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June 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM

Diplomatic breakthrough or military action?: Trump's choice on Iran: ANALYSIS 

U.S. officials signaled Tuesday that the next 24 to 48 hours would be critical.
June 18, 2025 at 2:48 AM
President Donald Trump departs after a family photo during the Group of Seven Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025.
June 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM

Trump demands Iran's "unconditional surrender"

In the Situation Room, Pres. Trump met with his national security team for over an hour amid questions about what the U.S. will do.
June 18, 2025 at 1:08 AM
VIDEO: Trump demands Iran's "unconditional surrender"
June 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM

Trump meeting with advisers in Situation Room underway amid Israel-Iran strikes

President Donald Trump's meeting with advisers in the Situation Room was underway on Tuesday afternoon, a White House official confirmed, as Israel and Iran continue to trade strikes.
June 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
VIDEO: Trump meeting with advisers in Situation Room underway amid Israel-Iran strikes
June 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM

Vance defends Trump amid attacks from his base over Israel-Iran conflict

Vance defends Trump after supporters like Tucker Carlson and those in the MAGA base's calls to stay out of the Israel-Iran conflict.
June 17, 2025 at 6:52 PM
President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance salute as they attend the 157th National Memorial Day Observance at Arlington National Cemetery, May 26, 2025, in Arlington, Va.
June 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM

Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender,' calls Khamenei 'easy target'

President Donald Trump wrote a threatening post on his social media platform saying the U.S. knows where Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is hiding, calling him an "easy target."
June 17, 2025 at 6:38 PM
VIDEO: Trump calls for Iran's 'unconditional surrender,' calls Khamenei 'easy target'
June 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM

Trump says calling Walz after Minnesota shootings would be 'waste of time'

President Donald Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he "may" call Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state.
June 17, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a press conference about the shooting of two state lawmakers, on June 14, 2025.
June 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM

Trump family launches new business ventures

The mobile phone service and Trump-branded smartphone, managed by President Donald Trump's adult sons, has raised ethical concerns due to Trump's direct influence over telecommunication policies.
June 17, 2025 at 2:59 PM
VIDEO: Trump family launches new business ventures
June 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM

Trump says calling Walz after Minnesota shootings would be 'waste of time'

President Donald Trump said overnight that calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state would be a "waste of time."
June 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
President Donald Trump said overnight that calling Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz after a political assassination sent shockwaves through the state would be a "waste of time."
June 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM

Trump to leave G7 early, White House says citing situation in Middle East

President Donald Trump said on Monday that Iran wants to "talk" about deescalation as deadly aerial attacks between Tehran and Israel continue.
June 17, 2025 at 2:15 PM
European Council President Antonio Costa, Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen pose for a family photo during the G7 Summit, in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025.
June 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM

Trump suggests he'll extend deadline for TikTok's Chinese owner to sell app

President Donald Trump has suggested that he would likely extend a deadline for TikTok’s Chinese owner to divest the popular video sharing app
June 17, 2025 at 1:50 PM
FILE - The TikTok app logo is shown on an iPhone on Friday, Jan. 17, 2025, in Houston. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis, File)
June 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM

Trump leaves G7 summit early as tensions in Middle East rise

President Donald Trump cut short his trip to Canada to return to Washington, D.C. on Monday. The White House cited Middle East tensions as part of the reason for his departure, offering no specifics.
June 17, 2025 at 12:36 PM
VIDEO: Trump leaves G7 summit early as tensions in Middle East rise
June 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM

Federal judge rules Trump directives canceling NIH grants are 'void,' 'illegal'

Some estimates have suggested that up to $1.8 billion in research funding had been cut.
June 17, 2025 at 12:12 PM
Two lawsuits had been filed against the administration: One led by the American Public Health Association and the other filed by a group of 16 states. Some estimates have suggested that up to $1.8 billion in research funding had been cut.
June 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM

Federal judge rules Trump directives canceling NIH grants are 'void,' 'illegal'

