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White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in new budget request

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The White House, in its budget request for the 2027 fiscal year, is asking Congress to approve roughly $1.5 trillion for defense -- a record-breaking military spending request as the U.S. remains in its fifth week of war with Iran.That is... Read More.

Luis Guzmán talks voicing Wart in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Mario and Luigi are back on the big screen in the new animated film The Super Mario Galaxy Movie.The sequel, which is available to watch in theaters everywhere, has a star-studded voice cast including Chris Pratt, Charlie Day, Anya Taylor-Joy,... Read More.

Nick Jonas to star in horror holiday flick, ‘White Elephant’

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Nick Jonas has lined up his next movie project.The youngest Jonas Brother is set to star in a horror holiday flick called White Elephant, alongside Kathryn Newton.Deadline reports that the film is about eight friends whose "annual festive holiday gift... Read More.

Robin Roberts on why you won’t hear her voice in ‘Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story’: ‘It’s not about me’

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Robin Roberts executive produced the film Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story, which premieres on ESPN Sunday. The documentary explores the life and career of Pat Summitt, the legendary former Tennessee Lady Volunteers basketball coach who helped pave the way in women's college basketball.... Read More.

In brief: Brian Cox to star in ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ season 2 and more

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

Brian Cox has joined the cast of Dexter: Resurrection. The Emmy winner and Succession star will be a series regular in season 2 of the show. Cox will play The New York Ripper, who is a serial killer who terrorized the city. He's no... Read More.

Artemis II crew talks to ABC News from space: Their journey so far and what’s ahead

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The Artemis II mission launched on Wednesday, taking four astronauts on a historic, 10-day mission around the moon and giving them views of a lifetime along the way.A day after lift-off, ABC News' Gio Benitez spoke with astronauts Reid Wiseman, Victor... Read More.

Warren calls for Education Department to ‘rescind’ student loan transfer to Treasury

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., is petitioning the Department of Education to stop its transfer of federal student aid services to the Department of Treasury in her latest effort to halt the dismantling of the agency.Thursday marks the one year anniversary of Warren's... Read More.

The AI industry is all in for the 2026 midterms with government regulations looming

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Millions of dollars tied to artificial intelligence are pouring into the 2026 midterms.Interest groups funded in part by AI industry leaders are split on how the government should oversee AI -- and that's already having an impact on political ads, some... Read More.

Democratic senators demand answers from Hegseth over reported defense investment inquiry ahead of Iran war

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A group of Senate Democrats are demanding more information about Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's finances and investments following a report -- which the Pentagon demanded be retracted -- that he may have tried to invest in defense stocks before the war... Read More.

DHS inspector general probing contracts handled by ex-Secretary Kristi Noem

Friday, April 3 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security Inspector General is probing contracts that were handled by former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and the influence of former staffer Corey Lewandowski, according to sources.The investigation is sprawling, according to sources, and court records indicate that... Read More.

White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in new budget request

White House asks for record-breaking $1.5 trillion for defense in new budget request

Luis Guzmán talks voicing Wart in ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’

Nick Jonas to star in horror holiday flick, ‘White Elephant’

Robin Roberts on why you won’t hear her voice in ‘Breaking Glass: The Pat Summitt Story’: ‘It’s not about me’

In brief: Brian Cox to star in ‘Dexter: Resurrection’ season 2 and more

Artemis II crew talks to ABC News from space: Their journey so far and what’s ahead

Warren calls for Education Department to ‘rescind’ student loan transfer to Treasury

The AI industry is all in for the 2026 midterms with government regulations looming

Democratic senators demand answers from Hegseth over reported defense investment inquiry ahead of Iran war

DHS inspector general probing contracts handled by ex-Secretary Kristi Noem

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