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What Trump Said to Netanyahu
09 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As Iran and Israel pause their assaults, President Trump describes pleading with Benjamin Netanyahu to not endanger peace negotiations. Spencer Pratt ...
Back to Battle? Iran Launches Missiles at Israel
08 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, testing the U.S.-Israel alliance. Maine voters weigh new allegations against Democrat Graham Platner. And Can...
Trump Critic Set to Plead Guilty in Docs Case
05 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents, sources familiar wit...
The World's Oil Supply is Draining
04 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Experts warn that the Iran conflict is straining the global oil supply to dangerous levels. A dramatic hostage situation unfolds in a bank building in...
DOJ to Congress: 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund is Dead
03 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
After a Republican revolt, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche tries to convince Congress that the “anti-weaponization” fund is dead. President T...
Distrust Fund: DOJ Pauses Payment Plan
02 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In the face of angry Republican lawmakers and skeptical judges, the Trump administration halts the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fu...
Trump’s Tweaks to the ‘Final’ Iran Agreement
01 Jun 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With doubt over a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Israel resumes its push into Lebanon. A judge reconsiders a settlement that resulted in Preside...
From Missile Strikes…to a Ceasefire Plan?
29 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sources say American and Iranian diplomats have reached a broad framework for a ceasefire extension, despite strikes from each side this week. Demonst...
A Chemical Blast Turns Deadly
28 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Authorities believe a chemical tank accident likely killed more than 10 people in Longview, Washington. Sources confirm the Justice Department has ope...
How Paxton’s Win Changes the Midterm Map
27 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton trounces Sen. John Cornyn for the Senate Republican nomination. Iran warns of retaliation for a U.S. strike. And a f...
Senate Runoff: Are Endorsements Bigger in Texas?
26 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Texas Republicans are set to decide between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton for a crucial Senate seat. California authorities say a c...
An Ohio Airman & the Cost of the Iran War
25 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
On this Memorial Day, ABC’s Byron Pitts examines the losses sustained thus far in the Iran conflict, and interviews the family of Master Sgt. Tyler ...
A Republican Revolt Over ‘Weaponization Fund’
22 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A meeting between Republican lawmakers and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche becomes heated. The Democratic National Committee releases a long-awai...
Why the US Indicted Raúl Castro
21 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Federal prosecutors secure an indictment against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Two officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6 file a lawsuit aga...
Trump Topples His Kentucky Critic
20 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A candidate supported by President Trump defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in a Kentucky congressional primary. The Justice Department reveals a provision in...
San Diego Islamic Center Shooting
19 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Gunmen open fire on the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three. The Trump administration establishes a controversial fund that will send taxpayer ...
Trump’s Plan to Primary His GOP Critics
18 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) gets trounced in a primary, signaling danger for other Republicans who have run afoul of President Trump. The Senate’s rule...
China Warns of ‘Clash’ with US Over Taiwan
15 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese President Xi Jinping warns President Trump that the US and China will 'clash' if Taiwan is handled 'improperly.' Sources say Trump will drop h...
Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions Overturned
14 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are tossed out by South Carolina’s Supreme Court. Russia launches nearly a thousand drones into Ukraine as conc...
Trump's Trip to China
13 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With wartime inflation surging, President Trump arrives in China for a summit. Meanwhile, a California mayor resigns amid allegations that she’s bee...
Americans from Hantavirus Cruise Begin Quarantine
12 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are now being monitored in Nebraska and Georgia after possible exposure. Health officials insist the ri...
Cruise Guests are Coming Home. Is the Hantavirus?
11 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As cruise ship passengers are evacuated, countries are employing different policies on whether they should quarantine. Virginia’s Supreme Court thro...
Trump: Firefight with Iran was a ‘Love Tap’
08 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. fires on military targets along the Iranian coast after a firefight at sea. Health workers conduct contact tracing to monitor whether passeng...
Hantavirus Patients Evacuated from Cruise Ship
07 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A cruise ship that carried passengers with hantavirus is now en route to the Canary Islands, while patients have been evacuated. Commerce Sec. Howard ...
WH: ‘Operation Epic Fury’ is Over
06 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Trump administration declares an end to Operation Epic Fury, and then pauses an operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Senate Republicans propo...
Has the Ceasefire Shattered?
05 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran opens fire on sites across the Strait of Hormuz, including on U.S. naval vessels. The Cuban government tries to rally its people in the face of a...
Spirit in the Sky No Longer
04 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Spirit Airlines goes out of business, leaving some customers stranded. A federal court orders doctors nationwide to stop mailing the abortion pill Mif...
