Trump impeachment key witness Alexander Vindman retiring from military citing ‘campaign of bullying’
Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a key witness in President Donald Trump‘s impeachment inquiry, said in a tweet Wednesday he is…
Tech executives, activists launch super PAC to stop President Trump’s reelection by using his tweets against him
Defeat by Tweet allows people to pledge money for each Trump tweet. June 27, 2020, 10:01 AM 6 min read…
Supreme Court allows Trump’s fast-track removal of rejected asylum seekers
The justices deliver a win for President Trump after two high-profile losses. June 25, 2020, 4:00 PM 6 min read…
Bolton calls Trump’s alleged pursuit of personal over national interest ‘disturbing’
John Bolton, President Donald Trump‘s third and longest-serving national security adviser, on Wednesday defended himself against criticism he should have…
Democrats aim to undermine Trump’s pitch to black voters with Tulsa rally counter-programming
Democrats at the national and state level are launching a coordinated counter-programming offensive on Friday, ahead of President Donald Trump’s…
2 top Voice of America executives resign as controversial Trump pick takes over
The Voice of America and other U.S. government-funded media outlets have been hit by waves of turmoil, uncertainty and attacks…
Social media platforms are profiting from COVID-19 misinformation: Nancy Pelosi
The House speaker called on advertisers to “know your power.” June 16, 2020, 8:59 PM 4 min read 4 min…
Former Defense Secretary Mattis blasts President Trump: ‘3 years without mature leadership’
“Enough is enough,” he told ABC News. June 3, 2020, 10:59 PM 5 min read 5 min read Share to…
White House releases results of Trump’s annual physical, says ‘president remains healthy’
The findings are based on examinations between November 2019 and April 2020. June 3, 2020, 9:54 PM 7 min read…
Amid pandemic, country lacks national leadership: Sen. Amy Klobuchar
Klobuchar has been actively campaigning for former Vice President Joe Biden. April 26, 2020, 4:25 PM 6 min read 6…
COVID-19 jobless rates will be comparable to Great Depression: Trump economic adviser
Kevin Hassett, the president’s economic adviser, appeared on ABC’s “This Week.” April 26, 2020, 4:38 PM 5 min read 5…
Scientists have strong evidence coronavirus originated naturally
Nothing suggests the virus was “man-made,” experts say. April 17, 2020, 8:54 PM 6 min read 6 min read Share…
Inside Trump’s plan to reopen the American economy
The president unveiled a plan to governors, ABC News learned. April 16, 2020, 8:36 PM 3 min read 3 min…
Biden says 2020 convention may be ‘virtual,’ will wear mask in public amid COVID-19 outbreak
Former Vice President Joe Biden said Sunday on ABC’s “This Week” that the recently delayed Democratic Convention will have to…
Who would get what and when from the $2 trillion relief package
The White House and Senate negotiators struck a deal early Wednesday morning on a massive $2 trillion package that will…
FEMA administrator says more masks are being shipped from stockpile amid shortage
Critical medical gear is still in short supply as the nation grapples with new coronavirus, and while Federal Emergency Management…
Coronavirus live updates: Trump says he took test; travel ban extended to UK, Ireland
Several hours after President Donald Trump declared the novel coronavirus pandemic a national emergency, the House of Representatives passed a…
As he leads coronavirus response, Pence criticized for handling of HIV outbreak while Indiana’s governor
President Donald Trump’s announcement that Vice President Mike Pence has the experience to lead the administration’s coronavirus response has raised…
Trump announces pardons for several high-profile individuals
Former NYC police commissioner Bernie Kerik was among those receiving pardons. February 18, 2020, 8:44 PM 5 min read President…
Speaker Pelosi fires back at President Trump, says she prays ‘very hard’ for him
“He’s impeached forever. You’re never getting rid of that scar,” she said. February 6, 2020, 6:55 PM 7 min read…
Trump campaign working to cash in ahead of the State of the Union
The fundraising effort is raising eyebrows with watchdog groups. February 4, 2020, 6:17 PM 4 min read President Donald Trump’s…
Trump impeachment trial: Senate votes no to witnesses, acquittal vote Wednesday
Senate votes 51-49 against allowing witnesses at Trump impeachment trial The Democratic defeat comes even with a new Bolton bombshell…
National Archives apologizes for altering image critical of Trump
“We made a mistake,” the National Archives said in a statement. January 18, 2020, 10:31 PM 5 min read The…
Senators remain gripped by partisanship as Trump’s impeachment trial begins
U.S. senators settled into their political foxholes on Thursday upon the kickoff of President Donald Trump’s historic impeachment trial, saying…
Trump administration announces completion of 100 miles of border wall construction
With 100 miles done, DHS said it will build three times as many in 2020. January 10, 2020, 9:12 PM…
In reversal, prosecutors recommend up to 6 months prison time for former Trump national security adviser Michael Flynn
Flynn had previously cooperated with prosecutors but then stopped. January 7, 2020, 8:14 PM 5 min read Federal prosecutors reversed…
Speaker Pelosi asks House to draft articles of impeachment against President Trump
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced Thursday that she has instructed House Democrats to draw up articles of impeachment of President…
5 key takeaways from House report on Trump impeachment
In a historic move, House Democrats have released a 300-page sweeping report outlining their case for President Donald Trump‘s impeachment.…
Federal appeals court sides with Congress in battle for Trump’s records from Deutsche Bank
A New York federal appeals court ruled Tuesday morning that Deutsche Bank must turn over copies of President Donald Trump’s…
