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Coast Guard surges operations on the Rio Grande River

Monday, October 20 by ABC News

<figure><img src="https://s3.amazonaws.com/syndication.abcaudio.com/files/2025-10-20/News_coastguard_102025.jpg" alt=""><figcaption>Coast Guard crews patrol the Rio Grande near Mission, Texas Oct. 18, 2025. USCG</figcaption></figure><p>(WASHINGTON) -- The United States Coast Guard is deploying more resources to the U.S. southern border on the Rio Grande River, according to the agency.</p><p>The surge operation, known as... Read More.

Johnson defends calling anti-Trump protests ‘hate America’ rallies

Sunday, October 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Speaker of the House Mike Johnson defended labeling this weekend's "No Kings" rallies opposing President Donald Trump as "hate America" rallies, arguing that he was not referring to Democrats themselves but the message of the protesters."Just on this notion that these are,... Read More.

What to know about nationwide ‘No Kings’ rallies protesting Trump

Saturday, October 18 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- 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 and his sending... Read More.

Trump, Zelenskyy meet at White House to discuss Russia-Ukraine war

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump greeted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House on Friday, with Zelenskyy in Washington to make his case for procuring American Tomahawk cruise missiles and other military assets.Trump and Zelenskyy, wearing a dark suit, shook hands when the... Read More.

At least 2 survivors of a US attack on alleged drug smugglers in American custody

Friday, October 17 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- At least two survivors from a deadly U.S. military strike in the Caribbean Sea are now in custody aboard an American vessel after being rescued by helicopter, according to a person familiar with details of the incident.The person said the survivors were aboard... Read More.

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.