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October 31
Curtis Sliwa doesn't hold back on his thoughts as he vies for NYC mayor
The Republican nominee speaks candidly with ABC News' Linsey Davis.
October 31
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Majority of Californians support proposition 50 redistricting measure: Poll
California Democratic Party chair Rusty Hicks discusses California’s closely-watched redistricting measure, Proposition 50.
October 31
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Where do SNAP benefits stand after Friday’s judicial ruling?
CEO of Bread for the City George A. Jones joins ABC News Live to discuss developments in funding for the SNAP food assistance program amid the government shutdown.
October 31
October 31
Trump faces critical point in government shutdown, SNAP cutoff
SNAP benefits will run dry this weekend; ACA open enrollment begins.
October 31
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What would strikes on Venezuela look like? US drafts target list
After threatening land attacks, Donald Trump said he hadn't made a decision.
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JD Vance defends saying he wants his wife Usha to convert to Christianity
"I hope she may one day see things as I do," the vice president said.
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Texas Democratic Party chair says redistricted maps take
Kendall Scudder, chair of the Texas Democratic Party, said under the new maps it will take a Texan who is Black five votes to equate the voting power of one white Texan.
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All eyes on Nov. 4th elections
Texas GOP Chair Abraham George discusses key ballot issues in this year's election.
October 31
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Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy & Sen. Tim Kaine, Sunday on “This Week”
This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, November 2, 2025.
October 31
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Judge rules Trump's attempt to suspend SNAP funding is unlawful
A federal judge in Boston has ruled that the Trump administration's attempt to suspend SNAP funding is "unlawful," but declined to immediately order that the program be funded.
October 31
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Trump shows off Lincoln Bathroom renovated entirely in marble
Trump said the previous look was "totally inappropriate for the Lincoln Era."
October 31
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What to know about the Senate filibuster as Trump calls on GOP to eliminate it
Trump said the long-standing rule should be killed to end the shutdown.
October 31
October 31
All Access with Linsey Davis: Curtis Sliwa
ABC's Linsey Davis talks with NYC mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa about the state of the race, his reaction to those telling him to drop out and what his relationship with President Donald Trump.
October 31
October 31
Trump calls for eliminating filibuster to end shutdown
President Donald Trump, in a lengthy social media post on Thursday night, called on Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass the Republican funding bill and reopen the government.
October 31
October 31
Gen Z focus group shows excitement about Mamdani, lack of trust in establishment
Young New Yorkers were asked which candidate would best address their concerns.
October 31
October 31
President Trump and Melania Trump celebrate Halloween at the White House
President Trump and first lady Melania Trump welcomed trick-or-treaters to the White House on Thursday, an annual Halloween tradition.
October 31
October 30
NYC candidate Andrew Cuomo: 'You can be a New Yorker and not understand New Yorkers'
Cuomo sat down with ABC News' Linsey Davis on Thursday.
October 30
October 30
What does Trump mean by 'nuclear testing?'
The president's announcement that the U.S. would resume tests leaves questions.
October 30
October 30
Trump admin gave GOP senators secret details about Caribbean strikes leaving out Dems
Dems say they were cut out of the briefing in an unprecedented move.
October 30
October 30
Refugee admissions cut to record low, gives priority to white South Africans
The ceiling of 7,500 refugees is a major decrease from 125,000 cap from Biden.
October 30
October 30
'Americans shouldn’t be afraid to fly during shutdown,' VP Vance says
Vice President JD Vance addressed reporters outside the White House on Thursday about the ongoing government shutdown.
October 30
October 30
Jon Karl’s new book details Trump’s historic 2024 campaign
ABC News’ Jonathan Karl discusses his new book detailing the 2024 campaign trail, “Retribution: Donald Trump and the Campaign That Changed America."
October 30
October 30
Former US surgeon general on Trump nominee Dr. Casey Means
Former Surgeon General Richard Carmona shares his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s pick for the position, Dr. Casey Means.
October 30
October 30
How the end of SNAP benefits will impact you
ABC News correspondent Elizabeth Schulze answers the most searched questions as the government nears the end of funding for SNAP food benefits.
October 30
October 30
Americans concerned about shutdown, more blame GOP and Trump than Democrats: Poll
Nearly half say Trump and GOP are responsible for the shutdown, the poll finds.
October 30
October 30
Some Senate Republicans join Democrats to rebuke Trump's global tariffs
The resolution is the third to repeal tariffs, this time on over 180 countries.
