Trump Administration

US' Pompeo boosts Israel prime minister ahead of election

Mike Pompeo returns to Middle East to urge action against Iran with 3 different partners

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is back in the Middle East to visit Israel, Lebanon, and Kuwait as he pushes for action agains tIran.

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo sparks talk about his political future with Kansas trip

Secretary of State Mike Pompeo often makes one thing very clear in interviews and public remarks: His love for his adopted home state Kansas.

Trump administration should invest more in countering domestic terrorism: Former White House official Tom Bossert

Former Trump adviser Tom Bossert and former Obama Homeland Security Secretary Jeh Johnson discuss the rise of extremism.

Trump appointee completes month of public housing stays

Treasury Sec. Mnuchin on turning over Trump's tax returns: 'We will follow the law'

Mnuchin added that he has discussed it with Treasury's legal department.

Trump administration compares Chinese prisons for Muslim minorities to 1930s detention camps

In its annual human rights report, the U.S. Wednesday called out foes like China and Iran and friends like Saudi Arabia, but some sections are criticized for omissions.

China 'in a league of its own when it comes to human rights violations': Mike Pompeo

The Trump administration is increasingly calling out China for its detention of Muslim ethnic minorities in the country's western region.

New 2020 budget proposal focuses on border security, but cuts education and Medicaid

Proposal presents $1.4 trillion over 10 years in cut from Medicaid and a total of $7.1 billion in cuts to education

Trump insider says GOP leaders 'need high-quality help' since Dems took the House

On "The Investigation," David Bossie says the White House and Republicans aren't yet prepared for the investigative onslaught that he anticipates will dominate the remainder of Trump's term.

Bill Shine, former Fox News executive, resigns from White House communications role

Bill Shine, the White House deputy chief of staff for communications, has resigned according to the White House.

Trump administration proposes removing gray wolves as an endangered species

The Trump administration’s proposal to remove gray wolves from the federal endangered species list could be a “death sentence”, according to conservation activists.

John Kelly speaks for first time following White House departure

The former Trump White House chief of staff tells Mick Mulvaney to "run" and doesn't comment on whether he was ordered to grant security clearances to Jared Kushner or Ivanka Trump.

Attorney general announces elder fraud crackdown

Justice Department announces massive elder fraud enforcement

Attorney general announces elder fraud crackdown

Attorney General William Barr highlighted an example of how the scams work and how DOJ is cracking down on them.

Kelly won't say whether he was ordered to give Kushner, Ivanka Trump clearances

Former White House chief of staff John Kelly wouldn't comment Wednesday on whether President Donald Trump ordered him to give a security clearance to Jared Kushner.

John Kelly speaks out after leaving White House

President Trump's former chief of staff said he "probably" would have worked as chief of staff for Hillary Clinton too because it is "all about governing the country."

Cummings refuses to push back Wilbur Ross hearing, agrees to narrow topics

Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is seeking to postpone his March 14 appearance before the House Oversight Committee.

Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen testifies before Congress

The ABC News Live team breaks down the secretary's testimony on border security and her defense of Trump's national emergency declaration.

FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb announces resignation

Gottlieb has pursued strict penalties for e-cigarette companies targeting teens.

Trump official Lynne Patton confirms she sought ethics guidance on appearing in a TV series

Lynne Patton, a senior Trump Department of Housing and Urban Development official, last fall asked for permission to appear on a reality television show.

Want to join the Space Force? There won't be an academy

The Pentagon's legislative proposal for Space Force outlines cost estimates, organizational details, and personnel plans for the nation's newest military branch.

Jared Kushner speaks out

Donald Trump's son-in-law responds to claims that the president ordered his chief of staff to give him top-secret security clearance. ABC News' Zachary Kiesch reports.

President Trump names Kelly Knight Craft new pick for US ambassador to United Nations

President Trump names Kelly Knight Craft as his new pick for U.S. ambassador to United Nations.

'Maybe he's overstayed his welcome': Trump confidant speculates on the future of top intel chief

The CEO of Newsmax Media and a President Donald Trump insider, told the Powerhouse Politics podcast that Dan Coats might be dismissed since Trump was disappointed in him.

Who is Jeff Rosen, the new pick for deputy attorney general

Jeff Rosen is the 21st Deputy Secretary of the U.S. Department of Transportation.

