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Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump to create FEMA review task force: Sources
President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order Friday to establish a task force charged with reviewing the Federal Emergency Management Agency.22m - Top stories -
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Embattled Hegseth looks to be confirmed by Senate to lead Pentagon
The Senate is poised to hold a vote to confirm Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's nominee to serve as secretary of defense, late Friday evening.3h - Top stories -
These companies are standing by their DEI policies amid backlash
While some companies steer away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, others are sticking with their previous commitments.8m - Top stories -
WATCH: Ceasefire allows Palestinians to return to homes often reduced to rubble
After 15 months of war, the current ceasefire in Gaza is allowing some Palestinians to return to homes that have often been reduced to rubble, with family members buried beneath.20h - Top stories -
WATCH: Man found carrying gun inside US Capitol: ABC Exclusive
A Massachusetts man was found to be carrying a gun after attending a tour of the U.S. Capitol, police officials told ABC News on Thursday.22h - Top stories -
WATCH: New York ferries contend with icy waters
The icy conditions on the Hudson River made the journey between New York and New Jersey a little more difficult to navigate on Thursday.1d - Top stories -
WATCH: Historic snowstorm paralyzes parts of the South
There have been at least 10 deaths across three states as millions struggle to navigate the winter storm.1d - Top stories -
WATCH: New explosive wildfire erupts near Los Angeles forcing mass evacuations
A new wildfire exploded north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, forcing tens of thousands out of their homes and scorching thousands of acres.1d - Top stories -
WATCH: Skater plays hockey on icy Canal Street in New Orleans
The historic winter storm that hit the Gulf Coast left New Orleans covered in snow – and at least one person was spotted skating along the city's famous Canal Street.1d - Top stories -
WATCH: New York Rangers rescue Moose in the ice
Last week, New York conservation officials successfully rescued an adult moose from a very precarious situation.1d - Top stories -
WATCH: Adorable toddler and puppy are best friends
One-year-old Cooper and puppy Buddy are the cutest duo.2d - Top stories -
WATCH: Woman reunites WWII medals with rightful owners
Sandy Johnson used the power of social media to find the rightful owners of a World War II veteran's medals.1d - Top stories -
WATCH: Disney's Animal Kingdom celebrates Viviana the hippo's 50th birthday
Disney's Animal Kingdom staff celebrated Viviana's birthday with a birthday "cake" made from her favorite foods.2d - Top stories -
JFK assassination experts hopeful, but skeptical about timing of secret files release
One said the intelligence community will keep resisting despite Trump's order.1h - Top stories -
Migrants allowed in temporarily under Biden programs can be removed: DHS memo
Migrants who used Biden Admin parole policies could be removed from country: memo6h - Top stories -
RFK Jr. react after Trump signs order to declassify JFK, MLK assassination files
Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to declassify files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.2h - Top stories -
Here are changes at US health agencies in 1st week of new Trump administration
President Donald Trump's first week in office came with big changes to U.S. health agencies, including the pausing of all external communications and banning travel.29m - Top stories -
What did we learn from Trump's first week?
President Donald Trump's first week in office focused on immigration over the economy and continued to play to his base.57m - Top stories -
Trump crypto meme coin is a 'deep concern,' Dem lawmakers tell regulators
Democratic lawmakers are asking federal regulators to look into legal and ethical questions around the meme cryptocurrency coins launched by Donald Trump.7h - Top stories -
7 governors back Ben Wikler for DNC chair: Exclusive
Seven sitting governors are throwing their support behind Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler's run for Democratic National Committee chair.22h - Top stories -
Trump questions if concerns over TikTok are 'that important.' Some aides say they are
Donald Trump is downplaying the potential threat that TikTok poses to national security -- but numerous aides and allies are squarely at odds with the president.20h - Top stories -
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
A federal judge in Seattle has signed a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship.21h - Top stories -
Trump says he will 'demand' lower interest rates
Trump made a virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.1d - Top stories -
New details on Musk's DOGE agency raise questions about its scope, transparency
As Elon Musk prepares to launch the new Department of Government Efficiency, government watchdog groups are concerned about its purported scope and level of transparency.7h - Top stories -
Oscars 2025: Full list of nominations
Nominations for the 97th Academy Awards were announced Thursday.1d - Top stories -
Trump inauguration live updates: First pardoned Jan. 6 rioters released in D.C.
Two Pennsylvania brothers arrested for their role in the riots were released in Washington, D.C. on Monday night.3d - Top stories -
Trump inauguration live updates: Trump brings in record $250 million in fundraising
There's a full slate of activities this weekend ahead of Monday's swearing-in ceremonies.4d - Top stories -
Trump says he'll 'likely' give TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid ban
President-elect Donald Trump told ABC News he is likely to grant TikTok a 90-day extension to avoid a ban in the United States.6d - Top stories -
TikTok says it will be 'forced to go dark' unless it gets 'definitive' statement
TikTok faces a ban on Sunday, unless it cuts ties with parent company ByteDance.6d - Top stories -
Biden, in farewell address, warns about dangers of unchecked power in ultra-wealthy
President Biden, in his farewell address to the nation, said there is a "short distance between peril and possibility."Jan. 15 - Top stories -
Israel and Hamas reach ceasefire and hostage release deal after 'intensive diplomacy'
Secretary of State Antony Blinken had said the U.S. wanted a ceasefire deal in Gaza and all remaining captives released before Donald Trump takes office on Jan. 20.Jan. 15 - Top stories -
Jack Smith, in final report, says voters saved Trump from being convicted
The Justice Department has released Volume One of special counsel Jack Smith's final report, detailing his election interference investigation into Donald Trump.Jan. 14 - Top stories -
Jack Smith denounces Trump's conduct, calls his accusations 'laughable'
In a last rebuke to the former president he investigated for two years, special counsel Jack Smith denounced Donald Trump for levying "laughable" attacks on the DOJ.Jan. 14 - Top stories -
California fires updates: Death toll in Los Angeles fires rises to 24
At least 24 people are believed to be dead and many more injured as several fires broke out across Southern California amid historically dry and windy conditions.Jan. 13 - Top stories -
Trump sentencing: Judge gives Trump 'unconditional discharge' to respect presidency
Get updates on the sentencing of President-elect Donald Trump in his criminal hush money case in New York.Jan. 10 - Top stories -
Los Angeles fires latest: 30,000 evacuate as Pacific Palisades fire spreads
The City of Los Angeles declared a state of emergency over the massive fire, which spanned nearly 3,000 acres as of Tuesday evening.Jan. 7 - Top stories -
Cold weather alerts from New Mexico to Florida, with another winter storm expected
Wind chills are near 20 degrees all the way south to the Gulf Coast.Jan. 7 - Top stories -
Trump co-defendants ask Judge Cannon to block release of Special Counsel report
Lawyers for Walt Nauta and Carlos De Oliveira asked Judge Aileen Cannon to issue an order barring AG Merrick Garland from publicly releasing the report by Jan. 10.Jan. 6 - Top stories -
Truck-ramming suspect used wrong device in failed detonation of IEDs: Officials
The suspect in the deadly New Year's Day truck ramming attack in New Orleans made two previous trips to the city in October and November 2024, the FBI said.Jan. 5 - Top stories