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21 minutes ago

Timeline: Manhattan DA's Stormy Daniels hush money case against Donald Trump

Trump was found guilty on 34 counts of falsifying business records in New York.
21 minutes ago
Former President Donald Trump delivers remarks on the day of his court appearance in New York after being indicted by a Manhattan grand jury following a probe into hush money paid to porn star Stormy Daniels, in Palm Beach, Fla., April 4, 2023.
44 minutes ago

FBI says bullet struck Trump's ear during assassination attempt

The agency said the bullet was "whole or fragmented into smaller pieces."
44 minutes ago
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump is helped off the stage by U.S. Secret Service agents at a campaign event in Butler, Pa., on July 13, 2024.
2 hours ago

Former FBI agent Peter Strzok reaches $1.2 million settlement with DOJ: Lawyers

He argued the Justice Department improperly released his text messages.
2 hours ago
Deputy Assistant FBI Director Peter Strzok testifies before a joint committee hearing of the House Judiciary and Oversight and Government Reform committees in the Rayburn House Office Building on Capitol Hill, in Washington, DC, July 12, 2018.
3 hours ago

Zoom calls for Harris bring funds, excitement from celebrities and supporters

A Thursday Zoom call featured soccer champion Megan Rapinoe.
3 hours ago
Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks at West Allis Central High School during her first campaign rally in Milwaukee, WI, July 23, 2024.
3 hours ago

Trump meets with Netanyahu for 1st time post-presidency amid Israel-Hamas war

Trump has couched his support for Israel with sharp criticism of Netanyahu.
3 hours ago
Former President Donald Trump shakes hands with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as they pose for a photo during their meeting at Mar-a-Lago estate, in Palm Beach, Fla., on July 26, 2024.
3 hours ago

Harris’ blitz to define herself as Trump’s team races to beat her to it

Trump calls her a "radical-left lunatic" while she calls herself a prosecutor.
3 hours ago
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives for an event on the South Lawn of the White House, July 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump standing on stage after accepting his party's nomination on the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, July 18, 2024.
July 26

Vance responds to 'childless cat ladies' backlash, claims Democrats are 'anti-family'

Vance made the comments in 2021, but they have recently resurfaced.
July 26
Republican vice presidential candidate Sen. JD Vance speaks during a rally in his home town of Middletown, Ohio, July 22, 2024.
July 26

Johnson ramps up attacks on VP Harris during visit to southern border in California

The visit includes a press conference along a border fence called "Whiskey 8."
July 26
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson makes a statement to the media alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu before Netanyahu addresses a joint session of Congress on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC, on July 24, 2024.
July 26

Trump meeting with Netanyahu underway

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also met with President Joe Biden and Vice President Harris, seemingly hedging his bets on the 2024 election.
July 26
VIDEO: Trump meeting with Netanyahu underway
July 26

Kamala Harris poised to make history, ready to take on Trump

Kamala Harris and Democrats look for a smooth transition into top ticket.
July 26
VIDEO:  Veepstakes:  Kamala Harris ramps up her presidential campaign
July 26

Gov. Wes Moore, Gov. JB Pritzker and Gov. Chris Sununu Sunday on ‘This Week'

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, July 28, 2024.
July 26
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
July 26

Trump mocks Kamala Harris' name but her campaign is putting it front and center

Some have described Trump's mispronunciation of her name as "racist and sexist."
July 26
People raise signs in support of Vice President Kamala Harris as she speaks at a campaign event at West Allis High School in West Allis, Wisconsin, July 23, 2024.
July 26

Surge in Black voter enthusiasm for Harris could make difference in swing states

Several Black-led groups have launched efforts to support Harris.
July 26
Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the 2024 ESSENCE Festival of Culture at the Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans, Louisiana on July 6, 2024.
July 26

Who is Tim Walz? 

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former public school teacher and union member, has drawn support for his record of enacting pro-labor legislation.
July 26
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, a former public school teacher and union member, has drawn support for his record of enacting pro-labor legislation.
July 26

Barack Obama officially endorses Kamala Harris

Obama was one of the only high-profile Democrats who had yet to back Harris.
July 26
Vice President Kamala Harris and Former President Barack Obama attend an event to mark the 2010 passage of the Affordable Care Act in the East Room of the White House, Apr. 5, 2022, in Washington.
July 26

DOJ indicts North Korean hacker for extorting hospitals, health care providers

The Justice Department has charged a North Korean military hacker for allegedly extorting hospitals and health care providers in the U.S. through a cyber espionage campaign.
July 26
The Justice Department has charged a North Korean military hacker for allegedly extorting hospitals and health care providers in the U.S. through a cyber espionage campaign.
July 26

