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Secrets on Iran nuclear strike spill into open as Pentagon defends bombing

Officials unveiled details about a 15-year top-secret program.
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A poster of the Fordow Fuel Enrichment Plant is displayed as Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth hold a news conference at the Pentagon, June 26, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
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Trump hosts event to rally Republicans behind his megabill

Trump remains adamant about the July Fourth "big, beautiful bill" deadline.
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President Donald Trump speaks at an event to promote his domestic policy and budget agenda in the East Room of the White House, on June 26, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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Zohran Mamdani’s rise reignites Democratic identity debate, analysis

Democrats are torn between courting moderates or doubling down on progressives.
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New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani speaks with ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott in New York City, June 25, 2025.
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World War II Army Rangers honored with Congressional Gold Medal

There are five surviving Rangers from the more than 6,500 who served in WWII.
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Sgt. Joseph J. Drake, Pfc. John M. Wardell are joined by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, standing from third left, and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson as the Army Rangers of World War II are honored at a Congressional Gold Medal ceremony, at the Capitol in Washington, June 26, 2025.
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CDC vaccine panel recommends against flu vaccines containing thimerosal

The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices voted 5-1 on Thursday to recommend against flu vaccines containing the preservative thimerosal.
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VIDEO: CDC vaccine panel recommends against flu vaccines containing thimerosal
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NATO secretary-general calls Trump 'Daddy'

Rutte piled praise on Trump when asked about his use of the term.
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President Donald Trump and NATO General Secretary Mark Rutte attend a North Atlantic Council plenary meeting during the the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025.
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Senate GOP 'frustrated' by parliamentarian's Medicaid ruling in Trump's bill

Thune has said he was opposed to going against the Senate's rule enforcer.
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The Capitol Building is seen, May 31, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
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Hegseth calls Trump-directed Iran strikes 'resounding success,' intel leak political

The Joints Chiefs chairman referred damage assessments to intelligence agencies.
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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine speak at a news conference at the Pentagon, June 26, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
June 26

Trump admin launches full-court press defending Iran strikes as questions remain

His top officials are defending Trump's description of the strikes.
June 26
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Air Force Gen. Dan Caine arrive for a news conference at the Pentagon, June 26, 2025 in Arlington, Virginia.
June 26

Supreme Court decision bolsters efforts to defund Planned Parenthood

The 6-3 decision broke along ideological lines.
June 26
The Supreme Court is seen, June 20, 2025 in Washington.
June 26

Mamdani says he plans to win over moderate Dems after upset NYC mayoral primary win

"I think that there is a need for a new generation of leadership," he said.
June 26
New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani speaks with ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott in New York City, June 25, 2025.
June 26

Trump slams news coverage of US intel report on Iran attack, says B-2 pilots upset

The president claimed the B-2 pilots who dropped the bombs are "devastated."
June 26
President Donald Trump and US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth leave at the end of a press conference during the North Atlantic Treaty Organization summit in The Hague, June 25, 2025.
June 26

Trump's nominee for CDC director grilled on Capitol Hill

Dr. Susan Monarez, Trump's nominee for CDC director, was grilled on Capitol Hill over her political independence and willingness "to disagree with political leaders based on scientific evidence."
June 26
VIDEO: Trump's nominee for CDC director grilled on Capitol Hill
June 26

Sen. Katie Britt says Iran's nuclear program ‘has to cease to exist’

Sen. Katie Britt, R-Ala., joins ABC News’ Linsey Davis to talk about Iran’s nuclear capabilities and where President Donald Trump’s “big beautiful bill” stands in Congress.
June 26
VIDEO: Sen. Katie Britt says Iran's nuclear program ‘has to cease to exist’
June 26

Zohran Mamdani shares advice to Democrats after stunning NYC mayoral primary win

Mamdani claimed victory Tuesday over former Gov. Cuomo and other candidates.
June 26
New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani speaks with ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott in New York City, June 25, 2025.
June 25

White House plans to limit classified info it shares with Congress on Iran attack

The administration plans to brief the Senate on Thursday and House on Friday.
June 25
President Donald Trump speaks next to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, during a press conference at a NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025.
June 25

Democratic lawmaker arraigned on charges of assaulting federal officers

The Democratic congresswoman is accused of assaulting federal officers.
June 25
Rep. LaMonica McIver arrives at Federal Court for her arraignment on June 25, 2025.
June 25

Schumer briefly hospitalized after lightheadedness

Schumer was treated for dehydration at the hospital, a spokesperson said.
June 25
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks at the Capitol in Washington, June 24, 2025.
June 25

Trump escalates pushback on early Pentagon analysis of Iran nuke sites damage

President Donald Trump again claimed "total obliteration" of Iran's nuclear program during the NATO summit in the Netherlands on Wednesday.
June 25
VIDEO: Trump escalates pushback on early Pentagon analysis of Iran nuke sites damage
June 25

