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What Hegseth's military fitness rules may mean for women servicemembers
Following Hegseth's speech on military fitness standards, some expressed concern there’s a false narrative only female servicemembers aren't meeting certain standards.
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Trump administration considers minting a $1 Trump coin
The U.S. treasurer said on Friday that Treasury is considering minting new one-dollar coins for the nation's 250th anniversary featuring President Trump's image.
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October 4, 2025 at 3:09 AM
New Mexico governor signs bills to counter federal cuts
New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham has signed a package of bills aimed at shoring up food assistance, rural health care and public broadcasting in response to recently enacted federal cuts
October 4, 2025 at 3:09 AM
October 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
Hegseth announces another US attack on alleged drug boat off Venezuelan coast
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Friday that the U.S. ordered a strike on another alleged drug boat that left Venezuela.
October 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
October 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Feds reimburse Florida $608 million for 'Alligator Alcatraz' costs
Federal officials have reimbursed Florida $608 million for an immigration detention center in the Everglades
October 3, 2025 at 3:40 PM
October 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
US in ‘armed conflict’ with drug cartels: White House
In a memo obtained by ABC News, the Trump administration told Congress that America is in “armed conflict” with drug cartels but does not specifically name any one foreign terrorist organization.
October 3, 2025 at 2:32 PM
October 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
White House: Cuts to federal programs, firings 'very real'
ABC News' Karen Travers and Katherine Faulders report on the latest headlines as the federal government on Thursday entered its second day of a shutdown.
October 2, 2025 at 5:01 PM
October 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Bondi, Hegseth rally federal agents and troops in Memphis
ABC News' Luke Barr reports on the crackdown on crime in Memphis, Tennessee, as well as anti-ICE protests across the U.S.
October 2, 2025 at 3:19 PM
October 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Amid government shutdown, White House says layoffs of federal workers are "imminent"
With the government officially shut down and federal workers facing the prospect of missed paychecks, Democrats and Republicans blame each other and refuse to budge.
October 2, 2025 at 9:05 AM
October 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Guard troops begin training in Portland on handling civil disturbances
President Trump said Tuesday U.S. cities should be military "training grounds."
October 1, 2025 at 8:36 PM
October 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
White House sends mixed messages on layoffs during government shutdown
Vance said "no final decisions have been made" on layoffs.
October 1, 2025 at 8:35 PM
October 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
SCOTUS allows Lisa Cook to stay on Fed into 2026
The Supreme Court moved to allow Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook to remain on the central bank board into 2026, saying it would take up President Donald Trump's appeal during a hearing in January.
October 1, 2025 at 4:41 PM
October 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
Deportation threats against demonstrators violates 1st amendment, judge rules
ABC News legal contributor James Sample calls the decision a "blistering ruling" for the Trump administration.
October 1, 2025 at 3:06 PM
October 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Fallout after Hegseth pushes to remake Armed Forces in address
From fitness standards to rules of engagement, Secretary Hegseth promised a change in policies in standards for the Armed Forces in a speech on Tuesday to the nation’s most senior officers.
October 1, 2025 at 2:31 PM
October 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
'No more walking on eggshells': Hegseth vows to lift guardrails on military hazing
ABC News obtained memos filed by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that showed he is reviewing military policies on hazing and harrasment.
October 1, 2025 at 10:14 AM
October 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
Hegseth rails against 'woke,' lays out standards in speech to top generals
Trump and Hegseth were addressing an auditorium packed with several hundred of the nation’s most seasoned military commanders summoned last-minute from around the world.
October 1, 2025 at 10:13 AM
September 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Retired general criticizes Trump and Hegseth’s new military standards
Retired Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré gives his thoughts on President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s meeting with top U.S. generals.
September 30, 2025 at 10:00 PM
September 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Judge finds Trump admin violated constitutional rights of pro-Palestinian protesters
A federal judge has found that federal officials unconstitutionally violated the free speech rights of pro-Palestinian protesters.
September 30, 2025 at 9:55 PM
September 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
Hegseth rails against 'woke,' lays out standards in speech to top generals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth spoke at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, a secure site an hour south of the nation's capital.
September 30, 2025 at 2:02 PM
September 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
Pentagon to hold 'mystery meeting' with top-ranking generals
The event is slated to occur at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, a secure site an hour south of the nation's capital.
September 30, 2025 at 11:43 AM
September 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
Trump administration announces National Guard deployment to Portland
President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will send troops to Portland to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his deployments to more American cities.
September 29, 2025 at 10:50 PM
September 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
DOJ official who once bashed 'vindictive' prosecution of Trump defends Comey charges
Todd Blanche, the No. 2 DOJ official who railed against "vindictive" prosecutions when he was Donald Trump's lawyer, is now defending the DOJ's indictment of James Comey.
September 29, 2025 at 7:09 PM
September 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Showdown over looming government shutdown
President Trump slated to meet top congressional leaders as the deadline for a government shutdown nears.
September 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
September 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Hegseth to tell generals about the 'warrior ethos' in rare gathering: Sources
The speech that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will give to hundreds of generals and admirals next week will be about the "warrior ethos" of the military, sources say.
September 28, 2025 at 6:32 PM
September 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Former FBI Director James Comey indicted by grand jury, limited details
ABC News’ chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas reports on the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey on “This Week.”
September 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
September 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
‘You're dealing with someone who has never prosecuted before’: Christie on Halligan
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews ABC News’ chief legal analyst Dan Abrams, former Gov. Chris Christie and Reince Priebus on the legal fallout of James Comey’s indictment on “This Week.”
