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Nov 20, 10:05 PM ET
Obama staffers deny leaving ‘fail’ notes at WH, responding to Trump team’s claims
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham claimed she found taunting notes from Obama staffers after they left the White House. Obama officials denied it.
Nov 20, 10:05 PM ET
Nov 19, 8:35 PM ET
Trump spokeswoman says Obama aides left behind mean notes
White House press secretary Stephanie Grisham claims Obama administration officials left behind taunting notes in the White House for incoming Trump officials in 2017
Nov 19, 8:35 PM ET
Nov 19, 12:24 PM ET
Homeland Security watchdog calls out 'serious management and performance challenges' linked to vacant leadership positions
A new watchdog report examining turnover and shifting leadership at the Department of Homeland Security has found “serious management and performance challenges."
Nov 19, 12:24 PM ET
Nov 14, 9:43 PM ET
Chad Wolf confirmed as acting Homeland Security chief
Chad Wolf became the new acting secretary of Homeland Security on Wednesday, as a high rate of turnover continues to disrupt agency leadership.
Nov 14, 9:43 PM ET
Nov 13, 2:40 PM ET
Rex Tillerson and John Kelly push back against recruitment claims by former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley
Former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly push back against recruitment claims made by Nikki Haley in her new book.
Nov 13, 2:40 PM ET
Nov 11, 6:04 PM ET
Nikki Haley alleges resistance among Trump team
The former U.N. ambassador alleges in her upcoming memoir that two White House officials tried to get her to join them in opposing some of Trump's policies.
Nov 11, 6:04 PM ET
Nov 11, 5:58 PM ET
In memoir, Haley alleges disloyalty among some on Trump team
President Donald Trump's former U.N. ambassador, Nikki Haley, alleges in her upcoming memoir that two top administration officials tried to enlist her in opposing some of Trump's policies
Nov 11, 5:58 PM ET
Nov 11, 12:42 PM ET
Haley claims Kelly, Tillerson worked to resist Trump
Nikki Haley claims in a new book that former Secretary of State Rex Tillerson and former White House Chief of Staff John Kelly tried to recruit her to resist President Trump.
Nov 11, 12:42 PM ET
Nov 8, 10:40 PM ET
Trump launches black outreach effort for 2020
President Donald Trump is launching a new "Black Voices for Trump" outreach initiative
Nov 8, 10:40 PM ET
Nov 6, 11:41 PM ET
Federal judge strikes down Trump administration's conscience rule for health care workers
Opponents of the rule also argued it would have put patients’ care in jeopardy and could limit health care access for women and LGBTQ patients.
Nov 6, 11:41 PM ET
Nov 6, 11:14 PM ET
Defense Secretary Mark Esper met with Donald Trump as president weighs intervention in war crimes cases
Defense Secretary Mark Esper said he had a "robust discussion" with President Donald Trump following reports that the president could intervene in war crimes cases.
Nov 6, 11:14 PM ET
Nov 2, 4:04 PM ET
Chad Wolf to be new acting secretary of Homeland Security
Chad Wolf will will replace former acting Secretary Kevin McAleenan.
Nov 2, 4:04 PM ET
Oct 31, 6:07 PM ET
Alleging 'lawless misconduct,' parents of UK teen killed in crash involving US diplomat's wife, set to sue Trump administration
The parents of a British teenager killed in a car crash involving an American diplomat say they plan to sue the Trump administration "for their lawless misconduct."
Oct 31, 6:07 PM ET
Oct 30, 7:57 PM ET
Rudy Giuliani’s high-dollar foreign clients could present legal problems: Experts
Giuliani has maintained many lucrative business endeavors with foreign clients.
Oct 30, 7:57 PM ET
Oct 24, 5:20 PM ET
Amid Trump attack on his diplomats, Pompeo travels to Kansas, fueling Senate run speculation
Secretary of State Pompeo travels to Kansas, fueling Senate run speculation and growing outrage over his silence on Trump's attacks on senior diplomats.
Oct 24, 5:20 PM ET
Oct 18, 9:36 PM ET
Trump taps Perry deputy to replace him at Energy Department
President Donald Trump says he is nominating Deputy Energy Secretary Dan Brouillette to replace Rick Perry in the top job at the Energy Department.
