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Senate to TSA: We Have a Deal
27 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump and the Senate seem to have landed on a last-ditch measure to fund much of the Department of Homeland Security. Federal authorities ch...
A Historic Verdict Against Big Tech
26 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a landmark verdict, a jury finds tech firms Meta and YouTube responsible for harm to an underage user. The White House defends its 15-point Iran pl...
End of the Line for DHS Shutdown?
25 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Members of Congress float - and then quickly toss - a plan to end a government shutdown stalemate. An emboldened Russia launches its largest aerial at...
LaGuardia Air Traffic Controller: “I Messed Up.”
24 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two pilots are dead after an Air Canada flight crashed into a fire engine at New York’s LaGuardia airport. President Trump backs off a self-imposed ...
Have an ICE Flight: Trump’s Plan for Airport Lines
23 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As TSA agents wait for paychecks, federal officials scramble to send ICE agents to assist at airports. President Trump threatens to strike Iranian ene...
Dolores Huerta Speaks Out
20 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a network exclusive, Dolores Huerta tells ABC that she was raped by labor icon Cesar Chavez. As oil prices skyrocket, the Pentagon says it could ne...
Iran & Israel’s Scorched-Earth Energy Strikes
19 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An Israeli strike on an Iranian gas field sends oil prices skyrocketing, sparking an outcry from Middle East neighbors. Sen. Markwayne Mullin faces a ...
The Iran War Within MAGA
18 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A top Trump adviser resigns over the Iran conflict, underlining a deep divide among MAGA loyalists. Cuba is blanketed by an electrical blackout. And a...
Israel: Limited Ground Operations Begin in Lebanon
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With nearly a million Lebanese residents displaced from their homes, some Israeli troops begin pushing into southern Lebanon. President Trump pushes C...
Strait Talk: Trump’s Ask to Allies
16 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump calls on other countries to help re-open the Strait of Hormuz. The Pentagon identifies the six servicemembers who died in a refueling ...
Introducing "Bridge of Lies"
14 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Bridge of Lie...
Synagogue Attack in Michigan
13 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A truck ramming at a Detroit-area synagogue is being investigated as a targeted attack. The White House initiates a new plan to lower oil prices. And ...
Iran’s ‘Burn the Oil’ Strategy
12 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran attacks a series of oil tankers around the Persian Gulf, as several countries decide to draw on their strategic oil reserves. California police d...
Voices from Iran: ‘This Was OUR Fight.’
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After mixed messages from President Trump, the U.S. military steps up its attacks in Iran. Meanwhile, Iranians express conflicted opinions about their...
Crude Awakening: Could Oil Force Trump’s Hand?
10 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump tries to stop panic in oil markets, but refuses to shift course on war in Iran. Russia seizes on energy shortages as an opportunity to...
Iran’s New Supreme Leader
09 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran’s clerics choose a new ayatollah. American officials face questions over a strike at a girls’ school. And New York police say a pair of men t...
Kristi Noem Ousted from DHS
06 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After an escalating series of controversies, President Trump dismisses DHS Secretary Kristi Noem. Israel tries to destroy Hezbollah with a series of s...
Torpedo Away: Historic US Strike on Iran
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
For the first time since World War Two, a U.S. submarine destroys a foreign warship. Kurdish fighting forces say they’re ready for a ground invasion...
Gov’t to Americans in Mideast: Get Out
04 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Iran hitting embassies and residential areas around the Middle East, Americans scramble to escape the region. The Pentagon names the first U.S. t...
Fog of Words: Trump’s Shifting War Rationale
03 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump says he foresees an Iran war extending four weeks or more, while the White House offers conflicting justifications for military action...
The Ayatollah is Dead. What Now?
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a special edition of Start Here, we’ll break down this weekend’s historic strikes on Iran, the counterattacks, and the long-term goals of the T...
Breaking: US & Israel Attack Iran
28 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump announces that U.S. and Israeli forces have begun a “major combat operation” in Iran, signaling a far more aggressive campaign tha...
Swear to Claude: The Pentagon’s AI Ultimatum
27 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Artificial intelligence company Anthropic appears poised to ignore a deadline from the Pentagon to fully integrate its systems with the military. Hill...
Are Iran Missile Strikes Inevitable?
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With missile threats growing, Iran and U.S. negotiators meet in Geneva. A shoot-out at sea raises questions about vessels near Cuba. And documents sug...
