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Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil takes the stand in bid for asylum
Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil, who has been detained since his arrest in March, took the stand Thursday during a hearing on his immigration status.
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May 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
New head of Social Security says he had to Google the job when he was offered it
Frank Bisignano, a former Wall Street executive, said during a town hall with Social Security managers on Wednesday that he wasn’t seeking a position in the Trump administration.
May 23, 2025 at 2:20 AM
May 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students
In the Trump administration’s ongoing battle with Harvard, Homeland Security barred the university from enrolling international students at the university.
May 23, 2025 at 12:01 AM
May 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students
The Trump administration has barred Harvard from allowing international students to enroll at the university.
May 22, 2025 at 11:35 PM
May 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
New Social Security chief tells staff he had to Google the job when he was offered it
Newly sworn-in Social Security chief Frank Bisignano, who previously was a Wall Street executive, told staffers he had to Google the SSA job when it was offered to him.
May 22, 2025 at 10:36 PM
May 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
Judge blocks Trump administration from trying to dismantle Department of Education
A federal judge in Boston has blocked the Trump administration from attempting to dismantle the Department of Education.
May 22, 2025 at 10:01 PM
May 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Supreme Court lets Trump fire heads of independent labor agencies for now
The Supreme Court on Thursday gave Trump a green light, for now, to his removal of the heads of the National Labor Relations Board and Merit Systems Protection Board.
May 22, 2025 at 9:55 PM
May 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Trump administration bars Harvard from enrolling international students
The Trump administration has barred Harvard from allowing international students to enroll at the university.
May 22, 2025 at 9:53 PM
May 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
White House releases RFK Jr.-led report on chronic disease
RFK Jr.'s MAHA report blames chronic illnesses on ultra-processed foods, chemicals and sedentary behavior among children. It also says childhood vaccines need more study.
May 22, 2025 at 9:11 PM
May 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Democrats slam Trump megabill as hurting low-income Americans and helping the rich
Republicans are touting House passage of a megabill to fund Trump’s agenda as a win for Americans. Democrats slam it as benefiting the rich and hurting low-income people.
May 22, 2025 at 9:10 PM
May 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
What is SALT and why does it threaten Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill?'
The future of President Donald Trump's "Big Beautiful" federal spending bill could come down to SALT tax deductions.
May 22, 2025 at 5:07 PM
May 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Judge blocks Trump's efforts to dismantle the Department of Education
U.S. District Judge Myong Joun issued a preliminary injunction Thursday that bars the Trump administration from firing half the Department of Education's workforce.
May 22, 2025 at 4:46 PM
May 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
‘Take It Down Act’ criminalizing deepfakes and 'revenge' porn signed into law
A Texas teen and her mom are fighting to stop AI-generated deepfake images, taking their fight all the way to the White House.
May 22, 2025 at 3:31 PM
May 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Pentagon accepts luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One
The United States officially accepted a luxury jet to use as Air Force One from Qatar, the Department of Defense confirmed to ABC News on Wednesday.
May 22, 2025 at 11:36 AM
May 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
Trump meets with GOP holdouts as negotiations over agenda bill falter
House Republicans worked through the night and met with Trump to move a megabill advancing the president's legislative agenda through a key committee.
May 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
May 22, 2025 at 10:46 AM
Judge rules DHS violated court order in deporting 8 migrants to South Sudan
A judge ruled that the Trump administration's deportations of eight men convicted of violent crimes to South Sudan was "unquestionably violative of this Court's order."
May 22, 2025 at 10:46 AM
May 22, 2025 at 4:22 AM
Former CIA operative outlines potential hazards of US accepting Qatari jet
ABC News contributor Darrell Blocker, a former CIA operative, talked to ABC News' Linsey Davis about the security and ethics concerns surrounding the use of Qatar’s “gift” to replace Air Force One.
May 22, 2025 at 4:22 AM
May 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
US formally accepts luxury $400 million Qatari jet as new Air Force One
The Pentagon announced it officially accepted the gift from the government of Qatar. American taxpayers will have to pay for a costly makeover to make the plane secure.
May 22, 2025 at 1:37 AM
May 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Trump confronts S. Africa's president, pushes false white genocide claims
Trump hosted South Africa President Cyril Ramaphosa at the White House amid tensions between the two nations over the U.S. resettlement of white South Africans.
May 21, 2025 at 10:42 PM
May 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Pentagon accepts luxury jet from Qatar to use as Air Force One
The United States officially accepted a luxury jet to use as Air Force One from Qatar, the Department of Defense confirmed to ABC News on Wednesday.
May 21, 2025 at 9:46 PM
May 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
GOP agenda bill 'is bad for every single American,' says Rep. Suhas Subramanyam
Virginia Democratic Rep. Suhas Subramanyam reacted on ABC News Live to the proposed "Big, Beautiful Bill" by House Republicans.
May 21, 2025 at 9:11 PM
May 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Kristi Noem fumbles habeas corpus, denies DHS will host citizenship TV show
Kristi Noem incorrectly responded to a question on the definition of habeas corpus during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing.
May 21, 2025 at 5:30 PM
May 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
Judge orders Trump admin. to maintain custody of migrants deported to South Sudan
Immigration attorneys say they believe the Trump administration deported at least 12 men to South Sudan on Tuesday potentially defying a court order.
May 21, 2025 at 5:25 PM
May 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
House Republicans divided on Trump’s ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’
ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the holdouts to the budget bill that fulfills a laundry list of President Donald Trump's campaign promises from taxes to border security.
May 21, 2025 at 4:37 PM
May 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Trump administration asks Supreme Court to block FOIA case against DOGE
The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court for an emergency injunction to block proceedings in a case involving a FOIA request seeking information from DOGE.
