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December 12, 2024 at 10:53 PM
What a Trump presidency means for the Middle East
ABC News’ Britt Clennett takes a deeper dive into President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda for U.S. relations in the war between Israel and Hamas.
December 12, 2024 at 10:53 PM
December 12, 2024 at 9:50 PM
Trump is named Time's Person of the Year, will ring the New York Stock Exchange bell
President-elect Donald Trump rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange after being recognized by Time magazine as its person of the year
December 12, 2024 at 9:50 PM
December 12, 2024 at 9:40 PM
GOP senator has ‘no real concerns’ about Trump’s cabinet picks
Sen. James Lankford of Oklahoma discusses the process to confirm President-elect Donald’s Trump’s nominees to lead the FBI, Pentagon and serve as director of national intelligence.
December 12, 2024 at 9:40 PM
December 12, 2024 at 9:15 PM
A look at Trump's impact on the stock market as he rings NYSE opening bell
ABC News' Selina Wang and Alexis Christoforous discuss President-elect Donald Trump's past and present economic agendas.
December 12, 2024 at 9:15 PM
December 12, 2024 at 9:04 PM
Trump invites Xi to inauguration: Spokesperson
President-elect Donald Trump has invited China's President Xi Jinping to his inauguration in January, his spokesperson said Thursday.
December 12, 2024 at 9:04 PM
December 12, 2024 at 9:01 PM
Trump has invited China's Xi to inauguration, spokesperson says
Karoline Leavitt told Fox News Trump wants to create dialogue with adversaries.
December 12, 2024 at 9:01 PM
December 12, 2024 at 8:39 PM
Trump says he will use military for deportations up to 'maximum' legal level
His comments came to Time magazine as it named him "2024 Person of the Year."
December 12, 2024 at 8:39 PM
December 12, 2024 at 3:18 PM
Trump named Time magazine's 'Person of the Year': ‘This is an honor’
President-elect Donald Trump discussed the honor at the New York Stock Exchange.
December 12, 2024 at 3:18 PM
December 12, 2024 at 3:11 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.
December 12, 2024 at 3:11 PM
December 12, 2024 at 1:29 PM
Trump names Kari Lake director of Voice of America
In his post congratulating Lake, Trump said, "Kari was a beloved News Anchor in Arizona, which supported me by record margins, for over 20 years."
December 12, 2024 at 1:29 PM
December 12, 2024 at 10:24 AM
Trump names Kari Lake director of Voice of America, gives his donors ambassadorships
The president-elect also said he'd soon announce the head of the U.S. Agency for Global Media.
December 12, 2024 at 10:24 AM
December 12, 2024 at 6:54 AM
FBI Director Christopher Wray to resign, Trump elated at decision
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced on Wednesday that he will resign at the end of President Joe Biden’s term. President-elect Donald Trump will nominate Kash Patel to replace him.
December 12, 2024 at 6:54 AM
December 12, 2024 at 4:28 AM
Trump's first 100 days will be 'fast and furious' says Rep. Greg Murphy
Republican Rep. Greg Murphy of North Carolina reacts to the resignation of Christopher Wray as well as President-elect Trump's upcoming agenda for his second term.
December 12, 2024 at 4:28 AM
December 12, 2024 at 3:50 AM
Bank of Canada cuts interest rate, highlights risk of Trump's tariffs
The premier of Canada’s most populous says he will cut off energy to the United States if President-elect Donald Trump imposed sweeping tariffs on all Canadian products
December 12, 2024 at 3:50 AM
December 12, 2024 at 1:29 AM
'Great day for America': Trump lauds Chris Wray resigning as FBI director
FBI Director Christopher Wray announced at a town hall on Wednesday that he is resigning, according to sources familiar with the meeting and President-elect Trump reacted to the news on Truth Social.
December 12, 2024 at 1:29 AM
December 11, 2024 at 11:58 PM
The Trump and Biden teams insist they're working hand in glove on foreign crises
President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t think much of Joe Biden’s foreign policy record
December 11, 2024 at 11:58 PM
December 11, 2024 at 11:07 PM
'A man of integrity': Retired congressman invites Jan. 6 rioter to inauguration
A man who pleaded guilty to a felony for participation in the Capitol riot filed a letter showing he was invited by a retired congressman to attend the inauguration.
