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'Deeply troubling': Obama responds to Trump racist video post
The video was taken down after growing calls from both sides of the aisles.
2 hours agoGov. Newsom to world leaders: 'Donald Trump is temporary'
"He'll be gone in three years," Newsom said at the Munich Security Conference.
February 13, 2026Trump says he will issue executive order on voter ID if legislation fails
Trump promised voter ID requirements "whether approved by Congress or not."
February 13, 2026
Partial shutdown hits DHS: What to know about negotiations, potential impacts
Trump said he will be involved in the DHS funding negotiations.
February 14, 2026What is the Trump-backed SAVE America Act requiring voter ID, proof of citizenship?
The GOP-led House voted to pass the bill amid Trump's calls for national reform.
February 11, 2026Trump State Department nominee confirmation in jeopardy after past Holocaust comments
Republican Sen. John Curtis said he won't support Jeremy Carl's nomination.
February 13, 2026
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2 hours ago
'Deeply troubling': Obama responds to Trump racist video post
The video was taken down after growing calls from both sides of the aisles.
2 hours ago
February 14
Partial shutdown hits DHS: What to know about negotiations, potential impacts
Trump said he will be involved in the DHS funding negotiations.
February 14
February 13
Trump says he will issue executive order on voter ID if legislation fails
Trump promised voter ID requirements "whether approved by Congress or not."
February 13
February 13
Sen. Murkowski: 'There has been a shift' in conversation about US-European alliance
Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, spoke to ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos from the Munich Security Conference about U.S.-European relations, the war in Ukraine and the impending partial government shutdown.
February 13
February 13
DOJ sues Harvard over alleged withholding of race-related admissions documents
The Trump administration previously tried to cut all federal funding to Harvard.
February 13
February 13
Gov. Newsom to world leaders: 'Donald Trump is temporary'
"He'll be gone in three years," Newsom said at the Munich Security Conference.
February 13
February 13
CA Gov. Gavin Newsom calls Pres. Trump “temporary” in message to world leaders
California Gov. Gavin Newsom called on world leaders attending the Munich Security Conference in Germany to think about a future without President Trump.
February 13
February 13
Trump State Department nominee confirmation in jeopardy after past Holocaust comments
Republican Sen. John Curtis said he won't support Jeremy Carl's nomination.
February 13
February 13
Key House Democrats demand Bondi cease tracking Epstein files search history
They want DOJ to "develop a new protocol" to view unredacted files.
February 13
February 13
Rep. Thomas Massie, Sunday on “This Week”
This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, February 15, 2026.
February 13
February 13
Partial DHS shutdown looms as lawmakers leave without deal
ABC News congressional correspondent Jay O’Brien explains the stalemate over Department of Homeland Security funding and what happens if a shutdown occurs.
February 13
February 13
Trump administration deportations to 3rd countries cost 'upward of $40M': Report
The analysis by Senate Democrats tracked third-country deportations.
February 13
February 13
Trump overturns EPA’s climate change regulations
President Donald Trump called the EPA's greenhouse gas emission findings a “giant scam.”
February 13
February 13
Newsom to world leaders: 'Donald Trump is temporary'
The California governor, speaking at the Munich Security Conference, accused President Donald Trump of "doubling down on stupid" with his climate policy.
February 13
February 13
Dem congresswoman willing to 'hold the line' as shutdown looms
Rep. Andrea Salina, D-Ore., explains why Democrats have rejected the Trump administration's proposal for reform at U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
February 13
February 13
Trump hasn't disciplined staffer he says posted video with racist image of Obamas
President Donald Trump said he hasn't disciplined or fired the staffer he and the White House say posted the video that included a racist animation of the Obamas.
February 13
February 13
What's next after House rebukes Trump's tariffs on Canada?
The anti-tariff House vote will likely prove symbolic, experts say.
February 13
February 13
DHS shutdown all but certain as lawmakers leave Washington with no deal
The Department of Homeland Security is all but certain to run out of funding at the end of the day Friday as lawmakers leave Capitol Hill with no solution in sight.
February 13
February 12
DHS shutdown all but certain as lawmakers leave Washington with no deal
Senate Democrats voted unanimously to block a DHS spending bill on Thursday.
February 12
February 12
Progressive activist will win NJ special election over moderate Dems, AP projects
She's favored to serve the remaining term of now-Gov. Mikie Sherrill.
February 12
February 12
Marine's death after going overboard is first in US military operation in Caribbean
There was a three-day search for Lance Cpl. Chukwuemeka E. Oforah.
February 12
February 12
SAVE Act advances as critics warn millions could face voting barriers
Brennan Center director Sean Morales-Doyle explains how the Trump-backed SAVE Act could limit mail-in ballots and require stricter voter ID rules.
February 12
February 12
Judge says Pentagon 'trampled on' Sen. Kelly's First Amendment rights
Hegseth said the Pentagon will appeal the judge's ruling "immediately."
