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Administration asks SCOTUS to clarify order allowing deportations to 3rd countries

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to clarify its order allowing migrants to be deported to countries other than their place of origin.
42 minutes ago
VIDEO: FBI plans to shift agents from immigration enforcement to counterterrorism: Sources
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Trump narrates hectic 24 hours from Iran's retaliation to fragile ceasefire: Timeline

He posted his efforts to broker a deal in real time on his social media site.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu (L) looks in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2025, a handout picture released by the official website of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei (C) in Tehran on March 20, 2025, and US President Donald Trump (R) in Washington, DC, on April 7, 2025.
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Trump says no vacations until Congress passes his megabill

Johnson warns House that their July 4 recess might be delayed.
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The U.S. Capitol building is seen as the city is on a heightened security alert, June 23, 2025, in Washington.
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Schumer angered over postponement of Senate's Iran-Israel conflict briefing

Schumer said he has still not received a formal briefing on the conflict.
2 hours ago
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, June 24, 2025.
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Former aide Tanden appears before House committee investigating Biden's mental acuity

Multiple Biden aides will be questioned in closed-door, transcribed meetings.
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CEO of American Center for Progress Neera Tanden speaks during a rally opposing House Republicans Tax Proposal prior to the final House Vote on Capitol Hill, May 21, 2025.
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New York City mayoral race tightens

ABC News’ political director Averi Harper breaks down the Democratic mayoral primary, which finds 11 candidates on the ballot.
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VIDEO: New York City mayoral race tightens
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Trump dealt with Iran ‘in a surgical way’: Rep. Wittman

Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., vice-chair of the House Armed Services Committee, says President Donald Trump “took advantage of an opportunity” that was opened by Israel.
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VIDEO: Trump dealt with Iran ‘in a surgical way’: Rep. Wittman
3 hours ago

Disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner among scandal-ridden New York City candidates

After a slew of sexting scandals, Weiner attempts another political comeback.
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Anthony Weiner, a former Democratic congressman who pleaded guilty to one count of sexting a teenage girl leaves Federal Court after being sentenced to 21 months in prison in New York, Sept. 25, 2017.
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New York City mayoral candidates share closing arguments about taking on Trump

Front-runners Cuomo and Mamdani frame the race as them vs. Trump.
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Andrew Cuomo is seen arriving at a labor union rally in Union Square on June 17, 2025, in New York. | NYC Comptroller And Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander arrives to speak at a rally on June 17, 2025, in New York. | New York City mayoral candidate and Democratic State Representative Zohran Mamdani campaigns in New York, on April 16, 2025.
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US has ‘saved the day’ in Israel-Iran conflict: Expert

ABC News security contributor Steve Hill says it’s in “all parties' interests” for the current ceasefire to hold.
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VIDEO: US has ‘saved the day’ in Israel-Iran conflict: Expert
4 hours ago

Trump blurts out expletive as he lashes out at Israel and Iran over ceasefire

Trump told ABC News "they don't know what the f--- they're doing."
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President Donald Trump arrives at Amsterdam Schiphol Airport ahead of the NATO summit, taking place in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025.
June 24

On way to NATO summit, Trump refuses to commit to Article 5 mutual defense agreement

Trump said he's "not happy" with both Israel and Iran amid fragile ceasefire.
June 24
President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on June 21, 2025, as he returns to the White House from his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
June 24

Trump ‘not happy’ with Israel in wake of ceasefire announcement

President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning warned Israel not to violate the nascent ceasefire with Iran by launching new military strikes.
June 24
President Donald Trump on Tuesday morning warned Israel not to violate the nascent ceasefire with Iran by launching new military strikes.
June 24

Supreme Court allows Trump to resume speedier 3rd-country deportations

The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a major win by allowing officials to resume deportation of migrants to third countries without additional due process requirements.
June 24
The Supreme Court handed President Donald Trump a major win by allowing officials to resume deportation of migrants to third countries without additional due process requirements.
June 24

Trump to attend NATO summit after US strikes on Iran and with a ceasefire in hand

On the eve of President Donald Trump’s departure, Iran carried out retaliatory strikes at a U.S. base in Qatar. Trump said Monday that 13 of those missiles were intercepted and a 14th was off target.
June 24
On the eve of Trump’s departure, Iran carried out retaliatory strikes at a U.S. base in Qatar. Trump said Monday that 13 of those missiles were intercepted and a 14th was off target.
June 24

