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Trump's threat to target 'radical left' after Kirk killing raises fears he's trying to silence foes
President Donald Trump is escalating threats against what he calls the "radical left" after the assassination of Charlie Kirk
01:50 AM ABC Politics FBI Director Kash Patel clashes with skeptical Democrats at contentious Senate hearing
FBI Director Kash Patel is defending his record and pushing back on criticism that he has politicized law enforcement
09:34 PM ABC Politics Trump's call to end mail-in voting creates a dilemma for GOP
President Donald Trump has vowed to do away with voting by mail, but some of his Republican allies in battleground Arizona are taking a more cautious approach
12:55 AM ABC Politics House approves bills to reshape DC's criminal justice system
The House has passed legislation to change how youth offenders are prosecuted in Washington, D
12:07 AM ABC Politics University of California students, professors and staff sue the Trump administration
University of California faculty, staff and student organizations and labor unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, saying the federal government is using civil rights laws to wage a campaign against the university to curtail acad...
07:40 PM ABC Politics Retired 4-star Navy admiral sentenced to 6 years in prison for bribery plot
A retired four-star U.S. Navy admiral has been sentenced to six years in prison for his conviction on corruption charges that he agreed to exchange a military contract for a lucrative postretirement job
05:48 PM ABC Politics Scottie Scheffler being the last Ryder Cup pick in 2021 played a part in him becoming world No. 1
Scottie Scheffler being the last pick for the Ryder Cup played a part in him becoming No. 1 in the world
11:10 AM ABC Politics Former Rep. Wiley Nickel is running to become the top prosecutor in North Carolina's largest county
Former North Carolina congressman Wiley Nickel has announced his candidacy for Wake County district attorney
12:06 PM ABC Politics Pennsylvania governor says US must 'turn the tide' against political violence, reject vengeance
Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania says that the nation must “turn the tide” against political violence and the belief that government can’t solve problems
01:10 PM ABC Politics Georgia Supreme Court declines to hear Fani Willis appeal of her removal from Trump election case
Georgia’s highest court has declined to consider Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis’ appeal of her removal from the Georgia election interference case against Donald Trump and others
08:55 AM ABC Politics Lions thrilled with win over Bears, face big challenge next week in Baltimore
The Detroit Lions bounced back in a big way on Sunday, routing the Chicago Bears 52-21 to help recover from a season-opening loss to the Green Bay Packers
07:42 PM ABC Politics No bad wins in the NFL? The Cardinals tested that theory in a shaky victory over the Panthers
The Arizona Cardinals have a 2-0 record for the first time since 2021, but it doesn't really feel like it
07:34 PM ABC Politics Arnold Schwarzenegger enters fight on US House control, urges vote against new California districts
Arnold Schwarzenegger is entering the national battle over U.S. House control
08:14 PM ABC Politics Geoff Duncan, a Trump critic and former Republican, announces Georgia governor bid as a Democrat
Former Georgia Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan is running as a Democrat for governor
07:34 AM ABC Politics Ben Johnson facing challenges on both sides of the ball in his first year as Bears coach
Ben Johnson’s return to Detroit turned into a nightmare for the Chicago Bears and their new coach
08:38 PM ABC Politics Sam Darnold and the Seahawks found some balance on offense in Week 2
As much as the Seattle Seahawks struggled to run the ball or spread it around through the air in a season-opening loss to San Francisco, they had no such challenges in Week 2
09:18 PM ABC Politics Bengals coach Zac Taylor has trust in backup QB Jake Browning as team begins tough stretch
Zac Taylor will have to get through an extended period without franchise quarterback Joe Burrow for the third time in his tenure as the Cincinnati Bengals’ coach
08:54 PM ABC Politics Rookie errors and coaching regrets shape outcomes for Colts, Broncos, Seahawks, Steelers
Steelers rookie returner Kaleb Johnson made a costly mistake in Week 2 of the NFL season
06:22 AM ABC Politics ICE crackdowns intensify across Boston as sanctuary cities face Trumps latest operation
President Donald Trump is intensifying immigration enforcement in sanctuary cities like Boston
07:19 AM ABC Politics JD Vance says national unity is impossible with those celebrating Charlie Kirk's killing
Vice President JD Vance says the national unity he's “desperate” for after the assassination of conservative political activist Charlie Kirk cannot be had with people who condone political violence
