Politics

How Trump’s desire for a Nobel Peace Prize looms over Putin summit

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump's highly anticipated one-on-one summit with Russian President Vladimir Putin marks his latest effort at securing a peace deal over Ukraine,... Read More.

Trump and Putin’s changing relationship to take center stage in Alaska

Friday, August 15 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- In his first term, President Donald Trump met with Russia's Vladimir Putin six times but one moment stood out.It happened in Helsinki, Finland,... Read More.

Obama rallies Texas Democrats who left state to block GOP redistricting plan

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- Former President Barack Obama on Thursday joined a virtual meeting with Texas House Democrats who left the state to deny Republicans the... Read More.

National Guard troops have begun 24-hour operations in DC: Official

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- National Guard troops have begun 24-hour operations around Washington, D.C., as of Thursday morning, according to a Department of Defense official.It's part... Read More.

Newsom to make announcement on redistricting after threatening to end Trump’s presidency

Thursday, August 14 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic leaders are set to hold a news conference on Thursday where they'll make a "major announcement"... Read More.

National Guard troops assist in dozens of arrests in DC: White House official

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- National Guard troops called to active duty in Washington, D.C., by President Donald Trump have made dozens of arrests to combat what... Read More.

Newsom says California’s new congressional maps will take down Trump

Wednesday, August 13 by ABC News

(SACRAMENTO, Calif.) -- California Gov. Gavin Newsom said California will move forward with drawing new congressional maps that he said "WILL END THE TRUMP... Read More.

Trump’s remarks on homelessness in DC spark concerns among homeless advocates

Tuesday, August 12 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump vowed this week to rid Washington, D.C., of homeless encampments, issuing a warning that the "homeless have to move... Read More.

What to know about DC Home Rule Act as Trump puts DC police under federal control

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump announced Monday that he is putting Washington, D.C. police "under direct federal control" -- invoking Section 740 of D.C.'s... Read More.

Trump says his administration looking at reclassifying marijuana

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday confirmed he and his administration are considering reclassifying marijuana as a less dangerous drug.Trump told reporters that... Read More.

Trump describes upcoming summit with Russia’s Putin as ‘feel-out meeting’

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(WASHINGTON) -- President Donald Trump on Monday previewed his highly-anticipated meeting with Russia's Vladimir Putin, saying he's hopeful for "constructive conversations" but that it... Read More.

Texas House Democrats remain out of state as redistricting showdown continues into second week

Monday, August 11 by ABC News

(AUSTIN, Texas) -- The battle over potential mid-decade redistricting in Texas -- where the state's congressional district lines could be redrawn well ahead of... Read More.