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December 24

Student loan borrowers in default might see money taken directly from their paychecks

The Trump administration has warned that the Education Department may start garnishing wages for student loans starting in January. ABC’s Christiane Cordero reports.
December 24
VIDEO: Student loan borrowers in default might see money taken directly from their paychecks
December 24

DOJ says it has 'over a million more' documents potentially related to Epstein

Releasing them "may take a few more weeks," the department wrote on X.
December 24
This photo illustration taken in Washington, December 19, 2025 shows redacted documents after the US Justice Department began releasing the long-awaited records.
December 24

Delinquent student loan borrowers could see wage garnishments next month

Millions of student loan borrowers severely delinquent in their payments will see wage garnishments hit their paychecks in January, Department of Education says.
December 24
Millions of student loan borrowers severely delinquent in their payments will see wage garnishments hit their paychecks in January, Department of Education says.
December 24

Supreme Court keeps block on National Guard deployment in Chicago

The court denied President Donald Trump's request to lift a lower court's injunction.
December 24
The court denied President Doanld Trump's request to lift a lower court's injunction.
December 23

Delinquent student loan borrowers could see wage garnishments next month

Around 5 million Americans have defaulted on student loan payments.
December 23
In this June 24, 2022, file photo, the Department of Education building is shown in Washington, D.C.
December 23

Supreme Court keeps block on National Guard deployment in Chicago

The court denied Trump's request to lift a lower court's injunction.
December 23
National Guard members walk at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Broadview facility in Chicago, October 9, 2025.
December 23

Trump says it would be 'smart' for Venezuela's Maduro to step down

Trump also warned Maduro not to "play tough."
December 23
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Dec. 18, 2025 and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Sept. 15, 2025.
December 23

Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Beatty's lawsuit argues the board’s vote to rename the building was illegal.
December 23
The name of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" now includes "The Donald J. Trump" as seen on December 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.
December 23

Former Sen. Ben Sasse says he has advanced pancreatic cancer

Sasse said he has stage 4 pancreatic cancer.
December 23
In this Jan. 19, 2022, file photo, Sen. Ben Sasse walks the halls of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.
December 23

Trump announces plans for Navy to build new type of warship

President Trump was joined by Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan to announce that the Navy is building a new type of warship. 
December 23
VIDEO: Trump announces plans for Navy to build new type of warship
December 23

Some citizenship ceremonies canceled at 'finish line': Lawyer

Trump admin paused immigration decisions for those from "high-risk" countries.
December 23
New US citizens recite the Oath of Allegiance before receiving their naturalization certificates during a formal ceremony at Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, June 25, 2025.
December 23

Trump announces 'Trump Class' of new Navy battleships

President Donald Trump announced a new class of battleships that he says will be "the fastest, the biggest, and by far -- 100 times -- more powerful than any battleship ever built."
December 23
President Donald Trump announced a new class of battleships that he says will be "the fastest, the biggest, and by far -- 100 times -- more powerful than any battleship ever built."
December 22

Trump announces 'Trump Class' of new Navy battleships

The president said they'll be "100 times" more powerful than earlier ships.
December 22
President Donald Trump arrives to announce the US Navy's new Golden Fleet initiative, unveiling a new class of frigates, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, December 22, 2025.
December 22

Turning Point to boost Vance for president in key states after Erika Kirk endorsement

Charlie Kirk’s group will support the VP in early primary states.
December 22
Vice President JD Vance closes out AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, December 21, 2025.
December 22

Trump's appointment of US special envoy to Greenland sparks backlash

Trump said he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to the role.
December 22
Houses are pictured in Nuuk, Greenland, on June 15, 2025.
December 22

Vice President Vance says people who attack his wife 'can eat s---'

He was asked about Nick Fuentes, who has made racist comments about Usha Vance.
December 22
Vice President JD Vance closes out AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, December 21, 2025.
December 22