How MAGA division on Iran may have been bridged by the historic strikes: Analysis

The strikes appeared to bring divided Republicans back in support of Trump.
June 24
President Donald Trump speaks to the press in the Oval Office of the White House as members of Italian soccer club Juventus pay a visit in Washington, June 18, 2025.
June 23

Boston judge says detainees in Djibouti still protected despite Supreme Court ruling

The order is a significant win, for now, for the president's immigration policy.
June 23
The U.S. Supreme Court building in Washington, June 1, 2024.
June 23

Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Iranian strikes: ‘It puts us at a very precipitous moment’

ABC News’ Linsey Davis sits down with Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alsk., reacting in real time to Iranian missiles targeting a U.S. base in Qatar.
June 23
VIDEO: Sen. Lisa Murkowski on Iranian strikes: ‘It puts us at a very precipitous moment’
June 23

Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran

President Donald Trump announced on social media that Israel and Iran have agreed to a complete and total ceasefire, set to begin in approximately 6 hours.
June 23
VIDEO: Trump announces ceasefire between Israel and Iran
June 23

Ex-congressman Anthony Weiner attempts political comeback for NYC city council

After a slew of sexting scandals, Weiner attempts another political comeback.
June 23
After a slew of sexting scandals, Weiner attempts another political comeback.
June 23

Trump voters say Iran strikes don't conflict with his America First agenda

But some high-profile supporters say Trump is betraying the MAGA movement.
June 23
President Donald Trump and Secretrary of State Marco Rubio in the Situation Room, at the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025.
June 23

Trump calls Iran's retaliation 'very weak,' doesn't say US will respond militarily

In social media posts, he also urged Israel as well as Iran to now pursue peace.
June 23
Donald Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio (R) sit in the Situation Room as they monitor the mission that took out three Iranian nuclear enrichment sites, at the White House on June 21, 2025 in Washington, DC.
June 23

Trump faces bipartisan pushback to Iran strike as some question his war powers

Some lawmakers argue Trump's strike against Iran was unconstitutional.
June 23
Rep. Thomas Massie leaves a House Republican caucus meeting at the U.S. Capitol on June 04, 2025 in Washington, DC. | Sen. Tim Kaine arrives for a hearing with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on the Pentagon budget and the crisis between Iran and Israel, at the Capitol in Washington, June 18, 2025.
June 23

It's a big week for Trump's 'big, beautiful bill'

The Senate hopes to vote on it this week, but there are still hurdles.
June 23
The U.S. Capitol building is seen as the city is on a heightened security alert on June 23, 2025, in Washington.
June 23

Some of Iran’s retaliation won’t unfold ‘for some time’: Former DHS official

The former DHS assistant secretary for counterterrorism, Elizabeth Neumann, says that most of Iran’s proxies are “pretty much decimated or severely hampered.”
June 23
VIDEO: Some of Iran’s retaliation won’t unfold ‘for some time’: Former DHS official
June 22

FBI, DHS host call with governors over US threat environment after Iran strikes

The agencies also hosted a call with law enforcement from across the country.
June 22
The FBI seal is shown in the election security command center at FBI headquarters on Nov. 4, 2024.
June 22

ICE will likely detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia despite judge's motion for his release

Abrego Garcia was returned to the U.S. after being mistakenly deported.
June 22
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant in this handout image obtained by Reuters on April 9, 2025.
June 22

Oil prices expected to rise after strikes

Robert McNally, founder and president of Rapidan Energy Group, discusses Iran’s approval of Strait of Hormuz closure.
June 22
VIDEO: Oil prices expected to rise after strikes
June 22

Sources: Pentagon prepared Iran plans as final attempts at diplomacy failed

Trump and Erdoğan tried to arrange talks with Iran last week, officials say.
June 22
President Donald Trump, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, General Dan Caine and Chief of Staff, Susie Wiles in the Situation Room, at the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025.
June 22

What happens to Iran’s nuclear program after US strikes

Daryl Kimball, executive director of Arms control Association, joins ABC News Live to discuss Iran’s nuclear future after the U.S. strikes.
June 22
VIDEO: What happens to Iran’s nuclear program after US strikes
June 22

Rep. Mark Alford says US ‘did not draw first blood in this fight’

