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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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...

Homecoming Dance: Will Texas Dems Return?

14 Aug 2025

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With a 30-day emergency session winding down, Democratic state legislators in Texas consider returning to Texas. President Trump hears out Ukrainian P...

Monumental? National Guard Now on DC Streets

13 Aug 2025

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National Guard troops arrive in Washington, D.C., but even Army officials aren’t clear what they’ll do there. Ahead of a landmark summit with Vlad...

Trump’s DC Police Takeover

12 Aug 2025

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President Trump announces that he will federalize Washington D.C.’s police department, while also calling in National Guard troops. Two die in a Pen...

Attack on the CDC

11 Aug 2025

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A gunman opens fire on CDC headquarters in Atlanta, killing a police officer and prompting new fears for thousands of employees. President Trump eyes ...

Israeli Cabinet Approves Full Gaza Takeover

08 Aug 2025

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announces his intention to take over the entire Gaza Strip. The FBI is said to be assisting in investigation...

Shooting at Ft. Stewart

07 Aug 2025

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Five Army soldiers are shot as a man opens fire at Fort Stewart in Georgia. President Trump threatens India with new tariffs if they continue to buy R...

What Ghislaine Maxwell Told the DOJ

06 Aug 2025

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The House Oversight Committee issues a slew of subpoenas over the Jeffrey Epstein case, including to Bill and Hillary Clinton. Wildfire smoke continue...

Texas Hide ‘Em: Fugitive Lawmakers Threatened

05 Aug 2025

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With Texan Democrats on the lam, Republican leaders call for legal consequences. Israel grapples with images of emaciated hostages held by Hamas. And ...

Don’t Boot the Messenger: Trump Fires Jobs Report Chief

04 Aug 2025

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President Trump fires the official who published a disappointing jobs report. Texas Democrats flee the state to stymie efforts to change congressional...

More Tariffs Are Taking Hold. What Does It Mean for You?

01 Aug 2025

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President Trump’s trade deadline passes - but some of its most draconian tariffs won’t go into effect until next week. A top White House advisor w...

What Went Wrong in the DC Air Crash

31 Jul 2025

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An NTSB hearing reveals troubling findings about the last moments before a Blackhawk helicopter collided with a passenger jet in Washington, D.C. Offi...

NYC Shooter Targeted the NFL: Authorities

30 Jul 2025

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New York authorities say the man who went on a shooting rampage at a Midtown office building was targeting the NFL over what he described as traumatic...

Mass Shooting in Manhattan

29 Jul 2025

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A gunman opens fire in a midtown Manhattan skyscraper. Scorching weather across the eastern U.S. is turning deadly. And a Trump nomination is roiling ...

Facing Mass Starvation, Israel Blinks

28 Jul 2025

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Facing international outrage, Israel agrees to pauses in fighting to let aid into Gaza. Ghislaine Maxwell received limited immunity in a meeting with ...

High Interest: Trump Visits the Fed

25 Jul 2025

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In a rare visit for an American president, Donald Trump visits the Federal Reserve. Columbia University negotiates a settlement with the Trump adminis...

What Was Trump Told About Epstein Files?

24 Jul 2025

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As a congressional committee demands Jeffrey Epstein files, a Wall Street Journal report claims President Trump was told of their contents weeks ago. ...

Epstein Saga Stops Congress in Its Tracks

23 Jul 2025

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Pressure from the case of Jeffrey Epstein prompts the House to go on recess early, as the Justice Department seeks to speak with Ghislaine Maxwell. Uk...

Trump’s New Wish List

22 Jul 2025

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As pressure builds over the case of Jeffrey Epstein, President Trump takes positions on a series of controversial topics. A Louisville officer is sent...

Trump Admin: Release (Some of) the Epstein Docs!

21 Jul 2025

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The Trump administration pushes for the release of grand jury testimony in the case of Jeffrey Epstein, but that might not be enough to satisfy its ba...

