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Bondi should release 'whatever she thinks is credible' on Epstein: Trump

"Let them have it," he said about MAGA supporters' demands for the DOJ files.
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Donald Trump speaks to reporters on his way to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on July 15, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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Pentagon pulling half of the National Guard deployed to support ICE in LA

The Pentagon confirmed that 2,000 California National Guard members are being withdrawn from Los Angeles following protests of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations.
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VIDEO: Pentagon pulling half of the National Guard deployed to support ICE in LA
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Inflation surged in June amid tariffs as Trump declared 'inflation is dead'

Consumer prices rose 2.7% in June compared to a year ago, marking a notable surge of price increases as President Donald Trump's tariff policy took hold.
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VIDEO: Inflation surged in June amid tariffs as Trump declared 'inflation is dead'
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Democrats lean into MAGA infighting over Epstein files

While Trump tries to put the story to rest, Democrats keep bringing it up.
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House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks about President Donald Trump's policies and the GOP's tax and spending cut bill that passed this month, during a news conference at the Capitol, July 14, 2025.
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Trump defends giving Putin '50 days' to make peace with Ukraine 

He has not explained how and why he came up with the '50 days' deadline.
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Donald Trump speaks to reporters on his way to board Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House on July 15, 2025, in Washington, DC.
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Timeline: Jeffrey Epstein memo causes controversy among MAGA base

U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi has faced calls to resign.
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This photo provided by the New York State Sex Offender Registry shows Jeffrey Epstein, March 28, 2017.
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Johnson says Bondi needs to 'come forward and explain' handling of Epstein files

Republicans on Capitol Hill are calling for Ghislaine Maxwell to testify.
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Speaker of the House Mike Johnson arrives for a news conference at the Republican National Committee headquarters in Washington, D.C., on July 15, 2025.
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Pentagon pulling 2,000 National Guard deployed to LA amid ICE protests

First to ABC: Pentagon spokesman says "lawlessness" in L.A. is "subsiding."
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Members of the California National Guard stand guard outside the Federal Building before a curfew takes effect in Los Angeles, June 10, 2025, following days of protests in response to federal immigration operations that saw clashes spread across downtown.
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Churches, now allowed to endorse candidates, could transform campaign finances

"God is once again welcomed back into our public square," Trump said.
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Parishioners of First Baptist Church in Dallas, Texas, gather on July 10, 2016, to pray for the five police officers killed.
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House Republican hard-liners defy Trump, Speaker Johnson in crypto rebellion

The intraparty rebellion comes after Trump urged the GOP to vote in favor of it.
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President Donald Trump raises his fist while boarding Air Force One, as he departs for Pennsylvania, at Joint Base Andrews, Md., July 15, 2025.
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Special election primary in Arizona is latest clash in Democrats' generational fight

Gen Z influencer Deja Foxx is challenging the late Rep. Grijalva's daughter.
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Pima County Supervisor Adelita Grijalva  joined concerned citizens of SE Arizona in front of Tucson's Federal Building to protest an open pit copper mining project that would destroy the Santa Rita Mountains, May 3, 2025. Deja Foxx attends the Prada Fall/Winter 2024 Womenswear fashion show during Milan Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2024 - 2025, Feb. 22, 2024, in Milan.
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Waltz faces questions on Signal chat in Senate confirmation hearing for UN ambassador

Mike Waltz, Trump's former national security adviser, faced questions from Democrats on the Signal chat controversy Tuesday in confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador.
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Mike Waltz, Trump's former national security adviser, faced questions from Democrats on the Signal chat controversy Tuesday in confirmation hearing for U.N. ambassador.
July 15

Trump's Education Department cuts are ahead. Here's what that means for students

Many experts said the ruling could harm the country's most vulnerable children.
July 15
In this Sept. 23, 2020, file photo, the Department of Education building is shown in Washington, D.C.
July 15

Senate pressure grows to sanction Russia

Senators are escalating calls for a severe Russia sanctions bill to advance.
July 15
VIDEO: Senate pressure grows to sanction Russia
July 15

Trump says Attorney General Pam Bondi handled Epstein probe 'very well'

Trump continues the defense of Attorney General Pam Bondi amid an all-out revolt among his MAGA base over the administration's handling of the Jeffrey Epstein files.
July 15
Trump says AG handled Epstein probe "very well'
July 15

Waltz evades questions on Signal group chat, citing Pentagon investigation

The former national security adviser is Trump's nominee for U.N. ambassador.
July 15
Former National Security Advisor Mike Waltz takes his seat at the start of a Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on his nomination to be US Ambassador to the United Nations, on Capitol Hill in Washington, DC on July 15, 2025.
July 15