Introducing "Blood and Water"
02 May 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, "Blood and Wat...
Pain in the Gas: Fuel Prices Explode
01 May 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Oil reaches its highest price in years, as Americans express discontent over the economic toll of the war in Iran. The House agrees to a DHS funding d...
A Landmark Ruling on the Voting Rights Act
30 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court puts new limits on how the Voting Rights Act is enforced in electoral map-making. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies to Congre...
James Comey Indictment 2.0
29 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A federal grand jury returns an indictment on former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening President Trump. King Charles presses the impo...
WHCD Shooting: What We Still Don’t Know
28 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The suspected gunman behind the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack faces charges, but several details about his arrest remain unclear. Florida ...
The WHCD Shooting Suspect
27 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
New details emerge about the man accused of a shooting plot at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Hopes dim for peace talks with Iran. And King C...
BREAKING: Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
26 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a special edition of “Start Here,” Brad reports from the aftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in Washington. Learn mo...
Predictable? Soldier Arrested Over Maduro Bets
24 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A U.S. special forces soldier is arrested for allegedly placing Polymarket bets on the removal of Nicolas Maduro. The Justice Department reclassifies ...
Ceasefire Watch: Strait Back to Where We Started
23 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Iran seizes more ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices force many American travelers to reconsider flight plans. And Virginia’s redistric...
Trump Extends Ceasefire…Indefinitely?
22 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
With a deadline approaching, President Trump extends a ceasefire with Iran. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigns under pressure. And the Jus...
Virginia is for Voters: Will Redistricting Measure Pass?
21 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Control of Congress could hang in the balance as Virginia Democrats press voters to approve a new state electoral map. Embattled Labor Secretary Lori ...
Ships Back Under Fire in the Strait of Hormuz
20 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Hopes fade for renewed peace talks as the U.S. and Iran open fire at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration opens its refund portal f...
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins
17 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins to take effect. American farmers share how they’re handling the economic impacts of the Iran w...
The DOJ is Still Knocking on the Fed’s Door
16 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a judge blocking subpoenas, federal prosecutors show up at the Federal Reserve, as President Trump once again threatens to fire chair Jerome P...
Peace of the Puzzle: Israel & Lebanon Are Talking
15 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As the U.S. tries to get Iran back to the table for peace talks, diplomats from Israel and Lebanon meet in Washington. Brian Hooker is released from a...
Resign-o-Rama: Swalwell & Gonzales Call It Quits
14 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Facing potential expulsion from Congress, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) each announce they’ll step down over sexual miscon...
How US And Iranian Negotiations Fell Apart
13 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As negotiations with Iran fall apart, Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Viktor Orbán loses his reelection bid f...
Why the Ceasefire Could Hinge on Israel
10 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Israel agrees to negotiate with Lebanon, but refuses to stop its attacks on Hezbollah with a ceasefire hanging in the balance. Brian Hooker is arreste...
Ceasefire Confusion
09 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As bombs rain down on Lebanon, Iran and the US accuse each other of misinterpreting the terms of their ceasefire. President Trump seems open to a “t...
US & Iran Reach Ceasefire...For Now
08 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Officials from the U.S. and Iran declare they’ve reached an agreement for a two-week ceasefire, but it’s unclear exactly what each side is concedi...
Tonight, or Else: Trump’s New Deadline for Iran
07 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump threatens to demolish critical infrastructure if Iran does not agree to his terms by this evening. The Artemis II crew emerges from th...
Inside the US Rescue Missions in Iran
06 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Two airmen have now been rescued after a U.S. fighter jet was shot down over Iran on Friday. An executive order challenges mail-in voting, but several...
Why Trump Fired Pam Bondi
03 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump removes Pam Bondi as attorney general. Congressional Republicans say they have a plan in place to fund the Department of Homeland Secu...
Trump: Mission Almost Accomplished
02 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In a primetime address, President Trump promises to “finish the job,” without clarifying what that entails. The Supreme Court debates the Trump ad...
SCOTUS Rules Against Conversion Therapy Ban
01 Apr 2026
Contributed by Lukas
The Supreme Court overturns a ruling upholding bans on “conversion therapy” for LGBTQ youth. A federal judge orders a halt to construction on the ...
Who is Trump Negotiating With?
31 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As President Trump threatens more strikes on Iran, analysts raise concerns about the closure of another key shipping route. Despite a blockade, a Russ...
Will US Launch Ground Operation in Iran?
30 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
As more troops arrive in the Middle East, American officials refuse to rule out the potential for a ground operation in Iran. An executive order promi...
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...