In replacing Biden, Harris could keep blue states in the Democratic fold

"She definitely helps us play less defense," one Democrat said.
July 26
Democratic presidential candidate, U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to supporters during a campaign rally at West Allis Central High School on July 23, 2024 in West Allis, Wis.
July 25

Former national security adviser reacts to 'DEI hire' comments towards VP Harris

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks with former Obama administration adviser and U.N. ambassador Susan Rice about our country's divided political climate and critical threats to national security.
July 25
VIDEO: Former national security adviser reacts to 'DEI hire' comments towards VP Harris
July 25

By the numbers: House members take a 6-week summer recess

We break down the numbers of Congress' summer recess in a year when campaigning in home states will be crucial and cut lawmakers a little slack since they haven't had a pay increase in 15 years.
July 25
VIDEO: By the numbers: House members take a 6-week summer recess
July 25

GOP attacks on VP Harris get personal

Our panel reacts to comments made by Republicans, including Donald Trump and his running mate, JD Vance.
July 25
VIDEO: GOP attacks on VP Harris get personal
July 25

Harris pushes cease-fire after Netanyahu meets with her, Biden separately

Harris did not attend the prime minister's speech to Congress.
July 25
Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the Vice President's ceremonial office at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building in Washington, July 25, 2024.
July 25

Democrats' new line of attack on Republicans? 'You’re being weird'

"I think it's really elegant in its simplicity," one Democratic strategist said.
July 25
Vice President Kamala Harris arrives for an event on the South Lawn of the White House, July 22, 2024, in Washington, D.C. Former President and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump standing on stage after accepting his party's nomination on the last day of the 2024 Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, July 18, 2024.
July 25

JD Vance slammed for 'childless cat ladies' comment

Vance smeared Kamala Harris on Fox News in 2021.
July 25
Republican vice presidential candidate, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance speaks during preparations for the second day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum, July 16, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wis.
July 25

Judge denies Trump's push to get him kicked off civil fraud case

Trump was ordered to pay $454 million in the judgment.
July 25
Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to attendees during his campaign rally at the Bojangles Coliseum, on July 24, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
July 25

DOJ indicts North Korean hacker for extorting hospitals, health care providers

Officials said they've recovered $600,000 in ransomware funds.
July 25
Department of Justice building in Washington D.C., July 12, 2024.
July 25

Congressman Sean Casten shares perspective of Israeli hostage families

Democratic Congressman Sean Casten declined meeting with Benjamin Netanyahu in Congress Wednesday in order to meet American hostage families.
July 25
VIDEO: Congressman Sean Casten shares perspective of Israeli hostage families
July 25

Trump zeroes in on Harris as he hits campaign trail again

ABC News reporter Katherine Faulders breaks down the new dynamic as Kamala Harris enters the race for the White House.
July 25
VIDEO: Trump zeros in on Harris as he hits campaign trail again
July 25

JD Vance is ‘stupid’ for making ‘childless cat lady’ remark, Harris supporter says

Former teacher Briget Rein criticized the Republican vice presidential candidate for “talking about women in a very derogatory fashion."
July 25
Former teacher Briget Rein criticized the Republican vice presidential candidate for “talking about women in a very derogatory fashion."
July 25

Biden and Netanyahu hold meeting at White House

The meeting comes as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces growing pressure to end the now nine-month war in Gaza.
July 25
VIDEO: Biden and Netanyahu hold meeting at White House
July 25

What is Project 2025? A look at the conservative presidential wish list

Trump has distanced himself from the Project 2025 though some ideals align.
July 25
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign rally, July 9, 2024, in Doral, Fla.
July 25

Black leaders launch counter to Project 2025 in battleground states

Project FREEDOM is aimed at mobilizing Black voters.
July 25
Vice President and Democratic Presidential candidate Kamala Harris delivers the keynote speech at Zeta Phi Beta Sorority at the Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis, Indiana, on July 24, 2024.
July 25

Man arrested for threatening Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg, Trump judge Juan Merchan

He allegedly threatened to kill the judge and Trump prosecutor.
July 25
Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg stands with members of his staff at a news conference.on May 30, 2024 in New York City. | Judge Juan Merchan poses for a photo in his chambers in New York, March 14, 2024.
July 25

Trump AG Barr ran afoul of DOJ policy over handling of 2020 ballot probe: Watchdog

The report criticized how Barr amplified a minor incident that Trump cited.
July 25
Former United States Attorney General Bill Barr testifies during the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party hearing on "The CCP's Role in the Fentanyl Crisis" in the U.S. Capitol in Washington, April 16, 2024.
July 25