Trump-Putin relationship an 'awkward' one: Former NATO ambassador

Ivo Daalder, a senior fellow at Harvard Belfer Center, says that President Donald Trump realizes that he needs to change course because the Russian leader has been playing him "for years."
July 15
Trump-Putin relationship an 'awkward' one: Former NATO ambassador
July 15

Waltz testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for UN ambassador

Mike Waltz, former national security adviser who left in the wake of the Signal chat controversy, faces a confirmation hearing for United Nations ambassador. ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports.
July 15
VIDEO: Waltz testifies at Senate confirmation hearing for UN ambassador
July 14

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue effort to gut Education Department

The court's three liberal justices dissented.
July 14
In this Sept. 23, 2020, file photo, the Department of Education building is shown in Washington, D.C.
July 14

Freewheeling Trump veers off on tangents at Faith Office luncheon

Trump said he was saved by God in Butler to make America great again.
July 14
President Donald Trump greets guests after delivering remarks at a White House Faith Office luncheon in the State Dining Room at the White House, July 14, 2025.
July 14

Trump's effort to quell MAGA revolt over Epstein files seems to add fuel to the fire

He came to Attorney General Pam Bondi's defense after demands she resign.
July 14
Attorney General Pam Bondi, joined by President Donald Trump, speaks on recent Supreme Court rulings in the briefing room at the White House on June 27, 2025 in Washington, DC.
July 14

Trump announces Ukraine weapons deal with NATO

President Donald Trump announced an agreement with NATO regarding weapons to assist Ukraine amid Russia's onslaught.
July 14
VIDEO: Trump announces Ukraine weapons deal with NATO
July 14

Trump talks transgender athletes, interest rates and impeachment at faith luncheon

President Donald Trump discussed multiple topics his administration has tackled thus far at the White House Faith Office summit with business leaders.
July 14
President Donald Trump discussed multiple topics his administration has tackled thus far at the White House Faith Office summit with business leaders.
July 14

Supreme Court allows Trump to continue effort to gut Education Department

The Supreme Court on Monday lifted an injunction against the Trump administration's efforts to gut the Department of Education.
July 14
The Supreme Court on Monday lifted an injunction against the Trump administration's efforts to gut the Department of Education.
July 14

Senate to vote to formalize DOGE cuts to public broadcasting, USAID

Congress has until the end of the week to send the bill to Trump's desk.
July 14
A view shows the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., July 3, 2025.
July 14

States sue over ‘plainly against the law’ Trump $6B education funding pause

"The consequences will be dire” if courts don't rule promptly, one AG said.
July 14
A sign marks the location of the Department of Education headquarters building on June 20, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
July 14

Trump defends AG Bondi amid revolt over Jeffery Epstein files

Some of the most prominent MAGA figures are demanding that Pam Bondi resign as attorney general after failing to disclose any more records from the Justice Department's probe of Jeffrey Epstein.
July 14
VIDEO: Trump defends AG Bondi amid revolt over Jeffery Epstein files
July 14

Trump continues to blast Biden over autopen: 'He knew nothing'

President Donald Trump responded to comments that former President Joe Biden made in a recent interview with The New York Times.
July 14
President Donald Trump responded to comments that former President Joe Biden made in a recent interview with The New York Times.
July 14

'They're liars': Biden blasts Trump, GOP over autopen criticism

Trump and Republicans have slammed Biden's use of an autopen and his pardons.
July 14
President Joe Biden speaks to the media in North Charleston, S.C., Jan. 19, 2025.
July 14

Trump threatens 'severe tariffs' on Russia if no deal to end war within 50 days

President Donald Trump opened his remarks alongside NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte in the Oval Office on Monday by threatening "severe tariffs" against Russia.
July 14
VIDEO: Trump threatens 'severe tariffs' on Russia if no deal to end war within 50 days
July 13

How Trump’s tariffs could impact US consumers

President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on the European Union and Mexico that will take effect on Aug. 1.
July 13
VIDEO: How Trump’s tariffs could impact US consumers
July 13

Senate Trump assassination report details Secret Service failures

Senior ABC News law enforcement contributor Donald Mihalek discusses the one-year anniversary of then-presidential candidate Donald Trump’s attempted assassination.
July 13
VIDEO: Secret Service released a public update on Thursday
July 13

Senate report highlights resources denied for Trump events in 2024

The report largely mirrors a preliminary report put forward in September 2024.
July 13
Former President Donald Trump is rushed offstage by Secret Service agents after being grazed by a bullet during a rally in Butler, Penn., July 13, 2024.
July 13

