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'This is not a hoax': Epstein survivors speak out demanding files be released

Several survivors made a direct appeal to President Trump to take action.
18 minutes ago
Rep. Thomas Massie and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene attend a news conference with alleged victims of disgraced financier and sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein outside the U.S. Capitol, September 03, 2025 in Washington.
September 03

US military strikes alleged drug boat, Trump says, '11 terrorists killed'

President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Tuesday that he ordered U.S. military forces to strike an alleged drug boat.
September 03
President Donald Trump announced on his social media platform Tuesday that he ordered U.S. military forces to strike an alleged drug boat.
September 03

Trump says China conspiring against US with Putin, Kim meeting at military parade

The leaders of China, Russia and North Korea attended a parade in Beijing.
September 03
Front from left, Russian President Vladimir Putin, Chinese President Xi Jinping and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un arrive at a military parade to commemorate the 80th anniversary of Japan's World War II surrender in Beijing, China, Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025. (Sergei Bobylev, Sputnik, Kremlin Pool Photo via AP)
September 03

House Oversight Committee releases Epstein-related records from DOJ

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.
September 03
VIDEO: Trump family profits from launch of World Liberty Financial crypto token
September 02

US military strikes alleged drug boat, Trump says, '11 terrorists killed'

The president said the alleged drug boat came out of Venezuela.
September 02
President Trump announced on his social media platform that he ordered U.S. military forces to conduct "a kinetic strike against positively identified Tren de Aragua Narcoterrorists in the SOUTHCOM area of responsibility."
September 02

Johnson says GOP is committed to transparency and justice on Epstein

Speaker says there were tears and 'outrage' after meeting with Epstein victims.
September 02
Rep. Thomas Massie leaves a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol, June 4, 2025.
September 02

Trump says he will deploy National Guard to Chicago but doesn't say when

Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker pushed back on Trump, calling his comments "unhinged."
September 02
President Donald Trump listens to a question during an event to announce that the Space Force Command will move from Colorado to Alabama, in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, September 2, 2025.
September 02

Speaker Johnson speaks after private meeting with Epstein victims

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.
September 02
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson speaks after private meeting with Epstein victims
September 02

GOP Rep. Massie files discharge petition to force vote on releasing Epstein files

The Kentucky congressman, who co-sponsored the resolution with Democratic Rep. Ro Khanna, can now begin collecting support for the petition.
September 02
GOP Rep. Massie files discharge petition to force vote on releasing Epstein files
September 02

Secret Service faces shortage of counter snipers, IG reports

The demand for counter snipers increased 151% from 2020 to 2024.
September 02
Secret Service counter snipers are on guard during a campaign rally with Republican presidential nominee, Donald Trump at the Butler Farm Show grounds on October 05, 2024 in Butler, Pennsylvania.
September 02

Democratic Rep. Jerry Nadler won't seek reelection in 2026

Nadler has served as chair and ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee.
September 02
Rep. Jerry Nadler speaks during a hearing on Capitol Hill, Nov. 20, 2024.
September 02

Epstein victims set to meet with House Oversight Committee members

Lawmakers finally return to the Capitol as Republicans are set to face questions about what's next for Congress on the Jeffrey Epstein files.
September 02
VIDEO: Epstein victims set to meet with House Oversight Committee members
September 02

Use of federal troops in Los Angeles is unlawful, judge says

U.S. District Judge Charles Breyer issued the order prohibiting troops.
September 02
California National Guard members stand in formation during the protest in Los Angeles, California on June 14, 2025.
September 02

Supporters of SNAP-ED benefits frustrated over its elimination

The benefits for low-income households will discontinue in FY 2026.
September 02
Nutritionist Kelsey Davis uses YMCA Boston's Mobile Market truck to distribute free produce to lower-income communities.
September 02

Protests across the US target Trump's policies

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.
September 02
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.
September 02

Congress returns from recess as government shutdown deadline looms

The Epstein saga is also poised to engage Congress on several fronts.
September 02
A view of the US Capitol in Washington, August 26, 2025.
September 01