'Obliterated': The firestorm over how Trump described damage to Iran nuclear sites

He's sticking with that word despite a U.S. intel report suggesting otherwise.
June 25
President Donald Trump gestures as he speaks during a media conference at the end of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 25, 2025.
June 25

Emil Bove, Trump’s former attorney, faces hearing to serve as federal judge

Emil Bove, President Donald Trump's former defense attorney, told the Senate Judiciary Committee, "I'm not anybody's henchman" at a confirmation hearing for a federal judgeship.
June 25
Emil Bove, President Donald Trump's former defense attorney, told the Senate Judiciary Committee, "I'm not anybody's henchman" at a confirmation hearing for a federal judgeship.
June 25

New CDC vaccine advisory board meets for 1st time

The CDC's vaccine advisory committee is meeting for the first time since HHS Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dismissed the entire panel and appointed new members.
June 25
VIDEO: New CDC vaccine advisory board meets for 1st time
June 25

Schumer briefly hospitalized after lightheadedness

Minority Leader Chuck Schumer was treated for dehydration at the hospital Wednesday morning after he got lightheaded at the gym, his spokesperson told ABC News.
June 25
Video: Schumer briefly hospitalized after lightheadedness
June 25

CDC director nominee grilled on vaccines, public health in confirmation hearing

President Trump's pick for the director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Susan Monarez, is set to face questions about her vision for the agency.
June 25
President Trump's pick for the director of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Dr. Susan Monarez, is set to face questions about her vision for the agency.
June 25

Trump doesn't rule out sending Ukraine more Patriot missiles after Zelenskyy meeting

The two leaders had a closed-door meeting at the NATO Summit.
June 25
President Donald Trump and Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy attend a meeting on the sidelines of NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands June 25, 2025.
June 25

CDC director nominee grilled on vaccines, public health in confirmation hearing

Sen. Sanders asked Monarez about her thoughts on vaccines during the hearing.
June 25
Susan Monarez, nominee to be the Director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention testifies during her confirmation hearing before the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, June 25, 2025 in Washington.
June 25

US using ‘charm’ on Putin hasn’t worked: Wesley Clark

Retired Gen. Wesley Clark discusses the war between Russia and Ukraine, as well as the Iran conflict.
June 25
VIDEO: US using ‘charm’ on Putin hasn’t worked: Wesley Clark
June 25

Disgraced former Rep. Anthony Weiner's political comeback appears to be doomed

After a slew of sexting scandals, Weiner attempted another political comeback.
June 25
Anthony Weiner, a former Democratic congressman who pleaded guilty to one count of sexting a teenage girl leaves Federal Court after being sentenced to 21 months in prison in New York, Sept. 25, 2017.
June 25

Trump gets question on being called ‘daddy’ by NATO secretary general

President Donald Trump reacts to NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte referring to him as a “daddy” in dealing with the Israel-Iran conflict.
June 25
VIDEO: Trump gets question on being called ‘daddy’ by NATO secretary general
June 25

Zelenskyy is ‘fighting a brave battle,’ Trump says

President Donald Trump said that he had a “very nice” meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the NATO summit.
June 25
VIDEO: Zelenskyy is ‘fighting a brave battle,’ Trump says
June 25

Trump touts NATO agreement on defense spending as ‘big win’

President Donald Trump spoke about The Hague defense commitment, which is a pledge by NATO leaders to increase defense spending to 5% of their countries’ GDP.
June 25
VIDEO: Trump touts NATO agreement on defense spending as ‘big win’
June 25

Early US intel report finds strikes set back Iran's nuclear program only by months

The findings could be at odds with President Trump's claim it was "obliterated."
June 25
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters about the Israel-Iran conflict, aboard Air Force One, June 24, 2025, while traveling to attend the NATO's Heads of State and Government summit in The Hague in the Netherlands.
June 25

Trump, Hegseth say strikes on Iran's nuclear sites brought ‘obliteration'

President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commented on the United States' military strikes on key Iranian enrichment and research sites.
June 25
President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth commented on the United States' military strikes on key Iranian enrichment and research sites.
June 25

Major political upset in NYC mayor's race

After a strong showing by state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he is conceding the Democratic primary.
June 25
After a strong showing by state Assemblymember Zohran Mamdani, former Gov. Andrew Cuomo said he is conceding the Democratic primary.
June 25

Trump's 'obliteration' strike claims undercut urgency of Iran negotiations: ANALYSIS

Intelligence and Trump admin officials say a diplomatic solution is necessary.
June 25
Iran's supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei speaks after casting his ballot during the runoff presidential election in Tehran, on July 5, 2024. | Former President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump waves at supporters at the end of a campaign rally in Pittsburgh, Pa., on Nov. 4, 2024.
June 25

