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President Trump wished the nation a "Merry Christmas" during Thursday night's National Christmas Tree lighting ceremony in Washington, D.C.

A federal grand jury refused to indict New York Attorney General Letitia James for alleged mortgage fraud on Thursday, sources said, rejecting the Department of Justice's attempt to refile the case.

Minneapolis mayor Jacob Frey joins ABC News Live to share how he’s prepping his city for the ICE raids.

The Defense Department's inspector general office concluded that Hegseth's decision to relay the details of a pending strike in a commercial messaging app risked putting troops in danger,

President Donald Trump, who took consistent jabs at Democrats, announcing that his administration is reversing vehicle fuel efficiency standards that were instituted by former President Joe Biden.

The strike was the first U.S. military airstrike to target an alleged cartel boat the Trump administration said was smuggling drugs toward the United States.

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth has said Bradley gave the controversial order.

At the same time, he told ABC News, "I don't know what they have."

They came as the commander who launched the strike headed to brief lawmakers.

"What comes out of that meeting? I can't tell you," he said.

It's "not a crime. It is just poor judgment," one expert said.

The rule called for yearly 2% efficiency increase for cars made from 2027-2031.

The March chat shared details of a planned attack on Houthi rebels in Somalia.

President Donald Trump took questions from reporters about the peace talks related to the Russian-Ukraine war and escalating tensions with Venezuela.

The president said on Tuesday that he doesn't "want them in our country."

Lawmakers are awaiting a Supreme Court decision on redrawn electoral maps.

The Pentagon watchdog concluded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked exposing classified info and endangering U.S. troops when he discussed a planned military strike using the messaging app.

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday that he is granting a pardon to Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, who were indicted on charges including bribery in 2024.

Cuellar and his wife were indicted on charges including bribery in 2024.

ABC News' Alex Presha reports on the legislation meant to establish a standard for student athlete compensation, and why some lawmakers are opposed.

The new drone is based on reverse-engineering Iran's Shahed drone.

In a victory speech to supporters on Tuesday night, Matt Van Epps praised President Donald Trump, saying his endorsement "made all the difference." ABC News' Alex Presha reports.

Reports emerged later that two survivors were killed after the initial strike.

Republican Matt Van Epps is the projected winner of the closely watched special election for Tennessee's U.S. House seat, according to the Associated Press.

President Donald Trump won the district by 22 points in 2024.

The defense secretary has insisted no classified information was shared.

Reporter from The Tennessean Vivian Jones joins ABC News Live to discuss Tennessee’s special election to replace the outgoing Republican Rep. Mark Green.

In a Q&A session with reporters during a Cabinet meeting, Secretary Hegseth said he watched the first boat strike live and said he personally didn’t see any survivors.

The White House has defended the strike on boats near Venezuela. "I want those boats taken out," Trump said in Tuesday's meeting.

Trump said he's protecting American lives while others question the legality.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says drug boats will be put "at the bottom of the ocean" for "poisoning the American people."

Secretary Hegseth says "I did not personally see survivors."

The special election to replace the outgoing Republican Rep. Mark Green has garnered national attention.

"I will not be intimidated by this president," Sen. Kelly said.

The White House is defending a U.S. admiral's decision to launch strikes on an alleged Venezuelan drug-smuggling vessel in September, saying he had Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's authorization.

A group says New Jersey's AG donor disclosure demand violates the 1st Amendment.

Asked about the second strike, Trump said "I wouldn't have wanted that."

It's unclear if enough state legislators will support the new map.

Tuesday marks the special election for Tennessee's 7th Congressional District.

The Arizona senator was one of six Democrats featured in a video last week addressed to military members telling them they don't have to follow illegal orders.

President Donald Trump has said he's protecting American lives while some question the legality of the administration's actions.

The Supreme Court on Monday will hear a case which could determine whether internet companies are liable for users' illegal downloads.

A federal appeals court has disqualified President Trump's former personal attorney Alina Habba from serving as the U.S. attorney for New Jersey.

John Sandweg served as acting director of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement under the Obama administration.

The Washington Post reports Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth allegedly gave an order ahead of a Sept. 2 operation in the Caribbean Sea for the military to kill everyone aboard a suspected drug boat.

On World AIDS Day, advocates warn federal cuts could reverse progress.

Media groups say internet companies are liable for users' illegal downloads.

Sen. Tim Kaine said he thinks he'll get more support after recent developments.

The Trump administration disputes report on alleged orders from Hegseth.

She didn't provide details and blamed the Biden administration vetting process.