A federal judge ruled directives from the Trump administration that led to the cancellations of research grants from the NIH were "void" and "illegal."
June 17, 2025 at 10:48 AM
The patient's entrance at the National Institutes of Health is shown in Bethesda, Md., Oct. 16, 2014.
June 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM

Former Coast Guard lieutenant arrested, charged with threats to kill President Trump

A former Coast Guard lieutenant who received awards for skills in sharpshooting was arrested Monday for allegedly leveling death threats towards President Donald Trump.
June 17, 2025 at 10:24 AM
President Donald Trump arrives at the G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, June 15, 2025.
June 17, 2025 at 7:13 AM

Trump warns Iran about war in meeting with G7 leaders

Pres. Trump is on the world stage in Canada with Canadian Prime Minster Mark Carney and the other G7 leaders for a two-day summit amid rising international tensions.
June 17, 2025 at 7:13 AM
VIDEO: Trump warns Iran about war in meeting with G7 leaders
June 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM

Sen. Ted Cruz on ICE raids: President Trump ‘is prioritizing violent criminals’

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke to GOP Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas about the ongoing ICE raids, anti-ICE demonstrations, the Israel-Iran conflict and the fatal shooting of government officials in Minnesota.
June 17, 2025 at 6:24 AM
VIDEO: Sen. Ted Cruz on ICE raids: President Trump ‘is prioritizing violent criminals’
June 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM

Trump to leave G7 early to tend to 'important matters:’ White House

The schedule change will cancel President Trump's planned bilateral meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum.
June 17, 2025 at 12:37 AM
VIDEO: Trump to leave G7 early to tend to 'important matters:’ White House
June 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Some Latino Republicans struggling with Trump's mass deportation policies

Some high-profile Latino Republican elected officials have expressed concerns over the Trump administration's handling of immigration and deportations.
June 16, 2025 at 10:32 PM
People wave flags and hold signs as they protest against federal immigration operations in front of Los Angeles City Hall on June 11, 2025.
June 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM

Trump says it was a 'mistake' to have removed Russia from G8

President Trump, in a bilateral meeting with Canadian PM Mark Carney for the G7 summit, called it a "mistake" for Russia to have been removed from the G8 in 2014 for annexing Crimea.
June 16, 2025 at 9:58 PM
VIDEO: Trump says it was 'mistake' to have removed Russia from G8
June 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Trump wants ICE to ramp up mass deportations in Democrat-led cities

President Donald Trump on Monday doubled down on his goal to conduct mass deportations in some of the country's biggest cities, specifically those run by Democrats.
June 16, 2025 at 8:30 PM
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney (not pictured) at the G7 summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025.
June 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM

Trump attends G7 opening session as leaders acknowledge global 'turning point'

President Donald Trump focuses on war and trade while attending the G7 summit in Canada amid the ongoing Israel-Iran conflict.
June 16, 2025 at 7:46 PM
VIDEO: Trump attends G7 opening session as leaders acknowledge global 'turning point'
June 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM

Here's what to know about Trump Mobile

The Trump family's real estate business enters the vast U.S. telecom market.
June 16, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Trump Mobile website displayed on a laptop screen and Trump Mobile logo displayed on a phone screen are seen in this illustration photo, June 16, 2025.
June 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Trump considers adding 36 countries to travel ban list: Sources

ABC News’ Katherine Faulders reports on the possible broadening of the Trump administration’s travel ban on multiple countries.
June 16, 2025 at 5:18 PM
VIDEO: Trump considers adding 36 countries to travel ban list: Sources
June 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM

Trump arrives in Canada to meet with leaders at G7 summit

The summit comes as President Donald Trump and other allies continue to push for a peace accord between Russia and Ukraine and amid new fighting between Israel and Iran.
June 16, 2025 at 2:21 PM
VIDEO: Trump arrives in Canada to meet with leaders at G7 summit
June 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM

Trump family announces another venture, a mobile phone company

The Trump family company says it's launching a mobile phone company, the latest in a string of ventures that have been announced while Donald Trump is in the White House
June 16, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Eric Trump and his wife Lara, along with their children, depart the White House with President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump ahead of an parade to honor the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, Saturday, June 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
June 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM

Trump announced presidential run 10 years ago today

In 2015, Donald Trump was the 12th Republican to announce his candidacy after descending a golden escalator at Trump Tower in New York.
June 16, 2025 at 1:07 PM
In 2015, Donald Trump was the 12th Republican to announce his candidacy after descending a golden escalator at Trump Tower in New York.
June 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM

President Trump holds military parade on 79th birthday

The Nation celebrated the Army's 250th birthday with tanks, troops and flyovers in Washington, D.C.
June 16, 2025 at 10:36 AM
VIDEO: President Trump holds military parade on 79th birthday
June 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM

US officials say Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader

This comes as aerial attacks between Israel and Iran continued into Sunday, marking a third day of strikes following Israel’s Friday attack.
June 15, 2025 at 11:00 PM
VIDEO: US officials say Trump rejected Israeli plan to kill Iran's supreme leader
June 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM

Trump expected to attend G7 summit in Canada

The Group of Seven summit is overshadowed by an escalating conflict between Israel and Iran and U.S. President Donald Trump’s unresolved trade war with allies and rivals alike.
June 15, 2025 at 9:11 PM
VIDEO: Trump expected to attend G7 summit in Canada
June 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM

What to know about 'No Kings Day' protests across US to counter Trump military parade

Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are set to be held throughout the country on Saturday to protest the Trump administration.
June 15, 2025 at 7:52 PM
In this April 5, 2025, file photo, people are shown at a Hands off rally in St. Paul, Minnesota.
June 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM

Trump says 'it's possible' US gets involved in Israel-Iran conflict

President Donald Trump said Sunday that the U.S. is not involved in Israel's military strikes, but "it's possible we could get involved."
June 15, 2025 at 5:26 PM
President Donald Trump looks on from the stage during a parade to honor the Army's 250th anniversary, coinciding with Trump's 79th birthday, June 14, 2025, in Washington.
June 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM

Trump’s military parade sparks nationwide protests 

On “This Week,” ABC News’ Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang reports on Trump’s military parade and his deployment of the National Guard to Los Angeles.
June 15, 2025 at 5:18 PM
VIDEO: Trump’s military parade sparks nationwide protests
June 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Trump holds military parade as ‘No Kings’ protests happen nationwide

The massive military parade was held at the nation’s capital marking the Army’s 250th birthday as more than 2,000 so called “No Kings” protests were held across the U.S.
June 15, 2025 at 3:09 PM
VIDEO: Trump holds military parade as ‘No Kings’ protests happen nationwide
June 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM

Trump celebrates 'fighting spirit' of US armed forces during military parade in DC

A parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the armed services, kicked off Saturday.
June 15, 2025 at 2:11 AM
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump along with others gather on stage to watch the Army 250th Anniversary Parade from the Ellipse in Washington, D.C., on June 14, 2025.
June 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM

New service members sworn into US Army by Trump

President Donald Trump carried out the swearing in of 300 new U.S. service members during Saturday's Washington, D.C., military parade.
June 15, 2025 at 1:54 AM
President Donald Trump carried out the swearing in of 300 new U.S. service members during Saturday's Washington D.C. military parade.
June 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM

Trump addresses massive military parade in Washington

President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C.
June 15, 2025 at 1:34 AM
President Donald Trump delivered remarks at the Army's 250th Anniversary Parade in Washington, D.C.
June 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM

Trump arrives at Grand Military Parade in DC

A parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the armed services and coinciding with the birthday of President Donald Trump, kicked off Saturday.
June 15, 2025 at 1:23 AM
A parade in Washington, D.C., commemorating the 250th anniversary of the armed services and coinciding with the birthday of President Donald Trump, kicked off Saturday.
June 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM

'This would make great TV': How Donald Trump got the military parade he wanted

A look at how Trump finally got the military parade he wanted.
June 15, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Preparations continue on the Mall for the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday Festival and Parade in Washington, June 13, 2025.
June 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM

