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White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt announces she's pregnant

Leavitt is expecting her second child, a baby girl, in May 2026.

December 26

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during the press briefing in the Brady Briefing Room of the White House in Washington, December 11, 2025.

President Trump and President Zelenskyy to meet in Florida on Sunday: Official

Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet in Florida on Sunday, a Ukrainian official confirmed to ABC News.

December 26

VIDEO: President Trump and President Zelenskyy to meet in Florida on Sunday

Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi & Rep. Mike Turner, Sunday on “This Week”

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, December 28, 2025

December 26

Trump says US launched strike on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria

President Donald Trump said in a post on his social media platform Thursday that he launched a "powerful and deadly strike" on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria.

December 26

President Donald Trump said in a post on his social media platform Thursday that he launched a "powerful and deadly strike" on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria, whom he claimed have been "targeting and viciously killing, primarily, innocent Christians."

Trump says US launched strike on ISIS terrorists in Nigeria

In a post on X, Defense Secretary Hegseth said there will be "more to come."

December 25

A missile launches from a naval vessel as President Donald Trump says US forces conducted "powerful and deadly" strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria, December 25, 2025.

Student loan borrowers in default might see money taken directly from their paychecks

The Trump administration has warned that the Education Department may start garnishing wages for student loans starting in January. ABC’s Christiane Cordero reports.

December 24

VIDEO: Student loan borrowers in default might see money taken directly from their paychecks

DOJ says it has 'over a million more' documents potentially related to Epstein

Releasing them "may take a few more weeks," the department wrote on X.

December 24

This photo illustration taken in Washington, December 19, 2025 shows redacted documents after the US Justice Department began releasing the long-awaited records.

Delinquent student loan borrowers could see wage garnishments next month

Millions of student loan borrowers severely delinquent in their payments will see wage garnishments hit their paychecks in January, Department of Education says.

December 24

Millions of student loan borrowers severely delinquent in their payments will see wage garnishments hit their paychecks in January, Department of Education says.

Supreme Court keeps block on National Guard deployment in Chicago

The court denied President Donald Trump's request to lift a lower court's injunction.

December 24

The court denied President Doanld Trump's request to lift a lower court's injunction.

Delinquent student loan borrowers could see wage garnishments next month

Around 5 million Americans have defaulted on student loan payments.

December 23

In this June 24, 2022, file photo, the Department of Education building is shown in Washington, D.C.

Supreme Court keeps block on National Guard deployment in Chicago

The court denied Trump's request to lift a lower court's injunction.

December 23

National Guard members walk at the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Broadview facility in Chicago, October 9, 2025.
President Donald Trump in the Oval Office of the White House, Dec. 18, 2025 and Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro in Caracas, Sept. 15, 2025.

Democratic Rep. Joyce Beatty sues to remove Trump's name from Kennedy Center

Beatty's lawsuit argues the board’s vote to rename the building was illegal.

December 23

The name of the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts" now includes "The Donald J. Trump" as seen on December 19, 2025 in Washington, DC.
In this Jan. 19, 2022, file photo, Sen. Ben Sasse walks the halls of the Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Trump announces plans for Navy to build new type of warship

President Trump was joined by Secretary Pete Hegseth and Navy Secretary John Phelan to announce that the Navy is building a new type of warship. 

December 23

VIDEO: Trump announces plans for Navy to build new type of warship

Some citizenship ceremonies canceled at 'finish line': Lawyer

Trump admin paused immigration decisions for those from "high-risk" countries.

December 23

New US citizens recite the Oath of Allegiance before receiving their naturalization certificates during a formal ceremony at Midway International Airport in Chicago, Illinois, June 25, 2025.

Trump announces 'Trump Class' of new Navy battleships

President Donald Trump announced a new class of battleships that he says will be "the fastest, the biggest, and by far -- 100 times -- more powerful than any battleship ever built."

December 23

President Donald Trump announced a new class of battleships that he says will be "the fastest, the biggest, and by far -- 100 times -- more powerful than any battleship ever built."

Trump announces 'Trump Class' of new Navy battleships

The president said they'll be "100 times" more powerful than earlier ships.

December 22

President Donald Trump arrives to announce the US Navy's new Golden Fleet initiative, unveiling a new class of frigates, at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Florida, December 22, 2025.
Vice President JD Vance closes out AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, December 21, 2025.

Trump's appointment of US special envoy to Greenland sparks backlash

Trump said he is appointing Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry to the role.

December 22

Houses are pictured in Nuuk, Greenland, on June 15, 2025.

Vice President Vance says people who attack his wife 'can eat s---'

He was asked about Nick Fuentes, who has made racist comments about Usha Vance.

December 22

Vice President JD Vance closes out AmericaFest, the first Turning Point USA summit since the death of Charlie Kirk, in Phoenix, Arizona, December 21, 2025.

Trump admin orders 'abrupt' recall of dozens of career diplomats: Source

Tommy Pigott, principal deputy spokesperson at the State Department, joins ABC News Live to discuss the pulling of several diplomats from ambassadorial posts and the latest in Venezuela.

December 22

VIDEO: Trump admin orders 'abrupt' recall of dozens of career diplomats: Source

Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance, Nicki Minaj speaks at Turning Point USA AmericaFest

ABC News political director Averi Harper reports on Turning Point USA’s AmericaFest, highlighting divisions in the conservative movement over antisemitism, xenophobia and Nick Fuentes’ role.

December 22

VIDEO: Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance, Nicki Minaj speaks at Turning Point USA AmericaFest
The Department of State building in Washington, July 11, 2025.

Trump admin pauses offshore wind projects' leases, cites 'national security concerns'

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum said they were pausing leases for five projects.

