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Michael Waltz expected to depart as Trumps national security adviser, sources say

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's national security adviser Michael Waltz is expected to leave his post, sources familiar with the decision told ABC News Thursday.This move comes as President Trump has been increasingly frustrated by Waltz after he came under intense scrutiny for inadvertently... Read More.

Critically ill 9/11 first responders are being turned away from the program meant to save them

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

A 9/11 responder with life-threatening pancreatic cancer was told this week that he couldn't start chemotherapy. Two others with new cancer diagnoses were also denied treatment, according to Dr. David Prezant, chief medical officer of the New York City Fire Department and director of... Read More.

Ukraine, Russia react to controversial US minerals sharing deal

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

LONDON -- The U.S. and Ukrainian governments touted the signing of a controversial minerals sharing deal as a launchpad for expansive bilateral economic cooperation -- and as a signal of America's long-term investment in a free Ukraine.American and Ukrainian representatives signed the accord in... Read More.

Kamala Harris steps back into limelight with speech criticizing Trump as he celebrates his first 100 days

Thursday, May 1 by ABC News

Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stayed largely out of the political limelight since leaving office, sharply criticized President Donald Trump – her opponent in the 2024 presidential election – over tariffs, government cuts, and the direction his administration is taking the country,... Read More.

Supreme Court appears inclined to allow 1st taxpayer-funded religious charter school

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. Supreme Court's conservative majority on Wednesday appeared ready to clear the way for creation of the nation's first religious charter school funded directly with taxpayer dollars.The justices heard arguments in a landmark dispute from Oklahoma, where the state Supreme Court... Read More.

Kamala Harris steps back into limelight as Trump celebrates his first 100 days

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(SAN FRANCISCO, Calif.) -- Former Vice President Kamala Harris, who has stayed largely out of the political limelight since leaving office, is set to deliver remarks on Wednesday in San Francisco as the Trump administration celebrates its accomplishments of its first 100 days.Harris will... Read More.

Trump reacts to Joe Rogans warning about becoming monsters over deportations, no due process

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In his interview with ABC News on his 100th day in office, President Donald Trump was asked about one of his biggest supporters sounding the alarm about his aggressive migrant deportation plan.Joe Rogan told his audience of millions on his April 17... Read More.

Trump reflects on moment of solace with Zelenskyy at Pope Francis funeral

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump reflected on the dramatic meeting he had with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy inside St. Peter's Basilica just before the pope's funeral on Saturday, when asked by ABC News anchor and Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran in an exclusive interview... Read More.

Mahmoud Khalils challenge to his detention moves forward

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(NEWWARK, NJ) -- Columbia University graduate Mahmoud Khalil's bid to remain in the United States survives after a New Jersey federal judge decided Tuesday he could retain jurisdiction over the case.Khalil claimed he was detained and targeted for deportation because of his speech at... Read More.

FULL TRANSCRIPT: Trumps exclusive 100 days broadcast interview with ABC News

Wednesday, April 30 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump exclusively sat down with ABC News on Tuesday for the first broadcast interview marking the 100-day milestone of his second term.ABC News anchor and Senior National Correspondent Terry Moran conducted the interview from the Oval Office, which aired on... Read More.