Giuliani injured in vehicle accident, security chief says

The incident happened Saturday evening in New Hampshire.
September 01
ROME, ITALY - 2025/07/31: Rudy Giuliani, former mayor of New York City, addresses at the Free Iran World Summit 2025 emphasizing the importance of backing the NCRI's democratic movement. The Free Iran World Summit 2025 convened July 31, 2025, gathering lawmakers, international dignitaries and Iranian opposition leader Maryam Rajavi in a unified call for regime change in Iran. The event underscored support for the National Council of Resistance of Iran's (NCRI) democratic roadmap and Maryam Rajavi 's Ten Point Plan. (Photo by Siavosh Hosseini/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
September 01

Trump urges companies to 'justify' success of COVID drugs

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.
September 01
VIDEO: Trump urges companies to 'justify' success of COVID drugs
September 01

Meet the man defending Trump's political adversaries

Abbe Lowell has represented Hunter Biden and now Lisa Cook and Susan Monarez.
September 01
In this March 27, 2024, file photo, Abbe Lowell, attorney for Hunter Biden, departs federal court where Biden's attorneys sought dismissal of tax-related charges, in Los Angeles.
September 01

Judge blocks Guatemalan minors' deportation after questioning government's argument

Lawyers representing 10 Guatemalan children are attempting to halt President Donald Trump administration’s plans to repatriate hundreds of Guatemalan unaccompanied minors.
September 01
Lawyers representing 10 Guatemalan children are attempting to halt President Donald Trump administration’s plans to repatriate hundreds of Guatemalan unaccompanied minors.
September 01

House Oversight Committee has withdrawn subpoena for Robert Mueller

Mueller served as the FBI director from 2001 to 2013.
September 01
Then-FBI Director Robert Mueller speaks during a news conference at the FBI headquarters June 25, 2008, in Washington, D.C. The news conference was to mark the 5th anniversary of Innocence Lost initiative. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)
August 31

Judge blocks Guatemalan minors' deportation after questioning government's argument

Lawyers said they're being prevented from presenting their case.
August 31
EL PASO, TEXAS - JANUARY 30: Eighty migrants from Guatemala are deported to their country with a United States military plane at the Fort Bliss facility in El Paso, Texas, on Jan. 30, 2025. (Photo by Christian Torres/Anadolu via Getty Images)
August 31

Noem won't divulge details, but says 'more resources' headed to Chicago

Pritzker said sending the Guard to Chicago would be "un-American."
August 31
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem looks on as US President Donald Trump announces the 2026 FIFA World Cup draw will be held at the Kennedy Center in December 2025, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, Aug. 22,2025.
August 31

Trump says he will sign voter ID executive order

President Donald Trump said he plans to issue an executive order to require voter identification for all elections in the U.S.
August 31
Trump says he will sign voter ID executive order
August 31

Trump says Chicago may be the next city for federal takeover

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!"
August 31
Trump says Chicago may be the next city for federal takeover
August 31

Emmer stresses more mental health resources after Minneapolis church shooting

Emmer told "This Week" about missed mental health warning signs.
August 31
House Majority Whip Tom Emmer, R-Minn., appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Aug. 31, 2025.
August 31

Former CDC immunizations chief: ‘I only see harm coming’ with RFK Jr. leading HHS

Daskalakis is concerned with HHS's direction and the effect on public health.
August 31
Former Director of the National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases Dr. Demetre Daskalakis appears on ABC News' "This Week" on Aug. 31, 2025.
August 31

Moore: 'I have no interest in fighting with the president'

"Asking me to deploy my National Guard" is "not a serious approach," Moore said.
August 31
ABC News' Martha Raddatz walks the streets of Baltimore with Maryland Governor Wes Moore.
August 31

'This Week' Transcript 8-31-25: Gov. Wes Moore & Rep. Tom Emmer

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, August 31.
August 31
Governor of Maryland Wes Moore speaks onstage during the 2025 ESSENCE Festival Of Culture at Ernest N. Morial Convention Center in New Orleans.
August 30
Sen. Joni Ernst arrives for a closed briefing for members of the Senate Armed Services Committee at the U.S. Capitol, July 29, 2025 in Washington.
August 30

California Rep. Ami Bera on CDC turmoil

Rep. Ami Bera, D-California, joins ABC News Live to discuss fallout at the CDC after the firing of Director Susan Monarez.
August 30
California Rep. Ami Bera on CDC turmoil
August 29

