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Trump appears to reveal another strike on alleged cartel drug boat

The president visits aircraft carrier to celebrate the Navy's 250th anniversary.
3 hours ago
First lady Melania Trump and President Donald Trump speak with crew aboard the USS George H.W. Bush aircraft carrier after observing naval flight demonstrations on Oct. 5, 2025, off the eastern coast of the U.S.
October 05

Hassett says layoffs will come if Trump thinks shutdown talks 'are going nowhere'

The president's top economic adviser put the onus on Democrats.
October 05
Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett, center, walks outside the White House on Sept. 24, 2025, in Washington.
October 05

Illinois National Guard authorized for Chicago mission, official says

The mission will include 300 Guardsmen, according to the official.
October 05
Demonstrators confront police during a protest outside an immigrant processing and detention center, October 3, 2025 in Broadview, Illinois.
October 05

Democrats and Republicans at a deadlock as shutdown continues

Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., said the shutdown standoff is a "tsunami of Donald Trump's creation.”
October 05
VIDEO: Democrats and Republicans at a deadlock as shutdown continues
October 05

Booker says shutdown standoff is a 'tsunami of Donald Trump's creation'

Democrat tells "This Week" "It's really a moment of health care crisis."
October 05
Sen. Cory Booker, D-N.J., appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Oct. 5, 2025.
October 05

'This is the closest we’ve come to getting' hostages released: Rubio

But he cautions, "there's a lot of pitfalls along the way."
October 05
Secretary of State Marco Rubio appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Oct. 5, 2025.
October 05

As Supreme Court returns, major tests ahead for Trump's presidential power

The justices are set to hear cases on tariffs, voting rights and trans athletes
October 05
In this June 24, 2025, file photo, the US Supreme Court is shown in Washington, D.C.
October 05

'This Week' Transcript 10-5-25: Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Sen. Cory Booker

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, October 5.
October 05
Secretary of State Marco Rubio speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (not pictured) at the Prime Minister's Office, during his visit, in Jerusalem, September 15, 2025.
October 03

Trump administration considers minting a $1 Trump coin

A draft image of the coin features Trump image from his near assassination.
October 03
President Donald Trump as Trump makes an announcement on prescription drugs in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, September 30, 2025
October 03

Senate fails again to advance funding bill, shutdown likely to extend into next week

The Senate's next votes will likely be Monday.
October 03
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks next to House Speaker Mike Johnson during a press conference on the third day of a partial shutdown of the federal government at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, October 3, 2025.
October 03

Furloughed federal worker shares his experience during the government shutdown

James Kirwan, counsel to the chair of the National Labor Relations Board talks about the challengers he and fellow federal workers face during the government shutdown.
October 03
VIDEO: Furloughed federal worker shares his experience during the government shutdown
October 03

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Sen. Cory Booker, Sunday on "This Week"

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, October 5, 2025.
October 03
October 03

Rep. Morelle says he’d be 'angry' if Democrats cave on shutdown

Joe Morelle, D-N.Y., argues that fighting for health care subsidies is worth the pain of a shutdown.
October 03
VIDEO: Rep. Morelle says he’d be 'angry' if Democrats cave on shutdown
October 03

Government shutdown causing ‘incredibly wide-ranging consequences:' GOP congressman

North Carolina Republican Rep. Pat Harrigan joins ABC News Live to discuss the far-reaching impact of the government shutdown.
October 03
VIDEO: Government shutdown causing ‘incredibly wide-ranging consequences:' GOP congressman
October 03

House Speaker Johnson says Trump is 'trolling the Democrats' during shutdown

Speaker Mike Johnson said that President Trump and other Republicans are "using memes" to "point out the absurdity of the Democrats' position" on social media during the government shutdown.
October 03
VIDEO: House Speaker Johnson says Trump is 'trolling the Democrats' during shutdown
October 03

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 03
VIDEO: Hegseth announces another US attack on alleged drug boat off Venezuelan coast
October 03

Trump uses shutdown to troll Democrats with deepfake memes about layoffs

Speaker Mike Johnson defended the president's use of AI-generated videos.
October 03
OMB Director Russell Vought listens to President Donald Trump speak in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, June 10, 2025.
October 03

Time running out for Hamas to respond to Trump’s Gaza peace plan deadline

President Donald Trump now says Hamas has until 6 p.m. Sunday to sign off or "all HELL" will break out.
October 03
President Donald Trump now says Hamas has until 6 p.m. Sunday to sign off or "all HELL" will break out.
October 03

