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Republicans Ted Cruz, Rand Paul speak out on risks of Trump tariff policy

Monday, April 7 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As fallout continues from President Donald Trump's destabilizing tariff policy on virtually all U.S. trading partners, some Republican senators are warning about the risks for American families.Sen. Ted Cruz, a Texas Republican and ardent Trump supporter, made headlines when he spoke out... Read More.

Fired, reinstated Education Department employees speak out as agency is dismantled

Tuesday, March 25 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Two weeks since the Trump administration eliminated nearly half of the Department of Education's workforce through an overhaul that affected roughly 2,000 people and just days after President Donald Trump signed an executive order to diminish the department, scores of former department employees... Read More.

Trump to speak with Ukraines Zelenskyy after Putin rebuffs 30-day ceasefire plan

Wednesday, March 19 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump spoke with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday as talks continue to try to end the Russia-Ukraine war.Their conversation came one day after Trump failed to persuade Russian President Vladimir Putin to agree to a 30-day total ceasefire proposed... Read More.

Texas man arrested after assaulting 2 people on American Airlines flight, says he wanted to speak to Trump: FBI

Tuesday, March 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A Texas man was arrested for allegedly assaulting a flight attendant and a passenger while on board an American Airlines flight earlier this month, according to the Federal Bureau of Investigation.At approximately 9:00 p.m. on March 5, the Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority... Read More.

Patients who allegedly got fake Botox or Botox from unlicensed injectors speak out

Friday, January 31 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- JGL Aesthetics' Instagram profile promised its clients radiant skin, friendly service and a machine they said could give people toned abs. However, some clients allege that the New York medical spa's owner injected them with fake Botox that caused negative side... Read More.

Florida educators, students speak out against curriculum changes

Tuesday, January 28 by ABC News

(TALLAHASSEE, FL) -- Educators, students and advocates across the Florida higher education system spoke out Monday against the recent removal by the state of hundreds of general education courses that touch on race, gender, and sexual orientation, calling the restrictions "censorship" during a webinar... Read More.

Jan. 6 rioters convicted for role in Capitol attack speak out against Trumps pardons

Wednesday, January 22 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Jan. 6 rioters convicted for role in Capitol attack speak out against Trump's pardonsOn his first day back in office, President Donald Trump followed through on his pledge to pardon those convicted for participating in the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S.... Read More.

Death row inmate Robert Roberson expected to speak before state House committee

Friday, December 20 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Texas death row inmate Robert Roberson, whose "shaken baby syndrome” murder conviction in the death of his 2-year-old daughter has come under scrutiny, has been ordered to appear before the Texas House Criminal Jurisprudence Committee on Friday over the state’s so-called “junk... Read More.

When in Doubt Speak Out

Friday, December 13 by wcednews

DUBOIS - In Altoona a man wanted for an alleged murder was caught by someone speaking out, we hear from authorities in our area who say when in doubt, speak out.We spoke to Clearfield County District Attorney Ryan Sayers, who says that you should... Read More.

Parents of Idaho college murder victims speak out on 2-year mark of gruesome crime

Wednesday, November 13 by ABC News

(MOSCOW, Idaho) -- Parents of the University of Idaho victims are speaking out on the two-year mark of the gruesome quadruple homicide as they await the trial for their children's suspected killer.For victim Kaylee Goncalves' parents, one of the devastating milestones this year is... Read More.

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