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‘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
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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
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
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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
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
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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
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...
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
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
Contributed by Lukas
A federal judge declines to block the Trump administration from sending National Guard troops to Chicago. The government shutdown enters its seventh d...
Judge to Trump: No Troops in Portland for Now
06 Oct 2025
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A judge issues a restraining order, telling the White House it cannot send any National Guard troops, from any state, to Portland, Oregon. Israel and ...
The Sentencing of Sean "Diddy" Combs
03 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In a letter to the judge overseeing his case, Sean “Diddy” Combs says he takes "full responsibility and accountability" for his actions ahead of h...
The “Imminent” Shutdown Layoffs
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The White House warns of “imminent” layoffs of federal workers on the first day of the government shutdown. National Guard troops begin training i...
The Shutdown Begins
01 Oct 2025
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The federal government shuts down, setting up a bitter, protracted political battle. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth outlines policy changes at the Pen...
Washington Hurtles Toward a Shutdown
30 Sep 2025
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Ahead of a midnight deadline tonight, attendees leave a White House meeting predicting a government shutdown. President Trump pressures Hamas with a n...
Church Shooting in Michigan
29 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A shooting at a church in Michigan becomes the latest site of American gun violence. A potential government shutdown looms over Capitol Hill this week...
Vanished: The Search
28 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today, we're bringing you episode two of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "Vanished: What Happened to Vanessa." In episode tw...
Vanished: "I’m Gonna Find You"
27 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This weekend, we're sharing something special with you. Today, we're bringing you the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and AB...
James Comey Indicted
26 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
U.S. Attorney Lindsey Halligan secures an indictment against former FBI Director James Comey, igniting a potential crisis at the Justice Department. P...
ICE Facility Targeted by Sniper
25 Sep 2025
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A sniper opens fire on an immigration facility in Dallas. Sources tell ABC that a new U.S. attorney in Virginia will attempt to charge former FBI Dire...
Ukraine U-Turn at the UN
24 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump reverses course on Ukraine, encouraging Volodymyr Zelenskyy not to give up any land to Russia as part of a peace deal. Secret Service ...
Trump's Autism Announcement
23 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Defying medical experts, the Trump administration makes sweeping claims about potential causes and cures for autism. Sources describe the deal in plac...
Trump to DOJ: Prosecute, Or Else
22 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
President Trump replaces a handpicked federal prosecutor who declined to bring charges against New York Attorney General Letitia James. Family and fan...
The CDC’s New Prescription for Child Vaccines
19 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A panel of CDC advisors limits options for children getting the MMRV vaccine. A debate rages over the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel. And the FTC sues Tic...
A Loan at Last: Fed Cuts Interest Rates
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The Federal Reserve announces the first in what could be a series of interest rate cuts. Former CDC Director Susan Monarez tells Congress that RFK Jr....
Suspect Charged in Charlie Kirk’s Death
17 Sep 2025
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Prosecutors lay out charges, and preliminary evidence, against suspect Tyler Robinson. A judge tosses out a key charge against the man suspected of ki...
WH Officials: Time to “Go After” Left-Wing Radicals
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vice President JD Vance, joined by White House officials, suggests going after left-wing organizations that contribute to political violence – witho...
What We Know About Charlie Kirk’s Alleged Killer
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sources describe how a Utah man went from a bright student to the prime suspect in an assassination investigation. Memphis prepares for a potential de...
BREAKING: Charlie Kirk Shooting Suspect in Custody
12 Sep 2025
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Listen to ABC News' special coverage of an FBI news conference on the Charlie Kirk shooting investigation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit pod...
The Manhunt for Charlie Kirk's Killer
12 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Police ask the public for help to identify the killer of conservative activist Charlie Kirk. Amid bipartisan calls to turn down the political temperat...
The Killing of Charlie Kirk
11 Sep 2025
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Conservative activist Charlie Kirk is killed while visiting a college campus, setting off new concerns about political violence. NATO scrambles jets t...