December 22

Interior Secretary Doug Burgum speaks during an event with President Donald Trump in the Oval Office at the White House on October 06, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Trump blockades oil tankers near Venezuela -- what does that mean?

The blockade would affect tankers that the U.S. has sanctioned, Trump said.

December 22

A U.S. military helicopter flies over the Panama-flagged Centuries, which was intercepted by the U.S. Coast Guard, days after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a "blockade" of all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, east of Barbados in the Caribbean Sea December 20, 2025.

Lawmakers threaten legal action against Bondi, DOJ over release of Epstein files

Schumer called the Justice Department's partial release a "blatant cover-up."

December 22

Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer speaks following Senate votes on competing healthcare plans, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington,  December 11, 2025.

Trump admin pauses offshore wind projects' leases, cites 'national security concerns'

The Trump administration is pausing five offshore wind projects due to national security concerns, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on Monday.

December 22

The Trump administration is pausing five offshore wind projects due to national security concerns, Interior Secretary Doug Burgum announced on Monday.

Senate Democrats raise concerns about IRS readiness for tax filing season

Sen. Warren says changes will make it harder for some Americans to get help.

December 22

A view of the Internal Revenue Service building in Washington, D.C., on April 11, 2025.
Vice President JD Vance speaks on the final day of Turning Point USA's annual AmericaFest conference at the Phoenix Convention Center on December 21, 2025 in Phoenix, Arizona.

Mitt Romney says the rich should be taxed in new NYT op-ed

Republican Wyoming Secretary of State Chuck Gray and Democratic strategist Kaivan Shroff discusses what former presidential candidate and Republican Sen. Mitt Romney said about taxing the rich.

December 21

VIDEO: Mitt Romney says the rich should be taxed in new NYT op-ed

Jeffries: DOJ release of Epstein files 'falls short of what the law requires'

"There needs to be a full and complete explanation," minority leader says.

December 21

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Dec. 12, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
Sen Rand Paul walks through the Senate subway on Capitol Hill, on Dec. 11, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

'This Week' Transcript 12-21-25: Rep. Hakeem Jeffries & Sen. Rand Paul

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, December 21.

December 21

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries speaks during a news conference on Capitol Hill, Dec. 12, 2025, in Washington, D.C.

Trump signs order easing marijuana restrictions

Shanita Penny of the Coalition for Cannabis Policy, Education and Regulation and Tim Barash of the Coalition for Cannabis Scheduling Reform discuss what marijuana reclassification means.

December 20

VIDEO: Trump signs order easing marijuana restrictions

Top DOJ official denies any effort to redact mentions of Trump from Epstein files

Deputy AG Todd Blanche says there has been no effort to redact Trump's name.

December 20

Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche speaks with Pierre Thomas, Senior Justice Correspondent for ABC News.

Rep. Tim Burchett on the release of some Epstein files and U.S. strikes in Syria

ABC News’ Stephanie Ramos spoke with Rep. Tim Burchett, R-Tenn., about the DOJ’s release of the first batch of the Epstein files and his reaction to U.S. strikes against ISIS in Syria.

December 19

VIDEO: Rep. Tim Burchett on the release of some Epstein files and U.S. strikes in Syria
In this Nov. 18, 2025, file photo, Rep. Robert Garcia speaks during a news conference on the "Epstein Files" outside the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C.

Russian official disputes use of the term ‘war’ while citizens deny civilian deaths

ABC News’ Ian Pannell reports from Moscow where Vladimir Putin said in his annual address he was ready to end the Ukraine conflict by peaceful means, while also insisting he’d keep captured territory

December 19

VIDEO:  Russian official disputes use of the term ‘war’ while citizens deny civilian deaths
Chairwoman of House Republican Leadership, Elise Stefanik is joined by state GOP lawmakers during a news conference where she spoke in opposition to Gov. Kathy Hochul, June 9, 2025, at the Capitol in Albany, N.Y.

Stefanik suspends campaign for New York governor

Republican Rep. Elise Stefanik announced Friday afternoon that she would suspend her campaign for governor of New York, and also not run for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.

December 19

VIDEO: Stefanik suspends campaign for New York governor
President Donald Trump's name is added to the facade of the John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, in Washington, December 19, 2025.

Polls show low approval for Trump on economy, as he takes agenda to voters

The president is set to make remarks on the economy in North Carolina Friday.

December 19

President Donald Trump delivers an address to the Nation from the Diplomatic Reception Room of the White House, Dec. 17, 2025.

Noem suspends visa program in wake of Brown shooting

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem says the man suspected of killing two Brown University students and an M.I.T. professor was issued a diversity visa in 2017.

December 19

VIDEO: Noem suspends visa program in wake of Brown shooting

Erika Kirk endorses JD Vance for president in 2028

Kirk vowed to use Turning Point's influence to get Vance elected.

December 19

In this Oct. 29, 2025, file photo, Erika Kirk, widow of Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk, and Vice President JD Vance embrace on stage during a Turning Point USA event at the Pavilion at Ole Miss at the University of Mississippi, in Oxford, Mississippi.

DOJ to release 'several hundred thousand' Epstein files documents

The Justice Department on Friday is set to release what a top DOJ official says are "several hundred thousand" documents from the investigations into the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

December 19

VIDEO: DOJ to release 'several hundred thousand' Epstein files documents
Fentanyl drug with warning label.

Kennedy Center to be renamed 'Trump-Kennedy Center,' White House claims

The move raises legal questions, as it appears congressional approval would be needed to make the name change.

December 19

The move raises legal questions, as it appears congressional approval would be needed to make the name change.

Trump responds to question on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies

With Affordable Care Act subsidies set to expire for millions of Americans, ABC News' Mary Bruce asked President Trump if he plans to intervene.

December 19

VIDEO:  Trump responds to question on expiring Affordable Care Act subsidies