December 11, 2024 at 11:07 PM
December 11, 2024 at 9:12 PM
Bill Clinton indicates he hopes Biden doesn't issue preemptive pardons
"I hope he won't do that," the former president said on ABC's "The View."
December 11, 2024 at 9:12 PM
December 11, 2024 at 9:01 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 11, 2024 at 9:01 PM
December 11, 2024 at 8:04 PM
'Character is vitally important': Rep. Don Bacon
Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., joined ABC News Live to discuss the nomination of Pete Hegseth for Secretary of Defense by President-elect Trump.
December 11, 2024 at 8:04 PM
December 11, 2024 at 7:07 PM
GOP senators change tune over Trump Cabinet picks after MAGA pressure
A pressure campaign from allies of Donald Trump toward Senate skeptics of some of his Cabinet picks appears to be starting to pay off
December 11, 2024 at 7:07 PM
December 11, 2024 at 4:22 PM
Biden calls Trump tariff approach 'a major mistake'
The president delivered remarks drawing a sharp contrast between his four years in office and President-elect Donald Trump’s past and future terms.
December 11, 2024 at 4:22 PM
December 11, 2024 at 2:55 AM
Gabbard heads to Capitol Hill to seal the deal for director of national intelligence
Former United Nations ambassador John Bolton discusses why he thinks Tulsi Gabbard is "not capable" of doing the job.
December 11, 2024 at 2:55 AM
December 10, 2024 at 10:33 PM
Democratic governors discuss going on offense, playing defense against Trump
As Democratic governors prepare to navigate and resist parts of Trump's second-term agenda, one told ABC News she is most alarmed by Trump's tariff plan.
December 10, 2024 at 10:33 PM
December 10, 2024 at 9:44 PM
Trump doubles down on support for Pete Hegseth, admits he's unsure he'll be confirmed
Trump doubles down on support for Hegseth, admits he hasn’t gotten assurances from senators he’ll be confirmed
December 10, 2024 at 9:44 PM
December 10, 2024 at 9:15 PM
Manhattan DA suggests non-prison sentence for Trump in hush money case
Donald Trump's sentencing in his hush money case could be delayed until he leaves office, rather than the case being dismissed outright, prosecutors argued in a filing.
December 10, 2024 at 9:15 PM
December 10, 2024 at 8:19 PM
Senate Judiciary Committee holds hearing on Trump's proposed Mass Deportation
Tuesday morning's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing looked at President-elect Trump’s proposed mass deportation plans and the impacts it would have on the U.S.
December 10, 2024 at 8:19 PM
December 10, 2024 at 6:31 PM
Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, appears to be gaining back GOP support
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien and Selina Wang break down how President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks are being met by lawmakers on Capitol Hill.
December 10, 2024 at 6:31 PM
December 10, 2024 at 6:10 PM
New York AG will continue to pursue $454 million civil fraud judgment against Trump
Donald Trump's impending inauguration does not impact his $454 million civil fraud judgment, the New York attorney general's office told Trump's lawyer Tuesday.
December 10, 2024 at 6:10 PM
December 10, 2024 at 4:57 AM
Liz Cheney, Adam Schiff react to Trump saying Jan. 6 committee should go to jail
Donald Trump, in his first broadcast news interview since the election, said members of the House panel that investigated the Capitol attack "should go to jail."
December 10, 2024 at 4:57 AM
December 10, 2024 at 2:54 AM
Trump Organization leases brand to 2 new projects in Saudi Arabia
The Trump Organization says it has leased its brand to two new real estate projects in Saudi Arabia just weeks before President-elect Donald Trump returns to the White House
December 10, 2024 at 2:54 AM
December 10, 2024 at 2:29 AM
Trump's Cabinet picks set off political chain reaction in Florida congressional races
The field of candidates has been set for two special elections in Florida to replace members of Congress nominated for positions in President-elect Donald Trump’s new administration
December 10, 2024 at 2:29 AM
December 10, 2024 at 1:37 AM
Trump cabinet nominees face pointed questions on Capitol Hill
President-elect Donald Trump's nominations for top administration positions were being discussed on Capitol Hill on Monday, ahead of possible confirmation hearings next month.
December 10, 2024 at 1:37 AM
December 10, 2024 at 12:42 AM
Ruben Gallego weighs in on Trump’s mass deportation plan
Gallego shares what he's heard from voters about addressing the border crisis: "They want us to work together in a bipartisan manner, and not keep punting and using it as a political football."
