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Trump refuses to rule out 3rd term, says he got ‘perfect’ MRI at Walter Reed

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Speaking with reporters on board Air Force One en route to Japan on Monday, President Donald Trump again refused to rule out a bid for a third presidential term, despite the 22nd Amendment limiting presidents to being elected twice."I would love to... Read More.

DHS says migrant fatally struck by vehicle while fleeing ICE agents

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Homeland Security said an undocumented immigrant was killed after being struck by a vehicle on a highway while attempting to flee immigration officials.A DHS spokesperson said Jose Castro-Rivera and other occupants traveling in a vehicle were stopped by ICE... Read More.

Trump raises tariffs on Canada 10% after Reagan ad airs during World Series

Sunday, October 26 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced he's adding an extra 10% tariff on Canadian imports over a negative TV commercial featuring a speech by President Ronald Reagan.Officials in the province of Ontario have said the ad, which protests Trump's tariff policy, will be pulled... Read More.

Hakeem Jeffries backs Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

Friday, October 24 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- After weeks of declining to weigh in on the New York City mayor's race, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday he was backing Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.Jeffries, who represents parts of Brooklyn, said in a statement that while he and... Read More.

Trump likely to name White House ballroom after himself, officials say

Friday, October 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump will likely name his new $300 million White House ballroom after himself, according to senior administration officials. Already, officials are referring to it as "The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom." That name will likely stick, ABC News was told.Trump has... Read More.

At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump’s White House ballroom

Friday, October 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Legend says that George Washington once chopped down his father's cherry tree.Satellite images show President Donald Trump's project to build a $300 million grand ballroom has appeared to take down at least six trees on the White House grounds -- including two... Read More.

US strikes another alleged drug vessel in Caribbean Sea

Friday, October 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States has carried out another strike against an alleged drug vessel, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday."Overnight, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Tren... Read More.

Trump says he’s terminating trade talks with Canada over TV ad about tariffs

Friday, October 24 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said he's terminating trade negotiations with Canada citing a negative TV advertisement about tariffs."TARIFFS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY, AND ECONOMY, OF THE U.S.A. Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED,"... Read More.

Adams backs Cuomo in NYC mayoral race as Cuomo attacks Mamdani with controversial comments

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Less than a month after dropping out of the mayor's race, embattled incumbentEric Adams on Thursday endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has been ramping up his attacks against Democratic nominee state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.Adams, who stepped aside due to low poll... Read More.

New images appear to show entire White House East Wing demolished

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- New images appear to show the entire White House East Wing has been demolished to make way for President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the demolition as she faced questions from reporters at a briefing on... Read More.