A look at government shutdown's potential impact on education, student loans

ABC News' Alex Presha reports on the potential impact on the Department of Education and educational institutions.
October 03
VIDEO: A look at government shutdown's potential impact on education, student loans
October 03

Democrat blasts GOP as looking out for 'Trump's crony friends' on shutdown

Rep. Mark Veasey, D-Texas, says Republican lawmakers "don't care if Americans lose their healthcare."
October 03
VIDEO: Democrat blasts GOP as looking out for 'Trump's crony friends' on shutdown
October 03

Time running out for Hamas to respond to Trump’s Gaza peace plan deadline: ANALYSIS

Trump now says Hamas has until Sunday to sign off or "all HELL" will break out.
October 03
President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu participate in a press conference in the State Dining Room of the White House in Washington, September 29, 2025.
October 03

More Americans blame Trump, GOP for shutdown than Democrats: Poll

Roughly 47% of Americans say President Donald Trump and the GOP are responsible for the shutdown, according to a Washington Post poll released Thursday.
October 03
Roughly 47% of Americans say President Donald Trump and the GOP are responsible for the shutdown, according to a Washington Post poll released Thursday.
October 03

Furloughed federal workers pushed to make partisan out-of-office replies: Sources

OMB encouraged federal employees to blame "Democrat Senators" for the shutdown.
October 03
A crosswalk signal of a traffic light flashes backdropped by the US Capitol in Washington, DC, on October 1, 2025.
October 02

Rep. Pat Fallon on Day 2 of the government shutdown

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Congressman Pat Fallon (D-TX) about which party will pay the political price for shutdown and what he is hearing from his constituents.
October 02
VIDEO: Rep. Pat Fallon on day two of the government shutdown
October 02

Rep. Gabe Amo on Day 2 of the government shutdown

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Rep. Gabe Amo, D-R.I., about the impact of the government shutdown for millions of Americans and what looms ahead if a resolution isn’t met.
October 02
VIDEO: Rep. Gabe Amo on day two of the government shutdown
October 02

Poll finds more Americans blame Trump, GOP for shutdown than Democrats

Respondents cited Trump and Republicans' refusal to compromise.
October 02
A sign at the entrance to the Supreme Court to alert visitors that it is closed due to a government shutdown in Washington, October 2, 2025.
October 02

President of federal employee union responds to White House threats of mass layoffs

Yolanda Jacobs, AFGE Local 2883 President and a health communications specialist at the CDC, responds to the White House’s threat of federal layoffs amid the ongoing government shutdown.
October 02
VIDEO: President of federal employee union responds to White House threats of mass layoffs
October 02

US is engaged in formal 'armed conflict' with 'terrorist' drug cartels, Trump says

The notice was sent to several congressional committees.
October 02
A screen grab from a video posted to social media by President Donald Trump, Sept. 15, 2025, of what he said was a U.S. military strike on a boat allegedly carrying drugs from Venezuela.
October 02

Will the government shutdown impact FEMA and disaster relief?

Former FEMA Press Secretary Jeremy Edwards comments on what challenges the public can expect from limited social media updates on disasters and ongoing claims held in limbo until the shutdown ends.
October 02
VIDEO: Will the government shutdown impact FEMA and disaster relief?
October 02

Trump openly threatens to use shutdown to target Democrats for cuts

House Speaker Mike Johnson contends Trump has the power, but didn't elaborate.
October 02
President Donald Trump answers questions while childhood cancer survivors and their families gather in the Oval Office at the White House, September 30, 2025 in Washington.
October 02

ABC News' Selina Wang answers the most searched questions about the shutdown

Many people have specific questions about how the government shutdown will affect them and their families. ABC News’ Selina Wang answers the most searched questions on the second day of the shutdown.
October 02
VIDEO: ABC News' Selina Wang answers the most searched questions about the shutdown
October 02

Shutdown in Day 2 with no end in sight, looming federal firings

Thune said Democrats are "playing a losing game" when it comes to the stalemate.
October 02
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters outside of his office at the US Capitol, on the second day of the US government shutdown in Washington, October 2, 2025.
October 02

Rep. Pete Sessions on Trump's threat on mass firing federal workers

Sessions, R-Texas, talked to ABC News Live about the government shutdown, Trump's threat on mass firing federal workers and the president freezing $18B in funding for New York City infrastructure.
October 02
VIDEO: Rep. Pete Sessions on Trump's threat on mass firing federal workers
October 02

