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Hegseth used Signal app on personal computer inside Pentagon
According to two sources, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth had the app installed on a personal computer inside his Pentagon office that was connected to the internet on an unsecured commercial line.
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Hegseth shouted threat to 'polygraph' top military officials: Sources
In at least two separate meetings Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accused top-ranking military officers of leaking to the media and threatened to polygraph them.
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More say US should bring back Abrego Garcia, mixed on other deportation issues: POLL
Americans hold mixed views on President Donald Trump's immigration policies, according to a ABC News/Washington Post/Ipsos poll.
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April 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM
Trump administration guts funding to landmark women’s health research
A Principal Women’s Health Initiative investigator Dr. Joann Manson tells ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos that the Trump administration’s cuts to women’s health research is a “devastating loss.”
April 25, 2025 at 4:03 AM
April 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A bad day in court for the Trump administration
Ranging from education policy to voting, the rulings marked the latest legal setbacks for the Trump administration, which is battling nearly 200 lawsuits in court.
April 25, 2025 at 12:33 AM
April 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
US and China clash over status of trade talks. Here's what to know.
Trump said the two sides are discussing trade. A Chinese official called it "fake news."
April 25, 2025 at 12:16 AM
April 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Hegseth had commercial internet ‘dirty line’ in his office for Signal app: Sources
Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth used the Signal app on a personal computer in his office that was connected to the internet on an unsecured commercial line, sources told ABC News.
April 24, 2025 at 10:49 PM
April 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
DOJ giving migrants 'no less than 12 hours' to say they intend to contest AEA removal
The DOJ is giving migrants who are given a notice of removal under the Alien Enemies Act "no less than 12 hours" to indicated that they intend to contest deportation.
April 24, 2025 at 10:11 PM
April 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Kristi Noem speaks out about getting her bag with $3,000 stolen
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said she felt something brush against her leg as a thief was dragging away her purse at a Washington restaurant on Sunday.
April 24, 2025 at 9:34 PM
April 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Trump asks Supreme Court to lift block on transgender military ban
Trump has made a new emergency request of the Supreme Court seeking an immediate stay of a nationwide injunction blocking the ban on transgender military service members.
April 24, 2025 at 9:32 PM
April 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Judge issues temporary order to keep detained Columbia student in Vermont
Mohsen Mahdawi was arrested by ICE during a citizenship interview last week.
April 24, 2025 at 9:07 PM
April 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Federal judges block Trump's effort to ban DEI from public schools
While a New Hampshire judge blocked enforcement for schools related to groups that brought a lawsuit, a Maryland order broadly blocks enforcement of a DOE memo.
April 24, 2025 at 8:36 PM
April 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
Trump grants interview to The Atlantic's Jeffrey Goldberg after Signal chat bombshell
After years of bashing Jeffrey Goldberg for his coverage of his administration, President Donald Trump said he will sit down with the editor of "The Atlantic."
April 24, 2025 at 8:03 PM
April 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
DOJ accidentally admits to flaws with Trump admin plan to kill NYC congestion pricing
Lawyers with the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Southern District of New York wrote that the attempt to end congestion pricing faces "considerable litigation risk."
April 24, 2025 at 7:57 PM
April 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Judge blocks Trump attempt to require proof of citizenship to vote
A federal judge blocked the Trump administration's efforts to require proof of citizenship for voting.
April 24, 2025 at 6:56 PM
April 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Trump administration says it sent 4 noncitizens to El Salvador despite court order
The Trump administration is acknowledging it deported four alleged Venezuelan gang members to El Salvador despite a court order barring such deportations.
April 24, 2025 at 2:04 PM
April 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
Democrats scrutinize law firms that cut deals with Trump
Democratic lawmakers questioning whether deals for pro bono work may violate federal bribery, extortion, honest services fraud or racketeering laws.
April 24, 2025 at 12:44 PM
April 24, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Federal judge pauses discovery in Abrego Garcia case for 1 week
A day after a judge ordered the DOJ to more fully address the wrongful deportation of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, she paused discovery for the next seven days.
April 24, 2025 at 3:36 AM
April 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Administration ordered to respond more fully to requests from Abrego Garcia's lawyers
A federal judge paused discovery after ordering the government to more fully respond by Wednesday to requests from attorneys for wrongly deported Kilmar Abrego Garcia.
April 24, 2025 at 3:25 AM
April 23, 2025 at 11:58 PM
Trump-aligned lobbyists flourish as companies try to gain administration's favor
Several lobbyists who helped Donald Trump raise campaign and inaugural funds are now making an unprecedented amount of money on corporate lobbying, disclosures show.
April 23, 2025 at 11:58 PM
April 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
Pastor calls for 'full Target boycott' over DEI concerns
The pastor of a Georgia megachurch who led a nationwide 40-day “fast” against Target stores is now calling for a “full Target boycott.”
April 23, 2025 at 8:56 PM
April 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
Judge appears inclined to permanently block Trump order targeting law firm
A judge appeared inclined Wednesday to enter a permanent ruling barring the Trump administration from implementing an executive order targeting the law firm Perkins Coie.
April 23, 2025 at 6:37 PM
April 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Trump admin looking at 'baby bonus' to incentivize public to have more children
The White House has been fielding proposals aimed at convincing people to marry and have children, an effort being pushed by groups focused on increasing the birth rate.
April 23, 2025 at 6:02 PM
April 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Pete Hegseth defiant amid calls to resign over Signal controversy
The defense secretary has denied that he shared classified war plans about U.S. airstrikes targeting Houthi militants in Yemen in a second group chat on the Signal messaging app.
April 23, 2025 at 3:31 PM
April 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Trump administration explores ways to encourage women to have more kids: NYT
New York Times reporter Caroline Kitchener discusses the incentives being considered to combat declining birth rates in the U.S.