“Winning” Issues? Trump’s State of the Union Address
25 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump pitches his economic agenda in the State of the Union address as polls show many Americans remain skeptical. Texas Rep. Tony Gonzales ...
Trump Readies His State of the Union Address
24 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Facing his worst approval ratings as president, Donald Trump prepares to pitch Americans on his vision for a second year in office. British police arr...
What the SCOTUS Tariffs Ruling Means for You
23 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a monumental ruling cancelling much of his tariff policies, President Trump vows to press forward with new import taxes. A man is killed after t...
Epstein Docs Fallout: Ex-Prince Andrew Arrested
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor is arrested and later released on suspicion of misconduct in public office after documents emerge between the former prince...
Police: Nine Dead in Avalanche
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Police believe nine people have died after an avalanche in California. President Trump’s “Board of Peace” prepares to meet in Washington, despit...
US-Iran Nuclear Talks: “Progress Was Made”
18 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Negotiators from Iran and the U.S. emerge from nuclear talks with words of optimism, despite fears of military strikes if they fail. Civil rights icon...
Don’t Touch: Judge Slams WH Over History Exhibit
17 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A federal judge orders the White House to restore a slavery exhibit at Independence National Historic Park in Philadelphia. A father goes on trial i...
One Department Shutdown, Hold the ICE
16 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With its funding withheld by Congress, the Department Homeland Security goes into shutdown mode. Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives an address stres...
Trump's Climate Rollback
13 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration walks back a landmark EPA decision to regulate greenhouse gas emissions and fight climate change. As lawmakers struggle to re...
The Laser That Closed El Paso's Airspace
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A dispute between the FAA and the Pentagon over a military laser leads to the closure of airspace in El Paso, Texas. Attorney General Pam Bondi hits b...
A Break in the Nancy Guthrie Case
11 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A person is detained in the Nancy Guthrie investigation after the FBI releases new surveillance images. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admits he vi...
What Trump (Allegedly) Said About Epstein
10 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As Ghislaine Maxwell refuses to answer questions from Congress, federal files reveal a new characterization of how much Donald Trump knew about Jeffre...
Pick Your Battles: Trump’s Latest Feud
09 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The White House deletes a racist social media post from the president’s account, after vociferously defending it. The Guthrie family adjusts its lan...
The Guthries’ Ransom Response
06 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The family of Nancy Guthrie have begun publicly pleading with would-be kidnappers to clarify any demands. The release of Jeffrey Epstein emails upend ...
ICE is Retreating. Now What?
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The White House announces 700 of its nearly 3,000 agents will be leaving Minneapolis, while Congress begins debating conditions for DHS funding. Ukrai...
Mind Your Drone Business: Shots Fired Near Iran
04 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An American fighter jet shoots down an Iranian drone. Arizona authorities examine a slew of tips in the apparent abduction of Savannah Guthrie’s mot...
Trump: GOP Should ‘Take Over the Voting’
03 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As President Trump calls for Republicans to “nationalize” voting processes, sources say the president was actively involved in an FBI raid on elec...
Epstein’s Inbox: What We Learned from New Docs
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An avalanche of Jeffrey Epstein documents raises new questions about his relationships with the world’s elite. A 5-year-old boy has been sent back t...
Is DHS Funding on Ice?
30 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A potential shutdown looms as Democrats pressure the Department of Homeland Security for reforms. President Trump cites debunked conspiracy theories o...
“Pallets of Ballots”: Election Office Raid in GA
29 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Federal agents carry out a search warrant on Fulton County election offices in Georgia, leaving with ballots from the 2020 election. The Department of...
What DHS Says Happened in Minneapolis
28 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
An initial report from the Department of Homeland Security claims that two different agents fired their weapons in the shooting that killed Alex Prett...
Trump’s Sudden Shift on Minneapolis
27 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the face of bipartisan backlash, President Trump recalls Border Patrol commander-at-large Greg Bovino from Minneapolis. Minnesota officials mount a...
The Killing of Alex Pretti
26 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Another demonstrator has been killed by federal agents in Minneapolis - and several videos seem to contradict the Trump administration’s initial cla...
You Don’t Know Jack: Smith Testifies to Congress
23 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Former Special Prosecutor Jack Smith defends his investigation into President Trump to Congress. “Sinners” sets a new record for Oscar nominations...
Trump Backs Down on Greenland
22 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Speaking to leaders in Switzerland, President Trump gives up on a military takeover of Greenland. Jurors acquit a Uvalde, Texas police officer on all ...
