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14 dead in more strikes against alleged drug boats, Hegseth says

Tuesday, October 28 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. has carried out strikes against four more alleged drug vessels in the Eastern Pacific, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced Tuesday, killing 14 people."Yesterday, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out three lethal kinetic strikes on... Read More.

Trump asks SCOTUS to let administration fire Library of Congress, Copyright Office official

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Trump administration on Monday asked the Supreme Court to uphold the president's removal of the Register of Copyrights Shira Perlmutter from her influential post earlier this year inside the Library of Congress that oversees and enforces the United States' copyright system. The... Read More.

Trump in Japan for 2nd stop of Asia tour, high-stakes Xi meeting on the horizon

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- President Donald Trump arrived in Japan on Monday, the second stop on his Asia tour that will culminate in a high-stakes meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping later this week.Trump visited with Japan's Emperor Naruhito on Monday after landing in Tokyo.On... Read More.

Japan PM Takaichi’s meeting with Trump will be a big test for a new leader

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Japan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's meeting Tuesday in Tokyo with U.S. President Donald Trump will be a major test for the new leader.She's a hardline conservative and the first woman to serve as prime minister of Japan. Takaichi is a protégé... Read More.

Could halt in SNAP benefits, paychecks pressure lawmakers to strike shutdown deal?

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A critical food assistance program will soon halt for millions of Americans in need and air traffic controllers will miss a paycheck this week as the government shutdown enters its fourth week -- with all eyes on congressional lawmakers to see if... Read More.

Indiana Gov. Mike Braun announces special session that will include considering redrawing congressional map

Monday, October 27 by ABC News

(INDIANAPOLIS) --Indiana Republican Gov. Mike Braun announced on Monday that he will call for a special legislative session to begin next week that will include considering redrawing Indiana's congressional map -- drawing the state more deeply into the mid-cycle redistricting battle occurring across the... Read More.

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.