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Trump arrives in South Korea for final stop of Asia tour, high-stakes meeting with Xi

Wednesday, October 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump arrived in South Korea, the third stop on his Asia tour that will culminate in a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Thursday.Trump touched down in Busan, South Korea, descending down Air Force One onto a... Read More.

Newsom says he’s ‘deeply concerned’ about Trump, Bannon comments floating 2028 run

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- California Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom said he is "deeply concerned" about remarks from President Donald Trump and his close allies about possibly seeking a third term in 2028.Newsom, who is considered a potential 2028 presidential contender himself, was asked by ABC News... Read More.

Comer calls for Biden autopen actions to be held ‘null and void’ in House Oversight Committee report

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Oversight Republicans released a blistering report Tuesday morning that details their findings into former President Joe Biden's mental acuity and his use of the autopen -- calling on Attorney General Pam Bondi to examine all executive actions taken during the prior... Read More.

Speaker Johnson says no ‘path’ for a 3rd Trump term

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson said on Tuesday that he does not "see the path" for President Donald Trump to seek a third term."It's been a great run, but I think the president knows, and he and I have talked about, the constrictions... Read More.

14 dead in more strikes against alleged drug boats, Hegseth says

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. has carried out strikes against four more alleged drug vessels in the Eastern Pacific, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday, killing 14 people."Yesterday, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out three lethal kinetic strikes on... Read More.

Trump asks SCOTUS to let administration fire Library of Congress, Copyright Office official

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to uphold the president's removal of the Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter from her influential post earlier this year inside the Library of Congress that oversees and enforces the United States' copyright system. The... Read More.

Trump in Japan for 2nd stop of Asia tour, high-stakes Xi meeting on the horizon

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday, the second stop on his Asia tour that will culminate in a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.Trump visited with Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Monday after landing in Tokyo.On... Read More.

Japan PM Takaichi’s meeting with Trump will be a big test for a new leader

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's meeting Tuesday in Tokyo with U.S. President Donald Trump will be a major test for the new leader.She's a hardline conservative and the first woman to serve as prime minister of Japan. Takaichi is a protégé... Read More.

Could halt in SNAP benefits, paychecks pressure lawmakers to strike shutdown deal?

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A critical food assistance program will soon halt for millions of Americans in need and air traffic controllers will miss a paycheck this week as the government shutdown enters its fourth week -- with all eyes on congressional lawmakers to see if... Read More.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announces special session that will include considering redrawing congressional map

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(INDIANAPOLIS) --Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun announced on Monday that he will call for a special legislative session to begin next week that will include considering redrawing Indiana's congressional map -- drawing the state more deeply into the mid-cycle redistricting battle occurring across the... Read More.