September 28, 2025 at 4:37 PM
September 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
'Constitutional crisis': Dems hit Trump admin, DOJ over James Comey indictment
Major Democratic members of Congress raised red flags after former FBI Director James Comey was indicted.
September 26, 2025 at 4:33 PM
September 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Hegseth orders rare meeting of top military leaders
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth ordered a rare meeting of all U.S. general officers and admirals in command positions and seniors enlisted globally to meet at Quantico in Virginia next week.
September 26, 2025 at 2:55 PM
September 26, 2025 at 3:05 AM
Hegseth calls rare meeting of large number of generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked U.S. generals and admirals from around the world to gather next week for a rare meeting.
September 26, 2025 at 3:05 AM
September 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Here's a list of those targeted so far by the Trump administration
President Trump's pressure campaign to have the DOJ prosecute ex-FBI Director James Comey is the latest salvo in what critics call a campaign of retribution.
September 26, 2025 at 2:32 AM
September 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Trump administration urges global leaders to restrict asylum system
The second-highest-ranking U.S. diplomat called for changes to refugee and asylum policies and accused most asylum seekers of being "fake" at the U.N. General Assembly.
September 25, 2025 at 11:25 PM
September 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Hegseth calls rare meeting of large number of generals and admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has asked U.S. generals and admirals from around the world to gather next week for a rare meeting.
September 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
September 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
Trump demands investigation into alleged 'sabotage' of UN escalator, teleprompter
He also said the audio in the General Assembly Hall had been turned off.
September 25, 2025 at 12:42 PM
September 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
Rubio meets with Russia's Lavrov after Trump's shift on Russia and Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio met with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov one day after Trump called Moscow a "paper tiger" and said Ukraine could win back its land
September 24, 2025 at 10:58 PM
September 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Rubio meets with Russia's Lavrov after Trump's shift on Russia and Ukraine
Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met on Wednesday, day after PresidentTrump called Moscow a "paper tiger" and said Ukraine could win back its seized land.
September 24, 2025 at 7:01 PM
September 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Kremlin says Russia is not a 'paper tiger' after Trump criticism
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy praised his “productive meeting” with U.S. President Donald Trump on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly.
September 24, 2025 at 6:04 PM
September 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
Veterans who lack citizenship fear being swept up in Trump's deportations
Veterans like Julio Torres are often promised that military service will be a fast-track to U.S. citizenship for themselves and their family members
September 24, 2025 at 6:13 AM
September 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Medical groups push back on Trump administration's Tylenol and autism claims
Major medical organizations are pushing back against the Trump admin’s claim that the use of Tylenol during pregnancy may be linked to an increased risk of autism.
September 24, 2025 at 12:37 AM
September 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
'Highly concerning': Major medical groups react to Trump's Tylenol, autism claim
Major medical groups stated acetaminophen is safe for pregnant women to take and that no studies have found a direct cause and effect between use in pregnancy and autism.
September 23, 2025 at 10:14 PM
September 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
'Your countries are going to hell': Trump bashes UN, world leaders in speech
President Donald Trump is speaking at the United Nations General Assembly, as world leaders convene in New York for the body's 80th session.
September 23, 2025 at 5:08 PM
September 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Marco Rubio talks Trump’s UN speech, Palestinian statehood
The U.S. secretary of state appears live on “GMA” just hours before President Donald Trump delivers a highly-anticipated speech at the United Nations.
September 23, 2025 at 3:16 PM
September 23, 2025 at 2:39 AM
Pres. Trump calls on AG Bondi to prosecute political opponents
The White House is defending Pres. Trump after he publicly urged Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute some of his political opponents.
September 23, 2025 at 2:39 AM
September 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Supreme Court allows Trump firing of FTC commissioner
The Supreme Court on Monday upheld President Donald Trump's termination of Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter.
September 22, 2025 at 8:25 PM
September 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
DOJ ended probe of Tom Homan for allegedly accepting $50K in FBI sting: Sources
The Justice Department said there was "no credible evidence" of criminal wrongdoing by Homan.
September 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
September 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Trump appears to criticize Bondi over investigations of political opponents
President Donald Trump appeared to criticize Attorney General Pam Bondi in a lengthy social media post Saturday over probes into his political opponents.
September 22, 2025 at 7:05 PM
September 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Oracle will manage TikTok's algorithm for US users under Trump administration deal
A senior official in President Donald Trump’s administration says Oracle will receive a copy of TikTok's algorithm to operate for U.S. users
September 22, 2025 at 5:51 PM
September 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Trump's Federal Reserve appointee seeks steeper rate cuts
President Donald Trump’s appointee to the Federal Reserve’s Board of Governors said Monday that the central bank’s key interest rate should be much lower than its current 4.1% level, staking out a position far different than his colleagues
September 22, 2025 at 5:47 PM
September 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
DOJ shut down probe involving Tom Homan: Sources
The Justice Department said there was "no credible evidence" of criminal wrongdoing by Homan, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
September 22, 2025 at 5:00 PM
September 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Trump urges AG Bondi to investigate political enemies
President Donald Trump appeared in a social media post to publicly urge Attorney General Pam Bondi to use the power of the Justice Department to prosecute his political enemies.
September 22, 2025 at 3:28 PM
September 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM
Trump administration to make announcement about autism: Report
The Washington Post is reporting that the Trump administration is planning to link autism to the use of Tylenol in pregnancy. The maker of Tylenol is pushing back on the claims.
September 22, 2025 at 1:12 PM