, 2025 at 2:45 PM
VIDEO: White House faces questions amid Trump’s proposal to ‘take over’ Gaza
February 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM

Tracking the legal challenges to Trump’s orders

ABC News’ Peter Charalambous joins “Start Here” to outline the legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s executive orders.
February 6, 2025 at 1:40 PM
ABC News’ Peter Charalambous joins “Start Here” to outline the legal challenges to President Donald Trump’s executive orders.
February 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM

Unpacking Trump's brazen proposal for a US takeover of Gaza: ANALYSIS

President Trump's improbable proposal for a U.S. takeover of Gaza prompted plenty of pushback and questions.
February 6, 2025 at 1:06 PM
President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Feb. 4, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM

Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports

The order will establish sweeping mandates on sex and sports policy.
February 6, 2025 at 10:04 AM
President Donald Trump signs the No Men in Women's Sports Executive Order into law in the East Room of the White House in Washington, Feb. 5, 2025.
February 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM

What to know about the court cases over President Trump's birthright citizenship order

A federal judge who already questioned the constitutionality of President Donald Trump’s birthright citizenship executive order is set to hear arguments over a longer-term pause of the directive
February 6, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Washington Attorney General Nick Brown departs a press availability after a federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's executive order aimed at ending birthright citizenship in a case brought by the states of Washington, Arizona, Illinois and Oregon, Thursday, Jan. 23, 2025, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Lindsey Wasson)
February 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM

Trump signs order banning transgender women from female sports

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump signed an executive order titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," which prohibits transgender athletes from competing in girls' and women's sports.
February 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
VIDEO: Trump signs order banning transgender women from female sports
February 6, 2025 at 1:57 AM

'We'll own it': Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, rebuild it

President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday that the U.S. would take control of the Gaza Strip, "level the site" and rebuild it after suggesting that Palestinians in the area should evacuate.
February 6, 2025 at 1:57 AM
VIDEO: 'We'll own it': Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza Strip, rebuild it
February 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM

With House GOP stuck, Senate pushes ahead with its plan to fund Trump's agenda

Senate Budget chair Graham wants to plow forward on a funding package that bundles border security and defense spending as the House continues to struggle with its plan.
February 6, 2025 at 1:41 AM
Sen. Lindsey Graham speaks during the Senate Judiciary Committee confirmation hearing for Kash Patel, President Donald Trump's choice to be director of the FBI, at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 30, 2025.
February 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM

Trump proposes that the US ‘take over’ Gaza

Aaron David Miller, a senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins ABC News Live to discuss President Donald Trump’s proposal that the U.S. should “take over” Gaza.
February 5, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Trump proposes that the US ‘take over’ Gaza
February 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM

Lawmakers react to Trump's proposal to 'take over' Gaza

Democrats are outraged over President Donald Trump's proposal to "take over" and rebuild Gaza, while Republicans were supportive but admitted they were short on details.
February 5, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Democrats are outraged over President Donald Trump's proposal to "take over" and rebuild Gaza, while Republicans were supportive but admitted they were short on details.
February 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM

Demonstrators hold protests across the U.S. against Trump Administration's policies

Sen. Tammy Duckworth joined ABC News Live to discuss the Anti-Trump protests happening across the U.S. Wednesday.
February 5, 2025 at 10:22 PM
VIDEO: Demonstrators hold protests across the U.S. against Trump Administration's policies
February 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM

Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports

President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports, fulfilling a promise that was at the center of his 2024 campaign.
February 5, 2025 at 10:06 PM
VIDEO: Trump signs executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports
February 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM

Democrats slam Trump's 'insane' Gaza plan as supportive Republicans await details

Democrats are outraged over Trump's Gaza plan -- calling it everything from "horrifying" to "ethnic cleansing," while Republicans were supportive, but short on details.
February 5, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Speaker of House Mike Johnson speaks at a press conference at the U.S. Capitol Feb. 5, 2025 in Washington.
February 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM

UN chief warns about 'any form of ethnic cleansing' after Trump's Gaza proposal

President Donald Trump on Tuesday proposed that the United States would "take over" the Gaza Strip, "level the site" and rebuild it.
February 5, 2025 at 9:49 PM
President Donald Trump during a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Feb. 4 2025.