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October 21

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre discusses Democratic Party exit

ABC News’ Linsey Davis talks to Karine Jean-Pierre about her memoir, “Independent: A Look Inside a Broken White House, Outside the Party Lines,” and her experiences with President Joe Biden.
October 21
VIDEO: Former White House Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on why she left the Democratic Party
October 21

Republicans advance new NC congressional map that could net 1 seat for GOP

Trump says the redrawn maps could help elect another "MAGA Republican."
October 21
Demonstrators hold signs during a rally protesting a proposed election redistricting map, Oct. 21, 2025, in Raleigh, N.C.
October 21

Embattled Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia withdraws from Thursday confirmation hearing

The nomination drew fire after reports that he said he had a "Nazi streak."
October 21
Paul Ingrassia, who has been selected by President Donald Trump to lead the Office of Special Counsel, arrives before Trump speaks during a summer soiree on the South Lawn of the White House, June 4, 2025, in Washington.
October 21

Arizona is suing the House to seat Rep.-elect Grijalva

Speaker Johnson has said repeatedly he'll swear her in after the shutdown ends.
October 21
Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva attends a press event highlighting her delayed swearing in at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, October 15, 2025.
October 21

Now Trump won't meet with Putin on Ukraine, White House official says

Trump had said he and Putin would meet in Budapest to discuss ending the war.
October 21
President Donald Trump in Washington, Oct. 10, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, Oct. 16, 2025.
October 21

Why the White House called off plans for Trump-Putin summit

The White House says there are “no plans” for another Trump-Putin meeting as the Kremlin downplays the idea. ABC News’ Christiane Cordero joins with analysis after Trump’s talks with Zelenskyy.
October 21
VIDEO: Why the White House called off plans for Trump-Putin summit
October 21

SNAP benefits to halt in some states amid government shutdown

SNAP serves roughly 42 million low-income Americans.
October 21
A "SNAP welcomed here" sign is seen at the entrance to a Big Lots store in Portland, Oregon, Oct 28, 2020.
October 21

Trump's surgeon general pick may have Senate hearing next week: Sources

The hearing has yet to be finalized, the sources told ABC News.
October 21
Dr. Casey Means, a wellness influencer, left, and journalist Megyn Kelly attend a confirmation hearing for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for the Secretary of Health and Human Services post, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 29, 2025.
October 21

No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' WH official says

There are no plans for Pres. Trump and Russian Pres. Putin to meet "in the immediate future," a White House official said on Tuesday — calling off an expected summit in Hungary in the coming weeks.
October 21
No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' WH official says
October 21

No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' White House official says

President Donald Trump had said he and Russian President Vladimir Putin would meet in Budapest to discuss the war.
October 21
VIDEO: No plans for Trump and Putin to meet in 'immediate future,' White House official says
October 21

Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter charged with threatening Rep. Jeffries

New York police say the 34-year-old suspect has been charged with making a terroristic threat against House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries.
October 21
VIDEO: Pardoned Jan. 6 rioter charged with threatening Rep. Jeffries
October 21

Loss of SNAP benefits amid shutdown will put 'strain on food banks': Expert

George Matysik, executive director of Philadelphia's Share Food Program, says his food bank is "relying on community more than ever."
October 21
VIDEO: Loss of SNAP benefits amid shutdown will put 'strain on food banks': Expert
October 21

How Steve Bannon influenced Trump's combative meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy

It's reported by ABC's Jonathan Karl in his new book, "Retribution."
October 21
"Retribution," a new book by Jonathan Karl.
October 21

JD Vance, officials express optimism on Israel-Hamas ceasefire

Vance reiterated that it will take time to work out the details of how Hamas will disarm as part of the agreement.
October 21
JD Vance, officials express optimism on Israel-Hamas ceasefire
October 21

Prosecutors not ruling out state charges for commuted ex-Rep. George Santos

Santos was released after three months of a seven-year sentence.
October 21
Former U.S. Rep. George Santos arrives at court in Central Islip, N.Y., Aug. 19, 2024.
October 21

George Santos hits out at critics after prison release

The disgraced former congressman slammed critics who opposed his release from prison after President Donald Trump commuted his sentence for wire fraud and aggravated identity theft.
October 21
VIDEO: George Santos hits out at critics after prison release
October 20

