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DOJ launches criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, he says
Powell released a video statement on Sunday.
January 11, 2026Secret Service found a 'suspicious object' ahead of Trump's motorcade in Palm Beach
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the motorcade took a different route.
January 11, 2026Minnesota senator: White House 'attempting to cover up' Good shooting
Sen. Tina Smith said she's uncertain if she trust the feds' investigation.
January 11, 2026
Trump says US will do something on Greenland 'whether they like it or not'
Trump said if the U.S. didn't act, "Russia or China" would take control.
January 09, 202617 House Republicans vote with Democrats to extend Obamacare subsidies for 3 years
The Senate earlier rejected a vote on extensions but talks continue.
January 08, 2026Georgia sets March 10 election to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress
Voters in northwest Georgia will head to the polls on March 10 to choose a successor to U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene
January 06, 2026
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DOJ launches criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, he says
Federal prosecutors have launched a criminal investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, he confirmed in a statement Sunday night.
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January 11
DOJ launches criminal investigation into Fed Chair Jerome Powell, he says
Powell released a video statement on Sunday.
January 11
January 11
Secret Service found a 'suspicious object' ahead of Trump's motorcade in Palm Beach
Press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the motorcade took a different route.
January 11
January 11
Trump repeatedly warns Iran against the use of force on protesters
Florida Republican Rep. Cory Mills joins ABC News Live to discuss potential U.S. military intervention in Iran.
January 11
January 11
Rand Paul warns bombing Iran 'not the answer' to protests against regime
Paul said that intervention in the protests could have unintended consequences.
January 11
January 11
Minnesota senator: White House 'attempting to cover up' Good shooting
Sen. Tina Smith said she's uncertain if she trust the feds' investigation.
January 11
January 11
'This Week' Transcript 1-11-26: Sen. Tina Smith & Sen. Rand Paul
This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, January 11.
January 11
January 10
Trump pushes for cap on credit card interest rates
Caleb Silver, the editor in chief of Investopedia, discusses President Donald Trump’s proposed cap on credit card interest rates.
January 10
January 09
Trump says US will do something on Greenland 'whether they like it or not'
President Donald Trump on Friday continued to press for U.S. control of Greenland, telling reporters: "We are going to do something on Greenland whether they like it or not."
January 09
January 09
Trump says US will do something on Greenland 'whether they like it or not'
Trump said if the U.S. didn't act, "Russia or China" would take control.
January 09
January 09
Trump discusses potential investments in Venezuela with oil executives
Founder of Rapidan Energy Group, Bob McNally, reacts to the White House meeting with top oil executives.
January 09
January 09
Sen. Tina Smith & Sen. Rand Paul, Sunday on “This Week”
This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, January 11, 2026.
January 09
January 09
As Trump pitches oil companies on Venezuela plans, experts see challenges: Analysis
A look at how oil fits into America's Venezuela policy.
January 09
January 09
Minnesota county attorney: 'We have jurisdiction' in fatal ICE shooting
Hennepin County Attorney Mary Moriarty and Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison discuss the investigation into the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent in Minneapolis.
January 09
January 09
Minneapolis mayor: 'ICE is trying to divide us and tear us apart'
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey and other local officials commented on the shooting of Renee Good by an ICE agent.
January 09
January 09
17 House Republicans vote with Democrats to extend Obamacare subsidies for 3 years
The House passed a bill on Thursday to extend the Affordable Care Act enhanced subsidies for three years by a vote of 230-196 with 17 Republicans voting with Democrats and defying GOP leaders.
January 09
January 08
OR State Rep.: ‘We need to hold individuals accountable for using their power.'
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with Democratic Oregon Rep. Ricki Ruiz about the shooting involving a federal agent that left two people wounded.
January 08
January 08
Sen. Adam Schiff: Venezuela military operation was to ‘secure oil resources’
ABC News’ Linsey Davis spoke with California Sen. Adam Schiff on voting against continued military action by Trump in Venezuela, extending Obamacare subsidies and the recent fatal ICE shooting.
January 08
January 08
House falls short of overriding 2 Trump vetoes of bipartisan bills
Colorado and Florida projects passed unanimously in the House and Senate.
January 08
January 08
17 House Republicans vote with Democrats to extend Obamacare subsidies for 3 years
The Senate earlier rejected a vote on extensions but talks continue.
January 08
January 08
White House ballroom architect says West Wing additions considered for 'symmetry'
A historic preservation group previously sued over the construction plan.
January 08
January 08
Trump says his 'own morality' is limit to his global power
Trump made the comments in a wide-ranging interview with The New York Times.
January 08
January 08
House passes vote to extend ACA tax credits
Ahead of a vote on a three-year extension of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies, Democrats boasted that several Republicans are expected to defy their leadership team.