Israel Strikes Qatar
10 Sep 2025
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Israel launches a missile strike in the capital of Qatar, targeting Hamas leadership. The Justice Department brings charges in the shocking stabbing o...
Dems Release Pages from Epstein’s “Birthday Book”
09 Sep 2025
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Congressional Democrats obtain, then release, a note they claim Donald Trump once sent to Jeffrey Epstein. Gunmen open fire in the streets of Jerusale...
Russia’s Biggest Attack Yet
08 Sep 2025
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For the first time since invading Ukraine, Russia hits a government stronghold in Kyiv. President Trump denies he’s calling for a “war” in Chica...
Shots Fired: RFK Jr Faces Angry Senators
05 Sep 2025
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In a contentious Senate hearing, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Junior defends his decisions on vaccine policy. Economists fret...
Epstein Victims: Release the Files
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A woman once referred to only as “Minor Victim 1” is one of several Jeffrey Epstein victims demanding Congress compel the release of investigative...
Congress is Back. So Are the Epstein Debates.
03 Sep 2025
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Congressional Republicans return to a firestorm surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein files. President Trump says he’ll be sending National Guard troops i...
The Legal Battle Over Hundreds of Guatemalan Children
02 Sep 2025
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A judge pauses the repatriation of hundreds of migrant children to Guatemala. Pharmacies in several states are telling customers they can’t get a CO...
"Highballed"
01 Sep 2025
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In a Labor Day special, ABC’s Rachel Scott describes how disproportionate property taxes, and the subsequent financial toll, are forcing people from...
CDC You Later: Workers Walk Out
29 Aug 2025
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CDC workers walk out, protesting the ouster of the agency’s director. Survivors of Hurricane Katrina reflect on its impact, 20 years later. And Indi...
Minneapolis Catholic School Shooting
28 Aug 2025
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A shooting at a Catholic school Mass kills two students and injures several more. Public health officials erupt as the White House announces the firin...
Fed Up: Lisa Cook Refuses to Be Fired
27 Aug 2025
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In a dramatic confrontation, a member of the Federal Reserve Board of Governors disputes President Trump’s authority to fire her. Drugmaker Eli Lill...
"Tragic Mishap": Deadly Airstrikes on Gaza Hospital
26 Aug 2025
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Five journalists are among the 20 people killed in an Israeli strike on a hospital in Gaza. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, the man who was wrongfully deported ...
Trump Eyes Chicago in Crime Crackdown
25 Aug 2025
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A U.S. official confirms that planning is underway at the Pentagon for the potential use of National Guard forces in Chicago. Kilmar Abrego Garcia, wh...
Trump's $454 Million Fine Tossed on Appeal
22 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A New York appeals court dismisses a half billion-dollar civil fraud judgment against President Trump after a judge ruled last year that he inflated h...
Israel Moves on Gaza City
21 Aug 2025
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Troops begin an incursion on Gaza’s largest city, while the Israeli government approves a plan for new West Bank settlements. Erik and Lyle Menendez...
What a World Wants: Trump’s Ukraine Offer
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The U.S. won’t protect Ukraine with troops on the ground, but President Trump says air defense could be on the table. Oklahoma plans a test specific...
Trump Pushes a Putin-Zelenskyy Meeting
19 Aug 2025
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After a meeting with Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders, President Trump presses ahead with plans for a meeting between Zelenskyy and Vladimir P...
Who Won the Summit?
18 Aug 2025
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Vladimir Putin refuses to concede any ground in Ukraine, setting up a tense meeting today between President Trump and Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelen...
BREAKING: Trump-Putin Summit
16 Aug 2025
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Listen to ABC News' special coverage from Alaska of President Trump's summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Learn more about your ad choices. ...
Your Trump-Putin Summit Preview
15 Aug 2025
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President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are set to meet today in Anchorage, Alaska for a high-stakes summit. California Gov. Gavin Newsom...