Fusion GPS founders ‘horrified’ Steele Dossier was published but say ‘if you…tell fake stuff about us, we’re going to fire back’
The “Steele dossier” at the heart of the investigation into President Donald Trump’s ties to Russia was never supposed to…
House Intelligence Committee in possession of video, audio recordings from Giuliani associate Lev Parnas
The House Intelligence Committee is in possession of audio and video recordings and photographs provided to the committee by Lev…
Former Trump adviser John Bolton returns to Twitter with cryptic message
After a more than two-month hiatus from Twitter, President Donald Trump‘s former national security adviser John Bolton is back on…
Jussie Smollett countersues city of Chicago for ‘maliciously prosecuting him in bad faith’
Former “Empire” actor Jussie Smollett has filed a counter lawsuit against the city of Chicago, claiming that authorities “maliciously” prosecuted…
Key takeaways from the impeachment hearings on day 4 of public testimony
Gordon Sondland, U.S. ambassador to the European Union, was President Donald Trump‘s handpicked dealmaker on Ukraine, according to his fellow…
Longtime New York Republican Rep. Peter King will not run for reelection
Rep. Peter King, a veteran New York Republican lawmaker known for his bipartisan efforts and also his controversial comments on…
Trump impeachment inquiry: Who testified before Congress and what they said
Since House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced a formal impeachment inquiry in September, there has been a steady drumbeat of current…
President Donald Trump ordered to pay $2M to collection of nonprofits as part of civil lawsuit
President Donald Trump has been ordered by a New York State judge to pay $2 million to a group of…
Closed-door testimony by State official describes Giuliani’s ‘campaign of lies’
President Donald Trump’s personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, carried out a “campaign of lies” that tried to smear a dedicated career…
‘Start Here’: Former Twitter employees accused of spying for Saudi Arabia and first public impeachment hearings scheduled
It’s Thursday, Nov. 7, 2019. Let’s start here. 1. Saudi Twitter spies? Two former Twitter employees are accused of accessing…
Suburban revolt boosts Democrats in the age of Trump: Analysis
The revenge of the suburbs continues in the age of President Donald Trump. On yet another Election Day, the president’s…
New ISIS leader is ‘a nobody,’ but US knows ‘almost nothing’ about him: Official
Although the U.S. knows “almost nothing” about the new leader of ISIS, he is “a nobody,” according to a senior…
Phone records provide ‘irrefutable proof’ of sexual assault allegations against Trump, lawyer says
Cell phone records provide “irrefutable proof” of the sexual assault accusations former “Apprentice” contestant Summer Zevos has leveled against President…
State Dept. agrees to turn over Giuliani-related documents to watchdog group after lawsuit
The State Department has agreed to turn over documents related to Rudy Giuliani, President Donald Trump’s personal lawyer, and his…
‘When you’re in a hole, stop digging’: Clinton lawyer Greg Craig to President Trump
The man who was responsible for providing legal advice to former President Bill Clinton during his impeachment inquiry told ABC…
Top US diplomat in Ukraine tells Congress investigating Bidens and election interference tied to aid money
The top U.S. diplomat in Ukraine told members of Congress during a closed-door deposition Tuesday that he believed it was…
Newt Gingrich weighs in on Trump comparing impeachment to ‘lynching’: He ‘uses words more clumsily than he should’
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich seemed to defend President Donald Trump on “The View” on Tuesday hours after the president…
Despite 4-month decline, unauthorized border crossings nearing 1 million
Despite a decline of more than 60% over the last four months, the number of unauthorized migrants stopped at the…
2nd whistleblower comes forward after speaking with IG: Attorney
Mark Zaid, the attorney representing the whistleblower who sounded the alarm on President Donald Trump’s dealings with Ukraine and triggered…
Pompeo confirms being on Trump’s Ukraine call, doesn’t answer whether appropriate
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo confirmed that he was on President Donald Trump’s controversial phone call with Ukraine‘s new president…
The 8 times Trump urged Ukraine’s leader to help with investigations – ABC News
The newly released transcript of President Donald Trump‘s phone call with Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskiy reveals that Trump repeatedly urged…
Read the transcript of Trump’s call with the Ukraine president
The White House released the highly anticipated transcript from President Donald Trump‘s controversial July call with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskiy.…
Acting ICE chief defends agents, scolds lawmakers for political rhetoric
In an interview with ABC News, the nation’s top immigration enforcement official scolded lawmakers for heated political rhetoric that he…
6 in 10 call a recession likely; Trump approval drops by 6 points: POLL
Six in 10 Americans say a recession is likely in the next year and as many are concerned about higher…
NOAA’s chief scientist wants probe into agency backing of Trump on Dorian
NOAA’s acting chief scientist, in an internal email obtained by ABC News on Monday, informed staff he wants to launch…
Nevada and South Carolina GOP cancel 2020 presidential nominating contests
Republican officials in South Carolina and Nevada voted Saturday to cancel their nominating contests in 2020, prompting President Donald Trump’s…
Taliban kills US service member, others in Kabul bombing as US-Taliban talks resume
The Taliban killed 10 civilians and two NATO service members — including one American — in a deadly blast in…