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Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) discusses the Trump administration’s "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" with ABC News’ Linsey Davis, calling it “pretty straightforward” as the bill heads to the Senate.

While criticism from the right has grown louder, Trump has backed her in public.

A DOD official said the decision's timing, during Pride month, was intentional.

An Army prep course accounts for a major part of its successful recruiting.

The U.S. Army has met its annual recruiting target of 61,000 in the first week of June.

The president feels the justices could do more to back his agenda, sources said.

Republican Rep. Russell Fry from South Carolina joined ABC News to talk about President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”

Authorities said it was in connection with work at the University of Michigan.

Senate Republicans plan to meet to discuss President Donald Trump's signature spending bill, according to two people familiar with the planning of the meeting. 

The Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing on Capitol Hill for a review of President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the Department of Education.

"Shame on those who voted for it," Musk wrote.

Chamber of Progress CEO and former Google U.S. policy chief Adam Kovacevich discusses the impact of no federal artificial intelligence regulations on the future of the technology.

A DOD official said the decision's timing, during Pride month, was intentional.

Acting FEMA Director David Richardson told staff in an all-hands meeting that he was unaware hurricane season had started, according to sources familiar.

President Donald Trump is vowing to impose "large scale fines" on California after a transgender teen competed in a California state final competition in track and field.

Hurricane season began on Sunday, June 1, and goes through Nov. 30.

President Donald Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House Monday, according to a White House official.

Baraka filed a lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, accusing her of malicious prosecution over his arrest outside an ICE facility.

"Rand Paul has very little understanding of the BBB," Trump said.

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump railed against Sen. Rand Paul in a social media post after the Kentucky Republican publicly criticized the House-passed megabill.

Ras Baraka accused Alina Habba of seeking to politicize his arrest.

It comes as administration officials are urging ICE to make more arrests.

A low-key role in the Senate becomes larger with contentious legislation.

Iowa state Rep. J.D. Scholten said, "We need better leadership than that."

Ukraine staged a daring drone strike just before a new round of peace talks.

Sen. Graham said the Senate will move on the Russia sanctions bill this week.

Schiff asked first in April over "insider trading" concerns amid tariffs pause.

The justices rejected an appeal from gun rights advocates.

Some Republican senators say they won’t support bill that increases the deficit.

Trump said the attack "will not be tolerated."

Elon Musk made the comments over the weekend during an interview with CBS News.

The Supreme Court is declining to hear a challenge to state bans on assault weapons, semi-automatic rifles that are popular among gun owners and have also been used in multiple mass shootings.

Top WH economic adviser says it's moving forward on tariffs despite setbacks.

Cindy McCain discussed the need for humanitarian aid and a ceasefire in Gaza.

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, June 1.

Both governors have denied any plans of seeking the presidential nomination.

The defense secretary warned Chinese action against Taiwan could be imminent.

Trump held a rally at U.S. Steel headquarters in Pittsburgh Friday.

During a rally in Pennsylvania on Friday, President Donald Trump said he is doubling the tariff imposed on imports of steel from 25% to 50%.

The nation's public television service is challenging a May 1 executive order.

Constituents at the Iowa town hall event raised concerns that proposed cuts to Medicaid under Trump's "big, beautiful bill" could threaten the lives of individuals who lose access to health care.

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, June 1, 2025.

Sen. Cornyn has also asked for a DOJ investigation into Biden's health

She's the latest GOP lawmaker to get heckled over Trump's "big, beautiful bill."

President Donald Trump was asked if he would consider pardoning hip-hop mogul Sean Combs, who is currently charged with sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, which he denies.

Elon Musk said he believes the Department of Government Efficiency will "only grow stronger over time" and will see a "trillion dollars" of savings from waste and fraud reduction.

As President Donald Trump bids farewell to Elon Musk's work as a federal government employee, he said he believes Musk "is really not leaving."

Authorities are investigating whether the man even sent the letter.

He spoke to reporters after a veterans memorial event in Delaware.

Reality TV stars Todd and Julie Chrisley served time for tax evasion and bank fraud.