Medicare patients lose telehealth access as government shutdown drags on

It’s day 20 of the government shutdown and millions of Medicare beneficiaries are losing telehealth access, forcing some like Vicki Stearn to pay out of pocket while waiting months for care.
October 20
VIDEO: Medicare patients lose telehealth access as government shutdown drags on
October 20

Biden rings the bell after completing course of radiation therapy for cancer

It's unclear if he'll need more radiation treatment, his spokesperson says.
October 20
Joe Biden is seen at Janssen's Market, Sept. 7, 2025, in Wilmington, Del.
October 20

Portions of White House East Wing being demolished amid ballroom construction

Trump has set out to build a 90,000 square foot ballroom.
October 20
Work begins on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Oct. 20, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom.
October 20

Rep. Brendan Boyle criticizes Fetterman as shutdown, budget fight deepen

Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pa., joins to discuss day 20 of the government shutdown, his criticism of Sen. John Fetterman’s funding vote, and what’s next as Congress faces a larger budget battle.
October 20
VIDEO: Rep. Brendan Boyle criticizes Fetterman as shutdown, budget fight deepen
October 20

Supreme Court to consider whether people who regularly smoke pot can own guns

ABC News legal contributor James Sample discusses the case, which involves a Texas man.
October 20
October 20

Speaker Johnson continues to resist swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Grijalva

Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that he will administer the oath of office to Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva after the Senate votes to reopen the government.
October 20
Speaker Mike Johnson said Monday that he will administer the oath of office to Democratic Rep.-elect Adelita Grijalva after the Senate votes to reopen the government.
October 20

Speaker Johnson continues to resist swearing in Democratic Rep.-elect Grijalva

Johnson has maintained that he is "following the Pelosi precedent."
October 20
House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a press conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, October 20, 2025.
October 20

Government shutdown will impact US food supply: Farmer

Fourth-generation farmer Joe Maxwell says the government shutdown "puts the farmers in a horrible stress" during harvest season.
October 20
VIDEO: Government shutdown will impact US food supply: Farmer
October 20

Coast Guard launches ‘Operation River Wall’ on Rio Grande along southern border

The surge in operations will add more boats on a 260-mile stretch of the river.
October 20
Coast Guard crews patrol the Rio Grande near Mission, Texas Oct. 18, 2025.
October 20

New Trump security precautions in place: Report

There are new security questions surrounding President Donald Trump after the Secret Service found a so-called "hunting stand" with a direct line of sight to Air Force One.
October 20
There are new security questions surrounding President Donald Trump after the Secret Service found a so-called "hunting stand" with a direct line of sight to Air Force One.
October 20

Trump blasts Colombian president as 'illegal drug leader'

President Donald Trump is threatening to raise tariffs on Colombia, escalating a feud that stems from the U.S. military's strikes on vessels allegedly transporting drugs in the region.
October 20
President Donald Trump is threatening to raise tariffs on Colombia, escalating a feud that stems from the U.S. military's strikes on vessels allegedly transporting drugs in the region.
October 19

2nd NYC mayoral debate set for next week

Attorney and educator Juan Carlos Polanco discusses what to expect in the next New York City mayoral debate.
October 19
VIDEO: 2nd NYC mayoral debate set for next week
October 19

Santos says he's not getting away with his crimes after Trump commuted his sentence

Trump stipulated the former congressman had "no further restitution" to pay.
October 19
George Santos, who was expelled from the U.S. House of Representatives, departs after sentencing in his criminal corruption charges at Central Islip Federal Courthouse in Central Islip, New York, on April 25, 2025.
October 19

Jeffries having 'conversations' with Mamdani, but no endorsement

House Democratic leader asked why he hasn't backed NYC mayoral candidate.
October 19
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Oct. 19, 2025.
October 19

Johnson defends calling anti-Trump protests 'hate America' rallies

The Republican House leader said he was referring to the rhetoric of protesters.
October 19
House Speaker Mike Johnson appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Oct. 19, 2025
October 19

'This Week' Transcript 10-19-25: House Speaker Mike Johnson & Leader Hakeem Jeffries

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, October 19.
October 19
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson answers questions during a press conference on day 16 of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Oct. 16, 2025.
October 18

Streets filled across the country for 'No Kings' peaceful rallies protesting Trump

There were no reports of violence or arrests at the rallies
October 18
Demonstrators hold flags and placards during a "No Kings" protest against President Donald Trump's policies, in Washington, D.C., Oct. 18, 2025.
October 18

