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Trump's remarks on homelessness in DC spark concerns among homeless advocates

The president warned that the "homeless have to move out, IMMEDIATELY."
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A general view of a homeless encampment outside the New York Avenue Presbyterian Church in Washington, D.C., U.S., Aug. 11, 2025.
August 11

Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard

Washington, D.C. council chair Phil Mendelson, joins ABC News' Linsey Davis to discuss President Trump's plans to combat what he says is rampant violent crime, although statistics show a decrease.
August 11
VIDEO: Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard
August 11

Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard

Despite the president’s claims, crime in D.C. is down over the last two years.
August 11
President Donald Trump speaks to the press about deploying federal law enforcement agents in Washington to bolster the local police presence, in the Press Briefing Room at the White House, in Washington, August 11, 2025.
August 11

Republican Rep. LaMalfa hammered in profanity-laced town hall

The congressman heard it from attendees about Trump, Epstein and tariffs.
August 11
Congressman Doug LaMalfa participates in a town hall meeting in Chico, Calif., Aug. 11, 2025.
August 11

GOP Rep. LaMalfa gets earful at town hall in his California district

GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa got an earful at a town hall about his vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Epstein files and Trump’s tariffs harming Californian farmers.
August 11
GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa got an earful at a town hall about his vote for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Epstein files and Trump’s tariffs harming Californian farmers.
August 11

What to know about DC Home Rule Act as Trump puts DC police under federal control

The control expires in 30 days, unless the Senate and House back an extension.
August 11
President Donald Trump takes questions from reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington.
August 11

Trump describes upcoming summit with Russia's Putin as 'feel-out meeting'

"It's not up to me to make a deal," Trump said as he downplayed expectations.
August 11
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters in the James Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House, Aug. 11, 2025, in Washington.
August 11

What to expect from Trump's upcoming summit with Russia's Putin

President Donald Trump is preparing for his highly-anticipated sit-down with Vladimir Putin later this week, calling it a "feel-out meeting" with the Russian leader.
August 11
VIDEO: What to expect from Trump's upcoming summit with Russia's Putin
August 11

Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling

10 years after the Supreme Court extended marriage rights to all same-sex couples, it will consider whether to take a case asking it to overturn the decision.
August 11
VIDEO: Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling
August 11

Texas House once again fails to reach quorum amid Democrats' protest

Texas Democrats on Monday again defied Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP and did not show for a vote on a Republican-proposed redistricting plan.
August 11
VIDEO: Texas House once again fails to reach quorum amid Democrats' protest
August 11

Trump says his administration looking at reclassifying marijuana

Trump said a decision will be made in the coming weeks.
August 11
Harvested marijuana at Goodblend in Austin, Texas, May 1, 2025.
August 11

Trump has ‘constitutional obligation’ to make DC safe: Jeanine Pirro

Pirro, U.S. attorney for D.C., discusses President Trump’s plans to take over the Washington, D.C. police department and deploy National Guard troops in the nation's capital.
August 11
VIDEO: Trump has ‘constitutional obligation’ to make DC safe: Jeanine Pirro
August 11

Upcoming summit with Russia's Putin is 'feel-out meeting,' Trump says

President Donald Trump on Monday previewed his meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, saying he's hopeful for "constructive conversations" but that it isn't up to him to make a peace deal.
August 11
President Donald Trump on Monday previewed his meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, saying he's hopeful for "constructive conversations" but that it isn't up to him to make a peace deal.
August 11

Putin to return to US after a decade for high-stakes summit with Trump

Gen. Wesley Clark, former NATO supreme allied commander, calls the summit a "publicity effort" behind President Donald Trump's attempts to end the war between Russia and Ukraine.
August 11
VIDEO: Putin to return to US after a decade for high-stakes summit with Trump
August 11

Texas governor says he’ll keep calling special sessions as Democrats defy him

Newsom says he'll drop potential redistricting in California if others will.
August 11
In this Feb. 5, 2025, file photo, Texas Gov. Greg Abbott speaks to reporters outside the West Wing of the White House, Feb. 5, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
August 11

Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard

President Donald Trump said that his action is designed to "take our capital back."
August 11
VIDEO: Trump puts DC police department under federal control, deploys National Guard
August 11