April 23, 2025 at 3:24 PM
April 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Elon Musk to step back from work in Trump administration
The billionaire told Tesla shareholders that his work with the Department of Government Efficiency is winding down and he will be “allocating far more” of his time to his business.
April 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
April 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
'Not going to be good': Student borrower repayments risk damage, experts say
Defaulted loans will be sent for collections next month, government says.
April 23, 2025 at 12:52 PM
April 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
RFK Jr. reveals plan to phase out petroleum-based food dyes by end of 2026
The eight petroleum-based dyes are found in thousands of products from candy to cereal to medication.
April 23, 2025 at 11:34 AM
April 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Yemen war plans group chat: A timeline of the Signal mishap
Officials inadvertently added a reporter to an unsecured group chat discussing plans for a U.S. attack on Houthis in Yemen. Here's a look at a timeline of the events.
April 23, 2025 at 10:20 AM
April 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio announces State Department reorganization
Secretary of State Rubio announced a reorganization of the State Department Tuesday.
April 23, 2025 at 1:35 AM
April 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Hegseth attacks alleged Pentagon leakers, dismisses sharing classified info
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth dismissed reports that he shared highly sensitive U.S. military plans with his wife, brother and others in a Signal chat he created.
April 23, 2025 at 12:16 AM
April 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
Rubio plans sweeping reorganization of the State Department
Marco Rubio unveils a sweeping plan to dramatically restructure the State Department that would see many of its longstanding offices and hundreds of positions eliminated.
April 22, 2025 at 10:45 PM
April 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Judge extends block on deporting alleged gang members under Alien Enemies Act
A judge rebuked President Trump's use of the Alien Enemies Act to deport alleged migrant gang members in New York, comparing it to a medieval inquisition.
April 22, 2025 at 9:44 PM
April 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
Hegseth lashes out at alleged Pentagon leakers he claims want to 'sabotage' Trump
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth strongly denied sharing classified information on Signal and lashed out at former aides he claimed want to "sabotage" Trump's agenda.
April 22, 2025 at 9:23 PM
April 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Top NY prosecutor steps aside, clears way for Trump's nominee to take over
Matthew Podolsky, who has agreed to step down, took over for Danielle Sassoon, who resigned in protest of the Justice Department's order to drop corruption charges against New York Mayor Eric Adams.
April 22, 2025 at 7:40 PM
April 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
How the US will suffer as a result of Trump's anti-environment policies: Experts
The actions of the Trump administration will significantly decelerate the race to decarbonize economies around the world, according to energy and climate change experts.
April 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
April 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
Pete Hegseth lashes out at alleged Pentagon leakers
The defense secretary strongly denied sharing classified information on Signal and lashed out at former aides he claimed want to "sabotage" Trump's agenda. ABC News’ Alex Mallin reports.
April 22, 2025 at 5:46 PM
April 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
Top NY prosecutor steps aside, clears way for Trump's nominee to take over
The top federal prosecutor in Manhattan has agreed to step aside, clearing the way for President Donald Trump to install his nominee.
April 22, 2025 at 5:13 PM
April 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Secretary Noem's purse snatched from DC restaurant with $3K in cash inside
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's purse was stolen at a Washington restaurant over the weekend, according to a DHS official.
April 22, 2025 at 4:48 PM
April 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Hegseth says he and Trump are on 'same page' after 2nd Signal chat revelation
“I have spoken with the president and we are going to continue fighting. On the same page all the way,” Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday.
April 22, 2025 at 4:47 PM
April 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
Pentagon ban on transgender service members draws skepticism from appeals court
At least three federal judges have blocked the ban from taking effect.
April 22, 2025 at 4:20 PM
April 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
RFK Jr. moves to eliminate certain dyes in food
Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. is expected to urge food manufacturers to phase out the use of eight dyes in the nation's food supply.
April 22, 2025 at 3:48 PM
April 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Trump stands by Hegseth as new Signal chat revealed
Sources said Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared information about a forthcoming U.S. attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen in a Signal message chat that included his wife, brother and personal lawyer.
April 22, 2025 at 2:19 PM
April 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Hegseth blames 'anonymous smears,' Trump defends him after 2nd Signal chat revealed
President Donald Trump defended Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth after news of a second Signal chat Hegseth used to share details of military action against Houthis.
April 22, 2025 at 11:22 AM
April 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
As controversies pile up, Trump allies increasingly turn on one another
Members of President Donald Trump’s administration are increasingly feuding as they face an escalating series of controversies
April 22, 2025 at 10:29 AM
April 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
DOJ tells judge accused migrants can have 24 hours to contest AEA deportations
DOJ lawyers told a judge in Colorado that the administration can give accused migrant gang members at least 24 hours to contest deportation under the Alien Enemies Act.
April 22, 2025 at 12:20 AM
April 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
Sec. of Defense Pete Hegseth under scrutiny for sharing attack plans with family
Those details shared in the second chat included the flight schedules for the F/A-18 Hornets involved in the pending attack on Houthi positions, according to the officials.
April 22, 2025 at 12:05 AM
April 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
Watchdog group alleges 'widespread' use of Signal across Trump administration
Watchdog group American Oversight renewed its lawsuit against the Trump administration over the “widespread” use of the messaging app Signal.
April 21, 2025 at 10:38 PM
April 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Defense secretary discussed Yemen strikes in 2nd Signal chat with relatives: Sources
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth shared military operation details with his wife, brother and personal lawyer.
April 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
April 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
Secretary Noem's bag snatched from DC restaurant with $3K in cash inside
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's bag was stolen at a Washington restaurant over the weekend, according to a DHS official.
April 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM