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RFK Jr. announces HHS reinstating some programs, employees cut by mistake
On the heels of terminating 10,000 jobs from the HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told ABC News some programs would soon be reinstated because they were mistakenly cut.
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Judge tells government to release protected status holder who was wrongfully detained
A judge has ordered the government to release a Venezuelan Temporary Protected Status holder who was wrongfully detained in January.
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NSC staffers fired after Trump met with far-right activist Laura Loomer: Sources
The White House has fired a handful of National Security Council staffers following a Wednesday meeting with far-right political activist Laura Loomer.
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What we know about the foreign college students targeted for deportation
The Trump administration has set off a firestorm by revoking the visas of international U.S. college students involved in campus protests.
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Judge Boasberg says he's contemplating 'contempt proceedings' over Trump deportations
A judge heard arguments Thursday over whether the Trump administration defied a court order when they deported alleged migrant gang members to El Salvador.
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RFK Jr. announces HHS reinstating some programs, employees cut by mistake
On the heels of terminating 10,000 jobs from the HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. told ABC News some programs would soon be reinstated because they were mistakenly cut.
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Trump eyeing plan to avoid TikTok ban as deadline looms: Source
The Trump administration is considering a deal to save TikTok, a source close to the deal said Wednesday.
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DOD watchdog launches probe into Hegseth use of Signal chat ahead of Houthi airstrike
The Pentagon's inspector general launched a probe into the Trump administration's use of Signal to discuss a planned strike on the Houthis in Yemen.
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April 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Education secretary hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
April 3, 2025 at 6:44 PM
April 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Trump fires several NSC staffers over concerns they’re not loyal, sources
President Donald Trump fired the staffers after a meeting with far-right activist Laura Loomer, who claimed they were not committed to his agenda, sources told ABC News.
April 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
April 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
Satellite images show US B-2 nuclear-capable bombers deployed to Indian Ocean
The Pentagon announced Tuesday that it is rapidly expanding its footprint in the Middle East.
April 3, 2025 at 3:56 PM
April 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Satellite images show 6 US B-2 nuclear-capable bombers deployed to Indian Ocean
Satellite images show US B-2 nuclear-capable bombers deployed to the Indian Ocean.
April 3, 2025 at 3:46 PM
April 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
Elon Musk could step back from Trump administration role
As a “special government employee,” Musk’s appointment was only supposed to last 130 days, but there have been hints that President Donald Trump might want to keep him on longer.
April 3, 2025 at 2:17 PM
April 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
McMahon hijacks House Democrats' presser after closed-door meeting outside ED
Education Secretary Linda McMahon interrupted a press conference by House Democrats to give an impromptu statement after they met in a closed-door meeting.
April 2, 2025 at 8:52 PM
April 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Trump admin not working to return Maryland man sent to El Salvador by error: Lawyer
Kilmar Armando Abrego Garcia, who has a U.S. citizen wife and 5-year-old child, is currently at CECOT, the notorious prison in El Salvador.
April 2, 2025 at 7:27 PM
April 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Trump privately indicates Elon Musk could step back from current role: Sources
President Donald Trump indicated to top advisers that Elon Musk could be taking a step back from his current role, sources familiar with the matter told ABC News.
April 2, 2025 at 4:50 PM
April 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
Danish PM heads to Greenland as Trump seeks control of the Arctic territory
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen is traveling to Greenland for a visit aimed at building the trust of Greenlandic officials as the Trump administration is seeking control of the Arctic territory
April 2, 2025 at 3:39 PM
April 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
Judge temporarily restores funding for legal aid for migrant children
A judge has temporarily blocked the Trump administration from cutting funding to the program that provides legal representation to unaccompanied migrant children.
April 2, 2025 at 2:37 PM
April 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
After layoffs and funding problems, Head Start leaders fear what comes next
President Donald Trump's administration on Tuesday laid off scores of Health and Human Services employees, including many who ran the Head Start early education program
April 2, 2025 at 1:10 PM
April 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
Counting the potential toll of Trump's tariffs on major Asian economies
Export manufacturing and free trade helped transform China and other Asian countries into economic powerhouses
April 2, 2025 at 11:46 AM
April 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Meet 5 of the alleged gang members the Trump administration sent to El Salvador
Family members of some of the more than 200 alleged Venezuelan gang members who have been deported to El Salvador share their stories.
April 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
April 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Detained student taken from Mass. before judge ordered her kept there, govt says
U.S. Justice Department lawyers say a Tufts University doctoral student from Turkey who was detained by immigration authorities had been moved to Vermont by the time a federal judge ordered that she be kept in Massachusetts
April 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
April 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Democrats intro bill to protect State Department from DOGE cuts
A new proposal on Capitol Hill takes aim at DOGE while proposing guardrails to reassert congressional oversight authority over the executive branch.
April 2, 2025 at 9:27 AM
April 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
A wary Europe awaits Rubio with NATO's future on the line
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is traveling this week to a gathering of top diplomats from NATO countries
April 2, 2025 at 7:08 AM
April 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Senate confirms Matt Whitaker as Trump's ambassador to NATO
The Senate has confirmed Matt Whitaker as President Donald Trump’s U.S. ambassador to NATO
April 2, 2025 at 4:30 AM
April 2, 2025 at 3:46 AM
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, some employees turned away after showing up to work
Staffing at HHS will fall from 82,000 to 62,000 -- one-fourth of the workforce.
April 2, 2025 at 3:46 AM
April 2, 2025 at 2:41 AM
Over 1,900 researchers protest White House 'assault' on science: 'We see real danger'
Nearly 2,000 scientists, engineers and researchers penned an open letter this week to the Trump administration calling for a stop to the “assault” on science.
