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Are Iran Missile Strikes Inevitable?

26 Feb 2026

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Federal officials begin canceling flights due to shutdown-induced staffing shortages. The Trump White House finalizes a deal to make obesity drugs che...

The Longest Shutdown in History

06 Nov 2025

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With Democrats motivated by election results, the government shutdown hits a new record while consequences mount. Rescue workers are still looking for...

Democrats Dominate Election Night

05 Nov 2025

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On an anticipated election night, Democrats cruise to victories up and down the ballot. The Supreme Court prepares to hear a challenge to President Tr...

Election 2025: The Races to Watch Tonight

04 Nov 2025

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Voters head to the polls in what is being framed as a referendum on President Trump, along with the Democratic Party. A civil war in Sudan bursts into...

The Midterm Marathon Begins

03 Nov 2025

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We’re one year out from the 2026 midterm elections! In a special edition of “Start Here,” Brad will talk to the team about polls, political dyna...

The Shutdown’s Scariest Weekend Yet

31 Oct 2025

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With SNAP cuts looming this weekend, Americans are also getting health insurance sticker shock. President Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping strike a...

The Caribbean Death Toll is Rising

30 Oct 2025

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Officials in Jamaica, Haiti, and Cuba describe dozens of fatalities in the wake of Hurricane Melissa. An Illinois deputy is convicted of murdering Son...

Hurricane Melissa Hits Jamaica

29 Oct 2025

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Hurricane Melissa arrives in Jamaica as a Category 5 storm. Israel fires on Gaza amid escalating hostilities with Hamas. And Amazon lays off more than...

Oh SNAP: Shutdown Threatens Food Programs

28 Oct 2025

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States sound the alarm to residents, saying that the government shutdown will pause food program benefits this weekend. Border Patrol Commander Gregor...

J’accuse: Police Make Arrests in Louvre Heist

27 Oct 2025

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Police arrest two suspects in the Louvre heist case as they allegedly try to flee France. The White House reaches a framework trade agreement with Chi...

NBA in a Jam: Arrests in Betting Scheme

24 Oct 2025

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The FBI arrests 34 suspects, including a current NBA player and coach, in a sweeping gambling investigation. President Trump pardons a cryptocurrency ...

Bring the House Down: Trump’s Demolition Plans

23 Oct 2025

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Sources tell ABC News the White House’s entire East Wing will be demolished, contrary to some of President Trump’s earlier claims. A military stri...

Trump-Putin Summit Nixed

22 Oct 2025

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Trump’s planned summit with Putin is canceled. Former special counsel Jack Smith disputes claims he tapped senators' phones. And authorities thwart ...

November Pain: How the Shutdown Could End

21 Oct 2025

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As Senate Democrats block the GOP’s government funding bill for an 11th time, Washington eyes November for a potential resolution. The 9th Circuit C...

Takeaways from "No Kings" Protests

20 Oct 2025

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Millions of protesters take to the streets for “No Kings” protests. President Trump threatens foreign aid to Colombia amid growing criticism of mi...

John Bolton Indicted

17 Oct 2025

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President Trump’s former National Security Adviser-turned-nemesis John Bolton is indicted by a federal grand jury. Pressure builds to reach a ceasef...

Will SCOTUS Weaken the Voting Rights Act?

16 Oct 2025

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In a far-reaching case, the Supreme Court examines key provisions of the Voting Rights Act. Three weeks after winning a special election, Representati...

Hostages and Prisoners Are Still Coming Home

15 Oct 2025

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As Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are reunited with their families, Israel waits for the return of more hostage remains. The Trump adminis...

The Next Phase of the Gaza Ceasefire

14 Oct 2025

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The remaining Israeli hostages are reunited with their families as many questions remain about what comes next in Gaza. New tariffs on lumber and wood...

Israel’s Hostages Come Home

13 Oct 2025

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Israeli hostages return from Gaza, as President Trump travels to the Mideast to cement the end to the war in Gaza. Meanwhile, the president starts fol...

How Trump Pushed a Ceasefire Over the Line

10 Oct 2025

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The Israeli government signs off on a Gaza ceasefire agreement. New York Attorney General Letitia James is indicted by a federal grand jury. And ABC i...

Ceasefire in Gaza

09 Oct 2025

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Israel and Hamas announce a peace deal that could eventually end the war in Gaza. Police arrest the man they believe started the devastating Palisades...

Trump’s New Shutdown Threat

08 Oct 2025

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The Trump White House suggests not issuing backpay to furloughed workers after the government shutdown ends. Attorney General Pam Bondi goes on the at...

National Guard’s Next Destination: Chicago

07 Oct 2025

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A federal judge declines to block the Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Chicago. The government shutdown enters its seventh d...