Trump admin orders 'abrupt' recall of dozens of career diplomats: Source

Tommy Pigott, principal deputy spokesperson at the State Department, joins ABC News Live to discuss the pulling of several diplomats from ambassadorial posts and the latest in Venezuela.
December 22
VIDEO: Trump admin orders 'abrupt' recall of dozens of career diplomats: Source
December 22

Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance, Nicki Minaj speaks at Turning Point USA AmericaFest

ABC News political director Averi Harper reports on Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, highlighting divisions in the conservative movement over antisemitism, xenophobia and Nick Fuentes’ role.
December 22
VIDEO: Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance, Nicki Minaj speaks at Turning Point USA AmericaFest
December 22

Trump administration orders 'abrupt' recall of dozens of career diplomats: Source

"This method is highly irregular," a union spokesperson said.
December 22
The Department of State building in Washington, July 11, 2025.
December 22

Trump admin pauses offshore wind projects' leases, cites 'national security concerns'

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said they were pausing leases for five projects.
December 22
Interior Secretary Doug Burgum speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on October 06, 2025 in Washington, DC.
December 22

Trump blockades oil tankers near Venezuela -- what does that mean?

The blockade would affect tankers that the U.S. has sanctioned, Trump said.
December 22
A U.S. military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard, days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, east of Barbados in the Caribbean Sea December 20, 2025.
December 22

Lawmakers threaten legal action against Bondi, DOJ over release of Epstein files

Schumer called the Justice Department's partial release a "blatant cover-up."
December 22
Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer speaks following Senate votes on competing healthcare plans, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington,  December 11, 2025.
December 22

Trump admin pauses offshore wind projects' leases, cites 'national security concerns'

The Trump administration is pausing five offshore wind projects due to national security concerns, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on Monday.
December 22
The Trump administration is pausing five offshore wind projects due to national security concerns, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on Monday.
December 22

Senate Democrats raise concerns about IRS readiness for tax filing season

Sen. Warren says changes will make it harder for some Americans to get help.
December 22
A view of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, D.C., on April 11, 2025.
December 21

Vance rallies conservatives, honors Charlie Kirk at Turning Point USA convention

Earlier this week, Erika Kirk endorsed Vance for president in 2028.
December 21
Vice President JD Vance speaks on the final day of Turning Point USA's annual AmericaFest conference at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.
December 21

Mitt Romney says the rich should be taxed in new NYT op-ed

Republican Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray and Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff discusses what former presidential candidate and Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said about taxing the rich.
December 21
VIDEO: Mitt Romney says the rich should be taxed in new NYT op-ed
December 21

Jeffries: DOJ release of Epstein files 'falls short of what the law requires'

"There needs to be a full and complete explanation," minority leader says.
December 21
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Dec. 12, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
December 21

Rand Paul says seizure of oil tankers in Caribbean a 'prelude to war'

The Republican senator called the seizures "provocative."
December 21
Sen Rand Paul walks through the Senate subway on Capitol Hill, on Dec. 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
December 21

'This Week' Transcript 12-21-25: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries & Sen. Rand Paul

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, December 21.
December 21
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Dec. 12, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
December 20

Trump signs order easing marijuana restrictions

Shanita Penny of the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education and Regulation and Tim Barash of the Coalition for Cannabis Scheduling Reform discuss what marijuana reclassification means.
December 20
VIDEO: Trump signs order easing marijuana restrictions
December 20

Top DOJ official denies any effort to redact mentions of Trump from Epstein files

Deputy AG Todd Blanche says there has been no effort to redact Trump's name.
December 20
Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks with Pierre Thomas, Senior Justice Correspondent for ABC News.
December 19

Rep. Tim Burchett on the release of some Epstein files and U.S. strikes in Syria

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., about the DOJ’s release of the first batch of the Epstein files and his reaction to U.S. strikes against ISIS in Syria.
December 19
VIDEO: Rep. Tim Burchett on the release of some Epstein files and U.S. strikes in Syria
December 19

Some lawmakers criticize DOJ release of Epstein files, say 'fails to comply' with law