What you need to know about the NYC mayoral race

With the New York City mayoral race nearing its conclusion, the leading three candidates faced off in a debate while intensifying their efforts to reach voters.
October 18
VIDEO: What you need to know about the NYC mayoral race
October 18

Maine Dem. Senate candidate says he regrets deleted Internet posts: 'Stupid stuff'

Graham Platner is distancing himself from controversial online posts.
October 18
Graham Platner enters race to challenge Sen. Susan Collins of Maine.
October 17

Trump-appointed prosecutor ousts 2 more top attorneys from Virginia office: Sources

Earlier this month, two other prosecutors in the office were fired.
October 17
FILE - Lindsey Halligan, outside of the White House, Aug. 20, 2025, in Washington.
October 17

At least 2 survivors of US attack on alleged drug smugglers in American custody

The survivors in the Caribbean Sea were rescued by helicopter.
October 17
 U.S. Marines with the 22nd Marine Expeditionary Unit (Special Operations Capable) and U.S. Navy Sailors with the San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS San Antonio (LPD 17) conduct rigid-hull inflatable boat training operations while underway in the Caribbean Sea, September 19, 2025.
October 17

Trump hosts Ukraine's Zelenskyy at White House

President Donald Trump met Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, with Zelenskyy hoping to acquire American Tomahawk cruise missiles and other military assets.
October 17
VIDEO: Trump hosts Ukraine's Zelenskyy at White House
October 17

What Trump and Zelenskyy are saying after White House meeting on ending Russia's war

Zelenskyy was in Washington to make the case for U.S. Tomahawk missiles.
October 17
President Donald Trump welcomes Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as he arrives for a meeting at the White House in Washington, October 17, 2025.
October 17

George Santos' prison sentence commuted, to be released 'immediately': Trump

President Donald Trump said Friday evening he had just signed a commutation releasing scandal-plagued former congressman George Santos from prison "immediately."
October 17
VIDEO: George Santos' prison sentence commuted, to be released 'immediately': Trump
October 17

NYC mayoral candidates square off in first debate

During a debate on Wednesday, the top three New York City mayoral candidates sparred over who has the right sort of experience to lead the city after incumbent Mayor Eric Adams suspended his campaign.
October 17
VIDEO: NYC mayoral candidates square off in first debate
October 17

Trump administration asks Supreme Court to OK National Guard deployment in Illinois

Lower courts have temporarily blocked the deployment of troops.
October 17
A group of students walk past the US Supreme Court, October 7, 2025, in Washington.
October 17

House Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Sunday on "This Week"

House Speaker Mike Johnson will be on "This Week" Sunday Oct. 19.
October 17
October 17

Key questions about the shutdown and government services answered

Workers have been furloughed for weeks.
October 17
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, October 15, 2025.
October 17

Furloughed CDC worker worries about paying bills next month amid shutdown

Peter Farruggia, a furloughed CDC worker, talked with ABC News about the impact the government shutdown will have on Americans' health in addition to the layoffs at the agency.
October 17
VIDEO: Furloughed CDC worker worries about paying bills next month amid shutdown
October 17

Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads not guilty to classified documents charges

He was indicted by a grand jury Thursday on charges that he allegedly unlawfully transmitted and retained classified documents.
October 17
VIDEO: Ex-Trump adviser John Bolton pleads not guilty to classified documents charges
October 17

New York City mayoral candidates spar in heated debate

The top three New York City mayoral candidates sparred over who has the right experience to lead the city and how they would approach dealing with President Donald Trump.
October 17
VIDEO: New York City mayoral candidates spar in heated debate
October 17

John Bolton surrenders to authorities after indictment

ABC News legal contributor James Sample discusses the case against former national security adviser John Bolton.
October 17
VIDEO: John Bolton surrenders to authorities after indictment
October 17

New York City mayoral candidates spar over how to deal with Trump

The top three New York City mayoral candidates sparred over who has the right sort of experience to lead the city and how they would approach dealing with President Donald Trump.
October 17
The top three New York City mayoral candidates sparred over who has the right sort of experience to lead the city and how they would approach dealing with President Donald Trump.
October 17

'Mayor Donald Trump will take over New York City': Trump looms large in mayor debate

Trump, who has threatened to withhold federal funds, has loomed over the race.
October 17
Mayoral candidates, Independent nominee former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican nominee Curtis Sliwa and Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani participate in a mayoral debate at Rockefeller Center on October 16, 2025 in New York City. The candidates for New York City mayor are facing off in their first debate ahead of the November 4 election.