December 10, 2024 at 12:42 AM
December 9, 2024 at 10:27 PM
Trump Cabinet picks make rounds on Capitol Hill
Kash Patel, Tulsi Gabbard, Pete Hegseth and more Trump administration picks were on Capitol Hill to meet with lawmakers.
December 9, 2024 at 10:27 PM
December 9, 2024 at 6:51 PM
RNC Co-Chair Lara Trump to step down amid speculation about Florida senate seat
Should Sen. Marco Rubio be confirmed as secretary of state in Trump's incoming administration, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would need to choose a successor.
December 9, 2024 at 6:51 PM
December 9, 2024 at 6:51 PM
Trump outlines aggressive agenda for 2nd presidential term
President-elect Donald Trump shared details of his plans for presidency in his first TV interview since the election.
December 9, 2024 at 6:51 PM
December 9, 2024 at 2:17 PM
Project 2025 seeps into Trump administration despite attempts to distance himself
Several Project 2025 authors and contributors are not just connected to President-elect Donald Trump, but also nominated for roles in his administration.
December 9, 2024 at 2:17 PM
December 9, 2024 at 9:43 AM
Trump says he won't stop administration from seeking retribution
Trump also told "Meet the Press" the Jan. 6 committee members should be jailed.
December 9, 2024 at 9:43 AM
December 9, 2024 at 2:22 AM
Trump plans to pardon rioters
President-elect Trump says he intends to pardon many of the Jan. 6 defendants on Day 1 in office. And he wants to investigate members of the congressional committee that held hearings on the riots.
December 9, 2024 at 2:22 AM
December 9, 2024 at 1:06 AM
Trump names Alina Habba counselor to the president, with other State Department roles
President-elect Donald Trump announced several State Department roles in a series of consecutive posts on Truth Social on Sunday.
December 9, 2024 at 1:06 AM
December 8, 2024 at 11:34 PM
Trump says he can't guarantee tariffs won't raise US prices and won't rule out revenge prosecutions
Donald Trump says he can’t guarantee his promised tariffs on key U.S. foreign trade partners won’t raise prices for American consumers
December 8, 2024 at 11:34 PM
December 8, 2024 at 9:40 PM
Trump ‘ran on immigration, and he's going to be tough on immigration’: Rachael Bade
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
December 8, 2024 at 9:40 PM
December 7, 2024 at 9:15 PM
'World is going a little crazy right now': Trump meets with Macron in Paris
President-elect Donald Trump kicked off his first foreign trip since his reelection with a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron at Elysee Palace.
December 7, 2024 at 9:15 PM
December 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM
Why Trump's plan to revive the steel industry might not work
Trump vowed to block the purchase of U.S. Steel by a Japanese steelmaker.
December 7, 2024 at 5:30 PM
December 7, 2024 at 3:59 PM
Trump takes first foreign trip as president-elect
There is still over a month to go before he takes office but Trump has already been taking several meetings with foreign leaders and will join other leaders in Paris for the re-opening of Notre Dame.
December 7, 2024 at 3:59 PM
December 7, 2024 at 3:29 AM
Trump, Harris teams reflect on 2024: Trump assassination attempt and Biden drops out
Senior staffers from the Trump and Harris campaigns met at Harvard University's Campaign Managers Conference on Friday to discuss the unprecedented 2024 campaign summer.
December 7, 2024 at 3:29 AM
December 7, 2024 at 3:25 AM
Trump shows support for embattled defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth
The president-elect said in a social media post that support for Hegseth is "strong and deep" as his choice to lead the Department of Defense seeks Republican senators' endorsements.
December 7, 2024 at 3:25 AM
December 6, 2024 at 9:17 PM
Chinese entrepreneur sued for fraud invests $30 million in Trump crypto venture
A $30 million investment in Donald Trump's new crypto venture made by a Chinese billionaire accused of fraud by the SEC is sparking concerns from government watchdogs.
December 6, 2024 at 9:17 PM
December 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM
Trump and giveaways: What Musk spent $270M on during the election
Elon Musk spent over a quarter of a billion dollars to help get Donald Trump back in the White House, according to newly released campaign finance records.
December 6, 2024 at 8:00 PM