250th Army anniversary falling on Flag Day and President Trump's 79th birthday

ABC's senior White House correspondent Selina Wang reports on the soldiers, tanks and fighter jets rolling through the nation’s capital to celebrate President Trump’s massive Army parade.
June 15, 2025 at 12:54 AM
VIDEO: 250th Army anniversary falling on Flag Day and President Trump's 79th birthday
June 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM

Massive crowds gather from coast to coast for 'No Kings Day' protests

Thousands of protests are taking place nationwide to counterprogram the president’s military parade in Washington, D.C., and to protest the Trump administration’s policies and perceived overreach.
June 15, 2025 at 12:41 AM
VIDEO: Massive crowds gather from coast to coast for 'No Kings Day' protests
June 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Putin and Trump discussed Middle East tensions, Ukraine war in phone call

Russian President Vladimir Putin and U.S. President Donald Trump have held a lengthy phone call to discuss the escalating situation in the Middle East and Ukraine peace talks
June 14, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Russian President Vladimir Putin speaks with participants of the Time of Heroes, an educational program for veterans of special military operation, at the Kremlin in Moscow, Russia, Thursday, June 12, 2025. (Sergei Bulkin, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
June 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM

'No Kings' protests underway across the US

Thousands of "No Kings Day" protests are being held across the U.S. on Saturday to protest the Trump administration and to counterprogram the military parade in Washington, D.C.
June 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Video: 'No Kings' protests underway across the US
June 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM

Trump responds to Israel's strikes on Iran

The president called the strikes "excellent" and says there is "more to come".
June 14, 2025 at 4:25 PM
VIDEO: Trump responds to Israel's strikes on Iran
June 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM

Inside Trump's $45 million military parade

The White House is calling it a celebration of America’s heroes on the Army’s 250th birthday.
June 14, 2025 at 4:21 PM
VIDEO: Inside Trump's $45 million military parade
June 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM

No ‘No Kings’ protest in D.C. during Trump’s Army parade

Ezra Levin, co-executive director of progressive group Indivisible, discusses the "No Kings" protests nationwide and why none are planned in Washington, D.C.
June 14, 2025 at 4:12 PM
VIDEO: No ‘No Kings’ protest in D.C. during Trump’s Army parade
June 14, 2025 at 2:09 AM

Trump clears path for Nippon investment in US Steel, so long as it fits gov't terms

President Donald Trump has signed an executive order paving the way for a Nippon Steel investment in U.S. Steel, so long as the Japanese company complies with a “national security agreement” submitted by the federal government
June 14, 2025 at 2:09 AM
President Donald Trump talks to workers as he tours U.S. Steel Corporation's Mon Valley Works-Irvin plant, Friday, May 30, 2025, in West Mifflin, Pa. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)
June 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM

Trump warns of 'a lot more' attacks as Israel-Iran conflict escalates

Pres. Trump told ABC News Israel's attack on Iran was "excellent" and suggested there was "more to come."
June 14, 2025 at 1:36 AM
VIDEO: Trump warns of 'a lot more' attacks as Israel-Iran conflict escalates
June 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM

Trump, Saudi crown prince discussed 'importance of restraint' in phone call

U.S. President Donald Trump spoke with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman by phone on Friday after a tense day in the Middle East.
June 13, 2025 at 11:16 PM
VIDEO: Trump, Saudi crown prince discussed 'importance of restraint' in phone call
June 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM

Large security presence expected to secure Trump's military parade, festival

Thousands of officers will arrive in Washington to assist in security, and land, air and water assets are deployed in an effort to secure the event.
June 13, 2025 at 10:04 PM
People walk past security fencing around Lafayette Square, near the White House, June 9, 2025, in Washington.
June 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM

Trump tells ABC Israel strikes on Iran 'excellent' and warns 'more to come'

President Trump told ABC News the Israeli strikes on Iran were "excellent" and that there was "more to come."
June 13, 2025 at 8:25 PM
President Donald Trump attends the Congressional Picnic at the White House in Washington, D.C., June 12, 2025.