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Man charged for allegedly threatening to kill President Trump in social media post

Trent Schneider, 57, of Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, was charged with making a threat in interstate commerce to injure a person.
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President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One en route to the White House, November 2, 2025 after taking off from Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla.
November 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM

US changes Nigeria designation after Trump threat over alleged attacks on Christians

He said the U.S. might attack Nigeria, cut aid if Christians weren't protected.
November 3, 2025 at 11:19 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio listens as President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One while traveling from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, to Tokyo, Japan, Oct. 27, 2025.
November 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM

Trump threatens military action in Nigeria as US conducts more strikes in Caribbean

President Donald Trump threatened deployment of U.S. troops in Nigeria over claims of "killing of Christians" while also refusing to rule out land strikes in Venezuela.
November 3, 2025 at 10:57 PM
VIDEO: Trump threatens military action in Nigeria as US conducts more strikes in Caribbean
November 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM

Will tomorrow's elections be a referendum on President Trump?

Marsha Espinosa, a former Department of Homeland Security official, and Ramesh Ponnuru, an ABC News political contributor, discuss what they will be watching during tomorrow's elections.
November 3, 2025 at 9:03 PM
VIDEO: Will tomorrow's elections be a referendum on President Trump?
November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM

Why Gavin Newsom is gambling on new rules for Trump 2.0

Newsom is a leader running miles ahead of others, experts explained to ABC News. 
November 3, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Jonathan Karl interviews Gavin Newsom, Governor of California on "Front Row with Jonathan Karl" on ABC News Live.
November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM

How Republicans are planning to win the 2026 midterms without Trump on the ballot

Republican candidates running in the 2026 midterm elections are ramping up for a campaign cycle in lockstep with President Donald Trump.
November 3, 2025 at 4:35 PM
President Donald Trump waves as he boards Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach Fla., on his way back to the White House following a weekend at his Mar-a-Lago estate, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025.
November 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM

New US strike on alleged drug boat as Trump threatens Nigeria

The U.S. has conducted15 strikes on alleged drug vessels since early September, killing 64 people. Plus, President Donald Trump is accusing Nigeria’s government of allowing the killing of Christians.
November 3, 2025 at 2:50 PM
VIDEO: New US strike on alleged drug boat as Trump threatens Nigeria
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM

Obama, Harris hit the campaign trail; Trump's political operation invests in NJ, Va.

Barack Obama and Kamala Harris, in separate rallies on Saturday, called to turn out to vote -- as Donald Trump’s political operation invests millions in voter turnout.
November 3, 2025 at 2:03 PM
Virginia Democratic gubernatorial candidate Abigail Spanberger speaks during a campaign event with former President Barack Obama, Nov. 1, 2025, in Norfolk, Va.
November 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM

Trump hosted 'Great Gatsby' party hours before SNAP funding lapsed

President Donald Trump has come under fire after he hosted a "Great Gatsby" themed Halloween party just hours before millions of Americans lost their SNAP benefits.
November 3, 2025 at 11:55 AM
President Donald Trump sits next to Secretary of State Marco Rubio during a Halloween party at his Mar-a-Lago residence in Palm Beach, Fa., Oct. 31, 2025.
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 AM

What's on the ballot in the first general election since Trump became president

Donald Trump features prominently in state and local elections happening Tuesday, a year after he retook the White House
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 AM
FILE - Republican candidate Jack Ciattarelli, left, shake hands with Democratic candidate for governor Mikie Sherrill, right, before a gubernatorial debate Sept. 21, 2025, in Lawrenceville, N.J. (AP Photo/Noah K. Murray, File)
November 3, 2025 at 5:39 AM

Trump threatens military action in Nigeria

President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon to prepare for possible military action against Nigeria, accusing the country of not doing enough to protect Christians from targeted attacks.
November 3, 2025 at 5:39 AM
VIDEO: Trump threatens military action in Nigeria
November 3, 2025 at 5:36 AM

Trump threatens possible military action against Nigeria

President Donald Trump said he has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible action in Nigeria if the government there "continues to allow the killing of Christians."
November 3, 2025 at 5:36 AM
VIDEO: Trump threatens possible military action against Nigeria
November 3, 2025 at 5:06 AM

Judge extends block on National Guard deployment into Portland

A federal judge on Sunday extended her order blocking President Donald Trump from sending National Guard troops into Portland.
November 3, 2025 at 5:06 AM
National Guard Members patrol 14th street, working with Washington DC Metro police on August 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. An increased presence of law enforcement has been seen throughout the nation's capital since U.S. President Donald Trump ordered in federal officers and the U.S. National Guard.
November 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM

