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B-52s fly off coast of Venezuela in show of force by Trump

The White House defends military operations as stemming the tide of drugs.
24 minutes ago
A U.S. Air Force B-52 Stratofortress assigned to the 2nd Bomb Wing, Barksdale Air Force Base, Louisiana, takes off for a mission in support of Red Flag-Nellis 25-1, Feb. 6, 2025.
2 hours ago

Education funding and services at risk amid government shutdown

Jacqueline Castillo Blaber, a parent advocate and mother of two kids who require special education services, discusses the impact of the government shutdown on her family.
2 hours ago
VIDEO: Education funding and services at risk amid government shutdown
2 hours ago

Admiral overseeing operations in Caribbean Sea stepping down, Hegseth announces

Adm. Alvin Holsey's command included strikes on alleged drug boats.
2 hours ago
U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Alvin Holsey, military deputy commander, U.S. Southern Command, testifies before the Senate Committee on Armed Services at a confirmation hearing in Washington, Sept. 12, 2024.
2 hours ago

Grand jury indicts ex-Trump adviser John Bolton over classified documents

James Sample and Katherine Faulders report on former national security adviser John Bolton’s indictment for allegedly mishandling classified information, the latest case tied to Trump-era documents.
2 hours ago
VIDEO: Grand jury indicts ex-Trump adviser John Bolton over classified documents
4 hours ago

NYC mayoral candidates set to face off in debate

WABC reporter Kemberly Richardson previews the first general election debate between candidates Andrew Cuomo, Zohran Mamdani and Curtis Sliwa.
4 hours ago
VIDEO: NYC mayoral candidates set to face off in debate
4 hours ago

Trump announces deal to reduce cost of specific IVF medication

The drug typically costs between $5,000 and $6,000 per cycle.
4 hours ago
President Donald Trump responds to a question from the news media during a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, October 15, 2025.
October 16

Thune says he offered Dems a vote on Obamacare subsidies to end shutdown

Schumer said the GOP did not offer any proposal to vote to extend the subsidies.
October 16
Senate Majority Leader John Thune speaks to reporters as Senate Republican leaders hold a press conference following their weekly policy lunch on Capitol Hill in Washington, October 15, 2025.
October 16

The most-searched government shutdown questions answered

ABC News' Selina Wang reports on what the government shutdown means for Americans and their families.
October 16
VIDEO: The most-searched government shutdown questions answered
October 16

Trump threatens to "go in and kill" Hamas members as violence in Gaza continues

"If Hamas continues to kill people in Gaza, which was not the Deal, we will have no choice but to go in and kill them. Thank you for your attention to this matter!" Trump posted on Truth Social. 
October 16
Trump threatens to "go in and kill" Hamas members as violence in Gaza continues
October 16

NTSB releases final report on Titan implosion

The National Transportation Safety Board blamed OceanGate's "inadequate engineering process" for the deadly 2023 implosion of the company's Titan submersible in a final report.
October 16
VIDEO: NTSB releases final report on Titan implosion
October 16

Sen. Mitch McConnell falls in US Capitol hallway

Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, fell to the ground in a Capitol hallway Thursday afternoon as he made his way to Senate votes.
October 16
Republican Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, fell to the ground in a Capitol hallway Thursday afternoon as he made his way to Senate votes.
October 16

Prosecutors expected to seek grand jury indictment of John Bolton: Sources

Bolton has been a target of Trump's ire since leaving Trump's first administration and publishing a tell-all book. Federal agents in August searched Bolton's Maryland residence and Washington, D.C.
October 16
VIDEO: Prosecutors expected to seek grand jury indictment of John Bolton: Sources
October 16

Sen. Mitch McConnell falls in Capitol hallway

The 83-year-old fell on his way to Senate votes.
October 16
Sen. Mitch McConnell walks out of the Senate Chamber of the U.S. Capitol Building on Oct. 1, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
October 16

Government worker furloughed by shutdown: 'We're left in the dark'

Michael Galletly, a furloughed USDA worker, talks about the impact the government shutdown is having on his household.
October 16
VIDEO: Government worker furloughed by shutdown: 'We're left in the dark'
October 16

Thune says he offered Dems a vote on Obamacare subsidies to end shutdown

Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he offered Democrats an opportunity to address their biggest priority in an effort to end the government shutdown -- but it was not enough to end the stalemate.
October 16
Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he offered Democrats an opportunity to address their biggest priority in an effort to end the government shutdown -- but it was not enough to end the stalemate.
October 16

Senate fails for 10th time to advance a government funding bill

Sen. Rand Paul remained the only Republican to vote against it. Democratic Sens. Catherine Cortez Masto and John Fetterman, and Independent Angus King once again voted for the bill.
October 16
VIDEO: 10th Senate to reopen government fails
October 16

Polls show Americans blame both parties equally as government shutdown drags on

Democrats and Republicans are pointing fingers as the shutdown continues.
October 16
Susanne Brown, from Bellingham, Washington, looks at the sign that reads, ' This Facility is Closed Due to the Federal Government Shutdown', on the door to the Everglades National Park visitors center, Oct. 1, 2025, in Everglades National Park, Florida.
October 16

US-led coordination center for Gaza to be operational in coming days: Officials

To be located inside Israel, it will include 200 U.S. troops staffing logistics.
October 16
Buildings destroyed during two years of Israeli army bombardments are seen in Gaza City, Oct. 15, 2025.
October 16

Some GOP leaders say Young Republicans who allegedly texted slurs should resign

Members of both political parties condemned the rhetoric in the alleged texts.
October 16
Members of both political parties condemned the rhetoric in the alleged texts.
October 16

US-China rare Earth minerals fight explained

China's new rules, which apply to all countries, will be implemented in phases.
October 16
President Donald Trump at the White House in Washington, Oct. 9, 2025 and Chinese President Xi Jinping in Beijing, Sept. 30, 2025.
October 16

Trump confirms he's authorized CIA operations in Venezuela, looking into land strikes

"We are certainly looking at land now," Trump said.
October 16
President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House, October 15, 2025 in Washington.
October 15

Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva on‘delay tactics’ in being sworn into Congress

ABC News’ Janai Norman spoke with Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva (D-AZ) on the Epstein files being the "common denominator" on why she hasn’t been sworn into Congress by House Speaker Johnson.
October 15
VIDEO: Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva on‘delay tactics’ in being sworn into Congress
October 15

GOP leaders say Young Republicans involved in leaked texts should resign

Members of both political parties condemned the rhetoric in the alleged texts.
October 15
In this Dec. 15, 2024, file photo, the New York Young Republican Club's logo is shown at their annual gala in New York.
October 15

What to know about the Trump administration's $20B bailout for Argentina

It's angered American soybean farmers hurt in Trump's trade war with China.
October 15
President Donald Trump welcomes Argentina's President Javier Milei at the White House in Washington, October 14, 2025.
October 15

Trump vows federal 'surge' in more American cities to combat crime

Trump spoke in the Oval Office with FBI Director Kash Patel.
October 15
President Donald Trump speaks as Federal Bureau of Investigation Director Kash Patel listens during a press conference in the Oval Office of the White House on October 15, 2025 in Washington.
October 15

Democrats want investigation into Noem's TSA video that blamed Democrats for shutdown

They want to know if it violated the Hatch Act and how it was paid for.
October 15
Democratic senators want an investigation into whether the Department of Homeland Security violated federal law by sending a video to airports of Secretary Kristi Noem blaming Democrats for the government shutdown.
October 15

Ex-girlfriend of GOP Rep. Cory Mills granted restraining order against him

She claims the congressman threatened to release explicit videos of her.
October 15
Rep. Cory Mills, R-Fla., testifies at Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 26, 2024. (AP Photo/Rod Lamkey, Jr., File)
October 15

Texas State Rep. Gina Hinojosa launches Democratic bid for governor

Hinojosa told ABC News this summer's redistricting showdown "opened my eyes."
October 15
In this Aug. 18, 2025, file photo, Rep. Gina Hinojosa reacts as a proclamation by the Governor is read inside the House Chamber at the Texas Capitol in Austin, Texas.
October 15

Supreme Court appears ready to limit key part of Voting Rights Act

The section protects equal opportunity for racial minorities in redistricting.
October 15
People protest on the day the U.S. Supreme Court hears arguments regarding the composition of Louisiana electoral districts, in Washington, October 15, 2025.
October 15

Supreme Court weighs use of race in redistricting

The U.S. Supreme Court will decide whether the use of race in drawing a majority-minority district to comply with the Voting Rights Act violates the Constitution.
October 15
VIDEO: Supreme Court weighs use of race in redistricting
October 14

Chairman Jim Jordan demands Jack Smith testify over Trump investigations

Jim Jordan requested an interview with Jack Smith by Oct. 28.
October 14
Special counsel Jack Smith speaks to members of the media at the US Department of Justice building in Washington, D.C., Aug. 1, 2023. Donald Trump was indicted on August 1, 2023 over his efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election -- the most serious legal threat yet to the former president as he campaigns to return to the White House.
October 14

Trump vows to disarm Hamas but won't say how, avoids details on what's next for Gaza

On Hamas, Trump warned: "They will disarm or we will disarm them."
October 14
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Argentina's President Javier Milei at the White House in Washington, October 14, 2025.
October 14

Trump says some 'Democrat programs' to be cut during shutdown may never come back

Johnson said he didn't have a strategy to negotiate with Democrats.
October 14
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Argentina's President Javier Milei at the White House in Washington, October 14, 2025.
October 14

Medal of Freedom ceremony for Charlie Kirk held at White House

Tuesday marks what would have been Kirk's 32nd birthday.
October 14
President Donald Trump and Erika Kirk, Charlie Kirk's widow, participate in a Medal of Freedom Ceremony for Charlie Kirk in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, October 14, 2025.
October 14

North Carolina is the next state to take up partisan redrawing of congressional maps

GOP statehouse leaders said they're heeding Trump's call to "fight back."
October 14
North Carolina State Capitol Building in Raleigh, N.C.
October 14

SAMHSA staff laid off amid government shutdown: Sources

SAMHSA is best known for the rollout of the 988 suicide prevention hotline.
October 14
The U.S. Capitol during the thirteenth day of the U.S. government shutdown in Washington, October 13, 2025.
October 14
Infowars host Alex Jones leaves after speaking to the media outside Connecticut Superior Court during the ongoing Sandy Hook defamation damages trial in Waterbury, Conn., Sept. 23, 2022.
October 14

In 'monumental' voting rights case, Supreme Court weighs use of race in redistricting

The justices will decide the future of Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act.
October 14
A view of the US Supreme Court on October 7, 2025, in Washington, DC.
October 14

New York AG Letitia James speaks out on federal indictment: 'I will not bow'

In her first public appearance since she was indicted on federal charges, New York Attorney General Letitia James spoke out against her indictment.
October 14
In her first public appearance since she was indicted on federal charges, New York Attorney General Letitia James spoke out against her indictment.
October 14

Maine Gov. Janet Mills enters Senate race after sparring with Trump administration

Mills was encouraged to run by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer.
October 14
Gov. Janet Mills speaks during a press conference about new legislation to protect abortion rights in Maine on Tuesday, January 17, 2023.
October 13

New York AG Letitia James speaks out on federal indictment: 'I will not bow'

"I know what it feels like to be attacked for just doing your job," she said.
October 13
Attorney General of New York Letitia James speaks onstage during the 39th Annual Brooklyn Tribute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Jan. 20, 2025, in New York.
October 13

Former US ambassador discusses Gaza ceasefire deal: 'It's not peace yet'

Michael Ratney, former U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia, said there has to be a role for Palestinian authority or a pathway for Palestinian statehood to avoid future conflicts.
October 13
VIDEO: Former US ambassador discusses Gaza ceasefire deal: 'It's not peace yet'
October 13

Freed Palestinian prisoners welcomed back to Gaza by huge crowds

As part of the ceasefire deal, over 1,900 Palestinian prisoners were released.
October 13
Freed Palestinian prisoners look out of a bus after they were released by Israel as part of a hostages-prisoners swap and a ceasefire deal between Hamas and Israel, in Khan Younis in the southern Gaza Strip, October 13, 2025.
October 13

Trump participates in Middle East peace signing ceremony

President Donald Trump claimed at the peace summit in Egypt that “the war in Gaza is over,” though only the first phase of an agreement has been reached.
October 13
VIDEO: Trump participates in Middle East peace signing ceremony
October 13

Conservative group launches new campaign to reach Latino voters

The "One Small Step" campaign will include events across the country.
October 13
In this Nov. 7, 2020, file photo, supporters of President Donald Trump protest outside the Clark County Election Department in North Las Vegas.
October 13

Trump touts 'historic dawn of a new Middle East' in Knesset speech

President Donald Trump addressed Israel's parliament on a day when the country's living 20 hostages were released as part of a ceasefire agreement he helped broker.
October 13
VIDEO: Trump touts 'historic dawn of a new Middle East' in Knesset speech
October 12

'Come and get me,' Pritzker says of Trump threat

Illinois' Democratic governor spoke on ABC's "This Week" after VP Vance.
October 12
Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, Oct. 12, 2025.
October 12

‘We have to control Gaza’ says foreign advisor to PM Netanyahu

Foreign Policy Advisor to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu Caroline Glick joins ABC News live to discuss Israel’s plan after the ceasefire deal.
October 12
‘We have to control Gaza’ says foreign advisor to PM Netanyahu
October 12

Vance confirms that Hamas has 20 living hostages, expected release in next 24 hours

He spoke with ABC's George Stephanopoulos on "This Week."
October 12
Vice President JD Vance speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, Oct. 12, 2025.
October 12

'This Week' Transcript 10-12-25: Vice President JD Vance & Gov. JB Pritzker

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, October 12.
October 12
Vice President JD Vance speaks during a press briefing in Washington, October 1, 2025.