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Trump’s comments on sending troops to American cities were ‘cherry-picked’ from speech, Speaker Johnson says

Wednesday, October 1

(WASHINGTON) -- A day after President Donald Trump told top-ranking generals and admirals that the U.S. is fighting a "war from within," Speaker Mike Johnson said the president's comments show his ability to "take crime seriously," whereas House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries said the remarks... Read More.

Accusations fly over whether Republicans or Democrats ‘own’ shutdown

Wednesday, October 1

(WASHINGTON) -- The U.S. government shut down at midnight on Wednesday, beginning funding stoppages that are expected to ripple through federal agencies, disrupting many government services and putting perhaps tens of thousands out of work.The closure came amid an bitter impasse between congressional Democrats... Read More.

Federal government shuts down after Senate fails to pass funding measures

Wednesday, October 1

(WASHINGTON) -- The federal government shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after the Senate was unable to pass Democratic and Republican proposals on Tuesday.Both proposals fell short of the 60 votes needed to pass. The Democratic plan which would have restored $1 trillion in... Read More.

Trump directs generals to defend US from ‘war from within’

Tuesday, September 30

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Tuesday told the military's top generals about his controversial plans to send troops to "dangerous" Democratic cities, arguing, "We're under invasion from within."Trump made clear that the military's job is not only to protect the United States from threats... Read More.

Congressional leaders continue blame game as clock ticks toward shutdown

Tuesday, September 30

(WASHINGTON) -- As the clock ticks down towards a government shutdown, 150 House Democrats rallied on the House steps Tuesday morning ahead of a midnight government funding deadline, presenting unity as each political party attempts to shift and place blame for a lapse in... Read More.

What Hegseth’s policy memos say about hazing, harassment in the military

Tuesday, September 30

(WASHINGTON) -- Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the military to review and revise the ways it investigates complaints of hazing and harassment, according to policy memos obtained by ABC News.The memos, which came after Hegseth ordered top military generals and admirals to come... Read More.

Trump suggests false claims of FBI agents’ involvement in Jan. 6 riot warrants investigation of former director Wray

Tuesday, September 30

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump suggested a criminal investigation into Christopher Wray, his appointee to lead the bureau in his first term, after a conservative media outlet reported the false claim that FBI agents were involved in the attack on the U.S. Capitol on... Read More.

What to know about the Pentagon’s ‘mystery meeting’ with top-ranking generals

Tuesday, September 30

(WASHINGTON) -- As the government teeters on the brink of a shutdown, President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday will address an auditorium packed with several hundred of the nation's most seasoned military commanders summoned last-minute from around the world.The event... Read More.

Trump unveils sweeping peace plan for Gaza that he says Israel accepts

Monday, September 29

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday fast-tracked his administration's efforts to secure peace in Gaza, rolling out a detailed vision for a U.S.-backed ceasefire that the White House says will bring the war to an immediate end.He said Israel has accepted the proposal... Read More.

Trump to hold high-stakes meeting with Democrats as government shutdown looms

Monday, September 29

(WASHINGTON) -- Top congressional leaders are heading to the White House Monday afternoon to meet with President Donald Trump in a last-ditch effort to avert a government shutdown -- but as a stalemate persists just one day from the deadline, a shutdown seems nearly... Read More.

Federal courts may quickly face curtailed operations if government shuts down

Monday, September 29

(WASHINGTON) -- Federal courts may be forced to quickly curtail operations -- potentially delaying trials and other hearings -- if congressional funding is not extended beyond Sept. 30, a spokesperson for the Administrative Office of U.S. Courts told ABC News. While in previous government shutdowns... Read More.

Rubio announces release of US citizen held by Afghanistan

Monday, September 29

(WASHINGTON) -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced in a statement Sunday the release of U.S. citizen Amir Amiry, who had been considered wrongfully detained in Afghanistan.This is the fifth release of an American citizen from detention in Afghanistan this year. Amiry’s case was... Read More.

Politics

Trump’s comments on sending troops to American cities were ‘cherry-picked’ from speech, Speaker Johnson says

Accusations fly over whether Republicans or Democrats ‘own’ shutdown

Federal government shuts down after Senate fails to pass funding measures

Trump directs generals to defend US from ‘war from within’

Congressional leaders continue blame game as clock ticks toward shutdown

What Hegseth’s policy memos say about hazing, harassment in the military

Trump suggests false claims of FBI agents’ involvement in Jan. 6 riot warrants investigation of former director Wray

What to know about the Pentagon’s ‘mystery meeting’ with top-ranking generals

Trump unveils sweeping peace plan for Gaza that he says Israel accepts

Trump to hold high-stakes meeting with Democrats as government shutdown looms

Federal courts may quickly face curtailed operations if government shuts down

Rubio announces release of US citizen held by Afghanistan

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