Rep. Mark Alford, R-Mo., joins ABC News Live to discuss the U.S. attacks on Iranian nuclear capabilities and congressional approval.
June 22
VIDEO: Rep. Mark Alford says US ‘did not draw first blood in this fight’
June 22

US leaders warn Iran against retaliation after strikes on nuclear facilities

Trump and Hegseth say Iran should engage diplomatically after attack.
June 22
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon, June 22, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
June 22

Iran’s foreign minister says Iran has the right to defend itself

ABC News contributor and former DHS official Elizabeth Neumann offers insight into U.S. and Iran relations.
June 22
VIDEO: Iran’s foreign minister says Iran has the right to defend itself
June 22

Top Republican members were given details ahead of Iran strikes

Democratic congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada joins ABC News Live to discuss Congress’ involvement in President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran.
June 22
VIDEO: Top Republican members were given details ahead of Iran strikes
June 22

Top Democrat says Trump strikes on Iran a 'massive, massive gamble'

“It’s way too early to see how this plays out,” Rep. Jim Himes said.
June 22
Rep. Jim Himes speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, June 22, 2025.
June 22

Senate Intel Chair Cotton: 'We have to be prepared for Iran to retaliate'

Cotton also said the U.S. is not "seeking regime change."
June 22
Sen. Tom Cotton speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, June 22, 2025.
June 22

Vance: 'We're not at war with Iran, we're at war with Iran's nuclear program'

Vice president said Iran's nuclear program has been set back "substantially."
June 22
Vice President JD Vance speaks with ABC News while appearing on This Week, June 22, 2025.
June 22

'Way too early' to know full damage done to Iran nuclear sites: Joint Chiefs chairman

President Trump has said all of Iran's nuclear sites had been "obliterated."
June 22
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine speak during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, June 22, 2025
June 22

Hegseth says Iran strikes were 'intentionally limited' as US faces prospect of war

The strike on Iran came amid fears of a wider war in the Middle East.
June 22
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine speak during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, June 22, 2025
June 22

Hegseth, Caine say US attack on Iran nuclear sites used 'misdirection' and decoys

The Joint Chiefs chairman said the U.S. "maintained the element of surprise."
June 22
Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine speaks during a news conference at the Pentagon in Washington, June 22, 2025.
June 22

'This Week' Transcript 6-22-25: Vice President JD Vance

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, June 22.
June 22
In this Jan. 14, 2025, file photo, Sen. Tom Cotton questions President-elect Donald Trump's nominee for Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during his Senate Armed Services confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C.
June 22

Iran’s nuclear ambitions have been ‘obliterated,’ says Hegseth

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and other officials discuss Saturday night’s U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities. Hegseth says President Trump “seeks peace and Iran should take that path.”
June 22
VIDEO: Iran’s nuclear program has been ‘obliterated,’ says Hegseth
June 22

US hits 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, plunging America into conflict

Trump had been weighing whether or not to get involved.
June 22
President Donald Trump in the Situation Room, at the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025.
June 21

Trump said he was giving Iran a window to come to the table. He struck 2 days later.

He said Friday it would give time for Iranians to "come to their senses."
June 21
President Donald Trump makes his way to board Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on June 21, 2025, as he returns to the White House from his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
June 21

Transcript: President Donald Trump addresses nation after US strikes on Iran

B-2 stealth bombers were used in the attack, officials confirmed.
June 21
President Donald Trump addresses the nation, alongside Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth from the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025.
June 21

US attack on Iran ‘a spectacular military success,’ Trump says

President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House.
June 21
President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House.
June 21

Bombing Iran's underground Fordo nuclear plant not guaranteed effective

An expert said Thursday just how deep it is inside a mountain isn't fully known.
June 21
Airmen look at a GBU-57, or the Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, at Whiteman Air Base in Missouri, May 2, 2023.
June 21

Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering attack on Iran

His allies praised the move, while Democrats questioned his authority.
June 21
President Donald Trump points to the new flag on the south lawn of the White House on June 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
June 21

Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering strike attack on Iran

Lawmakers expressed surprise after the President Trump announced the U.S. had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
June 21
Lawmakers expressed surprise after the President Trump announced the U.S. had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
June 21

Trump vowed to be a 'peacemaker' but Iran, other conflicts ramping up on his watch

Six months into his second term, conflicts are raging on three fronts.
June 21
President Donald Trump walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn at the White House, June 15, 2025 in Washington.

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