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Pentagon to hold 'mystery meeting' with top-ranking generals

The event is slated to occur at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, a secure site an hour south of the nation's capital.
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The event is slated to occur at a Marine Corps base in Quantico, Virginia, a secure site an hour south of the nation's capital.
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What to know about the Pentagon's 'mystery meeting' with top-ranking generals

Trump opts to join Hegseth's pep talk to commanding generals.
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Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth speaks during the 2025 National POW/MIA Recognition Day ceremony at the Pentagon in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 19, 2025.
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Democrats embrace shutdown strategy they once opposed: ANALYSIS

With roles reversed from previous shutdowns, Democrats could bear the brunt.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer talk to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington.
September 29

Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks on GOP: ‘They have been absolutely uncooperative.’

Rep. Gregory Meeks, D-N.Y., joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis to discuss the last-minute Oval Office meeting between Pres. Trump and congressional leaders to avoid a government shutdown.
September 29
VIDEO: Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks on GOP: ‘They have been absolutely uncooperative.’
September 29

Rep. John Rose on government shutdown, compromising with Democrats

Rep. John Rose, R-Tenn., joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis to discuss whether or not President Trump should have met with Democrats earlier and what his message is to federal workers.
September 29
VIDEO:  Rep. John Rose on government shutdown, compromising with Democrats
September 29

Trump suggests Wray face probe over false claims of FBI's involvement in Jan. 6 riot

Trump said the former FBI director "has some major explaining to do."
September 29
FBI Director Christopher Wray speaks about Attorney General Merrick Garland during Garland's farewell tribute in the Great Hall at the Robert F. Kennedy Department of Justice Building, Jan. 16, 2025, in Washington, D.C
September 29

Trump, top Democrats fail to make progress in averting looming shutdown

"I think we’re headed into a shutdown," Vice President JD Vance said
September 29
Vice President JD Vance talks to reporters outside the White House, Sept. 29, 2025, in Washington, as Director of the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought, Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune listen.
September 29

YouTube agrees to pay $24.5 million to settle Trump lawsuit: Court filing

Trump sued after he was suspended from the platform in 2021.
September 29
An illustration photo shows YouTube logo on a smartphone.
September 29

Republican leaders and VP Vance call out Dems after White House meeting

Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, Senate Majority Leader Sen. John Thune and Vice-President JD Vance answered attacks made by Democrats following a White House meeting to avoid a government shutdown.
September 29
VIDEO: Republican leaders and VP Vance call out Dems after White House meeting
September 29

Democrat leaders point fingers after no government fiscal deal is reached

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries voiced their frustration following a White House meeting with the president and congressional Republican leaders.
September 29
VIDEO: Democrat leaders point fingers after no government fiscal deal is reached
September 29

Trump unveils sweeping Gaza peace plan he says Netanyahu accepts, challenges Hamas

Hamas has not yet agreed to the terms of the proposal.
September 29
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.
September 29

Eric Adams' reelection collapse examined: Analysis

After his failed reelection bid, it’s hard to see politics in Adams' future.
September 29
New York City Mayor Eric Adams meets people at a retirement centre as he campaigns in the Bronx borough of New York City, September 12, 2025.
September 29

Trump administration announces National Guard deployment to Portland

President Donald Trump said Saturday that he will send troops to Portland to handle “domestic terrorists” as he expands his deployments to more American cities.
September 29
VIDEO: Trump administration announces National Guard deployment to Portland
September 29

White House releases Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza

Trump says Israel has 'our full backing' in their response if Hamas rejects plan
September 29
VIDEO: White House releases Trump's plan to end the war in Gaza
September 29

Rep. Jayapal says Democrats are ready for negotiated agreement

While the White House says there’s “nothing to negotiate” ahead of Trump’s meeting, Rep. Pramila Jayapal says the government needs to “fight for health care for working people."
September 29
VIDEO: Rep. Jayapal says Democrats are ready for negotiated agreement
September 29

What a looming government shutdown could mean for federal courts' operations

Tighter budgets and rising costs have created a difficult situation for courts.
September 29
The U.S. Capitol is seen in Washington, Sept. 25, 2025.
September 29

Trump warns 'there will be others' after Comey indictment

ABC News' Katherine Faulders reports on the indictment of James Comey, which has shattered decades of post-Richard Nixon norms governing a president's relationship with the Justice Department.
September 29
VIDEO: Trump warns 'there will be others' after Comey indictment
September 29

Trump to meet with Democrats as government shutdown looms

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the upcoming meeting between President Donald Trump and both political parties.
September 29
VIDEO: Trump to meet with Democrats as government shutdown looms
September 29

Trump announces 100% tariff on movies made outside the US

President Donald Trump announced that he's imposing a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the United States in a social media post on Monday.
September 29
President Donald Trump announced that he's imposing a 100% tariff on movies made outside of the United States in a social media post on Monday.
September 29

Trump and Netanyahu to discuss Gaza war in Oval Office meeting

President Donald Trump is scheduled on Monday to hold a high-stakes meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, as the U.S. continues its efforts to broker a deal to end the war in Gaza.
September 29
VIDEO: Trump and Netanyahu to discuss Gaza war in Oval Office meeting
September 28

Trump seeks expedited Supreme Court review of birthright citizenship executive order

The administration wants definitive ruling on proposed citizenship restrictions.
September 28
President Donald Trump gestures, as he arrives at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, September 26, 2025.
September 28

Soybean farmers caught in looming crisis as US trade war with China cripples sales

"It’s just a massive shock to our markets," a Nebraska farmer says.
September 28
Farmer Scott Thomsen, pictured here with ABC’s Matt Rivers, is preparing for the fall soybean harvest in eastern Nebraska.
September 28

Rubio announces release of US citizen held by Afghanistan

Amir Amiry is the fifth U.S. citizen released by Afghanistan this year.
September 28
In this photo released by Qatar's Foreign Ministry, U.S. citizen Amir Amiry, left, poses next to an unidentified woman, aboard a plane in Kabul, Afghanistan, on Sept. 28, 2025, after being released from an Afghan prison. With him, from right, are a Qatari diplomat, Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to President Donald Trump, and U.S. special envoy for hostage response Adam Boehler.
September 28

Congressional leaders point fingers as possible shutdown nears

Leaders will meet with Trump Monday, a day before funding runs out.
September 28
The U.S. Capitol is seen  on Sept. 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
September 28

Hegseth to tell generals about the 'warrior ethos' in rare gathering: Sources

Trump plans to address the generals and admirals, White House officials said.
September 28
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a ceremony at the Pentagon to commemorate the 24rd anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, Sept. 11, 2025.
September 28

NYC Mayor Adams suspends reelection campaign

Adams announced his decision in a video on X.
September 28
Adams announced his decision in a video on X.
September 28

Jeffries says he's 'hopeful' a government shutdown can be avoided

But he and House Majority Leader Scalise disagree on how to do that.
September 28
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Sept. 28, 2025.
September 28

'This Week' Transcript 9-28-25: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries & Rep. Steve Scalise

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, September 28.
September 28
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries meets with reporters at the Capitol in Washington, D.C., Sept. 25, 2025, days before federal funding runs out that could trigger a government shutdown.
September 27

Weekend politics roundup

Catch up on key political developments, including President Donald Trump’s use of the National Guard to curb crime, the debate over birthright citizenship, and the latest on tariffs.
September 27
Weekend politics roundup
September 27

Tech industry raises red flags after Trump's H-1B visa changes cause confusion

Major corporations have hired top talent through the program.
September 27
A job seeker waits to talk to a recruiter at a job fair, Aug. 28, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla.
September 26

FBI fires agents who kneeled at protest after George Floyd's death: Sources

The firings involve as many as 20 agents, according to sources.
September 26
WASHINGTON, DC - JUNE 1: A sign is displayed outside of the J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) building on June, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
September 26

Charge against Comey focuses on alleged role in Hillary Clinton-related leak: Sources

Dave Aronberg, the former state attorney for Palm Beach County, Florida, breaks down the latest on the turmoil between President Donald Trump and former FBI Director James Comey
September 26
VIDEO: Charge against Comey focuses on alleged role in Hillary Clinton-related leak: Sources
September 26

Supreme Court allows Trump to cut $4B in foreign aid in 'pocket rescission'

Justices Elena Kagan, Sonia Sotomayor and Ketanji Brown Jackson dissented.
September 26
Justices of the Supreme Court pose for their official photo at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., Oct. 7, 2022. (Seated from left) Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor, Associate Justice Clarence Thomas, Chief Justice John Roberts, Associate Justice Samuel Alito and Associate Justice Elena Kagan, (Standing behind from left) Associate Justice Amy Coney Barrett, Associate Justice Neil Gorsuch, Associate Justice Brett Kavanaugh and Associate Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson.
September 26

Charge against Comey focuses on alleged role in Clinton-related leak: Sources

'Project Runway' winner Veejay Floresca talks finale; Sneak peek at new season of '20/20'; Chef James Fu shares recipe for National Dumpling Day
September 26
VIDEO: Charge against Comey focuses on alleged role in Clinton-related leak: Sources
September 26

Hegseth expected to deliver message on restoring 'warrior ethos' at generals meeting

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered a large number of general officers and admirals to gather next Tuesday, according to five U.S. officials.
September 26
VIDEO: Hegseth expected to deliver message on restoring 'warrior ethos' at generals meeting
September 26

The government could shut down in less than a week. Here's what you need to know

Right now, congressional leaders are busy blaming one another for the looming shutdown, but no clear path is emerging for how funding might be approved.
September 26
Right now, congressional leaders are busy blaming one another for the looming shutdown, but no clear path is emerging for how funding might be approved.
September 26

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries & Rep. Steve Scalise Sunday on “This Week”

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, September 28, 2025.
September 26
September 26

Trump says new tariffs taking effect next week, 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals

President Trump announced in a social media post that he is putting 100% tariffs on "branded or patented pharmaceutical products" unless companies are making a facility in the U.S.
September 26
VIDEO: Trump says new tariffs taking effect next week, 100% tariffs on pharmaceuticals
September 26

NJ gubernatorial race jolted after Sherrill's unredacted military records released

Records contained information such as her Social Security number.
September 26
Records contained information such as her Social Security number.
September 26

Is Trump's directed prosecution of Comey legal? What the Supreme Court says: ANALYSIS

The Comey indictment has shattered decades of post-Nixon norms.
September 26
President Donald Trump boards Air Force One, as he departs for New York at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, September 26, 2025.
September 26

Trump, Comey had years of turmoil before former FBI director's indictment

Trump fired Comey months into his first term.
September 26
Donald Trump shakes hands with James Comey, director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), during an Inaugural Law Enforcement Officers and First Responders Reception in the Blue Room of the White House on January 22, 2017 in Washington, D.C.
September 26

Scores of delegates walk out as Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations

Representatives from dozens of countries walked out as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approached the podium at the United Nations General Assembly in New York.
September 26
VIDEO: Scores of delegates walk out as Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations
September 26

'Constitutional crisis': Dems hit Trump admin, DOJ over James Comey indictment

Republican members have been more muted in their response so far.
September 26
Chris Murphy speaks during the 2025 Concordia Annual Summit on September 24, 2025 in New York City.
September 26

Justice Clarence Thomas says legal precedents are not 'the gospel'

The conservative justice wants to overturn cases wrongly decided in his view.
September 26
Supreme Court Associate Justice Clarence Thomas listens during an event at The Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law, Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
September 26

'It’s about justice, really. It’s not revenge': Trump on the indictment of Comey

President Donald Trump, leaving the White House Friday to attend the Ryder Cup in New York, spoke to reporters about the indictment of former FBI Director James Comey.
September 26
VIDEO: 'It’s about justice, really. It’s not revenge': Trump on the indictment of Comey
September 26

Delegates walk out as Netanyahu speaks at the United Nations

Israel's prime minister said remarks were broadcast in Gaza via loudspeakers.
September 26
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu addresses the 80th United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at U.N. headquarters in New York City, September 26, 2025.
September 25

Armed kidnappers steal $8M in crypto after holding family at gunpoint: Prosecutors

An FBI agent said the pair "terrorized a Minnesota family in their own home."
September 25
Isiah Angelo Garcia and Raymond Christian Garcia in photos released by police.
September 25

Former FBI Director James Comey posts video after indictment: 'I am innocent'

"I have great confidence in the federal judicial system," Comey said.
September 25
Former FBI Director James Comey speaks on a video message that he was innocent and he has faith in U.S. judicial system, after his indictment on Thursday on criminal charges of false statements and obstruction, at an unidentified location this screengrab taken from a handout video released on September 25, 2025.
September 25

Potential government shutdown looms amid budget fight

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sat down with Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R - Indiana) weighing in on budget negotiations as the Trump administration tells agencies to draw mass firing plans.
September 25
VIDEO: Potential government shutdown looms amid budget fight
September 25

Trump administration urges global leaders to restrict asylum system

Deputy Sec. of State Landau made the remarks amid the U.N. General Assembly.
September 25
US Deputy Secretary of State Christopher Landau speaks during a Global Refugee Asylum System meeting on September 25, 2025 in New York. (Photo by Yuki Iwamura / POOL / AFP)

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