03:50 AM ABC Politics Gov. Whitmer to address Michigan's economy as possible state and federal shutdowns loom
As Congress nears sending the U.S. into a government shutdown, Michigan faces its own
12:46 AM ABC Politics Election to fill assassinated Minnesota House member's seat will decide control of the chamber
Tuesday's special legislative election in Minnesota will determine control of the state House
12:46 AM ABC Politics Shutdown talk heats up as Democrats insist on stopping health care cuts
A deadline looming, Congress is charging toward a federal government shutdown
07:50 PM ABC Politics Lawsuit dismissed in funding dispute over kinship caregiver law in Kentucky
A judge has dismissed a lawsuit against Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear's administration over a kinship caregiver law funding dispute
07:48 PM ABC Politics Trump admin boosts HBCU funding after cutting grants for Hispanic-serving colleges
The Trump administration is redirecting nearly $500 million in federal funding toward historically Black colleges and tribal colleges, a one-time investment covered primarily by other cuts to colleges serving large numbers of minority students
12:34 PM ABC Politics California Democrat turns to TikTok to reach Hispanic voters in governor's race
A Democratic candidate for governor of California will be giving TikTok a go
08:30 AM ABC Politics Pakistan's security forces kill 31 insurgents in overnight raids in northwest, military says
Pakistan’s security forces have raided two militant hideouts in the northwest, killing 31 insurgents
07:25 AM ABC Politics Problems officiating the tush push could be the new argument to support banning it
The Super Bowl rematch turned into bully ball highlighted by the NFL’s ugliest play
06:14 AM ABC Politics New York Gov. Kathy Hochul endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor
Democratic Gov. Kathy Hochul has urged New Yorkers to vote Zohran Mamdani for mayor of New York City, giving the Democratic nominee one of his most significant endorsements to date in the contest to lead the nation’s biggest city
11:18 PM ABC Politics After Kirk's killing a growing chorus of conservatives wants his critics ostracized or fired
Some conservatives are targeting people and organizations they believe disparaged Charlie Kirk after his death
08:14 PM ABC Politics Utah governor says the motive in Kirk shooting is not yet certain but the suspect was on the left
Utah Gov. Spencer Cox says investigators are not yet ready to discuss a motive in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk but that the 22-year-old who was arrested leaned to the left
10:22 PM ABC Politics Rep. McCaul will retire, but GOP hawk worries about World War III after Russian escalation
Republican Rep. Michael McCaul of Texas is worried that Russia's escalation of its invasion of Ukraine could lead to World War III
07:42 PM ABC Politics Former Illinois Gov. Jim Edgar, a popular two-term Republican, dies at 79
He publicly disclosed his cancer diagnosis earlier this year.
06:35 PM ABC Politics Political leaders confront security concerns and fear after Kirk's assassination
Some political leaders are canceling public appearances after Charlie Kirk's killing
08:40 AM ABC Politics Minneapolis suburb's candidates campaign amid fear and violence after political assassinations
As the nation grapples with the assassination of conservative influencer Charlie Kirk, two candidates are vying for a legislative seat left open by another political attack in Minnesota
07:54 AM ABC Politics Georgia Democrat gains traction in special election for state Senate seat in deeply GOP district
Georgia Democrats hope a recent special election win in a deep-red state Senate district means their party could make gains in 2026
12:38 AM ABC Politics Watchdog questions millions spent on shuttered US Embassy in Venezuela
The U.S. government employs a sizable staff of 150 Venezuelans and spends upward of $6.7 million annually for upkeep of the shuttered American embassy and other diplomatic properties in Caracas, despite having broken relations with President Nicolás Ma...
06:07 PM ABC Politics California lawmakers pass bill barring authorities from wearing face masks
California lawmakers have passed legislation to ban most law enforcement officers from covering their faces during official business
05:23 PM ABC Politics States are taking steps to ease access to COVID-19 vaccines as they await federal recommendation
The governors of Arizona, Illinois, Maine and North Carolina have signed orders intended to make COVID-19 vaccines available in pharmacies for people without individual prescriptions
03:50 PM ABC Politics Judge releases redacted document used to justify search of John Bolton's home
A judge has released a heavily redacted document used to justify a recent search of the Maryland home of John Bolton
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