Oct 18, 9:36 PM ET
Oct 18, 12:43 PM ET
Former Defense Secretary Gen. James Mattis roasts Donald Trump: 'I earned my spurs on the battlefield'
The former secretary of defense spoke in New York City on Thursday.
Oct 18, 12:43 PM ET
Oct 18, 12:47 AM ET
Energy Secretary Rick Perry, 1 of the '3 amigos' on Ukraine, tells Trump he plans to resign
Energy Secretary Rick Perry, described by colleagues as one of the "three amigos" on U.S. policy on Ukraine, told President Donald Trump that he plans to resign.
Oct 18, 12:47 AM ET
Oct 17, 11:59 PM ET
The story behind that photo of Pelosi, Trump and an angry White House meeting
After House Speaker Nancy Pelosi accused him of "melting down," President Donald Trump tweeted a photo to hit back at Pelosi, but that seemed to backfire.
Oct 17, 11:59 PM ET
Oct 17, 1:00 AM ET
Trump rule may mean 1 million kids lose automatic free lunch
Nearly a million students could lose their automatic eligibility for free school lunches under a Trump administration proposal to tighten food stamp benefits
Oct 17, 1:00 AM ET
Oct 16, 9:59 PM ET
Speaker at DOJ hate crimes event directly rebukes Attorney General William Barr
In a ceremony at the Justice Department Wednesday, a speaker read off a statement that directly targeted Attorney General William Barr.
Oct 16, 9:59 PM ET
Oct 2, 1:30 PM ET
Pompeo confirms being on Trump's Ukraine call, doesn't answer whether appropriate
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said at a press conference in Rome that he "was on the phone call" with President Trump and Ukraine's president.
Oct 2, 1:30 PM ET
Oct 2, 4:23 AM ET
Pompeo says Democrats want to 'bully' State witnesses, they accuse him of obstruction
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo accused House Democrats of trying to "intimidate" and "bully" the State Department in rejecting recent impeachment-related subpeonas.
Oct 2, 4:23 AM ET
Oct 1, 10:28 PM ET
Trump admin approves new sale of anti-tank weapons to Ukraine
The Trump administration has approved the $39M sale of defensive lethal weapons to Ukraine, according to two U.S. officials and another source familiar with the plan.
Oct 1, 10:28 PM ET
Sep 30, 4:58 PM ET
Bolton blasts Trump's North Korea policy
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton blasted his old boss's North Korea policy in his first speech since his White House departure.
Sep 30, 4:58 PM ET
Sep 30, 4:48 PM ET
Bolton blasts Trump's North Korea policy in first speech since White House departure
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton blasted his old boss's North Korea policy in his first speech since his White House departure.
Sep 30, 4:48 PM ET
Sep 28, 6:43 PM ET
US special envoy to Ukraine resigned amid whistleblower scandal
The Democrats have issued a subpoena to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, urging him to produce documents related to the investigation.
Sep 28, 6:43 PM ET
Sep 28, 4:10 PM ET
Kurt Volker resigns as US special envoy to Ukraine
Kurt Volker has resigned as U.S. special envoy to the Ukraine.
Sep 28, 4:10 PM ET
Sep 28, 12:05 PM ET
Pelosi on Barr's handling of whistleblower complaint: 'He's gone rogue'
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Friday that Attorney General William Barr has "gone rogue" over how he handled the Ukraine call whistleblower complaint.
Sep 28, 12:05 PM ET
Sep 28, 12:03 PM ET
Trump administration changed foreign-leader call-storage methods after leaks
The Trump administration "changed the dynamics" of securing transcripts, ABC News has learned.
Sep 28, 12:03 PM ET
Sep 28, 11:57 AM ET
House Democrats subpoena Pompeo for documents related to Giuliani's Ukraine efforts
Democrats have issued their first subpoena, to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, since impeachment proceedings began.
Sep 28, 11:57 AM ET
Sep 26, 6:28 PM ET
Trump administration goes after California on pollution tied to homelessness
The Trump administration accused California state of "failing to protect Californians from degraded water," specifically citing concern about homelessness and pollution.
Sep 26, 6:28 PM ET
Sep 24, 3:48 PM ET
Government survey that includes question on citizenship rattles some Americans
The Census Bureau's American Community Survey includes questions on immigration, and it's rattling some people.
