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Trump claims to pardon jailed Colorado election clerk Tina Peters, but state officials contend it’s unconstitutional

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump claimed that he is granting a "full pardon" to Tina Peters, a former Mesa County, Colorado, clerk who was sentenced to nine years on state-level charges for election interference during the 2020 election.However, the president does not have jurisdiction... Read More.

Growing number of House Republicans sign on to effort to force vote on ACA subsidies — defying Speaker Johnson

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As House Speaker Mike Johnson eyes a vote next week on a to-be-announced health care package, a growing number of House Republicans are revolting against leadership by trying to force a vote on extending the expiring Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies.Nearly a... Read More.

New York tourist stabbed while changing baby’s diaper in Macy’s restroom, suspect charged: Police

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- A woman was arrested Thursday afternoon for allegedly stabbing a tourist inside the Macy's flagship store in New York City, according to police.Kerri Aherne, 43, from Tewksbury, Massachusetts, allegedly stabbed the tourist multiple times as she was changing her infant daughter's... Read More.

Brian Walshe murder trial: Closing arguments expected after defense calls no witnesses

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

(DEDHAM, Mass.) -- Closing arguments are expected to be delivered Friday in the murder trial of Brian Walshe, a father of three accused of killing and dismembering his wife.The Massachusetts man is accused of killing his wife, 39-year-old Ana Walshe, around New Year's... Read More.

Federal judge blocks government from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia after release

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Kilmar Abrego Garcia will not be detained by immigration authorities, according to his attorney Simon Sandoval-Moshenberg, after a federal judge blocked the government from re-detaining him right before he was scheduled to appear before immigration authorities in Baltimore."Shortly after midnight, we... Read More.

Testimony continues in Day 7 of Luigi Mangione evidence suppression hearing

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Accused CEO killer Luigi Mangione returns to a Manhattan courtroom for a seventh day Friday as his lawyers work to get evidence excluded from his state murder case.The marathon hearing will determine what evidence will used against him when he... Read More.

Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore to be arraigned

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

(ANN ARBOR, Mich.) -- Former University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore is expected to make his first court appearance on Friday for allegations of assault.Moore, 39, has been in custody since his arrest on Wednesday but has not been charged.On Wednesday afternoon,... Read More.

In brief: Netflix shares ‘His & Hers’ trailer and more

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

Jim Ward, the voice actor known for his work on The Fairly OddParents, has died at age 66. His radio talk show co-host, Stephanie Miller, confirmed Ward's death in a post on social media Wednesday. "He was beyond brilliance," Miller... Read More.

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confronted about veteran in contentious hearing over deportations

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem found herself in the hot seat on Capitol Hill on Thursday, defending herself from Democrats who sharply questioned the Trump administration's hardline immigration actions.In one notable exchange, Rep. Seth Magaziner, D-R.I., asked Noem if DHS... Read More.

Scoreboard roundup — 12/11/25

Friday, December 12 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Here are the scores from Thursday's sports events:NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUEFalcons 29, Buccaneers 28NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONClippers 113, Rockets 115Celtics 101, Bucks 116Trail Blazers 120, Pelicans 143Nuggets 136, Kings 105NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUESharks 3, Maple Leafs 2Lightning 8, Devils 4Ducks 2, Islanders 5Golden Knights... Read More.

Trump claims to pardon jailed Colorado election clerk Tina Peters, but state officials contend it’s unconstitutional

Trump claims to pardon jailed Colorado election clerk Tina Peters, but state officials contend it’s unconstitutional

Growing number of House Republicans sign on to effort to force vote on ACA subsidies — defying Speaker Johnson

New York tourist stabbed while changing baby’s diaper in Macy’s restroom, suspect charged: Police

Brian Walshe murder trial: Closing arguments expected after defense calls no witnesses

Federal judge blocks government from detaining Kilmar Abrego Garcia after release

Testimony continues in Day 7 of Luigi Mangione evidence suppression hearing

Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore to be arraigned

In brief: Netflix shares ‘His & Hers’ trailer and more

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem confronted about veteran in contentious hearing over deportations

Scoreboard roundup — 12/11/25

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