Texas legislature to vote in redistricting fight

Houston Public Media politics and government reporter Andrew Schneider discusses the latest in Republican lawmakers' efforts to pick up more congressional seats.
August 11
VIDEO: Texas legislature to vote in redistricting fight
August 11

Trump to hold news conference on crime in DC after threatening federal takeover

President Donald Trump to hold news conference Monday to discuss crime in Washington, D.C., after days of railing about the nation’s capital being “out of control.”
August 11
President Donald Trump to hold news conference Monday to discuss crime in Washington, D.C., after days of railing about the nation’s capital being “out of control.”
August 11

Supreme Court formally asked to overturn landmark same-sex marriage ruling

Kim Davis, a former clerk who refused gay couples, brought the appeal.
August 11
Paula Faris speaks to Kim Davis, the Kentucky court clerk who went to jail because she refused to issue gay marriage licenses.
August 10

California Gov. Newsom met with Texas House Democrats

Texas state Rep. John Bucy joins ABC News Live to discuss the Texas redistricting fight.
August 10
VIDEO: California Gov. Newsom met with Texas House Democrats
August 10

NATO Secretary General Rutte says Trump-Putin summit is about 'testing Putin'

Rutte also said Russia must acknowledge Ukraine's right to self-determination.
August 10
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte appears on "This Week" on Aug. 10, 2025.
August 10

'This Week' Transcript 8-10-25: NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte & John Bolton

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, August 10.
August 10
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte speaks to the press, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., July 15, 2025.
August 09

Trump says he'll meet with Putin next Friday in Alaska

The US president set a deadline for Putin to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine.
August 09
Donald Trump and Russia's President Vladimir Putin talk during the family photo session at the APEC Summit in Danang, Vietnam November 11, 2017.
August 09

NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte on “This Week" with Co-anchor Jonathan Karl

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, August 10, 2025.
August 09
August 08

Trump directs military to prep possible use of force against drug cartels: Officials

One official said that any possible use of U.S. military assets is not imminent.
August 08
President Donald Trump waits to greet Armenia's Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan at the White House, Aug. 8, 2025, in Washington.
August 08

Texas AG says he's filed suit to remove 13 absent state Democrats from office

Many Democrats remain outside Texas in the fight to stop the GOP redistricting.
August 08
The State Capitol is seen on August 06, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
August 08

Trump says he will meet with Putin 'very shortly'

Trump answered reporters' questions on Friday while hosting the prime minister of the Republic of Armenia and the president of the Republic of Azerbaijan for a peace summit at the White House.
August 08
VIDEO: Trump says he will meet with Putin 'very shortly'
August 08

Texas state lawmaker on redistricting fight

Rep. Chris Turner, a Democrat, reacts to the Texas House failing again to reach a quorum due to Democrats not showing up for a vote on the controversial redistricting plan proposed by Republicans.
August 08
VIDEO: Texas state lawmaker on redistricting fight
August 08

Texas House again fails to reach quorum amid Democrats' protest

Texas Democrats again defied Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP and did not show up Friday for a vote on the controversial redistricting plan proposed by Republicans.
August 08
VIDEO: Texas House again fails to reach quorum amid Democrats' protest
August 08

Texas Democrats face Republican deadline to stop standoff or face consequences

Tony Plohetski, an investigative reporter at the Austin American-Statesman, discusses how Texas Democrats are preparing for another day of defiance against Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP.
August 08
VIDEO: Texas Democrats face Republican deadline to stop standoff or face consequences
August 08

DOJ issues subpoenas to NY AG Letitia James, including over Trump fraud case: Sources

A spokesperson for James called them a "weaponization of the justice system."
August 08
New York Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a news conference outside Manhattan federal court in New York on Feb. 14, 2025.
August 08

DOJ issues subpoenas to Letitia James: Sources

Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James inquiring about her office's civil fraud case against President Donald Trump, sources told ABC News.
August 08
VIDEO: DOJ issues subpoenas to Letitia James: Sources
August 08

Trump warns courts not to block tariffs

KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk breaks down the fallout from President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, which took effect Thursday.
August 08
Trump warns courts not to block tariffs
August 08