October 30
October 30
Progressive congressional candidate indicted in connection with ICE protest
A federal grand jury has indicted Illinois progressive House candidate Kat Abughazaleh for allegedly assaulting and conspiring to injure law enforcement during a protest last month near Chicago.
October 30
October 30
Lawmakers play blame game as shutdown reaches day 30
ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the latest headlines regarding efforts to end the federal government shutdown.
October 30
October 30
Trump directs Pentagon to match Russia, China in nuclear weapons testing
ABC News' Luis Martinez and contributor Mick Mulroy discuss President Donald Trump's order to put the U.S on equal basis with other countries on nuclear weapons testing.
October 30
October 30
Americans largely oppose Trump tearing down White House East Wing for ballroom: Poll
The poll finds 45% of Americans “strongly” oppose the East Wing demolition.
October 30
October 30
Tensions flare among lawmakers as SNAP benefits set to halt
Republican leaders in Congress said it's all or nothing as they rejected a Democratic push to carve out food aid funding for Americans who stand to lose it as part of the government shutdown.
October 30
October 30
Dr. Casey Means, Trump’s surgeon general nominee, has hearing delayed
Means has risen to prominence within the "Make America Healthy Again" movement.
October 30
October 30
Trump orders nuclear weapons testing ahead of high-stakes meeting with Xi
The meeting between the two leaders lasted roughly 1 hour and 45 minutes.
October 30
October 29
Newsom says US faces '5-alarm fire' and warns 'we won't have a country'
The governor said Trump will try to advance his agenda "by any means necessary."
October 29
October 29
ABCNL Presents: California Governor Gavin Newsom and Jonathan Karl | The Interview
ABC News Chief Washington Correspondent Jonathan Karl sits down with California Gov. Gavin Newsom for a wide-ranging conversation from San Francisco City Hall where he began his political career.
October 29
October 29
Majority of California likely voters say they support Prop 50, poll shows
Voters to decide Tuesday on congressional map that could net Dems five seats.
October 29
October 29
American tourist trapped in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa
American tourist Aaliceya White joins ABC News Live from Montego Bay, Jamaica, to share her experience at a resort during Hurricane Melissa.
October 29
October 29
Progressive congressional candidate indicted in connection with ICE protest
Abughazaleh called the charges an "attack on all of our First Amendment rights."
October 29
October 29
Trump says South Korea can build nuclear-powered submarine, trade agreement reached
Trump made the announcement after a bilateral meeting with President Lee.
October 29
October 29
With SNAP benefits set to halt, Thune says he can't clarify Trump plan to fund it
Trump signaled his administration may find a solution to help fund SNAP.
October 29
October 29
White House fires members of advisory commission for Trump’s construction projects
The White House plans to replace Biden appointees with its own.
October 29
October 29
NYC sees massive increase in early voting in mayoral election compared to 2021
Five times more people voted early compared to four years ago.
October 29
October 29
Federal Reserve cuts interest rates by 0.25 percentage points amid slow job market
Business reporter Alexis Christoforous discusses the Fed’s second interest rate cut this year, aimed at encouraging hiring, and the impact of the government shutdown on the economy.
October 29
October 29
Pentagon cuts troops in Eastern Europe, prompting rare pushback by GOP lawmakers
Top Republicans say the move sends the 'wrong signal' to Vladimir Putin.
October 29
October 29
Americans losing SNAP benefits is 'cruel by design,' California AG says
California Attorney General Rob Bonta said societies should be judged on how they treat their most vulnerable. "And on that score, Trump gets an F," Bonta said.
October 29
October 29
Trump says 'pretty clear' no 3rd term, Vance says proposed run with Rubio in 2028
Vance said Trump floated the idea of a Vance-Rubio 2028 ticket.
October 29
October 29
How school choice emergence is shaping the education landscape around US
Sen. Cassidy is urging states' governors to opt-in to his school choice model.
October 29
October 29
DOJ places on leave prosecutors who said 'mob' of 'rioters' carried out Jan. 6 attack
Two federal prosecutors have been told they will be put on leave after filing a brief that described the Jan. 6, 2021, attackers a "mob of rioters," sources say.
October 29
October 29
Trump on a potential 3rd term in office: 'I guess I'm not allowed to run'
President Donald Trump said it's "too bad' that he can't seek a third term in office, touting his "highest poll numbers that I've ever had."
October 29
October 29
Trump arrives in S. Korea for final stop of Asia tour, high-stakes meeting with Xi
Trump signed a rare-earths deal with Japan's new prime minister, Sanae Takaichi.
October 29