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Rubio meets with Russia's Lavrov after Trump's shift on Russia and Ukraine

In a reversal, Trump said on Tuesday that Ukraine could win back all its land.
17 minutes ago
Secretary of State Marco Rubio attends a United Nations Security Council ministerial meeting on Ukraine at the U.N. headquarters, Sept. 23, 2025.
1 hour ago

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

The government runs out of funding at midnight from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1.
1 hour ago
A general view shows the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, September 23, 2025.
September 24

Special election winner in Arizona could be key vote to release Epstein files

Special election in Arizona’s 7th District will likely narrow Republicans’ slim majority in the House and deliver decisive vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
September 24
Special election in Arizona’s 7th District will likely narrow Republicans’ slim majority in the House and deliver decisive vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
September 23

Special election winner in Arizona could be key vote to release Epstein files

Democrat Adelita Grijalva's projected win will narrow the GOP’s thin majority.
September 23
Democratic congressional candidate Adelita Grijalva speaks to the media during a primary election-night party, July 15, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz. Republican congressional candidate Daniel Butierez speaks during the Clean Elections CD7 debate in Phoenix, Sept. 24, 2024.
September 23

DOJ probing FBI agent who sued Alex Jones in Sandy Hook defamation case

At the trial, the FBI agent broke into tears describing the shooting scene.
September 23
InfoWars founder Alex Jones speaks to the media outside Waterbury Superior Court during his trial, Sept. 21, 2022, in Waterbury, Conn.
September 23

CEO of International Rescue Committee on Trump’s remarks to UN

ABC News’ Linsey Davis discusses President Donald Trump’s address on the role of the United Nations with the CEO of the International Rescue Committee, David Miliband.
September 23
VIDEO: CEO of International Rescue Committee on Trump’s remarks to UN
September 23

Schumer mocks Trump’s negotiating skills after he backs out of meeting with Dems

Trump called the Democrats' proposals "unserious and ridiculous."
September 23
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 19, 2025.
September 23

Key takeaways from Trump’s UN speech on Palestinian statehood, hostages and Russia

Matt Duss, vice president at the Center for International Policy, reacts to the president's remarks at the U.N. General Assembly.
September 23
VIDEO: Key takeaways from Trump’s UN speech on Palestinian statehood, hostages and Russia
September 23

Fact-checking what Trump said about climate change during the UN General Assembly

The president made several suspect claims about clean energy and climate change.
September 23
A large array of solar panels, located one hour north of Los Angeles in Kern County, is viewed on November 15, 2022, near Mojave, California.
September 23

Trump says NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft that violate airspace

Asked if the U.S. would provide backup, Trump said "it depends."
September 23
President Donald Trump meets with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during the 80th session of the UN's General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters, September 23, 2025 in New York City.
September 23

Fed Chair Powell says rising inflation and slow hiring pose 'challenging situation'

The remarks came less than a week after the Fed cut interest rates.
September 23
The remarks came less than a week after the Fed cut interest rates.
September 23

Trump and Zelenskyy meet on sidelines of UN

Trump called Zelenskyy a "brave man" and said he has "great respect for the fight" Ukrainians are engaged in. Zelenskyy thanked Trump for his efforts to bring an end to the war.
September 23
VIDEO: Trump and Zelenskyy meet on sidelines of UN
September 23

Trump threatens Russia sanctions, but says Europe must do more

Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, Trump said the U.S. is prepared to enforce a "very strong round of powerful tariffs" on Russia should Moscow not be ready to make a peace deal.
September 23
VIDEO: Trump threatens Russia sanctions, but says Europe must do more
September 23

'Your countries are going to hell': Trump bashes UN, world leaders in speech

Trump slammed other countries, saying they need strong borders.
September 23
President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, Sept. 23, 2025.
September 23

Harris admits she was 'reckless' in not challenging Biden decision to seek reelection

She "grieved" her 2024 loss: "I knew what it was going to mean for the country."
September 23
Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with Michael Strahan on "Good Morning America," Sept. 23, 2025, in New York City.
September 23

Trump tells European Union nations: 'Your countries are going to hell'

President Donald Trump criticized the European Union's immigration policies while speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
September 23
Trump tells European Union nations: 'Your countries are going to hell'
September 23

FULL SPEECH: Trump addresses United Nations General Assembly

President Donald Trump said the United Nations has "tremendous potential" but only gives "empty words."
September 23
VIDEO: FULL SPEECH: Trump addresses United Nations General Assembly
September 23

Trump questions the purpose of the United Nations

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Trump claimed he solved conflicts around the world while the UN did nothing asking, “What is the purpose of the United Nations?”
September 23
VIDEO: Trump questions the purpose of the United Nations
September 23

France, UK and others recognize Palestinian statehood. What does it mean?

