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Hegseth calls rare meeting of large number of generals and admirals

U.S. officials told ABC News they don’t know what meeting is about.
10 minutes ago
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth attends an Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump and President of Turkey Recep Tayyip Erdogan at the White House, September 25, 2025 in Washington.
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Trump says 'allowed to get involved' in Comey case but any indictment up to DOJ

"I can't tell you what's going to happen because I don't know," Trump said.
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President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan in the Oval Office of the White House,  Sept. 25, 2025, in Washington.
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Federal probe into James Comey centers around 2020 Senate testimony: Sources

The former FBI director was asked about 2017 remarks he made under oath.
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Former FBI Director James Comey is sworn in while testifying before the Senate Intelligence Committee in the Hart Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill, June 8, 2017.
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Prosecutors' memo to new US attorney advised against plans to charge Comey: Sources

ABC News' Katherine Faulders and legal contributor James Sample discuss the possibility securing a grand jury indictment against the former FBI Director James Comey.
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VIDEO: Prosecutors' memo to new US attorney advised against plans to charge Comey: Sources
2 hours ago

Trump criticizes Vladimir Putin for continuing war with Ukraine

Trump criticized Putin, saying, "Russia spent millions and millions of dollars in bombs, missiles, ammunition and lives, their lives, and they’ve gained virtually no land.”
2 hours ago
VIDEO: Trump criticizes Vladimir Putin for continuing war with Ukraine
3 hours ago

Trump, Vance direct blame at Democrats for Dallas ICE shooting

House Democratic leaders condemned the violence in a joint statement.
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Vice President JD Vance greets local law enforcement as he arrives to depart on Air Force Two at Piedmont Triad International Airport, September 24, 2025 in Greensboro, North Carolina.
September 25

Trump demanding answers about escalator at UN

President Donald Trump is demanding an investigation into what he claimed was "sabotage" during his United Nations visit, citing a stopped escalator and a teleprompter that he said wasn't working.
September 25
President Donald Trump is demanding an investigation into what he claimed was "triple sabotage" during his United Nations visit, citing a stopped escalator and a teleprompter that he said wasn't working.
September 25

Jobs at risk as government shutdown looms

The White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week.
September 25
The White House is telling agencies to prepare large-scale firings of federal workers if the government shuts down next week.
September 24

First federal lawsuit over DC plane crash blames the airline, the FAA and the Army

All 67 people on the jet and an Army helicopter were killed when they collided.
September 24
Wreckage from American Airlines flight 5342 is pulled from the Potomac River near Ronald Reagan National Airport, Feb. 3, 2025.
September 24

Newly appointed US attorney will attempt to charge James Comey: Sources

The new U.S. Attorney in Virginia is planning to ask a grand jury to indict former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly lying to Congress, sources said.
September 24
VIDEO: Newly appointed US attorney will attempt to charge James Comey: Sources
September 24

Newly appointed US attorney will attempt to charge James Comey: Sources

Trump appointed longtime aide Lindsey Halligan to lead the case.
September 24
In this June 8, 2017 file photo, former FBI Director James Comey testifies before the Senate Intelligence Committee, Washington D.C.
September 24

Rubio meets with Russia's Lavrov after Trump's shift on Russia and Ukraine

In a reversal, Trump said on Tuesday that Ukraine could win back all its land.
September 24
Members of the delegations, led by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov and Secretary of State Marco Rubio, attend a meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York CitySeptember 24, 2025.
September 24

Trump to sign TikTok deal Thursday White House official says

President Donald Trump will sign the TikTok deal Thursday, a White House official confirmed to ABC News.
September 24
VIDEO: Trump to sign TikTok deal Thursday White House official says
September 24

Sniper opens fire on Dallas ICE facility, killing 2 detainees, wounding 1: DHS

A sniper opened fire on a Dallas ICE field office on Wednesday morning, killing two detainees and critically wounding a third, the Department of Homeland Security said.
September 24
VIDEO: Sniper opens fire on Dallas ICE facility, killing 2 detainees, wounding 1: DHS
September 24

Trump hangs autopen image instead of Biden portrait in presidential photo gallery

Trump has long criticized Biden's use of the autopen.
September 24
A new “Presidential Walk of Fame” has been built along the West Wing Colonnade featuring portraits of all the Presidents in gilded frames, however, rather than putting up former President Joe Biden’s portrait, a picture of an autopen making Biden’s signature is there instead.
September 24

What are the chances of a government shutdown?

