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October 27

Trump in Japan for 2nd stop of Asia tour, high-stakes Xi meeting on the horizon

Trump will meet with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.
October 27
President Donald Trump meets with Japan's Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo on October 27, 2025.
October 27

Sen. Andy Kim on government shutdown: ‘This is a dereliction of duty.’

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with Sen. Andy Kim, D-N.J., about New Jersey’s upcoming governor’s race and what’s at stake for his state during the government shutdown.
October 27
VIDEO: Sen. Andy Kim (D-NJ) on shutdown: ‘This is a dereliction of duty.’
October 27

NYC mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani on campaign rhetoric, affordability proposals

Mamdani sat down with ABC News' Linsey Davis on Monday.
October 27
ABC NEWS LIVE PRIME WITH LINSEY DAVIS - Anchor Linsey Davis interviews NYC Mayoral Candidate Zohran Mamdani on Monday, October 27th, 2025. The interview airs 7pm ET on Monday, October 27th, 2025 on ABC News Live.
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LINSEY DAVIS, ZOHRAN MAMDANI
October 27

1.6 million people in the US illegally have self-deported, 500K deported: DHS

The Trump administration says it is on pace to smash records.
October 27
A member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Response Team displays a unit patch on their uniform during a protest at ICE headquarters in Portland, Oregon on Oct. 4, 2025.
October 27

Newsom ‘deeply concerned’ by Trump, Bannon hinting at third term

Gov. Gavin Newsom tells Jon Karl he’s “deeply concerned” about Trump and adviser Steve Bannon referencing a possible 2028 presidential run.
October 27
Gov. Gavin Newsom tells Jon Karl he’s “deeply concerned” about Trump and adviser Steve Bannon referencing a possible 2028 presidential run.
October 27

Trump leaves door open for 2028 run, advisers claim 3rd term could be possible

Legal and presidential history experts James Sample and Mark Updegrove weigh in on President Donald Trump’s remarks about a potential 2028 run, including possible workarounds to the 22nd Amendment.
October 27
VIDEO: Trump leaves door open for 2028 run, advisers claim 3rd term could be possible
October 27

Trump asks SCOTUS to allow firing of Library of Congress, Copyright Office official

It's another appeal to the justices over Trump's view of presidential control.
October 27
Shira Perlmutter, Register of Copyrights and Director, U.S. Copyright Office, speaking at a hearing of the House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet at the Capitol, Sept. 27, 2023.
October 27

Canada's Doug Ford weighs in after anti-tariff ad sparks Trump’s 10% import tariff

Ontario Premier Doug Ford calls his anti-tariff ad "fair and necessary" even after President Donald Trump imposed a 10% tariff on Canadian imports, White House correspondent Kyra Phillips reports.
October 27
VIDEO: Canada's Doug Ford weighs in after anti-tariff ad sparks Trump’s 10% import tariff
October 27

Japan's new PM Takaichi is aligned with Trump on immigration, defense

Their meeting will be a big test for the first woman elected Japan's PM.
October 27
Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi speaks during the 28th ASEAN-Japan Summit, as part of the 47th ASEAN Summit and Related Summits in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, October 26, 2025.
October 27

Trump mixes dancing and diplomacy on Asia trip with trade deals, key meetings ahead

White House correspondent Karen Travers discusses President Donald Trump's Asia trip, including dancing in Malaysia, trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, and meetings with Japan and China.
October 27
VIDEO: Trump mixes dancing and diplomacy on Asia trip with trade deals, key meetings ahead
October 27

Could halt in SNAP benefits, paychecks pressure lawmakers to strike shutdown deal?

The Trump Administration said it won’t be giving a lifeline to SNAP funding.
October 27
Sign for SNAP benefits is seen on a grocery store frozen foods aisle door in Queens, NY.
October 27

40M+ people could see food assistance end this week amid shutdown

ABC News' Christina Cordero reports on the funding for the food assistance program SNAP, which is scheduled to run dry on Saturday.
October 27
VIDEO: 40M+ people could see food assistance end this week amid shutdown
October 27

Indiana governor announces special session on considering redrawing congressional map

The move pulls the state into the redistricting battle across the country.
October 27
Indiana Gov. Mike Braun speaks before U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins signs three new SNAP food choice waivers for the states of Idaho, Utah, and Arkansas in her office at the United States Department of Agriculture Whitten Building on June 10, 2025 in Washington, DC.
October 27

Pence's never-before-published notes key evidence in case against Trump, book says

Donald Trump berated Mike Pence, calling his then-vice president a "wimp" during their final phone call on Jan. 6, 2021. ABC News' Jonathan Karl has exclusive details in his new book, "Retribution."
October 27
VIDEO: Pence's never-before-published notes key evidence in case against Trump, book says
October 27