Amid Tariff Threats, Trump Heads to Davos
21 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump is set to speak at the World Economic Forum after threatening European allies who have defended Greenland. Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and...
Prize Fighter: Trump’s Shocking Greenland Text
20 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump sends a late-night text to the Norwegian prime minister, suggesting his Nobel Peace Prize snub justifies military action in Greenland....
Sources: Soldiers on Standby to Deploy to Minneapolis
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Pentagon has ordered 1,500 active duty troops to be ready to potentially deploy to Minneapolis, sources tell ABC News. President Trump threatens t...
Trump's Insurrection Act Threat in Minnesota
16 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump threatens to send in federal troops through the Insurrection Act amid heated clashes between protesters and ICE. Venezuela’s opposit...
Did Iran Just Flinch?
15 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After evacuating a military base over concerns of violence, President Trump backs down on military threats to Iran. Diplomats from Denmark and Greenla...
Iran Protest Deaths Skyrocket
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A human rights group estimates more than 2,000 Iranians have been killed since protests began sweeping the nation. Federal prosecutors resign rather t...
Fed Man Walking: Washington Ponders Powell’s Future
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Several GOP lawmakers express skepticism about a federal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. Thousands of nurses go on strike in N...
Fed Chair Under Criminal Investigation
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a stunning escalation, Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell says he’s facing a criminal investigation by a vindictive Trump administration. Anti-I...
Will We See More ICE-Related Shootings?
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As protests grow across Minnesota and the country, Oregon officials confirm another shooting during an immigration enforcement operation. Several Repu...
Minneapolis Shooting Ignites Fury Over ICE
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Outcry mounts over a fatal ICE shooting in Minnesota. The U.S. seizes a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic. And the White House doubles ...
Translating Trump’s ‘Donroe Doctrine’
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the wake of a Venezuela raid, Trump Administration officials openly discuss expanding their focus to countries like Colombia and Greenland. The cas...
Nicolas Maduro Arrives in Court
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Nicolas Maduro and his wife face charges in American court. Financial markets react to President Trump’s designs on Venezuela’s oil supply. And Mi...
Trump Wants to “Run” Venezuela. What Does That Mean?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With Nicolas Maduro in an American jail cell, Trump Administration officials oscillate on what it would mean to “run” Venezuela. Anti-Maduro activ...
BREAKING: US Strikes Venezuela, Captures Maduro
03 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a special edition, ABC’s Pentagon reporter Luis Martinez and Latin America reporter Matt Rivers break down the U.S. military’s strikes on Carac...
One More Last Thing
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this annual fan-favorite special, the Start Here team revisits their favorite “One Last Thing” stories of 2025. Learn more about your ad ...
‘Trump Accounts’ Are About to Open. What Are They?
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, ABC’s Elizabeth Schulze breaks down what to expect from upcoming ‘Trump Accounts’ and other new changes this tax season...
Visa Declined: The Battle Over Foreign Workers
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this special episode, ABC Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang breaks down how an ICE raid on a battery plant in Georgia renewed a debate o...
Epstein Files: Investigating Potential ‘Co-Conspirators’
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The DOJ releases a new tranche of Jeffrey Epstein files. A new report shows the economy has been growing faster than anticipated. And Californians pre...
The Tanker Seizures Aren’t Just About Venezuela
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid Venezuela patrols, President Trump reimagines his naval fleet. A Russian general is assassinated in a Moscow car bomb attack. And congressional r...
The DOJ Releases (Some of) the Epstein Files
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Justice Department releases a limited portion of files pertaining to investigations into Jeffrey Epstein, while some lawmakers argue that the DOJ ...
Brown University Manhunt Ends in Suspect’s Death
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The hunt for a mass shooting suspect ends with a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but not before police connect him to a killing at MIT. Today is the dea...
Code Red: Some Republicans Defect Over Obamacare
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling the heat over economic worries, several moderate Republicans buck the White House to force a vote on Obamacare subsidies. Military analysts qu...
Worth Your Wiles: Trump’s Chief of Staff Sounds Off
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
White House Chief of Staff Susie Wiles gives an uncharacteristically forthcoming series of interviews, offering blunt assessments of President Trump’...
Rob Reiner’s Son Arrested in Parents’ Murder
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police arrest the son of filmmaker Rob Reiner and Michele Singer after the couple was found stabbed to death in their home. Australian authorities cla...