Alabama man sues federal government after being detained by ICE twice

Attorney Jaba Tistsuashvili says his client, Garcia Venegas, was wrongly detained by ICE twice, one of which was a violent encounter, despite showing his real ID to prove his American citizenship.
October 02
VIDEO: Alabama man sues federal government after being detained by ICE twice
October 02

TSA union leader on impacts of government shutdown, thousands working without pay

Cameron Cochems, lead TSA officer at Boise Airport, says while he doesn’t have a financial safety net, he does have a supportive network of family and friends, something some officers might not have.
October 02
VIDEO: TSA union leader on impacts of government shutdown, thousands working without pay
October 02

Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes on negotiations to end the government shutdown

Rep. Jim Himes, D-Conn., discusses where negotiations stand on day two of the government shutdown.
October 02
VIDEO: Connecticut Rep. Jim Himes on negotiations to end the government shutdown
October 02

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 02
VIDEO: White House: Cuts to federal programs, firings 'very real'
October 02

More turmoil at Virginia US attorney's office: 2 top prosecutors fired, sources say

One of those fired is the office's top national security official.
October 02
The Albert V. Bryan United States Courthouse is pictured, Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025, in Alexandria, Va.
October 02

Hegseth announces new military fitness standards

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that there would be new, strict fitness standards enforced on the U.S. military.
October 02
Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that there would be new, strict fitness standards enforced on the U.S. military.
October 02

WIC program at risk of running out of funds if government shutdown stretches on

Nearly 7 million women and children receive WIC benefits.
October 02
The U.S. Capitol on the second day of a federal government shutdown in Washington, D.C., October 2, 2025.
October 02

Pope Leo gets political, appears to take on the White House

The pontiff said that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggested the treatment of immigrants in the U.S. is "inhuman."
October 02
Pope Leo said that Catholic politicians must be judged on the full range of their policy positions and suggested the treatment of immigrants in the U.S. is "inhuman."
October 02

Trump threatens mass firings amid government shutdown

With no end in sight to the government shutdown, the Trump administration is warning it could begin firing federal workers as soon as Thursday.
October 02
With no end in sight to the government shutdown, the Trump administration is warning it could begin firing federal workers as soon as today.
October 01

Sen. Warren on the continuing government shutdown

Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., speaks with ABC News’ Linsey Davis about what's at stake during the government shutdown.
October 01
VIDEO: Senator Warren on the continuing government shutdown
October 01

Rep. Mike Flood on shutdown's impact on farmers and homeowners

Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebr., joins ABC News' Linsey Davis to discuss the real-world impact of the government shutdown on homeowners and farmers in his state of Nebraska.
October 01
VIDEO: Rep. Mike Flood on shutdown's impact on farmers and homeowners
October 01

Vance laughs off criticism of Trump's Jeffries video: 'We're having a good time'

Jeffries called the AI-generated video that Trump shared as bigoted and racist.
October 01
Vice President JD Vance at the White House in Washington, Oct. 1, 2025 and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries at the US Capitol in Washington, Sept. 10, 2025.
October 01

What to know about Social Security during the government shutdown

The government shutdown began on Tuesday.
October 01
The logo of the US Social Security Administration is seen outside a Social Security building, November 5, 2020, in Burbank, California.
October 01

Full list: Democratic senators who voted with GOP on government funding

The measure needed 60 votes to pass but failed.
October 01
The U.S. Capitol Visitors Center is closed to visitors during the federal government shut down, October 1, 2025 in Washington.
October 01

GOP Rep. McClain on funding battle

Republican congresswoman for Michigan Lisa McClain joins ABC News Live to discuss the ongoing government shutdown and the partisan rifts preventing a funding deal from passing.
October 01
VIDEO: GOP Rep. McClain on funding battle
October 01

What's next after Senate again fails to pass bills aimed at funding government?

No additional Democrats broke ranks during Wednesday's votes.
October 01
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks during a news conference with Republican Congressional leadership outside the US Capitol on the first day of the US government shutdown in Washington, October 1, 2025.
October 01

White House sends mixed messages on layoffs during government shutdown

Vance said "no final decisions have been made" on layoffs.
October 01
Vice President JD Vance speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Oct. 1, 2025, in Washington.