April 2, 2025 at 2:41 AM
April 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Senators grill Trump Joint Chiefs pick on reported MAGA hat incident
Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine, President Donald Trump's nominee to be top general, denied wearing a MAGA hat, as Trump has apparently claimed.
April 1, 2025 at 9:31 PM
April 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Mass layoffs begin at HHS, some employees turned away after showing up to work
Staffing at HHS will fall from 82,000 to 62,000 -- one-fourth of the workforce.
April 2, 2025 at 4:25 PM
April 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Trump nominee to be top general denies wearing MAGA hat
Lt. Gen. Dan "Razin" Caine, President Donald Trump's nominee to be top general, denied wearing a MAGA hat, as Trump has apparently claimed.
April 1, 2025 at 8:58 PM
April 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Judge blocks Trump effort to end TPS for up to 350,000 Venezuelans
ABC News’ Armando Garcia reports on the latest headlines involving the Trump administration’s handling of immigration.
April 1, 2025 at 4:22 PM
April 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Layoffs begin at HHS, including at the FDA and CDC
Up to 10,000 people are expected to lose their jobs in this round of layoffs, an amount that could significantly alter the department's roles and abilities. ABC News’ Olivia Rubin reports.
April 1, 2025 at 4:21 PM
April 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
Trump administration reviewing alleged antisemitism at Harvard University
The Department of Education and other agencies are reviewing Harvard University for fostering antisemitism on its campus, Secretary Linda McMahon said Monday.
April 1, 2025 at 3:38 PM
April 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Trump administration’s involvement grows on college campuses
Sophie Beren, founder and CEO of The Conversationalist, warns that restriction on free speech and viewpoints is “the last thing” college campuses need.
April 1, 2025 at 3:01 PM
April 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
What to know about Signal, which Pentagon previously discouraged workers from using
As the White House comes under fire for allegedly using Signal to discuss foreign policy plans, the encrypted messaging platform has now come into the spotlight.
April 1, 2025 at 1:14 PM
March 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Some foreign students are being targeted for deportation. What are their rights?
The Trump administration has revoked a number of student visas. What are their rights?
March 31, 2025 at 11:30 PM
March 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Trump again floats possibly seeking 3rd term. The Constitution bars it, scholars say
"Trump may not want to rule out a third term but the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution does," one expert told ABC News.
March 31, 2025 at 5:35 PM
March 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
Elon Musk visits Wisconsin ahead of high-stakes Supreme Court race
The race between conservative Waukesha County Judge Brad Schimel and liberal Dane County Judge Susan Crawford is a test of the political power of Musk and barometer for how voters feel about Trump.
March 31, 2025 at 2:06 PM
March 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
Wisconsin Supreme Court seat election ‘a bellwether’: Donna Brazile
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
March 31, 2025 at 12:24 AM
March 31, 2025 at 12:23 AM
Vance visits Greenland amidst Trump calls to annex the territory
On “This Week,” ABC News' Terry Moran reports from Greenland on Vice President JD Vance’s visit there, while President Donald Trump continues to claims that the U.S. will take over the territory.
March 31, 2025 at 12:23 AM
March 31, 2025 at 12:22 AM
Trump officials continue to deny classified information was discussed in Signal chat
On “This Week,” ABC News’ Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz reports on how a Signal chat discussing plans to bomb the Houthis in Yemen inadvertently included a reporter.
March 31, 2025 at 12:22 AM
March 31, 2025 at 12:21 AM
Firings over Signal chat would indicate ‘deny and deflect was a failure’: Christie
On “This Week,” former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie analyzes the Trump administration’s response to the Signal chat controversy.
March 31, 2025 at 12:21 AM
March 31, 2025 at 12:21 AM
No question’ that the Signal chat contained classified information: Sen. Warner
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Sen. Mark Warner, D-Va., on “This Week.”
March 31, 2025 at 12:21 AM
March 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Vance’s comments in Signal chat ‘deteriorating’ relationship with Europe: Stavridis
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews former NATO Supreme Allied Commander Adm. James Stavridis on “This Week.”
March 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
March 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Signal chat contents 'should be considered classified information': Rep. Turner
ABC News’ Martha Raddatz interviews Rep. Mike Turner, R-Ohio, on “This Week.”
March 31, 2025 at 12:14 AM
March 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Democratic senator said Signal chat could have led to lost US lives
Democratic Sen. Mark Warner said had information been leaked from national security officials' Signal chat on plans to bomb the Houthis, lives could have been lost.
March 30, 2025 at 8:01 PM
March 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
70-year-old drives into man as he exits 'truck with pro-Trump flags,' police say
A man was charged with aggravated assault after allegedly striking a counter-protester with his vehicle outside a Tesla dealership in Idaho, law enforcement said.
March 30, 2025 at 7:57 PM
March 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Greenland status quo 'not an option,' Danish minister says after Vance visit
Denmark is open to discussions with the U.S. on how to "fix" the status quo in Greenland, the country's foreign minister said, after Vice President JD Vance's visit.
March 30, 2025 at 7:50 PM
March 30, 2025 at 1:21 AM
FDA vaccine chief steps down
ABC's Jay O'Brien reports on the resignation of the Food and Drug Administration’s top vaccine official, Peter Marks.
March 30, 2025 at 1:21 AM
March 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM
JD Vance tells Greenlanders they'd be better off being part of the US
ABC's senior national correspondent Terry Moran reports Greenlanders’ reaction to Vice President JD Vance's brief visit to Greenland.
March 30, 2025 at 1:04 AM