Right now, congressional leaders are busy blaming one another for the looming shutdown, but no clear path is emerging for how funding might be approved.
September 24
VIDEO: What are the chances of a government shutdown?
September 24

Rubio meets with Russia's Lavrov after Trump's shift on Russia and Ukraine

Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met on Wednesday, day after PresidentTrump called Moscow a "paper tiger" and said Ukraine could win back its seized land.
September 24
VIDEO: Rubio meets with Russia's Lavrov after Trump's shift on Russia and Ukraine
September 24

How Arizona's special election could be key to Epstein files

ABC News' Deputy Political Director Averi Harper discusses the political ramifications of the Democratic win in Arizona's special House election.
September 24
VIDEO: How Arizona's special election could be key to Epstein files
September 24

The significance of Trump's major shift on Ukraine

ABC News' Karen Travers and contributor Steve Hill discuss President Donald Trump's comments suggesting that Ukraine can win back its land from Russia.
September 24
VIDEO: The significance of Trump's major shift on Ukraine
September 24

The government could shut down in less than a week. Here's what you need to know

The government runs out of funding at midnight from Sept. 30 to Oct. 1.
September 24
A general view shows the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, September 23, 2025.
September 24

Special election winner in Arizona could be key vote to release Epstein files

Special election in Arizona’s 7th District will likely narrow Republicans’ slim majority in the House and deliver decisive vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
September 24
Special election in Arizona’s 7th District will likely narrow Republicans’ slim majority in the House and deliver decisive vote on the release of Jeffrey Epstein files.
September 23

Special election winner in Arizona could be key vote to release Epstein files

Democrat Adelita Grijalva's projected win will narrow the GOP’s thin majority.
September 23
Democratic congressional candidate Adelita Grijalva speaks to the media during a primary election-night party, July 15, 2025, in Tucson, Ariz. Republican congressional candidate Daniel Butierez speaks during the Clean Elections CD7 debate in Phoenix, Sept. 24, 2024.
September 23

DOJ probing FBI agent who sued Alex Jones in Sandy Hook defamation case

At the trial, the FBI agent broke into tears describing the shooting scene.
September 23
InfoWars founder Alex Jones speaks to the media outside Waterbury Superior Court during his trial, Sept. 21, 2022, in Waterbury, Conn.
September 23

CEO of International Rescue Committee on Trump’s remarks to UN

ABC News’ Linsey Davis discusses President Donald Trump’s address on the role of the United Nations with the CEO of the International Rescue Committee, David Miliband.
September 23
VIDEO: CEO of International Rescue Committee on Trump’s remarks to UN
September 23

Schumer mocks Trump’s negotiating skills after he backs out of meeting with Dems

Trump called the Democrats' proposals "unserious and ridiculous."
September 23
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill in Washington, Sept. 19, 2025.
September 23

Key takeaways from Trump’s UN speech on Palestinian statehood, hostages and Russia

Matt Duss, vice president at the Center for International Policy, reacts to the president's remarks at the U.N. General Assembly.
September 23
VIDEO: Key takeaways from Trump’s UN speech on Palestinian statehood, hostages and Russia
September 23

Fact-checking what Trump said about climate change during the UN General Assembly

The president made several suspect claims about clean energy and climate change.
September 23
A large array of solar panels, located one hour north of Los Angeles in Kern County, is viewed on November 15, 2022, near Mojave, California.
September 23

Trump says NATO countries should shoot down Russian aircraft that violate airspace

Asked if the U.S. would provide backup, Trump said "it depends."
September 23
President Donald Trump meets with President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen during the 80th session of the UN's General Assembly at the United Nations headquarters, September 23, 2025 in New York City.
September 23

Fed Chair Powell says rising inflation and slow hiring pose 'challenging situation'

The remarks came less than a week after the Fed cut interest rates.
September 23
The remarks came less than a week after the Fed cut interest rates.
September 23

Trump and Zelenskyy meet on sidelines of UN

Trump called Zelenskyy a "brave man" and said he has "great respect for the fight" Ukrainians are engaged in. Zelenskyy thanked Trump for his efforts to bring an end to the war.
September 23
VIDEO: Trump and Zelenskyy meet on sidelines of UN
September 23

Trump threatens Russia sanctions, but says Europe must do more

Speaking to the United Nations General Assembly, Trump said the U.S. is prepared to enforce a "very strong round of powerful tariffs" on Russia should Moscow not be ready to make a peace deal.
September 23
VIDEO: Trump threatens Russia sanctions, but says Europe must do more
September 23

'Your countries are going to hell': Trump bashes UN, world leaders in speech

Trump slammed other countries, saying they need strong borders.
September 23
President Donald Trump addresses the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, in New York City, Sept. 23, 2025.
September 23

Harris admits she was 'reckless' in not challenging Biden decision to seek reelection

She "grieved" her 2024 loss: "I knew what it was going to mean for the country."
September 23
Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks with Michael Strahan on "Good Morning America," Sept. 23, 2025, in New York City.
September 23

Trump tells European Union nations: 'Your countries are going to hell'