Trump’s New Medical Diagnosis

18 Jul 2025

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President Trump is diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, after concerns of swelling in his legs. Democrats walk out of a judicial confirmation ...

Trump Bashes the Base Over Epstein

17 Jul 2025

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President Trump bashes MAGA diehards who won’t let the Jeffrey Epstein case go, while reportedly pondering a seismic firing. Israel bombs Syria’s ...

Tariff Price Hikes Take Hold

16 Jul 2025

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Prices have crept upwards since President Trump’s tariffs went into effect, with promises of more on the way. GOP senators agree to cut $9 billion i...

Trump Turns on Putin

15 Jul 2025

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In a push for a ceasefire, President Trump announces measures to help Ukraine and punish Russia. The Supreme Court gives the White House the green lig...

MAGA Splinters Over Epstein

14 Jul 2025

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Amid backlash from hardcore MAGA supporters, sources say there are fractures at the highest levels of the Trump Justice Department over the handling o...

Lights, Camera, Class Action: Trump Order Blocked

11 Jul 2025

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A federal judge blocks President Trump’s order that would end “birthright citizenship” policies. Taiwan launches military drills, game-planning ...

Pause for Alarm? Why Ukraine Aid Stopped & Restarted

10 Jul 2025

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After a pause at a crucial moment, some weapons shipments are once again heading to Ukraine. Linda Yaccarino steps down as the CEO of X, just days aft...

Why “Flash Flood Alley” Never Got a Warning System

09 Jul 2025

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An ABC News investigation reveals years of discussions by Texas officials about flood warnings systems that were never purchased. The Transportation S...

Texas Death Toll Passes 100

08 Jul 2025

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Rescue teams continue to work in Texas, while officials call for new weather alert systems. President Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin N...

Why Texas Floods Turned So Deadly

07 Jul 2025

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Flash floods in Texas sweep have killed 70+ Texas, including dozens of children. Families are asking if warnings could have been delivered sooner. And...

The Diddy Verdict

03 Jul 2025

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A federal jury finds Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty on his most serious charges, while two convictions leave him behind bars for now. Sources confi...

Diddy Jury: 4 of 5 Charges Decided

02 Jul 2025

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A jury says it’s reached decisions on most of the charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs, but remains deadlocked on the final one. The Senate passes...

Will the Senate Pass Trump’s Tax Bill?

01 Jul 2025

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The Senate continues to debate amendments to President Trump’s tax bill as holdouts remain. Prosecutors in the Idaho college murders case tell the v...

Senate Nears Vote on GOP Tax Bill

30 Jun 2025

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Republican lawmakers scramble to get the votes needed to pass President Trump’s massive tax bill this week. The Supreme Court's birthright citizensh...

The Supreme Court's Final Cases

27 Jun 2025

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On the last day of the Supreme Court’s term, the justices are set to deliver decisions on several major cases, including birthright citizenship. Clo...

Trump Fights Iran Strike Skepticism

26 Jun 2025

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President Trump wraps up a NATO summit pushing back on an early intel assessment about the U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites. The Democratic Party lo...

Report: US Strikes Did Not 'Obliterate' Iran Nuke Sites

25 Jun 2025

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An early intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. strikes in Iran set back the country’s nuclear program only by a few months. Congress contin...

Trump Proclaims Iran-Israel Ceasefire

24 Jun 2025

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President Trump declares a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran as attacks continued overnight. Candidates give closing argument...

US Strikes Iran… Now What?

23 Jun 2025

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In a special edition of “Start Here,” we’ll examine President Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear sites as Tehran vows to retaliate. L...

BREAKING: U.S. Attack on Iranian Nuclear sites

22 Jun 2025

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Listen to ABC News' special coverage of President Trump's address to the nation following the U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities.    ...

Trump's Two Weeks Notice to Iran

20 Jun 2025

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President Trump says he’ll make a decision whether or not to strike Iran within two weeks. As law enforcement officials weigh new security measures ...