Trump refuses to rule out 3rd term, says 'I have the best poll numbers'

Speaking with reporters on board Air Force One on Monday, President Donald Trump again refused to rule out a bid for a third presidential term.
October 27
Speaking with reporters on board Air Force One on Monday, President Donald Trump again refused to rule out a bid for a third presidential term.
October 27

Trump refuses to rule out 3rd term, says he got 'perfect' MRI at Walter Reed

The president said the GOP has "very good" potential 2028 candidates.
October 27
President Donald Trump alights from Air Force One upon arrival at Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Japan, on Oct. 27, 2025.
October 26

Kamala Harris hints at possible presidential run in 2028

Democratic strategist Joe Caiazzo discusses comments made by the former vice president, and if the 2028 race will set a new direction for Democrats.
October 26
VIDEO: Kamala Harris hints at possible presidential run in 2028
October 26

DHS says migrant fatally struck by vehicle while fleeing ICE agents

Authorities said Jose Castro-Rivera, 24, was killed in Virginia.
October 26
A member of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Special Response Team displays a unit patch on their uniform during a protest at ICE headquarters in Portland, Oregon on Oct. 4, 2025.
October 26

The state of New York City's race for mayor

ABC News political director Averi Harper and New York Post's Hannah Fierick discuss early voting and what voters say is important to them in the heated mayoral race.
October 26
VIDEO: The state of New York City's race for mayor
October 26

Mom details family impact of government shutdown

Anice Chenault is a furloughed worker with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
October 26
VIDEO: Mom details impact of government shutdown
October 26

Bessent says U.S. and China have reached framework in tariff negotiations

Treasury secretary also alluded to deals on rare earth minerals and soybeans.
October 26
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent appears on ABC News' 'This Week,' Oct. 26, 2025.
October 26

Legality of US military activity around Venezuela is 'questionable,' Sen. Kelly says

ABC News' Martha Raddatz interviews Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly on “This Week.”
October 26
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., appears on ABC News' 'This Week,' Oct. 26, 2025.
October 26

What matters most to Gen Z voters

John Della Volpe, director of polling at the Harvard Institute of Politics, discusses the focus group that looked at young voters' opinions about Republican and Democratic politicians.
October 26
VIDEO: What matters most to Gen Z voters
October 26

Trump raises tariffs on Canada 10% after Reagan ad airs during World Series

Ontario officials said they would be removing the commercial.
October 26
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, October 22, 2025.
October 26

'This Week' Transcript 10-26-25: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent & Sen. Mark Kelly

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, October 26.
October 26
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent listens as Donald Trump speaks before a lunch with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Cabinet Room of the White House, Oct. 17, 2025, in Washington.
October 26

Pence's never-before-published notes key evidence in case against Trump, book says 

ABC's Jonathan Karl has the exclusive details in his new book, "Retribution."
October 26
Vice President Mike Pence presides over a joint session of Congress to certify the 2020 Electoral College results on January 6, 2021, in Washington, D.C.
October 25

Trump arrives in Asia for week of key talks -- including with China's Xi

Trump's threatened to increase tariffs on Chinese imports 100% if no agreement.
October 25
President Donald Trump walks with Malaysia's Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim as he arrives at Kuala Lumpur International Airport in Sepang, Malaysia, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025.
October 25

Trump ally says grand jury in Florida to investigate conspiracy against Trump

Mike Davis, an ally of Pam Bondi, has made bold claims against Democrats.
October 25
The Federalist Society's Mike Davis speaks with Missouri Republican Sen. Eric Schmitt at the CPAC DC conference at the Gaylord National Resort in Oxon Hill, MD on Thursday, 20, 2025. (
October 25

Trump raises tariffs on Canada 10% after Reagan ad airs during World Series

Officials in the province of Ontario have said the ad, which protests President Donald Trump's tariff policy, will be pulled from the airwaves next week.
October 25
Officials in the province of Ontario have said the ad, which protests President Donald Trump's tariff policy, will be pulled from the airwaves next week.
October 25

White House will be 'overwhelmed' by new ballroom, historian warns

ABC News contributor and presidential historian Mark Updegrove says President Donald Trump "is trying to make the White House in his image."
October 25
White House will be 'overwhelmed' by new ballroom, historian warns
October 25

Trump says no plans to name White House ballroom after himself

Yet, officials are referring to it as "The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom."
October 25
President Donald Trump holds a rendering of his proposed ballroom as he meets with Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, October 22, 2025.
October 25

Trump's shifts on Russia and Ukraine, and the significance of new sanctions: ANALYSIS

Experts call the sanctions significant but question impact on Putin's aims.
October 25
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, October 22, 2025
October 24

Are the White House’s East Wing renovations really necessary? 

