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Trump still insisted Wednesday that it was an "Epstein hoax."

Trump repeated his claims that the Epstein file controversy was a "Democrat hoax," to take away from his administration's accomplishments.

President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Tuesday that he ordered U.S. military forces to strike an alleged drug boat.

The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea attended a parade in Beijing.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis is joined by GOP Rep. Pete Sessions to weigh in on the bipartisan push to have the Jeffrey Epstein files released to the public.

The president said the alleged drug boat came out of Venezuela.

Speaker says there were tears and 'outrage' after meeting with Epstein victims.

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back on Trump, calling his comments "unhinged."

A bipartisan group of House lawmakers met with some of Jeffrey Epstein victims as GOP Rep. Thomas Massie formally filed a petition that would force a vote to release the Epstein files.

The Kentucky congressman, who co-sponsored the resolution with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, can now begin collecting support for the petition.

The demand for counter snipers increased 151% from 2020 to 2024.

Nadler has served as chair and ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.

Lawmakers finally return to the Capitol as Republicans are set to face questions about what's next for Congress on the Jeffrey Epstein files.

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer issued the order prohibiting troops.

The benefits for low-income households will discontinue in FY 2026.

Protests broke out across the country on Labor Day, from Maine to California, as demonstrators targeted President Donald Trump and wealthy elites, accusing them of undermining the working class.

The Epstein saga is also poised to engage Congress on several fronts.

The incident happened Saturday evening in New Hampshire.

Amid turmoil at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, President Donald Trump on Monday called on pharmaceutical companies to "justify the success" of their COVID vaccines.

Abbe Lowell has represented Hunter Biden and now Lisa Cook and Susan Monarez.

Lawyers representing 10 Guatemalan children are attempting to halt President Donald Trump administration’s plans to repatriate hundreds of Guatemalan unaccompanied minors.

Mueller served as the FBI director from 2001 to 2013.

Lawyers said they're being prevented from presenting their case.

Pritzker said sending the Guard to Chicago would be "un-American."

President Donald Trump said he plans to issue an executive order to require voter identification for all elections in the U.S.

President Donald Trump warned Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker in a post on social media, referencing recent crime in Chicago and saying Pritzker "better straighten it out, FAST, or we're coming!"

Emmer told "This Week" about missed mental health warning signs.

Daskalakis is concerned with HHS's direction and the effect on public health.

"Asking me to deploy my National Guard" is "not a serious approach," Moore said.

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, August 31.

Ernst was first elected in 2014.

Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, joins ABC News Live to discuss fallout at the CDC after the firing of Director Susan Monarez.

The governor's proposed map redraws the Democratic-held 5th district.

A federal judge concluded a hearing without ruling in a legal case challenging President Donald Trump's firing of Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook.

Dr. Debra Houry stepped down as chief medical officer and deputy director for programs after Trump fired CDC Director Susan Monarez.

President Donald Trump told Congress that he will slash $4.9 billion of congressionally-approved USAID and State Department foreign aid funding, the Office of Management and Budget said on Friday.

Experts said the new map could allow Republicans to flip up to five seats.

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, August 31, 2025.

The former president extended her detail by one year, according to sources.

Johnson defended HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and said the CDC shakeup was "needed."

President Trump is considering recommending a national convention for Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections, as the Democratic National Committee says it is considering the same.

Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook sued President Donald Trump on Thursday over his move to fire her, saying she should retain her position as a top policymaker at the central bank.

President Donald Trump revoked Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris on Thursday, according to a copy of the letter reviewed by ABC News.

Sean Dunn is accused of throwing a sub sandwich at a CBP agent.

Jim O’Neill previously worked at HHS under former President George Bush.

Leavitt says Trump fired Monarez; her attorneys say she hasn't heard from him.

Former Major League Baseball player Mark Teixeira has announced a run for Congress in Texas in a red district that includes areas around San Antonio and Austin.

Twenty-one states have extreme risk laws that allows a judge to remove firearms.

The suit, filed in the D.C. district court, also names Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the Board of Governors as defendants.

Teixeira said he wants to "defend President Trump's America First agenda."