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Trump’s National Guard deployments could cost $1.1 billion this year, CBO estimates

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's use of federalized National Guard troops in U.S. cities is projected to have cost roughly $496 million last year, according to estimates from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.If current troop levels are maintained, the deployments could cost as much... Read More.

Signs of progress to avert partial government shutdown after DHS funding spat

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- There are signs of progress with negotiations over funding for the Department of Homeland Security ahead of a partial government shutdown that would begin at midnight Friday.Talks are intensifying in the final hours between the White House and Senate Democrats... Read More.

Sen. Amy Klobuchar announces run for Minnesota governor amid immigration turmoil

Thursday, January 29 by ABC News

(NEW YORK)-- Sen. Amy Klobuchar announced on Thursday her candidacy for governor of Minnesota, saying her home state was in need of a leader who could "fix things in our state" and who would "stand up and not be rubber stamps" to the Trump... Read More.

Officials ‘evaluating’ why federal agents in Minneapolis ‘may not have been following’ protocol: Stephen Miller

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- White House deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller told ABC News that officials are "evaluating" why Customs and Border Protection agents in Minneapolis "may not have been following" protocol in the events that led to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti... Read More.

Bessent says Americans ‘should be worried about affordability,’ but blames Biden for cost issues

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As the cost of many basic goods, including groceries, continues to rise, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with ABC News Senior White House Correspondent Selina Wang, he understands the hardships facing millions of people, but argued that the Biden... Read More.

FBI conducting ‘court ordered activity’ at Georgia election site

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(ATLANTA) -- The FBI said Wednesday there was court-authorized activity at the Fulton County Election Hub and Operation Center.It is unclear exactly what they are looking for, but it comes after President Donald Trump has repeatedly said there was voter fraud in the 2020... Read More.

Record-high 45% identify as political independents as high-stakes midterm elections approach

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- With a polarized political climate approaching the high-stakes 2026 midterm elections, more Americans are identifying as independents than ever before, according to a Gallup poll conducted throughout 2025.A record-high 45% of Americans called themselves political independents in 2025. The figure is a... Read More.

Trump says ‘massive Armada’ heading to Iran, warns time is running out for nuclear deal

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Wednesday said a "massive Armada" was heading toward Iran and warned Tehran to make a nuclear deal or the attack will be "far worse.""A massive Armada is heading to Iran. It is moving quickly, with great power, enthusiasm,... Read More.

Trump hints at ‘more relaxed’ federal tactics in Minnesota after shootings

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump previewed a "more relaxed" approach from federal agents operating in Minnesota following two deadly shootings in Minneapolis in recent weeks, during an exclusive interview with ABC News' Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott on Tuesday.Trump has assigned White House "border... Read More.

Man arrested after charging Rep. Ilhan Omar, spraying her with liquid during town hall: Police

Wednesday, January 28 by ABC News

(MINNEAPOLIS) -- During a town hall in Minneapolis on Tuesday, a man charged the podium where Rep. Ilhan Omar was giving remarks, appeared to squirt a liquid at her and was then tackled to the ground by a security guard after a brief struggle.The... Read More.