February 12
February 12
Trump hasn't disciplined staffer he says posted video with racist image of Obamas
The post was deleted after bipartisan backlash, though Trump hasn't apologized.
February 12
February 12
Johnson calls DOJ surveillance of members reviewing Epstein files not 'appropriate'
Jayapal said lawmakers need to be assured the DOJ "is not spying on us."
February 12
February 12
'Trust has been lost': ICE, CBP officials questioned on enforcement tactics
Sen. Rand Paul grilled the agency heads on the shooting of Alex Pretti.
February 12
February 12
Author of SAVE America Act wants to 'Make elections great again'
Republican Rep. Bryan Steil was one of the forces behind the "Save Act," which would require ID in order to register to vote.
February 12
February 12
NY Republicans struggle after Trump's Mamdani praise
New York City's mayor isn't running, but he's playing a role in the campaign.
February 12
February 12
White House rolls back key EPA climate regulation
ABC News senior White House correspondent Selina Wang explains why the administration moved to reverse the EPA’s endangerment finding and what could come next.
February 12
February 12
Why the FAA briefly shut down airspace over El Paso
ABC News national security and defense analyst Mick Mulroy explains what prompted the FAA to close airspace near El Paso and what officials later said caused the disruption.
February 12
February 12
Judge blocks attempt to discipline Sen. Mark Kelly over illegal orders video
In response to the ruling, Kelly posted a video on social media, saying, “This case was never just about me …that’s why I couldn’t let it stand.”
February 12
February 12
Schiff leads probe into Trump-aligned group raising funds for 250th celebrations
The Democratic senators raise concern about alleged "pay-to-play" access.
February 12
February 12
2 US Navy ships collide in Caribbean, minor injuries reported
Both of the ships continue to sail safely.
February 12
February 12
Rep. Jayapal accuses DOJ of 'spying' on her searches of unredacted Epstein files
Attorney General Bondi had a printout reading "Jayapal Pramila Search History."
February 12
February 12
Bondi says Ghislaine Maxwell 'will hopefully die in prison'
Attorney General Pam Bondi was on the hot seat over the controversial decision to transfer Ghislaine Maxwell to a minimum security prison.
February 12
February 12
Bondi says Ghislaine Maxwell 'will hopefully die in prison'
The attorney general could not say who ordered controversial prison transfer.
February 12
February 11
Sen. Elissa Slotkin reacts to failed indictment against her and 5 other Democrats
ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Sen. Slotkin, D-Mich., about the failed federal indictment resulting from a video in which she and other Democrats urge service members to refuse “illegal orders.”
February 11
February 11
Rep. Jasmine Crockett on AG Bondi’s agenda: ‘Propaganda for this president’
ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke with Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, about viewing unredacted Epstein files, grilling Attorney Gen. Pam Bondi, and her tight primary campaign for a Senate seat.
February 11
February 11
FAA El Paso shutdown triggered by dispute over Pentagon laser weapon: Sources
The abrupt announcement left local officials and travelers caught by surprise.
February 11
February 11
Trump orders Pentagon to invest in 'beautiful, clean' coal power
The president signed the executive order at the White House on Wednesday.
February 11
February 11
Ex-prosecutor from Jack Smith's office running for Congress in Virginia as a Democrat
JP Cooney was Smith’s top deputy in the special counsel’s office.
February 11
February 11
Top moments from AG Bondi's combative hearing on Capitol Hill
Attorney General Pam Bondi was grilled by lawmakers as she testified for several hours before the House Judiciary Committee on Wednesday.
February 11
February 11
House set to vote on SAVE Act with implications for future elections
ABC News legal contributor James Sample breaks down what the proposed legislation could mean for states and election administration.
February 11
February 11
Instagram CEO testifies in landmark social media addiction trial
ABC News legal analyst Brian Buckmire explains the significance of a trial accusing Meta and YouTube of designing platforms to be addictive for younger users.
February 11
February 11
Combative Bondi grilled over Epstein files, targeting of Trump's political foes
The attorney general testified Wednesday before the House Judiciary Committee.
February 11
February 11
Trump meets with Netanyahu amid rising tensions with Iran
President Donald Trump met with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu amid rising tensions in the Middle East as Trump threatened to attack Iran if it failed to negotiate over its nuclear program.
February 11
February 11
Democratic senators say they won't be intimidated after DOJ indictment fails
They said the attempt to indict them came out of "the authoritarian playbook."
February 11
February 11
Trump meets Netanyahu amid rising tensions with Iran
The two men held a closed Oval Office meeting amid Trump's threats to Iran.
February 11
February 11
House Republicans vote to rescind Trump's Canada tariffs in rebuke
A GOP revolt dealt a setback for Speaker Mike Johnson's effort to block it.
February 11
February 11
What is the Trump-backed SAVE America Act requiring voter ID, proof of citizenship?
The GOP-led House voted to pass the bill amid Trump's calls for national reform.
February 11
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