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Another Grand Jury Refuses to Indict Letitia James
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
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”
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?
The Supreme Court signals it’s open to overturning a century-old precedent on presidential powers. Paramount attempts a hostile takeover of Warner Bro...
Will Pentagon Release Full Video of Boat Strike?
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
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 connection...
Pentagon Watchdog's "Signalgate" Report
Sources tell ABC News the Pentagon’s watchdog has issued a report critical of Defense Secretary Hegseth’s Signal chat use to discuss military attacks...
Compliance of the Caribbean: Hegseth Defends Strikes
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
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
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
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.
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Orders of Magnitude: FBI to Question Lawmakers
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
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
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
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?
President Trump signs the Epstein measure he once opposed, while the Justice Department struggles to explain why it’s pursuing new Epstein-related inv...
Congress Compels Release of Epstein Files
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 bin...
The Epstein Files Vote
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
President Trump calls Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a “traitor” for her stance on releasing the Jeffrey Epstein files. A new federal immigration crackdo...
The Case Against Trump’s Hand-Picked Prosecutor
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”
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
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
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
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"
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
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
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
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
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
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 dynamics,...
The Shutdown’s Scariest Weekend Yet
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 strike i...
Trump-Putin Summit Nixed
Trump’s planned summit with Putin is canceled. Former special counsel Jack Smith disputes claims he tapped senators' phones. And authorities thwart a...
November Pain: How the Shutdown Could End
As Senate Democrats block the GOP’s government funding bill for an 11th time, Washington eyes November for a potential resolution. The 9th Circuit Cou...
Takeaways from "No Kings" Protests
Millions of protesters take to the streets for “No Kings” protests. President Trump threatens foreign aid to Colombia amid growing criticism of milita...