Politics Archives - Page 12 of 56

Trump raises tariffs on Canada 10% after Reagan ad airs during World Series

Sunday, October 26

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced he's adding an extra 10% tariff on Canadian imports over a negative TV commercial featuring a speech by President Ronald Reagan.Officials in the province of Ontario have said the ad, which protests Trump's tariff policy, will be pulled... Read More.

Trump likely to name White House ballroom after himself, officials say

Friday, October 24

President Donald Trump will likely name his new $300 million ballroom after himself, according to senior administration officials.Already, officials are referring to it as "The President Donald J. Trump Ballroom." That name will likely stick, ABC News was told.Trump has not publicly said what... Read More.

Hakeem Jeffries backs Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

Friday, October 24

(NEW YORK) -- After weeks of declining to weigh in on the New York City mayor's race, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said Friday he was backing Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani.Jeffries, who represents parts of Brooklyn, said in a statement he gave exclusively to... Read More.

At least 2 historic magnolia trees, Kennedy Garden appear to have been removed to make way for Trump’s White House ballroom

Friday, October 24

(WASHINGTON) -- Legend says that George Washington once chopped down his father's cherry tree.Satellite images show President Donald Trump's project to build a $300 million grand ballroom has appeared to take down at least six trees on the White House grounds -- including two... Read More.

US strikes another alleged drug vessel in Caribbean Sea

Friday, October 24

(WASHINGTON) -- The United States has carried out another strike against an alleged drug vessel, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced on Friday."Overnight, at the direction of President Trump, the Department of War carried out a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel operated by Tren... Read More.

Trump says he’s terminating trade talks with Canada over TV ad about tariffs

Friday, October 24

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said he's terminating trade negotiations with Canada citing a negative TV advertisement about tariffs."TARIFFS ARE VERY IMPORTANT TO THE NATIONAL SECURITY, AND ECONOMY, OF THE U.S.A. Based on their egregious behavior, ALL TRADE NEGOTIATIONS WITH CANADA ARE HEREBY TERMINATED,"... Read More.

Adams backs Cuomo in NYC mayoral race as Cuomo attacks Mamdani with controversial comments

Thursday, October 23

(NEW YORK) -- Less than a month after dropping out of the mayor's race, embattled incumbentEric Adams on Thursday endorsed former Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who has been ramping up his attacks against Democratic nominee state Assemblyman Zohran Mamdani.Adams, who stepped aside due to low poll... Read More.

New images appear to show entire White House East Wing demolished

Thursday, October 23

(WASHINGTON) -- New images appear to show the entire White House East Wing has been demolished to make way for President Donald Trump's $300 million ballroom.White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt defended the demolition as she faced questions from reporters at a briefing on... Read More.

Trump pardons billionaire Binance founder Changpeng Zhao

Thursday, October 23

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump has pardoned Binance co-founder Changpeng Zhao, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed to ABC News on Thursday.Zhao pleaded guilty in 2023 to a money laundering charge.The pardon comes as Zhao made recent moves to boost World Liberty Financial, a... Read More.

Top House Democrats launch investigation into Trump’s $230 million DOJ settlement demand

Thursday, October 23

(WASHINGTON) -- Top House Democrats asked President Donald Trump on Thursday to provide documents -- including correspondence between his lawyers and his Justice Department -- as they investigate his demand for the DOJ to pay roughly $230 million as a settlement for investigations he faced... Read More.

Senate to vote on paying some federal workers as shutdown hits Day 23

Thursday, October 23

(WASHINGTON) -- There's going to be a different sort of government funding vote on Thursday as the ongoing shutdown reaches in 23rd day.The Senate on Thursday will vote on a bill put forward by Sen. Ron Johnson called the "Shutdown Fairness Act." While the... Read More.

New York City mayoral debate: Sharp attacks as Mamdani, Cuomo, Sliwa face off a final time

Thursday, October 23

(NEW YORK) -- The knives came out during Wednesday night's second and final New York City mayoral debate.While answering questions on policy issues such as housing and education, the candidates onstage -- Democratic candidate and state assemblyman Zohran Mamdani, Republican candidate and "Guardian Angels"... Read More.