Johnson, Thune announce plan to end DHS shutdown ‘in the coming days’

Johnson, Thune announce plan to end DHS shutdown ‘in the coming days’

Thursday, April 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- House Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced on Wednesday the Republican-controlled Congress "in the coming days" will fully fund the Department of Homeland Security through both the appropriations process and reconciliation process. "In following this two-track approach,... Read More.

Gulf fossil fuel operations granted exemption from Endangered Species Act protection

Thursday, April 2 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal committee, comprised of senior Trump administration officials, voted unanimously to grant an exemption under the Endangered Species Act for oil and gas operations in the Gulf, citing national security concerns.Environmental groups criticized the decision, warning that it could significantly jeopardize... Read More.

Quote for April 2, 2026

Thursday, April 2 by Summer Anderson

“The difference between a successful person and others is not a lack of strength, not a lack of knowledge, but rather a lack of will.” – Vince Lombardi

Quadruple amputee cornhole champion acted in self-defense in deadly shooting, attorney says

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

(LA PLATA, Md.) -- An attorney for a quadruple amputee cornhole champion who has been charged with murder says the Maryland man acted in self-defense when he shot and killed his friend last month.Dayton James Webber, 27, is accused of fatally shooting the... Read More.

James L. Brooks to be honored with inaugural Industry Icon Award at Peabody Awards

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

James L. Brooks is set to be honored with the inaugural Industry Icon Award at the Peabody Awards.The Oscar winner will receive the first-ever award of this kind at the 86th annual awards ceremony, which is set to take place on May 31. The... Read More.

‘A Good Girl’s Guide to Murder’ gets season 2 Netflix premiere date

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

A Good Girl's Guide to Murder now has a season 2 release date.Netflix has announced that the second season of the young adult mystery series will debut on May 27. The series stars Wednesday's Emma Myers as the young detective Pippa Fitz-Amboi."After solving the... Read More.

Luigi Mangione returning to court to try to delay federal trial

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Luigi Mangione is returning to federal court in Manhattan, where his attorneys will try to convince the judge to postpone his federal trial until next year.On Wednesday, the defense will ask U.S. District Judge Margaret Garnett to delay Mangione's September 2026... Read More.

‘The Pitt’ season 2 finale gets theatrical release

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

The Pitt is headed to movie theaters.Fans of the Emmy-winning TV series will be able to watch its season 2 finale on the big screen. HBO Max and Warner Bros. Pictures have teamed with Alamo Drafthouse Cinema for advance theatrical screenings of the episode.In... Read More.

In brief: ‘Backrooms’ official trailer and more

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

Happy Feet is dancing its way to Broadway. The Oscar-winning animated film is being adapted into a brand-new stage musical. This production will be based on the Warner Bros. movie directed by George Miller. Tony Award-winning director Michael Arden is set to helm the... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 3/31/26

Wednesday, April 1 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Tuesday's sports events:NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONSuns 111, Magic 115Hornets 117, Nets 86Raptors 116, Pistons 127Knicks 94, Rockets 111Mavericks 99, Bucks 123Cavaliers 113, Lakers 127Trail Blazers 114, Clippers 104NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEStars 3, Bruins 6Islanders 3, Sabres 4Canadiens 4,... Read More.