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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.

Trump pardons billionaire Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed to ABC News on Thursday.Zhao pleaded guilty in 2023 to a money laundering charge.The pardon comes as Zhao made recent moves to boost World Liberty Financial, a... Read More.

Top House Democrats launch investigation into Trump’s $230 million DOJ settlement demand

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Top House Democrats asked President Donald Trump on Thursday to provide documents -- including correspondence between his lawyers and his Justice Department -- as they investigate his demand for the DOJ to pay roughly $230 million as a settlement for investigations he faced... Read More.

Senate to vote on paying some federal workers as shutdown hits Day 23

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- There's going to be a different sort of government funding vote on Thursday as the ongoing shutdown reaches in 23rd day.The Senate on Thursday will vote on a bill put forward by Sen. Ron Johnson called the "Shutdown Fairness Act." While the... Read More.

New York City mayoral debate: Sharp attacks as Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa face off a final time

Thursday, October 23 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- The knives came out during Wednesday night's second and final New York City mayoral debate.While answering questions on policy issues such as housing and education, the candidates onstage -- Democratic candidate and state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, Republican candidate and "Guardian Angels"... Read More.

Months after Trump’s pardon, Larry Hoover pushes for Pritzker clemency: EXCLUSIVE

Wednesday, October 22 by ABC News

(CHICAGO) -- For 23 hours a day, Larry Hoover, the founder of notorious street gang Gangster Disciples, had been sitting in a 7-by-12-foot concrete cell at the ADX Florence federal supermax facility in Colorado, where he spent 27 years in almost complete isolation, according... Read More.