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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.
19 minutes ago
VIDEO: The state of New York City's race for mayor
3 hours ago

Mom details family impact of government shutdown

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

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

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

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

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

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.
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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
October 24

PM Carney says 'we can't control' Trump ending trade talks with Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. "has tariffs against every one of their trading partners to different degrees."
October 24
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney says the U.S. "has tariffs against every one of their trading partners to different degrees."
October 24

US strikes another alleged drug vessel in Caribbean Sea

It marks the 10th strike in international waters around Latin America since early September. Eight of the attacks have occurred in the Caribbean Sea and two took place in the Pacific Ocean.
October 24
VIDEO: US strikes another alleged drug vessel in Caribbean Sea
October 24

Ontario vows to take down negative TV ad after Trump halts trade talks

Trump sharply criticized the negative TV advertisement about tariffs.
October 24
(FILES) US President Donald Trump meets with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on October 7, 2025. US President Donald Trump said October 23, 2025 that he was immediately ending all trade talks with Canada, accusing it of misquoting former president Ronald Reagan in an advertising campaign against tariffs. "Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED," Trump said on his Truth Social network.
October 24

White House East Wing demolished, new images appear to show

President Donald Trump first said the project wouldn't interfere with the existing White House, but on Thursday satellite images appeared to show the entire East Wing reduced to rubble.
October 24
President Donald Trump first said the project wouldn't interfere with the existing White House, but on Thursday satellite images appeared to show the entire East Wing reduced to rubble.
October 23

White House East Wing demolished, new images appear to show

The structure was torn down to make way for Trump's $300 million ballroom.
October 23
A worker clears rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished, October 23, 2025 in Washington.
October 23

Democrats in Virginia legislature poised to try redrawing congressional map

It will be the latest to take up mid-decade redistricting before the midterms.
October 23
In this Jan. 10, 2024, file photo, the Virginia State Capitol building is shown in Richmond, Virginia.
October 23

Trump pardons billionaire Binance founder, says he did so at request of others

Zhao pleaded guilty in 2023 to a money laundering charge.
October 23
Former Binance CEO Changpeng "CZ" Zhao arrives at federal court in Seattle, April 30, 2024.
October 23

B-1 bombers fly over Caribbean in another show of force against Venezuela

It's the second time in days U.S. bombers have flown over the Caribbean.
October 23
A B-1 Lancer from the 28th Bomb Squadron assigned to Dyess Air Force Base, Texas refuels flies over north Texas, October 21, 2022.
October 23

Adams backs Cuomo in NYC mayor's race, Mamdani slams both

Mamdani linked Adams and Cuomo to the Trump administration.
October 23
New York independent mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo speaks next to mayor Eric Adams in New York on Oct. 23, 2025.
October 23

Trump to meet with China's Xi next Thursday, will hold a bilateral meeting

Leavitt said Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi in Busan, South Korea.
October 23
China's President Xi Jinping shakes hands with US President Donald Trump before a bilateral meeting on the sidelines of the G20 Summit in Osaka, June 29, 2019.
October 23

Biggest takeaways from NYC final mayoral debate as Election Day nears

Zohran Mamdani leads as Curtis Sliwa and Andrew Cuomo clash. WNYC’s Brian Lehrer, debate moderator, breaks down key moments and what Adams’ possible Cuomo endorsement could mean.
October 23
VIDEO: Biggest takeaways from NYC final mayoral debate as Election Day nears
October 23

Counselor to Treasury Secy. on Trump's new Argentina beef deal

Counselor to the Secretary of the Treasury Joseph Lavorgna discusses President Donald Trump's plan to import more beef from Argentina.
October 23
VIDEO: Counselor to Treasury Secy. on Trump's new Argentina beef deal
October 23

White House on East Wing demolition

The White House expects the entire East Wing to be demolished to allow for construction of what President Donald Trump now says is his planned $300 million ballroom.
October 23
VIDEO: White House on East Wing demolition
October 23
Sen. Ron Johnson speaks to reporters on Capitol Hill on October 6, 2025 in Washington, DC.
October 23

What changes past presidents have made to the White House

Presidential historian Mark Updegrove discusses past instances of U.S presidents putting their stamp on the famed residence.
October 23
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October 23

House Democrats launch probe into Trump's $230 million DOJ settlement demand

The lawmakers sent a letter directly to President Donald Trump, requesting that he provide documents and information to the House Judiciary and Oversight committees.
October 23
VIDEO: House Democrats launch probe into Trump's $230 million DOJ settlement demand
October 23

Mayor Adams to endorse Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayoral race

ABC News' Deputy Political Director Averi Harper reports on the impact the endorsement could have on the race.
October 23
VIDEO: Mayor Adams to endorse Andrew Cuomo in NYC mayoral race
October 23

Top House Democrats launch investigation into Trump's $230 million settlement demand

They're asking for communications between Trump's legal representation and DOJ.
October 23
In this Jan. 4, 2024, file photo, Rep. Robert Garcia looks on as Ranking member of the House Oversight Committee Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks during a media briefing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.

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