January 08
January 08
Discussing the legality of US oil tanker seizures
Ret. Rear Admiral USCG Melissa Bert discusses legal precedent for the U.S. seizures of oil tankers linked to Venezuela.
January 08
January 08
Answering your questions about ICE
ABC News contributor Elizabeth Neumann has the answers for the top Google searches about federal law enforcement agency ICE.
January 08
January 08
VP Vance defends officer involved in fatal Minneapolis ICE shooting
Vice President JD Vance joined a White House Press briefing on Thursday to address the fatal shooting of a Minneapolis woman by a federal ICE agent.
January 08
January 08
Inside US Coast Guard seizure of Venezuela-linked oil tankers: ABC News exclusive
U.S. Coast Guard Commandant Admiral Kevin Lunday breaks down the U.S. seizure of Venezuelan oil tankers in an exclusive ABC News interview.
January 08
January 08
Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela
The resolution narrowly advanced with a vote of 52-47.
January 08
January 08
Trump administration has 'passed judgment' on ICE shooting: Gov. Walz
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said he doesn't have "a predetermined notion" about what happened during the shooting of a 37-year-old woman by an ICE agent.
January 08
January 08
Senate advances war powers resolution to rein in Trump on Venezuela
The measure seeks to block Trump from further military action against Caracas.
January 08
January 08
ICE officer in Minneapolis 'followed his training,' Sec. Noem says
DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the agent who shot a 37-year-old woman "acted in defense of his life and those around him."
January 08
January 08
Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer announces retirement after more than 40 years in Congress
Hoyer formally announced his decision to retire on the House floor on Thursday.
January 08
January 08
Former Democratic House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer announces retirement
Hoyer was often a key negotiating partner for Republican leaders.
January 08
January 08
Former Democratic House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to announce retirement
Hoyer is set to formally announce his retirement on the House floor on Thursday.
January 08
January 08
Trump moves to ban Wall Street from buying houses
The Trump administration is planning to block large institutional investors from buying houses, saying the move would help younger families buy their first house.
January 08
January 08
'States should lead:' McMahon grants Iowa first-of-its-kind education funding waiver
The waivers grant states more flexibility, the agency says.
January 08
January 08
Manhattan DA opposes Trump's attempt to move hush money appeal to federal court
The judge was ordered to take a second look after previously blocking the move.
January 08
January 07
9 Republicans vote with Democrats to set up House vote on ACA subsidies extension
A path through the Senate to Trump's desk remains unlikely, though
January 07
January 07
Rubio says Trump wants to buy Greenland while White House dangles military option
Several Republicans decried the notion of using the military against an ally.
January 07
January 07
Who is Barry Pollack, the lawyer representing Nicolas Maduro?
Barry Pollack has more than 30 years of experience as a lawyer representing high-profile clients like Julian Assange.
January 07
January 07
Former Rep. Greene says she's still 'America First,' but Trump's actions aren't
Greene appears on "The View" in her first interview after leaving Congress.
January 07
January 07
Rubio offers threefold plan for Venezuela, White House says it has 'maximum leverage'
Leavitt said Venezuelan interim leaders' decisions will be "dictated" by U.S.
January 07
January 07
Noem claims woman killed in ICE shooting committed ‘act of domestic terrorism’
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the woman killed in the Minneapolis ICE shooting committed an “act of domestic terrorism” after allegedly trying to hit officers with her car.
January 07
January 07
White House releases new dietary guidelines
The new Dietary Guidelines for Americans come as Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made nutrition policy a cornerstone of his Make America Healthy Again agenda.
January 07
January 07
US has 'tremendous' leverage over Venezuela: Rubio
Secretaries Marco Rubio and Pete Hegseth spoke to the press after briefing lawmakers on the operation to capture Venezuela's ousted leader Nicolas Maduro.
January 07
January 07
Trump warns Republicans they have to win midterms or he'll 'get impeached'
President Donald Trump made the comments during a House GOP retreat at the Kennedy Center, recently renamed to include Trump's name by a board filled with his appointees.
January 07
January 06
Trump demands Venezuela kick out China and Russia, partner with US on oil: Exclusive
The White House sets demands for Venezuela to pump more oil.
January 06
January 06
Trump admin attempts to rewrite Jan. 6 history, accuses police of escalating tensions
Democrats accused Trump of trying to "whitewash" the violence of the attack.
January 06
January 06
Trump warns Republicans they have to win midterms or he'll 'get impeached'
The president also talked health care, a key issue, at the House GOP retreat.
January 06
January 06
Military 'always an option' for Trump to acquire Greenland, White House official says
Denmark and European allies push back on escalating U.S. rhetoric on Greenland.
January 06
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