'This Week' Transcript 7-13-25: White House NEC Director Kevin Hassett

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, July 13.
July 13
Kevin Hassett, Director of the National Economic Council speaks with ABC News on "This Week" from Washington, April 6, 2025.
July 13

Sudan has become a 'case study' for the impact of USAID cuts, aid worker says

Funding gaps amid civil war leave 60% of the population in need of assistance.
July 13
In this Jan. 24, 2025, file photo, displaced Sudanese women from the Khartoum area queue at a World Food Program distribution​ site in Kassala, eastern Sudan.
July 12

Pam Bondi fired at least 20 officials with ties to Jack Smith investigation: Sources

The Justice Department's "weaponization working group" identified the staffers.
July 12
In this Aug. 1, 2023, file photo, Special Prosecutor Jack Smith addresses reporters in Washington, D.C.
July 12

Lawmakers visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’

Democratic lawmakers toured the new migrant detention center in the Florida Everglades Saturday after suing Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration for access to the facility.
July 12
VIDEO: Lawmakers visit ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
July 12

Trump announces 30% tariffs on European Union and Mexico

President Donald Trump has posted two letters on his social media platform announcing new tariffs on the European Union and Mexico that will take effect on Aug. 1.
July 12
VIDEO: Trump announces 30% tariffs on European Union and Mexico
July 11

US, NATO officials discuss possible weapons sales to aid Ukraine

Discussions followed after Trump's endorsement of selling U.S. weapons to NATO.
July 11
Ukrainian servicemen are at work to receive the delivery of FGM-148 Javelins, American man-portable anti-tank missile provided by US to Ukraine as part of a military support, at Kyiv's airport Boryspil, Feb. 11, 2022, amid the crisis linked with the threat of Russia's invasion.
July 11

NEC Director Kevin Hassett, Sunday on "This Week"

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, July 13, 2025.
July 11
July 11

State Department cuts broader than anticipated, include diplomatic security

Over 1,300 State Department employees are receiving the layoff notifications.
July 11
A view of the U.S. Department of State headquarters in the Harry S. Truman Federal Building on July 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.
July 11

Trump dismisses question about Texas flood warnings, calls response 'incredible'

Trump toured the devastation alongside the first lady.
July 11
President Donald Trump, first lady Melania Trump and Texas Governor Greg Abbott participate in a roundtable with first responders and local officials, at Hill Country Youth Center, in Kerrville, Texas, July 11, 2025.
July 11

Trump defends flood response, dismisses questions about alerts

President Donald Trump was asked by one reporter about those who say the warning alerts didn't go out in time and that more people could have been saved.
July 11
President Donald Trump was asked by one reporter about those who say the warning alerts didn't go out in time and that more people could have been saved.
July 11

First lady Melania Trump addresses first responders in flood-ravaged Texas

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Texas to witness the destruction from the floods and meet with first responders.
July 11
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump traveled to Texas to witness the destruction from the floods and meet with first responders.
July 11

Rubio meets with Chinese foreign minister

Rubio said the talks were "positive and constructive."
July 11
Secretary of State Marco Rubio gives a media briefing during the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting at the Convention Centre in Kuala Lumpur, July 11, 2025.
July 11

Cuomo, Adams face calls to unite behind 1 NYC mayoral candidate

An expert said it's unlikely any candidates will want to withdraw.
July 11
Mayor Eric Adams attends a press conference in the Bronx DA's office announcing the indictment of 19 gang members for 12 shootings including a murder, June 23, 2025. | Zohran Mamdani at a union rally in Midtown July 2, 2025, in Manhattan, New York. | New York City mayoral candidate and former New York governor Andrew Cuomo speaks during an election party following the primaries at the Carpenters Union in New York City on June 24, 2025.
July 11

Critics hear differences in Trump's approach to Texas, California disasters: ANALYSIS

As Trump heads to Texas, critics say his tone has shifted on natural disasters.
July 11
President Donald Trump listens as African Leaders deliver remarks during a multilateral lunch in the State Dining Room of the White House July 9, 2025 in Washington.
July 11

State Department workforce reduction: ‘There are simply too many people’

State Department to release letter to all employees Thursday evening informing them that it's officially moving to implement “targeted reduction in domestic workforce.”
July 11
State Department to release letter to all employees Thursday evening informing them that it's officially moving to implement “targeted reduction in domestic workforce.”
July 11

Schools brace for wave of parents seeking opt-outs after Supreme Court ruling

Innumerable religious objections create a conundrum for school districts.
July 11
July 10

Texas congresswoman on flood preparations and response

Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, joins ABC News Live to discuss the flood preparations and response efforts after the devastating floods in Texas.
July 10
VIDEO: Texas congresswoman on flood preparations and response

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