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43 minutes ago

NYC mayoral debate: Sharp attacks as Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa face off a final time

The knives came out during the second and final New York City mayoral debate.
43 minutes ago
From left, Independent candidate former New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo, Republican candidate Curtis Sliwa and Democratic candidate Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani participate in a second New York City mayoral debate at LaGuardia Performing Arts Center at LaGuardia Community College in the Queens borough of New York, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025.
1 hour ago

US strikes 2nd alleged drug cartel vessel in Pacific, in expansion of attacks

It is the ninth known strike against an alleged drug boat in recent months.
1 hour ago
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth announced on his X account that the Department of War conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel being operated by a Designated Terrorist Organization and conducting narco-trafficking in the Eastern Pacific on Oct. 21, 2022.
2 hours ago

What we know about the donors funding the White House ballroom

A White House dinner about the project included many tech and crypto companies.
2 hours ago
President Donald Trump holds a rendering of his proposed ballroom as he meets with Secretary General of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, October 22, 2025.
October 22

Democratic Sen. Merkley ends floor speech protesting Trump at 22 hours and 36 minutes

The senator had been at it since 6:24 p.m. Tuesday.
October 22
Sen. Jeff Merkley speaks on the Senate floor in Washington, Oct. 22, 2025.
October 22

Entire East Wing expected to be demolished as soon as this weekend: Sources

The renovation is far more extensive than President Trump first let on.
October 22
Work continues on the demolition of a part of the East Wing of the White House, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington, before construction of a new ballroom.
October 22

US ranchers raise concerns about Trump’s plan to import beef from Argentina

Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., discusses President Donald Trump’s proposal to purchase beef from Argentina to cut domestic meat prices.
October 22
VIDEO: US ranchers raise concerns about Trump’s plan to import beef from Argentina
October 22

Maine Senate candidate says he has covered up tattoo that resembled Nazi symbol

Platner denied reports suggesting he knew the tattoo resembled Nazi imagery. 
October 22
Graham Platner shows his new tattoo in a video posted to Instagram on Oct. 22, 2025.
October 22

The moment Sen. Jeff Merkley ends marathon Senate speech warning of authoritarianism

Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., 68, remained standing for more than 22 hours after beginning his speech at 6:24 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
October 22
Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore., 68, remained standing for more than 22 hours after beginning his speech at 6:24 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 21.
October 22

As shutdown becomes 2nd longest ever, Johnson hints at changes to GOP's strategy

The House speaker admits the GOP’s shutdown messaging is becoming "old."
October 22
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson talks to reporters during a news conference on day 22 of the government shutdown, at the Capitol in Washington, Oct. 22, 2025.
October 22

Trump hits Russian oil companies with long-threatened sanctions: 'It was time'

He said the economic impact would be "tremendous" as he met with NATO's Rutte.
October 22
President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, October 22, 2025.
October 22

Past presidents have made big changes, Trump White House argues

It has dismissed critics of the president's ballroom addition.
October 22
In this Feb. 27, 1950, file photo showing renovations taking place at the White House, a truck crane lifts a 40-foot beam through the southwest window of Room 20 on the second floor. On the right, debris from the hopper is being loaded on a truck.
October 22

SNAP recipients losing their aid amid government shutdown

Cynthia Kirkhart, the CEO of Facing Hunger Food Bank, on how residents who rely on federally funded food assistance programs are being affected by the ongoing shutdown.
October 22
VIDEO: SNAP recipients losing their aid amid government shutdown
October 22

Larry Hoover pushes for Pritzker clemency after Trump pardon: EXCLUSIVE

The Gangster Disciples founder speaks publicly for the first time in 25 years.
October 22
Larry Hoover, in prison since 1973, faces the parole board with his wife, Winndye Jenkins, at the Dixon Correctional Center, Feb. 7, 1995, in Dixon, Ill.
October 22

Trump pushes to remake DC with controversial construction plans

A $300 million ballroom is just one of many Trump renovation projects.
October 22
President Donald Trump holds models of an arch as he delivers remarks during a ballroom fundraising dinner in the East Room of the White House, October 15, 2025 in Washington.
October 22

Democrat blasts Trump's 'authoritarian grip' on US in ongoing marathon floor speech

Senate Democrats are again making a run at a Senate floor marathon, this time led by Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon.
October 22
Senate Democrats are again making a run at a Senate floor marathon, this time led by Sen. Jeff Merkley of Oregon.
October 22

Furloughed Department of Labor employee talks impact of government shutdown

Tandy Zitkus, AFGE Local 898 President and a furloughed government employee, says some staff are providing essential services and not being paid, while also accruing expenses for commuting to work.
October 22
VIDEO: Furloughed Department of Labor employee talks impact of government shutdown
October 22

Trump nominee Paul Ingrassia withdraws from Thursday confirmation hearing

Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s embattled nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, announced that he will withdraw from a hearing to consider his nomination.
October 22
Paul Ingrassia, President Donald Trump’s embattled nominee to lead the Office of Special Counsel, announced that he will withdraw from a hearing to consider his nomination.
October 22

Preservation group asks Trump to pause WH ballroom project

The ballroom, set to be 90,000 square feet, would dwarf the main White House residence, which is 55,000 square feet.
October 22
The ballroom, set to be 90,000 square feet, would dwarf the main White House residence, which is 55,000 square feet.
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

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

North Carolina Republicans pass redrawn House map that could pick them up a seat

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

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.