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Trump continues to defend Homan, Noem amid immigration enforcement backlash

Saturday, January 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump took to social media to show his support for two of his administration leaders amid the leadership shakeup following last week's fatal shooting in Minneapolis.The president praised the work of Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, who... Read More.

Trump orders IndyCar race on streets of DC as part of nation’s 250th celebration

Friday, January 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday to hold an IndyCar street race in Washington this summer, as part of his "America 250" push to commemorate the nation's birthday. Trump, joined in the Oval Office by auto racing legend Roger... Read More.

Graham blockade stalls government funding deal with just hours to shutdown deadline

Friday, January 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With just hours until the partial government shutdown deadline, the Senate on Friday remained stalled on a path forward because of an objection by Republican Sen. Lindsey Graham.An 11th-hour deal struck by Senate Democrats and White House, which would see the Read More.

Trump announces Kevin Warsh as fed chair pick

Friday, January 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced conservative economist and former Fed governor Kevin Warsh as his pick to be the new Federal Reserve chairman.In a post on Truth Social early Friday morning, Trump said that he has "known Kevin for a long period of... Read More.

Trump’s National Guard deployments could cost $1.1 billion this year, CBO estimates

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's use of federalized National Guard troops in U.S. cities is projected to have cost roughly $496 million last year, according to estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.If current troop levels are maintained, the deployments could cost as much... Read More.

Signs of progress to avert partial government shutdown after DHS funding spat

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- There are signs of progress with negotiations over funding for the Department of Homeland Security ahead of a partial government shutdown that would begin at midnight Friday.Talks are intensifying in the final hours between the White House and Senate Democrats... Read More.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor amid immigration turmoil

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK)-- Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced on Thursday her candidacy for governor of Minnesota, saying her home state was in need of a leader who could "fix things in our state" and who would "stand up and not be rubber stamps" to the Trump... Read More.

Officials ‘evaluating’ why federal agents in Minneapolis ‘may not have been following’ protocol: Stephen Miller

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told ABC News that officials are "evaluating" why Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis "may not have been following" protocol in the events that led to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti... Read More.

Bessent says Americans ‘should be worried about affordability,’ but blames Biden for cost issues

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the cost of many basic goods, including groceries, continues to rise, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang, he understands the hardships facing millions of people, but argued that the Biden... Read More.

FBI conducting ‘court ordered activity’ at Georgia election site

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The FBI said Wednesday there was court-authorized activity at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center.It is unclear exactly what they are looking for, but it comes after President Donald Trump has repeatedly said there was voter fraud in the 2020... Read More.

Trump continues to defend Homan, Noem amid immigration enforcement backlash

Trump orders IndyCar race on streets of DC as part of nation’s 250th celebration

Graham blockade stalls government funding deal with just hours to shutdown deadline

Trump announces Kevin Warsh as fed chair pick

Trump’s National Guard deployments could cost $1.1 billion this year, CBO estimates

Signs of progress to avert partial government shutdown after DHS funding spat

Sen. Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor amid immigration turmoil

Officials ‘evaluating’ why federal agents in Minneapolis ‘may not have been following’ protocol: Stephen Miller

Bessent says Americans ‘should be worried about affordability,’ but blames Biden for cost issues

FBI conducting ‘court ordered activity’ at Georgia election site

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