Friday's deadline was set by Congress in a law passed last month.
December 19
In this Nov. 18, 2025, file photo, Rep. Robert Garcia speaks during a news conference on the "Epstein Files" outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.
December 19

Russian official disputes use of the term ‘war’ while citizens deny civilian deaths

ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports from Moscow where Vladimir Putin said in his annual address he was ready to end the Ukraine conflict by peaceful means, while also insisting he’d keep captured territory
December 19
VIDEO:  Russian official disputes use of the term ‘war’ while citizens deny civilian deaths
December 19

Stefanik suspends campaign for New York governor, won't run for reelection to House

Trump had declined to endorse Stefanik in her bid for governor.
December 19
Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, Elise Stefanik is joined by state GOP lawmakers during a news conference where she spoke in opposition to Gov. Kathy Hochul, June 9, 2025, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y.
December 19

Stefanik suspends campaign for New York governor

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik announced Friday afternoon that she would suspend her campaign for governor of New York, and also not run for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.
December 19
VIDEO: Stefanik suspends campaign for New York governor
December 19

Trump's name added to Kennedy Center signage day after change announced

Trump said he was "surprised" and "honored."
December 19
President Donald Trump's name is added to the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, December 19, 2025.
December 19

Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, Sen. Rand Paul & Charlamagne Tha God, Sunday on “This Week”

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, December 21, 2025
December 19
December 19

Polls show low approval for Trump on economy, as he takes agenda to voters

The president is set to make remarks on the economy in North Carolina Friday.
December 19
President Donald Trump delivers an address to the Nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Dec. 17, 2025.
December 19

Noem suspends visa program in wake of Brown shooting

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the man suspected of killing two Brown University students and an M.I.T. professor was issued a diversity visa in 2017.
December 19
VIDEO: Noem suspends visa program in wake of Brown shooting
December 19

Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028

Kirk vowed to use Turning Point's influence to get Vance elected.
December 19
In this Oct. 29, 2025, file photo, Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, and Vice President JD Vance embrace on stage during a Turning Point USA event at the Pavilion at Ole Miss at the University of Mississippi, in Oxford, Mississippi.
December 19

DOJ to release 'several hundred thousand' Epstein files documents

The Justice Department on Friday is set to release what a top DOJ official says are "several hundred thousand" documents from the investigations into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
December 19
VIDEO: DOJ to release 'several hundred thousand' Epstein files documents
December 19

Designating fentanyl as a WMD gives DEA 'more tools' to fight it, administrator says

Trump signed an executive order this week to change the designation.
December 19
Fentanyl drug with warning label.
December 19

Kennedy Center to be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' White House claims

The move raises legal questions, as it appears congressional approval would be needed to make the name change.
December 19
The move raises legal questions, as it appears congressional approval would be needed to make the name change.
December 19

Trump responds to question on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies

With Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire for millions of Americans, ABC News' Mary Bruce asked President Trump if he plans to intervene.
December 19
VIDEO:  Trump responds to question on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies
December 18

Trump touts 'Patriot Games' as part of country's 250th celebration

He said the athletic event would feature high school athletes from every state.
December 18
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters after signing an executive order reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug in the Oval Office of the White House, Dec. 18, 2025, in Washington.
December 18

Defense bill bans K-12 students from using cellphones on military bases

The bill said it focuses on improving learning outcomes.
December 18
December 18

Cannabis industry reacts to executive order easing marijuana restrictions

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.
December 18
VIDEO: Cannabis industry reacts to executive order easing marijuana restrictions
December 18

Kennedy Center to be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' White House claims

The move raises legal questions, as it appears congressional approval would be needed to make the name change.
December 18
The move raises legal questions, as it appears congressional approval would be needed to make the name change.
December 18

Trump explains 'warrior dividend' amount

President Donald Trump explained how his administration arrived at the amount of $1,776 for a special "warrior dividend" that will be given to more than 1.4 million military service members.
December 18
VIDEO: Trump explains 'warrior dividend' amount

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