Trump picks Stephen Miran, key ally, to fill Fed Reserve seat temporarily

President Trump announced that Stephen Miran, the current Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, will temporarily fill the Federal Reserve seat being vacated by Fed Governor Adriana D. Kugler.
August 08
VIDEO: Trump picks Stephen Miran, key ally, to fill Fed Reserve seat temporarily
August 08

Trump declines to recommit to Aug. 8 as ceasefire deadline for Putin

President Donald Trump said Russia's Vladimir Putin doesn't have to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in order for him and Putin to meet.
August 08
VIDEO:  Trump declines to recommit to Aug. 8 as ceasefire deadline for Putin
August 08

GOP Texas map has Austin residents sharing district with rural Texans 300 miles away

It would "suppress the votes of Black and brown Austinites," one Democrat said.
August 08
Texas 2025 Congressional map draft, congressional district 11 and 37
August 08

Trump administration weighs value of Putin summit: ANALYSIS

The White House quickly shifted away from its preconditions for the meeting.
August 08
President Donald Trump in Turnberry, Scotland, July 28, 2025 and Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, July 27, 2025.
August 07

White House pushes back on claims that Trump and Putin are set to meet soon

The White House previously said President Putin must meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a meeting with Trump to occur -- something the Kremlin has not been willing to commit to.
August 07
VIDEO: White House pushes back on claims that Trump and Putin are set to meet soon
August 07

Anita Dunn defends Biden's mental fitness in GOP House committee grilling

His senior adviser testified Biden "made all of the important decisions."
August 07
Anita Dunn, senior adviser to President Joe Biden, departs the White House, Jan. 23, 2024, in Washington, D.C.
August 07
Sen. John Cornyn leaves a senate luncheon in the U.S. Capitol, June 3, 2025.
August 07

'Hacker-volunteers' set to help water utilities with cybersecurity

The announcement was made at the DEF CON hacker convention in Las Vegas.
August 07
August 07

'I am Trump in high heels': Rep. Nancy Mace seeks Trump endorsement at town hall

"I would really like his support for governor," Mace told the crowd of Trump.
August 07
Rep. Nancy Mace speaks a town hall, Aug. 6, 2025, in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
August 07

Rep. Jeffries on Texas redistricting battle

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries weighed in on the Texas redistricting battle, plus, the rising cost of living and risk of a potential government shutdown.
August 07
VIDEO: Rep. Jeffries on Texas redistricting battle
August 07

Judge temporarily blocks further construction of 'Alligator Alcatraz'

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Mary Williams granted a temporary restraining order after two days of testimony about the environmental impact of the site.
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August 07

Does Gov. Abbott have the power to remove Democratic lawmakers?

Legal experts ABC News spoke with questioned whether he has legal grounds
August 07
Texas Governor Greg Abbott in Hunt, Texas, July 8, 2025 and Democratic Texas Rep. Gene Wu in Warrenville, Illinois, Aug. 4, 2025.
August 07

How gerrymandering has reshaped the political map for red and blue states

Some states have taken actions to rein in partisanship in redistricting.
August 07
People protest against the recently introduced redistricting legislation during an emergency march and picket rally outside of the Governor's Mansion on August 04, 2025 in Austin, Texas.
August 07

Will Schwarzenegger be the latest voice to weigh in on Texas redistricting?

Schwarzenegger is "monitoring the situation" in Texas, a spokesperson said.
August 07
In this Oct. 15, 2008, file photo, California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger addresses a Yes on Proposition 11 press conference that was also attended by New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg, seen just left of the governor, in front of the Los Angeles Area Chamber of Commerce in Los Angeles.
August 07

Trump orders new census excluding undocumented immigrants

President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded a new census well before the end of the decade excluding undocumented immigrants.
August 07
Video: Trump orders new census excluding undocumented immigrants
August 07

Rep. Nancy Mace holds 1st town hall since launching SC governor bid

Rep. Mace held her first town hall in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, part of her "The Mother of All Town Halls" series.
August 07
Rep. Mace held her first town hall in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, part of her "The Mother of All Town Halls" series.
August 07

FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says

Sen. John Cornyn said that FBI Director Kash Patel has granted his request for the government to assist with locating Texas House Democrats who fled the state in protest of GOP redistricting efforts.
August 07
VIDEO: FBI granted request to locate fleeing Texas House Democrats, Sen. Cornyn says