State Department preparing to cancel tens of thousands of visas held by asylum seekers: Officials

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The State Department announced that it is preparing to revoke tourist and business visas issued between 2016 and 2026 to foreign nationals who have sought or are actively seeking asylum in the United States, which officials say could result in the cancellation... Read More.

Judge rejects Ghislaine Maxwell’s attempt to overturn conviction

Tuesday, August 25 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A federal judge in New York on Tuesday rejected Ghislaine Maxwell's challenge to her conviction, finding her claims "meritless" or "frivolous."Maxwell was trying to vacate her conviction and 20-year prison sentence.Maxwell was convicted of five felony counts, all arising from... Read More.

Mother and 2-year-old killed by lightning strike in Florida neighborhood

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A mother and her 2-year-old daughter were killed Sunday after being struck by lightning in a neighborhood north of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, according to officials.Margate Police Department and Margate Fire Rescue responded to a 911 call at about 2:30 p.m. on... Read More.

Hawk Fire tops 15,000 acres near Reno, spurs 42,000 evacuations and remains out of control

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(RENO, Nev.) -- An out-of-control brush fire that ignited over the weekend in the hills in Northern Nevada near Reno has grown to more than 15,000 acres, prompting a massive evacuation of 42,000 people, authorities said on Monday.A preliminary investigation has found that the... Read More.

Wife sought following Massachusetts cop’s death believed to have been found dead: Police

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A woman who had been sought in connection with the death of her husband, a Massachusetts police officer, is believed to have been found dead, police said Monday, calling the case a "tragic murder-suicide."A search had been ongoing for Karen Solomon,... Read More.

Trump administration to tout efforts to shut down Education Department as school year begins

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With hundreds of thousands of students returning to classrooms this week, President Donald Trump and Department of Education Secretary Linda McMahon are hosting a "Back to School" event at the White House on Monday.But the "wins" the administration is celebrating include highlighting... Read More.

Trump says he’ll impose new 50% tariffs on Canadian cars and steel in January, escalating trade war

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday said in a social media post that he will ratchet up tariffs on Canada-made cars and auto parts in January, escalating a trade war between the United States and Canada.The moves comes after negotiations between Canada and... Read More.

Active-duty military spouses detained amid Trump’s deportation campaign

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Army Sgt. Hedar Leonel Turcios Juarez woke up to a gut-wrenching call at 3:40 a.m. Tuesday: Cristy Maryori Villafranca Trejo, his wife and the mother to their 6-year-old daughter, was aboard a plane about to be deported to Honduras.Turcios told ABC News... Read More.

USPS makes new rules for mail-in ballots, but they are less restrictive than Trump’s demands

Monday, August 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States Postal Service (USPS) has released a new rule adding verification requirements to all mail-in ballots, falling short of President Donald Trump's expectations but providing additional scrutiny.These changes will not go into effect unless the Supreme Court lifts an injunction... Read More.

Tropical Storm Moke to pass south of Hawaii, bringing heavy rain to the Big Island

Saturday, August 22 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Tropical Storm Moke continues to churn in open waters in the Central Pacific, just days after Hurricane Lala left widespread destruction across Hawaii.The new system is currently located about 755 miles southeast of Hilo, Hawaii, with winds of 50 mph.It is... Read More.