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What to know about nationwide ‘No Kings’ rallies set to protest Trump

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Activists and advocacy groups are staging a second round of "No Kings" protests across the country on Saturday in response to what they call abuse of power by President Donald Trump and his administration, including his immigration crackdown.Organizers predict millions will take... Read More.

Obama endorses New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Rep. Mikie Sherrill

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Barack Obama formally endorsed New Jersey’s Democratic gubernatorial nominee, Rep. Mikie Sherrill, in a new ad first reported by ABC News. "Mikie’s integrity, grit, and commitment to service are what we need right now in our leaders. Mikie Sherrill is the... Read More.

Trump to host Zelenskyy at White House with Tomahawks, Putin call on agenda

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump, just days after celebrating an Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement he helped broker in the Middle East, turns his attention Friday to the Russia-Ukraine war, hosting President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House.Ukraine's request for American-made Tomahawk missiles is expected to... Read More.

Trump announces deal to reduce cost of specific IVF medication

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced a deal on Thursday between his administration and pharmaceutical company EMD Serono to reduce the cost of some fertility medications.Senior administration officials have said this deal will help millions of American women struggling to conceive with their ability... Read More.

B-52s fly off coast of Venezuela in show of force by Trump

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

(BOSSIER PARISH, La.) -- Three B-52 bombers took off from Barksdale AFB in Louisiana on Wednesday and flew for hours near the coast of Venezuela, according to flight tracking data, in what appears to be a major show of force by President Donald Trump.The... Read More.

Sen. Mitch McConnell falls in Capitol hallway

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Sen. Mitch McConnell, 83, fell to the ground in a Capitol hallway Thursday afternoon as he made his way to Senate votes.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Thune says he offered Democrats a vote on Obamacare subsidies to end government shutdown

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Senate Majority Leader John Thune said he offered Democrats an opportunity to address their biggest priority in an effort to end the government shutdown -- but it was not enough to end the stalemate.Thune, during an interview on MSNBC that aired Thursday morning,... Read More.

US-China rare Earth minerals fight explained

Thursday, October 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Just weeks before the planned meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, China dramatically expanded its restrictions on rare earth minerals, a move the Trump administration sees as a sharp escalation in China's efforts to tighten... Read More.

Supreme Court appears ready to limit key part of Voting Rights Act

Wednesday, October 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Supreme Court on Wednesday appeared ready to limit how a key part of the Voting Rights Act long aimed at protecting equal opportunity for racial minority voters is applied to the drawing of state election maps. During oral arguments in a complicated... Read More.

Ex-girlfriend of GOP Rep. Cory Mills granted restraining order against him

Wednesday, October 15 by ABC News

(FLORIDA) -- A Florida judge issued a protective order against Republican Rep. Cory Mills after he was accused by a former girlfriend of threatening to release sexually explicit videos of her, according to court documents.The judge ordered the congressman to refrain from contacting Lindsey... Read More.