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President Donald Trump to hold news conference Monday to discuss crime in Washington, D.C., after days of railing about the nation’s capital being “out of control.”

Despite the president’s claims, crime in D.C. is down over the last two years.

Kim Davis, a former clerk who refused gay couples, brought the appeal.

Texas state Rep. John Bucy joins ABC News Live to discuss the Texas redistricting fight.

Rutte also said Russia must acknowledge Ukraine's right to self-determination.

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, August 10.

The US president set a deadline for Putin to agree to a ceasefire with Ukraine.

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, August 10, 2025.

One official said that any possible use of U.S. military assets is not imminent.

Many Democrats remain outside Texas in the fight to stop the GOP redistricting.

Trump answered reporters' questions on Friday while hosting the prime minister of the Republic of Armenia and the president of the Republic of Azerbaijan for a peace summit at the White House.

Rep. Chris Turner, a Democrat, reacts to the Texas House failing again to reach a quorum due to Democrats not showing up for a vote on the controversial redistricting plan proposed by Republicans.

Texas Democrats again defied Republican Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP and did not show up Friday for a vote on the controversial redistricting plan proposed by Republicans.

Tony Plohetski, an investigative reporter at the Austin American-Statesman, discusses how Texas Democrats are preparing for another day of defiance against Gov. Greg Abbott and the state GOP.

A spokesperson for James called them a "weaponization of the justice system."

Federal prosecutors have issued subpoenas to New York Attorney General Letitia James inquiring about her office's civil fraud case against President Donald Trump, sources told ABC News.

KPMG Chief Economist Diane Swonk breaks down the fallout from President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, which took effect Thursday.

President Trump announced that Stephen Miran, the current Chairman of the Council of Economic Advisors, will temporarily fill the Federal Reserve seat being vacated by Fed Governor Adriana D. Kugler.

President Donald Trump said Russia's Vladimir Putin doesn't have to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in order for him and Putin to meet.

It would "suppress the votes of Black and brown Austinites," one Democrat said.

The White House quickly shifted away from its preconditions for the meeting.

The White House previously said President Putin must meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for a meeting with Trump to occur -- something the Kremlin has not been willing to commit to.

His senior adviser testified Biden "made all of the important decisions."

The FBI declined to comment on the matter.

The announcement was made at the DEF CON hacker convention in Las Vegas.

"I would really like his support for governor," Mace told the crowd of Trump.

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries weighed in on the Texas redistricting battle, plus, the rising cost of living and risk of a potential government shutdown.

U.S. District Judge Kathleen Mary Williams granted a temporary restraining order after two days of testimony about the environmental impact of the site.

Legal experts ABC News spoke with questioned whether he has legal grounds

Some states have taken actions to rein in partisanship in redistricting.

Schwarzenegger is "monitoring the situation" in Texas, a spokesperson said.

President Donald Trump on Thursday demanded a new census well before the end of the decade excluding undocumented immigrants.

Rep. Mace held her first town hall in Myrtle Beach on Wednesday, part of her "The Mother of All Town Halls" series.

Sen. John Cornyn said that FBI Director Kash Patel has granted his request for the government to assist with locating Texas House Democrats who fled the state in protest of GOP redistricting efforts.

The president attempted to do the same in his first term.

Ten GOP states have taken steps to regulate food since RFK Jr. took office.

ABC News’ Gio Benitez discusses the latest tariff and policy decisions from the White House with President Trump’s trade advisor, Peter Navarro, saying the president is leveling the playing field.

Military bases have seen several mass shootings over the last two decades.

White House special envoy Steve Witkoff met with Putin in Moscow on Wednesday.

President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook announced a $100 billion investment to expand domestic manufacturing, including building new U.S. factories to produce iPhones.

The House special session is set to meet again Friday to attempt a third quorum.

The redistricting battle in Texas continues to escalate as Republican Gov. Greg Abbott urged the state Supreme Court to remove the chairman of the Texas House Democratic caucus.

Texas lawmaker Brian Harrison joins ABC News Live to weigh in on the redistricting showdown in Texas.

Officials are considering releasing the Ghislaine Maxwell interview transcript.

Authorities say no device was found and an investigation is ongoing.

Texas Democrats staying in Illinois were evacuated from their hotel on Wednesday morning over a potential bomb threat, authorities said.

Members are racking up bills from travels to remain outside of state boundaries.

Gov. Greg Abbott's threats to arrest Democratic lawmakers are not unprecedented.

ABC News’ Linsey Davis is joined by Republican state Rep. Briscoe Cain, who weighs in on the now intensified Texas redistricting battle after the legislature fails to reach quorum again.

When asked if he thinks that the "heir" to the MAGA movement is Vice President JD Vance, President Donald Trump said he is "doing a great job" and that he would be "probably favored at this point."