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“Who the heck is going to administer this program?"

Out-of-state Guardsmen are not yet ordered back home.

Former National Security Council Director Javed Ali speaks with ABC News about the next steps for the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas and President Donald Trump’s plans to visit the Middle East.

ABC News medical contributor Dr. Alok Patel discusses former President Joe Biden’s radiation treatment for prostate cancer and highlights today’s top health headlines.

The former president's office announced his prostate cancer diagnosis in May.

Trump also got a flu shot and an updated COVID booster vaccination.

President Donald Trump speaks about phase one of the ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, as well as his plans to travel to the Middle East in the near future.

President Donald Trump announced Friday he would implement 100% tariffs on Chinese imports starting next month after threatening to cancel his upcoming meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.

China imposed limits on rare earth minerals a day earlier.

Gen. Robert Abrams said people should celebrate a ceasefire deal, but challenges remain, such as disarming Hamas and governing Gaza.

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, October 12, 2025.

The partial paycheck is the last pay many feds will get until the shutdown ends.

The first lady announced eight children have been reunited with their families.

First lady Melania Trump announced Friday that she and Russian President Vladimir Putin have had an "open channel of communication" regarding children impacted by the Russian-Ukraine war.

Mamdani has been a member of the Democratic Socialists of America since 2017.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Rep. Sarah McBride (D-Del.) about the potential outcome of the ceasefire and the plans to help Gaza rebuild.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) on the continuing consequences of the government shutdown, as U.S. military families and furloughed service workers await paychecks.

James led a successful civil case against Trump and his business.

The ruling will be in effect for 14 days.

But Trump didn't provide much detail about what comes after phase one.

Some 200 National Guard personnel arrived to Portland, Oregon, over the weekend.

Rep. Mike Lawler, R-N.Y., on his viral confrontation with Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries as the Senate enters Day 9 of the government shutdown.

Specifics about the deal haven't immediately been revealed.

Former U.S. ambassador, Michael Ratney, said the 20-point plan depends on the degree of Israel’s commitment to a full withdrawal of military presence in Gaza and Hamas’ commitment to disarmament.

President Donald Trump says it will be "a day of joy" when the hostages are released by Hamas early next week.

ABC Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz on Trump's "huge moment."

"I am angry because of situations just like yours," Johnson replied.

On C-SPAN, House Speaker Mike Johnson heard from one military mom who begged him to bring lawmakers back into session to pass a standalone bill to pay military troops.

New Jersey gubernatorial candidates Jack Ciattarelli and Rep. Mikie Sherrill faced off Wednesday in their second debate with less than a month to go before Election Day.

Democrat Mikie Sherrill leads in polling over Republican Jack Ciattarelli.

ABC’s Linsey Davis talks with Senate Majority Leader John Thune about the government shutdown, health care subsidies and backpay for furloughed workers.

Neil Menefee-Libey, senior public policy manager at the National WIC Association, discusses the Trump administration's proposal to fund the WIC nutrition program using revenue for tariffs.

Federal law mandates that federal employees get back pay after shutdowns end.

Former federal prosecutor Neama Rahmani weighs in on the criminal case against former FBI Director James Comey.

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., speaks with ABC News Live about the ongoing government shutdown and the partisan politics leading the impasse.

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries and GOP's Lawler had a hallway confrontation.

The judge set a trial date of Jan. 5 in the case against the former FBI head.

It's been 20 years since a Pennsylvania justice has lost a retention vote.

A generational clash looms in Tennessee’s only Democratic seat.

Trump hasn't endorsed Winsome Earle-Sears in the race.

Some staffers say their replies were hijacked to make a political point.

The case could clear the way for more challenges ahead of the midterm elections.

"This is your legacy ... You have fundamentally transformed the Justice Department and left an enormous stain in American history," Sen. Dick Durbin tells Attorney General Pam Bondi.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., to discuss day six of the government shutdown, and the senator’s views on replacing the combined MMR vaccine.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Democratic Sen. Jeff Merkley from Oregon on the move from the Trump administration to deploy the National Guard and the ongoing Government shutdown.

The justices are weighing free speech rights against medical regulation.

Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., the only Republican representing New York City in Congress, said "money will continue to flow" to New York City transit projects after the government shutdown ends.

He has been discussing and his allies have been talking about insurrection.

Attorney General Pam Bondi faced questions from lawmakers during a hearing before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.

Democratic Rep. Adriano Espaillat of New York, the first formerly undocumented immigrant to serve in Congress, discusses the debate over Medicaid amid the ongoing government shutdown.