Justice Amy Coney Barrett defies expectations as 'center figure' on Supreme Court

As MAGA brands Barrett as 'squishy,' liberals warm to judge they once demonized.
June 25
Supreme Court Justices Brett Kavanaugh and Amy Coney Barrett attend President Donald Trump's address to a joint session of Congress at the Capitol, March 4, 2025
June 25

New York City Democratic mayoral primary: Mamdani declares victory, Cuomo concedes

Zohran Mamdani was leading among the candidates voters ranked first.
June 25
New York mayoral candidate, State Rep. Zohran Mamdani speaking to supporters in New York, June 25, 2025 and New York City mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo speaking to supporters, June 24, 2025.
June 25

Some senators see initial Iran strike assessment, but won't share details

Congressional Democrats are angry after briefings on the Hill were canceled.
June 25
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer speaks to reporters at the Capitol in Washington, June 24, 2025.
June 24

Jeffries dismayed by delay of congressional briefing on Iran strikes

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries derided the Trump administration for keeping lawmakers in the dark about details of President Trump’s strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
June 24
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries derided the Trump administration for keeping lawmakers in the dark about details of President Trump’s strike on Iranian nuclear facilities.
June 24

Rep. Pettersen brings baby son along as she questions Fed chairman at hearing

She held her 5-month-old in her lap while she spoke to Jerome Powell.
June 24
Rep. Brittany Pettersen holds her son Sam while questioning Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell during a hearing of the House Committee on Financial Services on Capitol Hill, June 24, 2025, in Washington.
June 24

Former aide Tanden appears before House committee investigating Biden's mental acuity

Multiple Biden aides will be questioned in closed-door, transcribed meetings.
June 24
CEO of American Center for Progress Neera Tanden speaks during a rally opposing House Republicans Tax Proposal prior to the final House Vote on Capitol Hill, May 21, 2025.
June 24

Rep. Pettersen brings son along to question Powell during House hearing

Members of Congress grilled Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a House hearing on Tuesday -- where a baby made a notable appearance in a moment of levity.
June 24
Members of Congress grilled Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell during a House hearing on Tuesday -- where a baby made a notable appearance in a moment of levity.
June 24

Trump administration ordered to return wrongly deported man from El Salvador

It's the fourth known case of a migrant being ordered back after removal.
June 24
An ICE agent monitors hundreds of asylum seekers being processed upon entering the Jacob K. Javits Federal Building on June 6, 2023 in New York City.
June 24

On way to NATO summit, Trump refuses to commit to Article 5 mutual defense agreement

Trump said he's "not happy" with both Israel and Iran amid fragile ceasefire.
June 24
President Donald Trump poses with Netherland's King Willem Alexander, Netherland's Queen Maxima and NATO heads of state and government during a group photo on the sidelines of the NATO summit in The Hague, Netherlands, June 24, 2025.
June 24

Administration asks SCOTUS to clarify order allowing deportations to 3rd countries

The Trump administration has asked the Supreme Court to clarify its order allowing migrants to be deported to countries other than their place of origin.
June 24
VIDEO: FBI plans to shift agents from immigration enforcement to counterterrorism: Sources
June 24

Trump narrates hectic 24 hours from Iran's retaliation to fragile ceasefire: Timeline

He posted his efforts to broker a deal in real time on his social media site.
June 24
President Donald Trump arrives at a dinner for NATO heads of states and government hosted by Dutch King Willem-Alexander and Dutch Queen Maxima, on the sidelines of a NATO Summit, at Huis ten Bosch Palace in The Hague, Netherlands June 24, 2025.
June 24

Trump says no vacations until Congress passes his megabill

Johnson warns House that their July 4 recess might be delayed.
June 24
The U.S. Capitol building is seen as the city is on a heightened security alert, June 23, 2025, in Washington.
June 24

New York City mayoral race tightens

ABC News’ political director Averi Harper breaks down the Democratic mayoral primary, which finds 11 candidates on the ballot.
June 24
VIDEO: New York City mayoral race tightens
June 24

Trump dealt with Iran ‘in a surgical way’: Rep. Wittman

Rep. Rob Wittman, R-Va., vice-chair of the House Armed Services Committee, says President Donald Trump “took advantage of an opportunity” that was opened by Israel.
June 24
VIDEO: Trump dealt with Iran ‘in a surgical way’: Rep. Wittman
June 24

New York City mayoral candidates share closing arguments about taking on Trump

Front-runners Cuomo and Mamdani frame the race as them vs. Trump.
June 24
Andrew Cuomo is seen arriving at a labor union rally in Union Square on June 17, 2025, in New York. | NYC Comptroller And Mayoral Candidate Brad Lander arrives to speak at a rally on June 17, 2025, in New York. | New York City mayoral candidate and Democratic State Representative Zohran Mamdani campaigns in New York, on April 16, 2025.

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