A Series of Shootings Shock the World
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police investigate a mass shooting at Brown University. Meanwhile, a shooting at a Hanukkah event in Australia stokes security concerns worldwide. And...
Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For the second time in a week, Justice Department prosecutors fail to secure an indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James. The U.S. p...
Emergency Call for Obamacare Subsidies
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Senate plans to vote on multiple bills to address expiring subsidies for health insurance marketplace plans. The Coast Guard seizes an oil tanker ...
Exclusive: Heartbreak and “Heartbeat Laws”
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In an ABC News exclusive interview, the mother of a pregnant woman declared brain dead and kept on life support in Georgia speaks out. President Trump...
SCOTUS Considers: Who Can the President Fire?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court signals it’s open to overturning a century-old precedent on presidential powers. Paramount attempts a hostile takeover of Warner B...
Will Pentagon Release Full Video of Boat Strike?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After watching video footage of a controversial boat strike, Democrats press the Pentagon to make it public. A judge makes new charges against James C...
No True Bill: Grand Jury Rejects Charges Against NY AG
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A grand jury has rejected a new indictment of New York’s attorney general, Letitia James. Over four years later an arrest has been made in connectio...
Pentagon Watchdog's "Signalgate" Report
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sources tell ABC News the Pentagon’s watchdog has issued a report critical of Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Signal chat use to discuss military atta...
Compliance of the Caribbean: Hegseth Defends Strikes
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends a pair of deadly strikes, while distancing himself from a key decision. A former Honduran leader is pardoned by...
Secretary on Defense: Questions Over Caribbean Strikes
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Legal questions swirl around the White House over a pair of strikes in the Caribbean. Lawyers for suspected killer Luigi Mangione argue for the dismis...
Aftermath of the DC National Guard Shooting
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C. leads to promises from President Trump to pause refugee programs and increase military ...
Soy Be It: How a Trade War Hit Farms
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On this special episode, ABC's Matt Rivers investigates the impact of the trade war between the U.S. and China on America's soybean farmers. Learn mor...
Orders of Magnitude: FBI to Question Lawmakers
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The FBI reaches out to Congress, asking to speak with lawmakers behind a video to military servicemembers. Public health experts are concerned about a...
Comey & James Cases Dismissed
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a blow to the Justice Department, a federal judge tosses the charges against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia ...
MAGA’s Confusing Weekend
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump bewilders allies with his praise of incoming New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani. Diplomats scramble to craft a peace plan in Ukraine. ...
“Punishable By Death”: Trump Troubles the Capitol
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Amid indictments and censures, President Trump suggests certain Democrats face charges that carry the death penalty. The Justice Department abandons a...
Trump Signed the Epstein Bill. Now What?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump signs the Epstein measure he once opposed, while the Justice Department struggles to explain why it’s pursuing new Epstein-related i...
Congress Compels Release of Epstein Files
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a resounding vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, the bill is expected to head to President Trump’s desk. Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bi...
The Epstein Files Vote
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the House prepares to vote to release the Jeffrey Epstein files, questions remain over whether the Department of Justice will release everything. P...
The MAGA Rift Between DJT and MTG
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump calls Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a “traitor” for her stance on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. A new federal immigration cra...
The Case Against Trump’s Hand-Picked Prosecutor
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a pivotal court hearing, lawyers for James Comey and Letitia James challenge the authority of new US Attorney Lisa Halligan. Government employees r...
Epstein Email: Trump “Knew About the Girls”
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Emails from the late Jeffrey Epstein released by congressional members show several direct references to President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, while the ...
Back to Work: House Expected to End Shutdown
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
House members are expected to end the shutdown as early as today - if they can get back to Washington in time. ByHeart expands its voluntary recall on...
Furious Democrats: Shut Down Schumer
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As the Senate officially sends its shutdown-ending resolution to the House, progressive Democrats focus their ire on Minority Leader Chuck Schumer. Th...
Surprise Senate Deal to End Shutdown
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a surprise move, several Senate Democrats cross the aisle to end the shutdown. A series of judicial rulings leaves some SNAP recipients with benefi...
Introducing "The Hand in the Window"
08 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're sharing something a little different: it's the first episode of the newest true crime series from ABC Audio and 20/20, "The Hand in the W...
Turbulence Ahead: Shutdown Cancels Flights
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Federal officials begin canceling flights due to shutdown-induced staffing shortages. The Trump White House finalizes a deal to make obesity drugs che...