President Donald Trump criticized the European Union's immigration policies while speaking at the United Nations General Assembly on Tuesday.
September 23
Trump tells European Union nations: 'Your countries are going to hell'
September 23

FULL SPEECH: Trump addresses United Nations General Assembly

President Donald Trump said the United Nations has "tremendous potential" but only gives "empty words."
September 23
VIDEO: FULL SPEECH: Trump addresses United Nations General Assembly
September 23

Trump questions the purpose of the United Nations

Addressing the UN General Assembly, Trump claimed he solved conflicts around the world while the UN did nothing asking, “What is the purpose of the United Nations?”
September 23
VIDEO: Trump questions the purpose of the United Nations
September 23

France, UK and others recognize Palestinian statehood. What does it mean?

More U.N. members support the creation of a Palestinian state than ever before.
September 23
A man walks past portraits of leading member of the Fatah party Marwan Barghouti, left, the most high-profile Palestinian detainee in Israeli custody, and late Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat adorning a section of Israel's controversial separation wall near the Qalandiya checkpoint between Jerusalem and and Ramallah on Sept. 22, 2025.
September 23

3 key moments that defined Kamala Harris' '107 Days'

The presidential candidate says she could have done more with more time.
September 23
Vice President and Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris speaks during a campaign rally on the Benjamin Franklin Parkway in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on November 4, 2024.
September 22

Supreme Court allows Trump firing of FTC commissioner

The Supreme Court upheld Trump's termination of Rebecca Slaughter.
September 22
Federal Trade Commissioner Rebecca Slaughter testifies on the "Oversight of the Federal Trade Commission" before the U.S. Senate Consumer Protection, Product Safety, Insurance and Data Security Subcommittee in Washington, Nov. 27, 2018.
September 22

DOJ ended probe of Tom Homan for allegedly accepting $50K in FBI sting: Sources

The Justice Department said there was "no credible evidence" of criminal wrongdoing by Homan.
September 22
VIDEO: DOJ ended probe of Tom Homan for allegedly accepting $50K in FBI sting: Sources
September 22

Trump appears to criticize Bondi over investigations of political opponents

President Donald Trump appeared to criticize Attorney General Pam Bondi in a lengthy social media post Saturday over probes into his political opponents.
September 22
Video: Trump appears to criticize Bondi over investigations of political opponents
September 22

What to know about planned announcement by Trump on autism

David Mandell, professor of psychiatry at the University of Pennsylvania’s Perelman School of Medicine, discusses what to expect from President Trump’s upcoming remarks at the White House on autism.
September 22
VIDEO: What to know about planned announcement by Trump on autism
September 22

New Jersey governor candidates grapple over whether it's a bellwether

"All eyes in the United States are going to be on New Jersey," one expert said.
September 22
Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli shake hands with Democratic candidate for governor Mikie Sherrill before their debate Sept. 21, 2025, in Lawrenceville, N.J.
September 22

DOJ shut down probe involving Tom Homan: Sources

The Justice Department said there was "no credible evidence" of criminal wrongdoing by Homan, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
September 22
The Justice Department said there was "no credible evidence" of criminal wrongdoing by Homan, multiple sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
September 22

Democrats blast Trump's call to have AG prosecute his enemies

ABC News' Karen Travers and Katherine Faulders report on President Donald Trump calling for charges against his political enemies.
September 22
VIDEO: Democrats blast Trump's call to have AG prosecute his enemies
September 22

What Trump's call to prosecute enemies means for the justice system

ABC News legal contributor James Sample discusses President Donald Trump's public pressure on Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his political enemies.
September 22
VIDEO: What Trump's call to prosecute enemies means for the justice system
September 22

Trump heads to UN as future of Palestinian state and Gaza likely to dominate

The General Assembly is set to convene for its 80th session on Tuesday.
September 22
President Donald Trump addresses a news conference on the sidelines of the 74th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York on Sept. 25, 2019.
September 21

Key takeaways from Charlie Kirk's memorial service

Trump, Vance and more hailed Kirk a "martyr" and "warrior" for conservatism.
September 21
Attendees hold up signs at the memorial service for political activist Charlie Kirk, September 21, 2025 in Glendale, Arizona.
September 21

Patel says FBI investigating 'possibility of accomplices' in Kirk shooting

The FBI director posted during Kirk’s memorial service.
September 21
FBI Director Kash Patel attends the memorial service for slain conservative commentator Charlie Kirk, in Glendale, Arizona, September 21, 2025.
September 21

DOJ ended probe of Tom Homan for allegedly accepting $50K in FBI sting: Sources

The Justice Dept. said there was "no credible evidence" of criminal wrongdoing.
September 21
White House "Border Czar" Tom Homan speaks to reporters outside the White House, September 8, 2025.

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