VP Harris discusses support for teachers, working class

Vice President Kamala Harris speaks up for the working class in a speech at the American Federation of Teachers.
July 25
VIDEO: VP Harris discusses support for teachers, working class
July 25

Read the transcript of Biden's Oval Office address on decision to leave 2024 race

Biden said he believed it was best to "pass the torch" to the next generation.
July 25
President Joe Biden speaks during an address to the nation about his decision to not seek reelection, in the Oval Office at the White House, July 24, 2024, in Washington.
July 25

Trump campaign shifts focus to Harris

ABC News’ John Santucci details former President Trump’s pivot after President Biden dropped out of the presidential race.
July 25
VIDEO: Trump campaign shifts focus to Harris
July 25

House approves resolution condemning Harris as ‘border czar’

The resolution offers a glimpse into the Republican plan to campaign against Vice President Kamala Harris.
July 25
VIDEO: House approves resolution condemning Harris as ‘Border Czar’
July 25

Trump paints Harris as 'ultra liberal' at 1st rally since Biden dropout

As Trump referenced Harris' name dozens of times throughout his nearly 1.5-hour-long speech, he mispronounced her first name every single time.
July 25
As Trump referenced Harris' name dozens of times throughout his nearly 1.5-hour-long speech, he mispronounced her first name every single time.
July 25

Where Harris' agenda could break from Biden's on key issues for voters

After supporting Biden's policy agenda as his deputy, Harris must craft her own.
July 25
(FILES) US President Joe Biden looks on as US Vice President Kamala Harris delivers remarks during National Small Business Week in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, on May 1, 2023. Joe Biden on July 21, 2024 dropped out of the US presidential election and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party's new nominee, in a stunning move that upends an already extraordinary 2024 race for the White House.
July 24

Fact-checking Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress

Netanyahu spoke to both Democrat and Republican lawmakers on Wednesday.
July 24
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses a joint meeting of Congress in the chamber of the House of Representatives at the U.S. Capitol, on July 24, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
July 24

ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, July 24, 2024

Biden lays out agenda for remainder of his term; Sen. Amy Klobuchar speaks on Harris candidacy; Donna Brazile speaks on the significance of President Biden’s address.
July 24
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Wednesday, July 24, 2024
July 24

Trump paints Harris as 'ultra liberal' at 1st rally since Biden dropout

Trump said Harris' name dozens of times throughout in his nearly 90-min speech.
July 24
Republican Presidential nominee former President Donald Trump speaks to attendees during his campaign rally at the Bojangles Coliseum, on July 24, 2024, in Charlotte, North Carolina.
July 24

Former DNC chair shares how Democrats are reacting to Biden’s message

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with contributor Donna Brazile about the significance of President Biden’s address to the nation and how VP Harris might forge her presidential legacy should she succeed.
July 24
VIDEO: Former DNC chair shares how Democrats are reacting to Biden’s message
July 24

Biden biographer on president's address

Author Chris Whipple talks about Pres. Biden's legacy following his Oval Office address after his decision to end his candidacy for president.
July 24
VIDEO: Biden biographer on president's address
July 24

How history might remember Biden’s speech after ending reelection bid

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with presidential historian Mark Updegrove who examines how President Biden might be remembered after his address to the nation since ending his reelection bid.
July 24
VIDEO: How history might remember Biden’s speech after ending reelection bid
July 24

Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Harris candidacy and challenges that may lie ahead

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) about Kamala Harris’ presidential candidacy and how her personality could help her going forward.
July 24
VIDEO: Sen. Amy Klobuchar on Harris candidacy and challenges that may lie ahead
July 24

Polls showing immigration a major priority for 2024 election

ABC News' Mireya Villarreal provides in-depth analysis of the issue of immigration for voters in the 2024 election.
July 24
VIDEO: Polls showing immigration a major priority for 2024 election
July 24

Biden avoids reason for stepping down

ABC News political contributor Reince Priebus says, President "Joe Biden was hemorrhaging".
July 24
VIDEO: Biden avoids reason for stepping down
July 24

Trump attacks Harris, Biden on campaign trail

"She will destroy our country in a year." Former Pres. Trump is back on the campaign trail, coming after both, Pres. Biden for his decision to drop out of the election and Vice Pres. Kamala Harris.
July 24
VIDEO: Trump attacks Harris, Biden on campaign trail
July 24

Who are Kamala Harris' potential running mates?

Speculation is growing over Vice Pres. Kamala Harris' short list of potential running mates.
July 24
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