Who is Jeff Rosen, the new pick for deputy attorney general?

President Donald Trump announced his intent to nominate Jeff Rosen to be deputy attorney general. He would replace Rod Rosenstein, who told colleagues he plans to leave.

Whistleblowers sounded alarm about nuclear deal pushed by Trump advisers: Report

Multiple whistleblowers sounded alarms about a plan backed by close advisers to President Donald Trump to transfer sensitive nuclear technology to Saudi Arabia.

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein plans to leave Justice Department in mid-March: Official

Deputy Attorney General Rod Rosenstein plans to leave Justice Department in mid-March, according to a Justice Department official familiar with the matter.

Vice President on last leg of Poland trip, visits Auschwitz concentration camp

Vice President Pence meets with Poland's president in his first trip to Poland.

Brock Long, head of Federal Emergency Management Agency, announces he's leaving the agency

Brock Long, head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency, announced Thursday he is leaving the agency.

House Judiciary Committee Democrats add legal firepower for Trump oversight

Barry Berke and Norm Eisen add legal firepower to the House Judiciary Committee as the panel ramps up its oversight of the Trump administration and Justice Department.

Inside the White House

Will President Trump accept the principle deal made by lawmakers to avoid a shutdown?

5 key takeaways from acting AG's fiery battle with Democrats

Democrats demanded answers from acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker for six hours Friday about whether he's talked to President Trump about the Mueller investigation.

'I have not interfered in any way' with Mueller investigation: Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker

House Democrats believe Matthew Whitaker can offer insight into what they see as President Donald Trump’s dangerous pattern of politicizing law enforcement.

Kellyanne Conway says a woman assaulted her at Maryland restaurant for her political views

White House counselor Kellyanne Conway said a woman grabbed her by the shoulders at her daughter's birthday party.

House Judiciary Committee grills acting AG Whitaker

Acting AG Matthew Whitaker said he has "not interfered in any way" in the Mueller Russia probe.

Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker offers statement at congressional hearing

Only hours earlier, it was unclear whether the hearing before the House Judiciary Committee would even take place.

Government official says he warned Trump administration against family separations

HHS official says he learned of 'zero tolerance' watching TV.

Trump promotes Ronny Jackson, the former White House physician once embroiled in controversy

President Donald Trump has promoted White House physician Rear Adm. Ronny Jackson and nominated him for a second star, despite an ongoing Pentagon investigation.

Trump administration taps former Fox News reporter, Navy veteran to lead center combating Russian disinformation

The Trump administration has tapped Lea Gabrielle, Navy veteran and a former Fox News reporter, as the head of the State Department's center to combat disinformation.

Government official says he warned Trump administration against family separations

HHS official says he first heard a proposal to separate families at the border one month after the inauguration and that he warned against it because it would hurt kids

Cliff Sims is latest to publish tell-all about his time in the White House

Sims admits he "was a viper too" during his time in first 500 days with the Trump White House. He speaks with "Nightline" about the inauguration crowd size, Kellyanne Conway and more.

Former White House aide Cliff Sims describes 'team of vipers' under Trump in interview on new book

Cliff Sims was interviewed on ABC's "Good Morning America" Monday about his new book on his time in the Trump in which he describes a "team of vipers."

Trump Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross says he doesn't 'understand' why federal workers lining up at food banks

President Donald Trump's millionaire Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross is downplaying the effects of the government shutdown on federal workers and the overall economy.

Acting attorney general faces questions over speech to conservative group during shutdown

Trump attorney general nominee grilled on Mueller probe

William Barr said Robert Mueller "will be allowed to finish his work" and that as attorney general he would review Mueller's report and write his own summary.

AG nominee William Barr insists 'I will not be bullied' at confirmation hearing

Attorney general nominee William Barr faced a Senate confirmation hearing with Democrats skeptical about his promise not to interfere with the Mueller investigation.

Deputy attorney general to resign from DOJ: Sources

Rod Rosenstein, who oversees the special counsel's Russia probe, is expected to leave when the new attorney general is confirmed.

VP Pence talks about border security ahead of Trump's primetime address

Mike Pence sits down with Jonathan Karl one-on-one amid day 18 of the government shutdown.