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Department of Education taking major step in dismantling itself: Sources

Tuesday, June 16 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The Department of Education is expected to announce a major step in the Trump administration's efforts to dismantle the agency -- moving special education services and civil rights responsibilities to the departments of Health and Human Services (HHS) and Justice (DOJ), respectively,... Read More.

Trump, Iran agree to memorandum of understanding opening Strait of Hormuz: What is in the 60-day deal?

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance both signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran, which would cease fighting on all fronts for 60 days and is expected to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to all traffic, a senior administration official... Read More.

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Obama says ‘doubtful’ that any Iran deal will be different than past

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- Former President Barack Obama is sharing his thoughts on President Donald Trump's handling of Iran, saying recently that he is skeptical that real progress will be made.Obama spoke with "Good Morning America" co-anchor Robin Roberts on Saturday, one day prior to... Read More.

Gavin Newsom says Department of Justice is investigating him, his wife

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom said on Monday that the Department of Justice is investigating him as well as his wife, and claimed that President Donald Trump is "coming after me because I'm considering running for president."This is a developing story. Please... Read More.

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Trump arrives in France for 1st G7 summit since US-Iran war began

Monday, June 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump arrived in France on Monday to meet with top global superpowers at the annual G7 summit.Held in Évian-les-Bains, France, from June 15 to 17, this is the president's fifth time attending the conference in person and comes amid heightened... Read More.

Judge denies request for stay of Kennedy Center renaming order

Friday, June 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- A federal judge on Friday denied the Department of Justice's request to lift an order requiring the removal of President Donald Trump's name from the Kennedy Center.The Trump administration still faces a deadline of Friday to remove Trump's name from the building.This... Read More.

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Security for UFC fights at White House will be at Super Bowl level, Secret Service says

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- As UFC fans descend on Washington, D.C., for Freedom 250 on Sunday and events surrounding it Friday and Saturday, security will also be strict, according to the top Secret Service agent for D.C.UFC Freedom 250 has been designated a Special Event... Read More.

Trump picks Jay Clayton for director of national intelligence

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced on Thursday a new permanent pick to head the Office of the Director of National Intelligence.Trump said that he is nominating the current U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York and former U.S. Securities and Exchange... Read More.

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House fails to pass short-term extension of FISA ahead of Friday’s expiration deadline

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- The House on Thursday failed to pass a last-minute, short-term extension of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, which is set to expire on Friday.This is a developing story. Please check back for updates.Copyright © 2026, ABC Audio. All rights... Read More.

Trump claims more than 100 million barrels of oil, 200 ships have safely made way through Strait of Hormuz

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Soon after President Donald Trump said in the Oval Office on Wednesday that the United States has been secretly ferrying "millions of barrels" of oil through the Strait of Hormuz, Trump announced on social media that "more than 100 MILLION Barrels... Read More.

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Trump’s arch construction to run 20 hours a day for 2 to 3 years, documents show

Thursday, June 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- To complete Donald Trump's "Triumphal Arch" by the time he leaves office, the National Park Service plans to have construction take place 20 hours per day over the next two to three years, according to planning documents released by the... Read More.

Nevada gubernatorial race shapes up as bellwether for GOP heading into 2028

Wednesday, June 10 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Nevada's gubernatorial primary has resulted in a face-off between incumbent Republican Gov. Joe Lombardo and Democratic nominee Attorney General Aaron Ford and the race is indicative of whether GOP governors in battleground states can survive while distancing themselves from President Donald Trump's... Read More.

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