Joe Raedle/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Internal communications reviewed by ABC News show that the Trump administration plans to strictly implement an executive order from the president mandating a 90-day freeze on almost all U.S. foreign aid amid a review, a measure that already has sparked widespread concern among humanitarian organizations.Read More →
Newly sworn in Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem participates in an immigration enforcement operation in New York City, Jan. 28, 2025. (DHS) (NEW YORK) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem joined an immigration enforcement operation in New York City on Tuesday. Noem posted a brief video of an arrestRead More →
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In a case that sits squarely at the intersection of his business and political interests, President Donald Trump is trying to stop a civil lawsuit against his multibillion-dollar social media company by arguing that he should be immune from civil litigation filed in state courtRead More →
Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Just months after calling for his ouster, incoming Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth was greeted at the Pentagon on Monday by Gen. CQ Brown, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Brown saluted Hegseth as his motorcade arrived, then shook his handRead More →
Scott Olson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump signed four executive orders on Monday that reverse several Biden administration initiatives related to the military and deliver on promises he made on the campaign trail. Trump signed the orders while onboard Air Force One, White House staff secretary Will Scharf toldRead More →
Joe Raedle/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House’s Office of Management and Budget has instructed all federal agencies to cease spending on any financial assistance programs if they suspect it might conflict with President Donald Trump’s recent executive orders. Agencies must comply beginning at 5 p.m. EST on Tuesday, accordingRead More →
Karl Merton Ferron/Baltimore Sun Staff (ELKHART, IN) — Two people were shot and killed inside a grocery store in Indiana on Monday, officials told ABC News. The incident took place at about 5:30 p.m. at Martin’s Super Market in Elkhart, Indiana, according to the Elkhart Police Department. “Upon arrival, officersRead More →
Amy Sussman/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — In a now-deleted video posted to Instagram, Selena Gomez appeared in tears over the deportation of Mexican people as President Donald Trump’s mass deportation operation takes effect. “I just wanted to say that I’m so sorry. All my people are getting attacked, the children,”Read More →
Carsten Rehder/picture alliance via Getty Images (COCOA BEACH, FL) — An elementary school principal has been arrested after allegedly throwing a massive boozy house party for over 100 juveniles, authorities said. The incident occurred on Jan. 19 when authorities from the Cocoa Beach Police Department responded to a home afterRead More →
NTSB/Handout via Xinhua (EAST PALESTINE, OHIO) — Norfolk Southern and East Palestine reached a settlement over the February 2023 derailment that sent toxic chemicals into the area’s air, soil and creeks, the village said. “The settlement provides the Village with $22 million from Norfolk Southern to be used for prioritiesRead More →