More U.N. members support the creation of a Palestinian state than ever before.
September 23
A man walks past portraits of leading member of the Fatah party Marwan Barghouti, left, the most high-profile Palestinian detainee in Israeli custody, and late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat adorning a section of Israel's controversial separation wall near the Qalandiya checkpoint between Jerusalem and and Ramallah on Sept. 22, 2025.
September 23

3 key moments that defined Kamala Harris' '107 Days'

The presidential candidate says she could have done more with more time.
September 23
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 4, 2024.
September 22

Supreme Court allows Trump firing of FTC commissioner

The Supreme Court upheld Trump's termination of Rebecca Slaughter.
September 22
Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter testifies on the "Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission" before the U.S. Senate Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security Subcommittee in Washington, Nov. 27, 2018.
September 22

DOJ ended probe of Tom Homan for allegedly accepting $50K in FBI sting: Sources

The Justice Department said there was "no credible evidence" of criminal wrongdoing by Homan.
September 22
VIDEO: DOJ ended probe of Tom Homan for allegedly accepting $50K in FBI sting: Sources
September 22

Trump appears to criticize Bondi over investigations of political opponents

President Donald Trump appeared to criticize Attorney General Pam Bondi in a lengthy social media post Saturday over probes into his political opponents.
September 22
Video: Trump appears to criticize Bondi over investigations of political opponents
September 22

What to know about planned announcement by Trump on autism

David Mandell, professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, discusses what to expect from President Trump’s upcoming remarks at the White House on autism.
September 22
VIDEO: What to know about planned announcement by Trump on autism
September 22

New Jersey governor candidates grapple over whether it's a bellwether

"All eyes in the United States are going to be on New Jersey," one expert said.
September 22
Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli shake hands with Democratic candidate for governor Mikie Sherrill before their debate Sept. 21, 2025, in Lawrenceville, N.J.
September 22

DOJ shut down probe involving Tom Homan: Sources

The Justice Department said there was "no credible evidence" of criminal wrongdoing by Homan, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
September 22
The Justice Department said there was "no credible evidence" of criminal wrongdoing by Homan, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
September 22

Democrats blast Trump's call to have AG prosecute his enemies

ABC News' Karen Travers and Katherine Faulders report on President Donald Trump calling for charges against his political enemies.
September 22
VIDEO: Democrats blast Trump's call to have AG prosecute his enemies
September 22

What Trump's call to prosecute enemies means for the justice system

ABC News legal contributor James Sample discusses President Donald Trump's public pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political enemies.
September 22
VIDEO: What Trump's call to prosecute enemies means for the justice system
September 22

Trump heads to UN as future of Palestinian state and Gaza likely to dominate

The General Assembly is set to convene for its 80th session on Tuesday.
September 22
President Donald Trump addresses a news conference on the sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sept. 25, 2019.
September 21

Key takeaways from Charlie Kirk's memorial service

Trump, Vance and more hailed Kirk a "martyr" and "warrior" for conservatism.
September 21
Attendees hold up signs at the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk, September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
September 21

Patel says FBI investigating 'possibility of accomplices' in Kirk shooting

The FBI director posted during Kirk’s memorial service.
September 21
FBI Director Kash Patel attends the memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, in Glendale, Arizona, September 21, 2025.
September 21

DOJ ended probe of Tom Homan for allegedly accepting $50K in FBI sting: Sources

The Justice Dept. said there was "no credible evidence" of criminal wrongdoing.
September 21
White House "Border Czar" Tom Homan speaks to reporters outside the White House, September 8, 2025.
September 21

Sen. Murphy says Trump using presidential power to punish political opponents

The U.S. faces one of its “most dangerous moments,” he says.
September 21
Sen. Chris Murphy speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, Sept. 21, 2025.
September 21

'This Week' Transcript 9-21-25: Sen. Chris Murphy & Dr. Richard Besser

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, September 21.
September 21
Sen. Chris Murphy leads a news conference to introduce the No Political Enemies Act at the U.S. Capitol on Sept. 18, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
September 21

Charlie Kirk memorial service set for Sunday with Trump, Vance to speak

Tens of thousands of mourners are expected to pack Arizona's State Farm Stadium.
September 21
A makeshift memorial for Charlie Kirk outside the headquarters of Turning Point USA on September 18, 2025, in Phoenix, Arizona.
September 21

How to watch the Charlie Kirk memorial service

Thousands are expected to attend on Sunday, including President Donald Trump.
September 21
CEO of Turning Point USA Charlie Kirk speaks on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
September 20

Trump says he is appointing former defense attorney to lead key prosecutor's office

Lindsey Halligan represented Trump in the classified documents investigation.
September 20
Lindsey Halligan (L) and Karoline Leavitt (C) attend the Men's Singles Final on Day 15 of the 2025 US Open Tennis Championships at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center on September 07, 2025 in Flushing Meadows, Queens, New York City.
September 20

Trump imposes $100,000 fee on H1-B visas

President Trump signed a proclamation adding a $100,000 annual visa fee for highly-skilled foreign workers. ABC News' Selina Wang reports.
September 20
VIDEO: Trump imposes $100,000 fee on H1-B visas
September 19

Hegseth unveils new restrictions on Pentagon press access

Rules could force reporters out of the building.
September 19
U.S. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon on June 26, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia. Top officials from the Department of Defense gave an update after three Iranian nuclear facilities were struck by the U.S. military last weekend and Iran countered by launching missiles at Al Udeid Air Base in Doha, Qatar.
September 19

What a Supreme Court decision could mean for Trump FCC pressure on broadcasters

The justices ruled 9-0 in a case involving alleged improper pressure last year.
September 19
A view of the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, June 29, 2024.
September 19

Acosta, who negotiated Epstein's plea deal, appears before House Oversight Committee

Rep. Comer said Acosta "cooperated" with the committee's questions.
September 19
Former Attorney for the Southern District of Florida and former Secretary of Labor Alexander Acosta walks to an interview with the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform as part of its investigation into Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwel on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., Sept. 19, 2025.
September 19

Sen. Chris Murphy and Dr. Richard Besser, Sunday on “This Week”

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, September 21, 2025.
September 19
September 19

Senate fails to advance bills to fund government as shutdown looms

The Senate voted hours after the House sent them the short-term funding bill.
September 19
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 19, 2025.
September 19

Soybean farmer to President Trump: 'We need actions now, not just words'

Caleb Ragland, president of the American Soybean Association, discusses the impact retaliatory tariffs from China are having on soybean farmers and how it will trickle down to everyday Americans.
September 19
VIDEO: Soybean farmer to President Trump: 'We need actions now, not just words'
September 19

Trump says he will meet with Xi at APEC, travel to China in 2026

President Donald Trump, following a "very productive" phone call with Chinese President Xi, said in a social media post that he would meet with the Chinese leader at the APEC summit in South Korea.
September 19
VIDEO: Trump says he will meet with Xi at APEC, travel to China in 2026
September 19

House passes Republicans' short-term government funding bill to avert shutdown

The House passed the Republicans' short-term government funding bill on Friday ahead of the Sept. 30 deadline to avert a shutdown.
September 19
VIDEO: House passes Republicans' short-term government funding bill to avert shutdown
September 19

Department of Education watchdog to probe DOGE access to sensitive data

It comes after Sen. Warren led an effort to investigate DOGE's actions.
September 19
Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks as Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr., appears before the Senate Finance Committee, on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 4, 2025.
September 18

CDC advisers vote to restrict MMRV vaccine, delay vote on hepatitis B

None of the votes are finalized until the head of CDC or HHS signs off.
September 18
A Hepatitis B vaccine in Atlanta, Georgia, September 29, 2023.
September 18

Trump suggests FCC reexamine licenses amid fallout over preemption of Jimmy Kimmel

Democrats on Capitol Hill called on FCC Chair Brendan Carr to resign.
September 18
This combination of pictures created on September 18, 2025 shows, Donald Trump in Morristown, New Jersey on September 14, 2025 and television host Jimmy Kimmel in Hollywood, California, June 6, 2024.
September 18

Tempers erupt in Oversight hearing over DC law enforcement surge

Democrats and Republicans get into racially charged shouting match over crime.
September 18
District of Columbia Mayor Muriel Bowser testifies during a House Oversight and Government Reform Committee hearing on the oversight of the District of Columbia, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., on Sept. 18, 2025.

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