May 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
May 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
Trump dances as White House hosts ‘Take Your Kids to Work Day’
The young attendees were able to grill White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt.
May 21, 2025 at 2:40 PM
May 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Trump administration policy on COVID vaccine ‘concerning’: Health expert
Dr. Raynard Washington, epidemiologist and health director in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, discusses new guidelines from the FDA.
May 21, 2025 at 2:16 PM
May 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Trump's 'Golden Dome' risks weaponization of space, China says
The Chinese Foreign Ministry accused President Donald Trump of undermining "global strategic balance and stability" by pushing ahead on the "Golden Dome" program.
May 21, 2025 at 1:06 PM
May 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
Kristi Noem defends Trump administration’s migrant deportations without due process
The Homeland Security secretary defended the Trump administration’s migrant deportations – without due process – and incorrectly responded to a lawmaker's question on the definition of habeas corpus.
May 21, 2025 at 7:31 AM
May 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Trump unveils plans for $175B 'Golden Dome' missile defense shield
Donald Trump announced the initial plans for hisd "Golden Dome" missile defense plan at the White House Tuesday afternoon.
May 20, 2025 at 11:11 PM
May 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Kristi Noem incorrectly defines habeas corpus during hearing
Dept. of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem incorrectly responded to a question on the definition of habeas corpus during a Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee hearing.
May 20, 2025 at 10:32 PM
May 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Judge orders government to report steps it's taken to return Venezuelan man to US
A judge has ordered the Trump administration to report "the steps they have taken" to facilitate the return of a deported 20-year-old Venezuelan man to the U.S.
May 20, 2025 at 8:22 PM
May 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Chicago mayor's comment on hiring Black officials prompts DOJ probe
The U.S. Department of Justice launched an investigation into the city of Chicago after Mayor Brandon Johnson touted the number of Black officials in his administration.
May 20, 2025 at 8:04 PM
May 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
Senate confirms Charles Kushner as ambassador to France
The Senate has confirmed real estate developer Charles Kushner, the father of President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner, to serve as ambassador to France
May 20, 2025 at 6:43 AM
May 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Judge rules DOGE takeover of US Institute of Peace was unlawful
A judge has ruled that the Trump administration's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace was unlawful, and efforts by DOGE to dismantle the agency are "null and void."
May 19, 2025 at 8:52 PM
May 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
These Trump policies will have the most lasting impact on the environment: Experts
Some of the policies enacted under the Trump administration will have lasting impacts on the environment far after the current president leaves office, experts say.
May 19, 2025 at 4:48 PM
May 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Trump's 'Big Beautiful Bill' passes House Budget Committee vote
The House Budget Committee voted late Sunday night to advance President Donald Trump's "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
May 19, 2025 at 3:24 PM
May 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
How 3 transgender service members are grappling with Trump ban
As they fight Trump's transgender military ban, service members told ABC News they are facing a gut-wrenching decision: voluntarily separate or get kicked out.
May 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
May 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Court battles are ‘the president at war at the Constitution’: Shakir
The Powerhouse Roundtable breaks down the latest news on “This Week.”
May 18, 2025 at 4:11 PM
May 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
Witkoff: ‘We cannot allow even 1% of an enrichment capability’ in Iran nuclear deal
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl interviews U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East Steve Witkoff on “This Week.”
May 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
May 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
VP Vance, Rubio to represent US at Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural mass
Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be two of many global leaders in attendance of Pope Leo XIV’s inaugural Mass at the Vatican.
May 17, 2025 at 10:31 PM
May 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Questions remain on deals, Syria sanctions following Trump's Middle East trip
Trump's first major foreign trip of his second term saw the U.S. secure more than $2 trillion in investment agreements in the Gulf region, according to the White House.
May 17, 2025 at 7:26 PM
May 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM
'Significant harm' to nat'l security if info about Abrego Garcia case released: Rubio
The judge in the Kilmar Abrego Garcia case reprimanded the government for not providing enough basis for her to determine if information in the case should be privileged.
May 17, 2025 at 3:28 AM
May 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Humanities groups sue Trump administration to reverse local funding cuts
A humanities federation and a state council have filed a federal lawsuit seeking to reverse local funding cuts made by Trump adviser Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency and the National Endowment for the Humanities
May 16, 2025 at 4:51 PM
May 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
Legality of Trump potentially accepting gift of Qatari plane questionable: Experts
Although the ethical and security concerns about the president's jumbo jet gift are blatant, experts tell ABC News that the legal ramifications are more complicated.
May 15, 2025 at 2:41 PM
May 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
RFK Jr. grilled on Capitol Hill over health policies and vaccines
Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. answered questions before a House committee on Wednesday, saying, "I don't think people should be taking medical advice from me."
May 15, 2025 at 1:43 PM
May 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
Venezuelan toddler who was kept in US after parents' deportation returns to Venezuela
The Venezuelan 2-year-old who was kept in U.S. government custody after her parents were deported has been returned to Venezuela.
May 15, 2025 at 2:06 AM
May 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
DOJ charges Harvard researcher who expressed fears over being returned to Russia
The DOJ has federally charged Kseniia Petrova, the Harvard researcher who was found by a customs agent to be carrying undeclared frog embryos.
May 14, 2025 at 10:56 PM
May 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Dems say it's a 'sad day for DHS' under Noem's leadership in fiery House hearing
Secretary Kristi Noem came under fire from House Democrats while testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on her department's 2026 budget on Wednesday.
May 14, 2025 at 10:41 PM
May 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Court rules that Joshua tree should have protections
A California federal court struck down an attempt from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to revoke protections for the Joshua Tree under the Endangered Species Act.
May 14, 2025 at 5:56 PM