Sep 24, 3:48 PM ET
Sep 22, 5:28 PM ET
‘We’re working toward’ avoiding war with Iran: Pompeo
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is interviewed on “This Week” Sunday, amid rising tensions with Iran.
Sep 22, 5:28 PM ET
Sep 22, 5:27 PM ET
Iran ‘trying to craft a foreign policy that pushes others around’: Mattis
Former Secretary of Defense Gen. James Mattis, author of the new book “Call Sign Chaos,” is interviewed on “This Week” Sunday.
Sep 22, 5:27 PM ET
Sep 20, 10:50 AM ET
It would be 'wrong' to get fired because of sexual orientation, gender identity: Trump's Labor nominee
The son of a conservative icon, Eugene Scalia, tells Congress it would be “wrong” for employers to terminate a person because of sexual orientation or gender identity.
Sep 20, 10:50 AM ET
Sep 20, 8:30 AM ET
Trump admin reverses decision to deny immigrants' access to medical care
Citizenship and Immigration Services will resume accepting applications to delay deportations for non-citizens and their families seeking medical treatment in the U.S.
Sep 20, 8:30 AM ET
Sep 19, 6:26 PM ET
Acting ICE chief defends agents: 'We're not Nazis'
ICE Acting Director Matthew Albence says fervent political activism put his front-line agents at risk.
Sep 19, 6:26 PM ET
Sep 18, 8:45 PM ET
Trump names US hostage negotiator O'Brien as his new national security adviser
President Donald Trump has named U.S. hostage negotiator Robert O'Brien as his new national security adviser, replacing John Bolton who exited abruptly last week.
Sep 18, 8:45 PM ET
Sep 18, 7:31 PM ET
Trump names new national security adviser
The president selected Robert O'Brien, his fourth national security adviser, to replace John Bolton.
Sep 18, 7:31 PM ET
Sep 18, 12:00 PM ET
Trump's EPA sets stage for legal fight with California on fuel emissions standards
Trump moves toward a single "national standard" for vehicle efficiency, setting the stage for a legal battle with California.
Sep 18, 12:00 PM ET
Sep 18, 12:59 AM ET
Corey Lewandowski testifies he can't talk about conversations with Trump
Corey Lewandowski, President Trump's former campaign manager, told the House Judiciary Committee he couldn't talk about his conversations with Trump.
Sep 18, 12:59 AM ET
Sep 15, 4:41 PM ET
Legal showdown looms over House subpoena to intel director
He's refusing to comply with a subpoena to turn over a whistleblower complaint
Sep 15, 4:41 PM ET
Sep 12, 7:08 PM ET
Trump EPA announces repeal of Obama-era rule protecting rivers and wetlands
Repealing the Obama-era Waters of the United States rule fulfills a campaign promise President Donald Trump to farmers, developers, and manufacturers.
Sep 12, 7:08 PM ET
Sep 12, 12:16 PM ET
Trump says he split with 'Mr. Tough Guy' Bolton over 'very big mistakes'
President Donald Trump says he split with "Mr. Tough Guy" Bolton -- his national security adviser -- over "very big mistakes."
Sep 12, 12:16 PM ET
Sep 11, 5:35 PM ET
Bolton pushes back on Trump saying he was fired
The former national security adviser says he offered the president his resignation from the White House post.
Sep 11, 5:35 PM ET
Sep 11, 12:00 PM ET
Trump says he's fired National Security Adviser John Bolton
President Trump on Tuesday tweeted that he had fired National Security Adviser John Bolton amid conflict among his foreign policy team over Afghanistan and other matters.
Sep 11, 12:00 PM ET
Sep 10, 11:48 PM ET
Trump, Bolton differ on national security adviser’s exit
The president tweeted that he’d informed Bolton that his “services are no longer needed,” but Bolton told ABC News that the president’s story was “flatly wrong.”
Sep 10, 11:48 PM ET
Sep 10, 5:26 PM ET
Trump fires National Security Adviser John Bolton
The president announced the major shake-up in the administration in a tweet Tuesday.
Sep 10, 5:26 PM ET
Sep 8, 4:23 PM ET
Without a change of behavior, US won't negotiate with Taliban: Pompeo
"We'd made real progress and then the Taliban failed to live up to a series of commitments that they had made," Pompeo said of a canceled meeting at Camp David.
Sep 8, 4:23 PM ET