Read Out: Karen Read Acquitted

19 Jun 2025

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In a case that has gripped Massachusetts, Karen Read is acquitted of murdering her police officer boyfriend. The Supreme Court upholds a Tennessee ban...

Trump’s Iran Dilemma

18 Jun 2025

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President Trump publicly considers war with Iran. Law enforcement warns lawmakers about escalating threats. And the FDA clears the way for more “tel...

Netanyahu Tries to Recruit Trump

17 Jun 2025

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In an exclusive interview with ABC, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu pitches the U.S. on a more active role in the Iran crisis. President Tru...

FULL INTERVIEW: Netanyahu Speaks with ABC News Amid Israel-Iran Conflict

16 Jun 2025

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ABC News’ Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl interviewed Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Monday about the conflict with Iran....

Political Killings in Minnesota

16 Jun 2025

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Police arrest the man suspected of killing a Minnesota lawmaker and her husband, while wounding another political family. Iran strikes back at Israel,...

Nuclear Option: Israel’s Massive Attack on Iran

13 Jun 2025

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Israel launches a sweeping attack on Iranian nuclear sites. FBI agents handcuff a U.S. senator after he interrupted a DHS press conference. And a jet ...

Protest Politics: High-Stakes Test for Democrats

12 Jun 2025

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As protests against ICE arrests spread to new cities, lawmakers consider political risks. An exasperated jury delivers a split verdict at Harvey Weins...

What Are Marines Allowed to Do in LA?

11 Jun 2025

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With parts of Los Angeles under curfew, legal arguments break out over the parameters of U.S. troop deployments. CDC employees protest HHS Sec. Robert...

City of Angels, Protests and Troops

10 Jun 2025

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President Trump mobilizes 700 active-duty U.S. Marines to Los Angeles in the wake of violent protests over ICE raids. A federal judge dismisses Justin...

Fire & ICE: Los Angeles Erupts Over Arrests

09 Jun 2025

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President Trump calls in the National Guard to Los Angeles as protests against ICE deportations swell. Kilmar Abrego Garcia is returned to the U.S. to...

Trump and Musk's Bromance Breakdown

06 Jun 2025

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Elon Musk and President Donald Trump's relationship erupts in an online feud. The Supreme Court makes major unanimous rulings. And British medical reg...

Trump’s New Travel Ban

05 Jun 2025

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President Trump says he’s implementing a full travel ban on nationals from a dozen countries, while also directing an investigation into former Bide...

Art of the Steel: Trump Hikes Tariffs

04 Jun 2025

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New steel and aluminum tariffs went into effect overnight, concerning manufacturers at home and abroad. Gazans describe death and fear as gunshots go ...

The Firebombing Fallout in Boulder

03 Jun 2025

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Authorities outline charges against the man suspected of attacking demonstrators marching for Israeli hostages in Boulder, Colorado. Senators begin de...

“People Were Being Set on Fire”: Attack in Colorado

02 Jun 2025

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Multiple demonstrators at a march to support Israeli hostages suffer burn injuries after the FBI says a suspect used a makeshift flamethrower and yell...

Trump’s Tariffs Are on the Brink

30 May 2025

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A day after a panel of judges ordered the end to President Trump’s tariffs, another court issues a temporary hold. A federal ruling could keep forei...

Problematic Pardons?

29 May 2025

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After issuing pardons to those sharing political and potential financial ties, President Trump floats pardons for the men convicted of conspiring to k...

Gap Year: Trump Admin Halts Student Visa Process

28 May 2025

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A State Department memo outlines a plan to temporarily halt visa interviews for foreign students. Desperate Palestinians overwhelm a Gaza aid center a...

Ciao for Now: Trump Delays European Tariffs

27 May 2025

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After threatening to accelerate tariffs on Europe, President Trump reverses course by delaying them. Russia pounds Ukraine with an unprecedented drone...