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Trump heads to UK for historic 2nd state visit

Tuesday, September 16

(LONDON) -- President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump on Tuesday head to the United Kingdom for a historic second state visit, where he will also meet with top U.K. officials to deepen ties with one of America's closest allies.The visit and invitation... Read More.

Kash Patel to face questions on Charlie Kirk investigation in congressional hearings

Tuesday, September 16

(WASHINGTON) -- FBI Director Kash Patel is set to begin two days of questioning on Tuesday from congressional committees about his tenure leading the Federal Bureau of Investigation so far. He's also sure to get questions about the assassination of conservative activist and influencer... Read More.

Former Sen. Joe Manchin details Biden’s pressure campaign to win his vote in new memoir

Monday, September 15

(WASHINGTON) -- A new memoir from former West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, who clashed with former President Joe Biden over his legislative agenda, highlights the sharp disagreements the former moderate Democrat had with the Biden White House and his party -- and describes Biden's... Read More.

Vance says ‘left-wing extremism’ led to Charlie Kirk’s killing

Monday, September 15

(WASHINGTON) -- Vice President JD Vance hosted Charlie Kirk’s podcast on Monday, during which he said "left-wing extremism" is "part of the reason" Kirk was killed last week.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2025, ABC Audio. All rights reserved.

Here are the states banning cellphones in schools and what it means for students

Monday, September 15

(WASHINGTON) -- While many states have at least partially banned cellphones in the classroom this back-to-school season, some are still leaving those decisions to their local education agencies, according to a new data analysis conducted by ABC News.ABC News reached out to the education... Read More.

Utah governor says alleged Kirk shooter not cooperating with authorities

Sunday, September 14

(NEW YORK) -- Gov. Spencer Cox, R-Utah, said Sunday that the suspect in the shooting that killed conservative activist Charlie Kirk is not cooperating with authorities."He has not confessed to, to authorities. He is, he is, he is not cooperating, but, but, but all... Read More.

College Democrats and Republicans send unified messages after Kirk’s death

Sunday, September 14

(STANFORD, Calif.) -- Some college chapters of the Democratic and Republican parties are trying to turn down the temperature on discourse surrounding Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk's assassination, as several groups across the country issued joint statements condemning the attack and calling for... Read More.

North Carolina Republicans blame Democrats for ‘woke’ policies they say contributed to Charlotte light-rail stabbing

Friday, September 12

(CHARLOTTE, N.C) -- North Carolina Republicans are blaming Democrats' "woke" policies and lenient crime enforcement for the fatal stabbing of 23-year-old Ukrainian refugee Iryna Zarutska on a Charlotte, North Carolina, light-rail train. Meanwhile, former Gov. Roy Cooper, a Democrat, is firing back, accusing Republicans... Read More.

After Charlie Kirk’s killing, MAGA world mourns, but some say ‘we’re at war’

Friday, September 12

(WASHINGTON) -- As voices across the political spectrum call to lower the temperature following the shooting death of conservative activist Charlie Kirk on Wednesday, many in the MAGA world are mourning his loss, with some enraged and escalating their rhetoric online.Across social media, some... Read More.

Missouri lawmakers pass new congressional map that could help Republicans flip a House seat

Friday, September 12

(MISSOURI) -- The Missouri state Senate voted on Friday to pass the bill with a new congressional map that favors Republicans, sending it to Gov. Mike Kehoe's desk and notching Republicans a second win in their efforts to redraw congressional maps to favor the... Read More.

Democrats set fight over health care as possible government shutdown looms

Friday, September 12

(WASHINGTON) -- As the deadline to keep the government funded fast approaches at the end of the month, congressional Democrats are vowing a fight over health care, possibly forcing a shutdown unless Republicans agree to restore Medicaid cuts and extend Obamacare subsidies.Passing a government... Read More.

Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis to combat crime

Friday, September 12

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump said Friday that he will send National Guard troops to Memphis, Tennessee, as part of his push to combat crime.The president said on "Fox & Friends" that he wanted to replicate the results of his deployment of the National... Read More.