ABC News’ Alex Presha spoke with Gahl Burt, who served as President Ronald Reagan’s social secretary, about the White House’s East Wing renovations and why she thinks they’re long overdue.
October 24
Are the White House’s East Wing renovations really necessary? 
October 24

Mamdani, in emotional speech, decries Islamophobia in New York City mayor's race

The Democratic nominee called for unity and an end to discrimination.
October 24
New York City Democratic mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani speaks at the Islamic Cultural Center of the Bronx mosque in New York, Oct. 24, 2025.
October 24

Trump likely to name White House ballroom after himself, officials say

President Donald Trump will likely name his new $300 million White House ballroom after himself, according to senior administration officials.
October 24
Trump likely to name White House ballroom after himself, officials say
October 24

US military launches 10th strike on alleged cartel vessel in Caribbean

The Pentagon is sending the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group and supporting aircraft to waters near Central and South America as part of ongoing anti-drug trafficking operations.
October 24
VIDEO: US military launches 10th strike on alleged cartel vessel in Caribbean
October 24

Trump ends Canada trade talks over anti-tariff ad

President Donald Trump said he's terminating trade negotiations with Canada, citing a negative TV advertisement about tariffs.
October 24
VIDEO: Trump ends Canada trade talks over anti-tariff ad
October 24

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent & Sen. Mark Kelly, Sunday on “This Week”

Secretary Scott Bessent & Sen. Mark Kelly will be on "This Week" Sunday Oct. 26.
October 24
October 24

Trump sends aircraft carrier to waters around Central and South America

Overnight, the U.S. carried out its 10th strike against an alleged drug vessel.
October 24
The USS Gerald R. Ford transits the Strait of Gibraltar, Oct. 1, 2025.
October 24

Hakeem Jeffries backs Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

Jeffries said while he disagreed with Mamdani, he called for unity.
October 24
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks during a press conference on the House steps, weeks into the continuing U.S. government shutdown on Capitol Hill in Washington, October 23, 2025.
October 24

Trump departs for Asia as government shutdown continues, trade tensions rise

President Trump departs for a trip to Asia to ease U.S.-China trade tensions, as he paused talks with Canada and a government shutdown heightens economic uncertainty, reports ABC’s Karen Travers.
October 24
VIDEO: Trump departs for Asia as government shutdown continues, trade tensions rise
October 24

Mamdani delivers tearful speech on Muslim faith, slams Cuomo

New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said "the dream of every Muslim is simply to be treated the same as every New Yorker."
October 24
New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani said "the dream of every Muslim is simply to be treated the same as every New Yorker."
October 24

Half a million federal workers miss first paycheck as shutdown hits day 24

Furloughed Labor employee and AFGE Local 2139 President Imelda Avila-Thomas says families are scrambling to get by.
October 24
VIDEO: Half a million federal workers miss first paycheck as shutdown hits day 24
October 24

Canada tariff talks delayed after Reagan-themed ad riles Trump

Canada tariff talks are on hold after an Ontario ad used Ronald Reagan’s 1987 remarks. Trump called it “fake,” though the Reagan Foundation says the clip is real.
October 24
VIDEO: Canada tariff talks delayed after Reagan-themed ad riles Trump
October 24

Federal workers miss 1st paychecks this week amid shutdown

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the stalemate between lawmakers regarding the government shutdown.
October 24
VIDEO: Federal workers miss 1st paychecks this week amid shutdown
October 24

Inside the White House East Wing: A look back at its most historic moments

The East Wing has been demolished to make way for President Trump's ballroom.
October 24
This photo provided by the U.S. Library of Congress shows a crowd outside the White House on the wedding day of Jessie Woodrow Wilson, daughter of President Wilson in a White House ceremony in Washington, Nov. 25, 1913.
October 24

Letitia James speaks after pleading not guilty in fraud case

"I will not be deterred," the New York attorney general proclaimed, saying the Justice Department has been "weaponized."
October 24
VIDEO: Letitia James speaks after pleading not guilty in fraud case
October 24

New York AG Letitia James pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud charges

President Trump's handpicked U.S. attorney indicted James earlier this month.
October 24
VIDEO: New York AG Letitia James pleads not guilty to mortgage fraud charges
October 24

2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed for WH ballroom

The two trees date to the 1940s and commemorate two past presidents.
October 24
The continuing demolition of the East Wing and construction for the new ballroom at the White House, is seen Oct. 23, 2025, in Washington.
October 24

'It's tough': Federal employee on financial challenges of the government shutdown

Mark Cochran is a National Park Service employee and the president of the union that represents park service employees throughout the Northeast.
October 24
VIDEO: 'It's tough': Federal employee on financial challenges of the government shutdown