Missouri's GOP governor calls special session to redraw congressional districts

The governor's proposed map redraws the Democratic-held 5th district.
August 29
Missouri Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe speaks to supporters Aug. 6, 2024, in Jefferson City following his primary election win.
August 29

Judge requests more briefings in case challenging Trump's firing of Lisa Cook

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.
August 29
VIDEO: Judge requests more briefings in case challenging Trump's firing of Lisa Cook
August 29

Chief CDC scientist resigns amid the firing of director over vaccine policy

Dr. Debra Houry stepped down as chief medical officer and deputy director for programs after Trump fired CDC Director Susan Monarez.
August 29
VIDEO: Chief CDC scientist resigns amid the firing of director over vaccine policy
August 29

Trump cuts billions of foreign aid money

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.
August 29
VIDEO: Trump cuts billions of foreign aid money
August 29

Texas Gov. Abbott signs redrawn congressional map favoring Republicans into law

Experts said the new map could allow Republicans to flip up to five seats.
August 29
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signs the bill redrawing Texas’ congressional maps into law in a video released to his social media X account.
August 29

Gov. Wes Moore & Rep. Tom Emmer Sunday on “This Week”

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, August 31, 2025.
August 29
August 29

Trump revokes Kamala Harris' Secret Service detail extended by Biden

The former president extended her detail by one year, according to sources.
August 29
Former Vice President Kamala Harris speaks at the State of the People POWER Tour opening ceremony on June 6, 2025 in Los Angeles, California.
August 29

House Speaker Mike Johnson weighs in on CDC turmoil, Epstein files and more

Johnson defended HHS Secretary RFK Jr. and said the CDC shakeup was "needed."
August 29
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson appears speaks with ABC News while appearing on "Good Morning America," Aug. 29, 2025.
August 29

President Trump, Democrats considering midterm conventions

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.
August 29
VIDEO: President Trump, Democrats considering midterm conventions
August 29

Federal court holds hearing on Lisa Cook’s removal from Federal Reserve

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.
August 29
VIDEO: Federal court holds hearing on Lisa Cook’s removal from Federal Reserve
August 29

Trump revokes Kamala Harris’ Secret Service detail extended by Biden

President Donald Trump revoked Secret Service protection for Kamala Harris on Thursday, according to a copy of the letter reviewed by ABC News.
August 29
Video: Trump revokes Kamala Harris’ Secret Service detail extended by Biden
August 28

After failing to indict on felony, feds charge DC sandwich thrower with misdemeanor

Sean Dunn is accused of throwing a sub sandwich at a CBP agent.
August 28
Images from a court document shows Sean Charles Dunn throwing a Subway sandwich at a CBP officer in Washington, D.C., August 10, 2025.
August 28

White House names acting director of CDC as Monarez still protests her ouster

Jim O’Neill previously worked at HHS under former President George Bush.
August 28
Jim O'Neill, managing director of Mithril Capital Management, arrives at Trump Tower, January 12, 2017 in New York City.
August 28

White House says new CDC chief to be picked 'soon' amid standoff over Monarez firing

Leavitt says Trump fired Monarez; her attorneys say she hasn't heard from him.
August 28
White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, August 28, 2025.
August 28

Former MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira running for Congress in Texas

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.
August 28
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.
August 28

What to know about Minnesota's red flag law after the Minneapolis church shooting

Twenty-one states have extreme risk laws that allows a judge to remove firearms.
August 28
A collections of confiscated guns, February 12, 2015 in Minneapolis, MN.
August 28

Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over attempted firing

The suit, filed in the D.C. district court, also names Fed Chair Jerome Powell and the Board of Governors as defendants.
August 28
VIDEO: Fed Governor Lisa Cook sues Trump over attempted firing
August 28

Former MLB All-Star Mark Teixeira running for House seat in Texas

Teixeira said he wants to "defend President Trump's America First agenda."
August 28
Hitting coach Mark Teixeira of the National League during pregame ceremonies prior to the 2024 All-Star Futures Game July 13, 2024 in Arlington, Texas.
August 28

White House fires CDC director after clash over public health agenda

Lawyers for Dr. Susan Monarez said she would not leave her post despite alleged attempts by White House officials to oust her for “protecting the public” over “a political agenda.”
August 28
VIDEO: White House fires CDC director after clash over public health agenda

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