Trump doesn't rule out US troops in Nigeria over claims of 'killing of Christians'

President Donald Trump said he has instructed the Pentagon to prepare for possible action in Nigeria, if the government "continues to allow the killing of Christians."
November 3, 2025 at 12:26 AM
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One shortly after taking off from Busan, South Korea, en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 30, 2025.
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM

Most Americans say country is on the wrong track, blame Trump for inflation: Poll

Over 6 in 10 say Trump and GOP are out of touch. Even more say that about Dems.
November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One before departure from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, October 31, 2025.
November 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM

Trump calls for end of Senate filibuster

Emeritus professor of political science Bruce Miroff, PH.D., from the University at Albany, discusses President Donald Trump’s call to end the Senate filibuster.
November 2, 2025 at 12:27 AM
VIDEO: Trump calls for end of Senate filibuster
October 31, 2025 at 11:18 PM

Experts warn of environmental and health risks as Trump orders nuclear testing

President Donald Trump announced he is ordering the U.S. to resume nuclear testing, leaving experts wondering what this would entail and how it would be implemented.
October 31, 2025 at 11:18 PM
President Donald Trump speaks with reporters aboard Air Force One shortly after taking off from Busan, South Korea, en route to Joint Base Andrews, Md., Oct. 30, 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Trump faces critical point in government shutdown, SNAP cutoff

Trump, back from a weeklong trip in Asia, will have to confront how to handle deepening impacts from the shutdown on Americans.
October 31, 2025 at 11:07 PM
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters aboard Air Force One before departure from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, October 31, 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM

What would strikes on Venezuela look like? US drafts target list

President Donald Trump on Friday denied reports that he's made a decision to strike inside Venezuela.
October 31, 2025 at 10:50 PM
President Donald Trump speaks to members of the media aboard Air Force One as he departs for Florida from Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, October 31, 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM

What does Trump mean by 'nuclear testing?'

Experts say Trump's direction for the U.S. to resume nuclear testing is dangerous to populations and would open a door for adversaries to sharpen their weapons.
October 31, 2025 at 4:35 PM
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping pose for photo before their U.S.-Chia summit meeting at Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, Oct. 30, 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM

What to know about the Senate filibuster as Trump calls on GOP to eliminate it

Senate Republicans are resisting his demand to end the long-standing filibuster rule in order to end the government shutdown.
October 31, 2025 at 3:45 PM
The Capitol is seen as the government shutdown approaches its second month, in Washington, Oct. 30, 2025.
October 31, 2025 at 6:20 AM

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, 2025 at 6:20 AM
VIDEO: President Trump and Melania Trump celebrate Halloween at the White House
October 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM

Trump hosts White House Halloween bash amid shutdown

President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania hosted a Halloween celebration at the White House
October 31, 2025 at 12:30 AM
President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump participate in a Halloween at the White House event on the South Lawn, Thursday, Oct. 30, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 AM

US to resume testing of nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years, Trump announces

The announcement came just minutes before Pres. Trump's meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
October 31, 2025 at 12:29 AM
VIDEO: US to resume testing of nuclear weapons for first time in 30 years, Trump announces
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Trump touts short-term trade deal with China after meeting with Xi Jinping

Wall Street Editor for the Economist Mike Bird Joins ABC News Live to discuss President Donald Trump’s meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
October 30, 2025 at 11:01 PM
VIDEO: Trump touts short-term trade deal with China after meeting with Xi Jinping
October 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM

Why does Trump want the Pentagon to conduct nuclear tests?

Jon Wolfsthal, the director of global risk at the Federation of American Scientists, joined ABC News Live to discuss why President Donald Trump directed the Pentagon to conduct nuclear tests.
October 30, 2025 at 10:58 PM
VIDEO: Why does Trump want the Pentagon to conduct nuclear tests?
October 30, 2025 at 9:51 PM

'A lot of questions being raised' after Trump orders nuclear weapons testing

ABC News senior Pentagon reporter Luis Martinez on President Donald Trump ordering the Pentagon to resume nuclear testing on an "equal basis" to other countries' testing programs.
October 30, 2025 at 9:51 PM
VIDEO: 'A lot of questions being raised' after Trump orders nuclear weapons testing
October 30, 2025 at 7:37 PM

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, 2025 at 7:37 PM
VIDEO: Jon Karl’s new book details Trump’s historic 2024 campaign
October 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM

Trump, China's Xi Jinping meet face-to-face on trade

President Donald Trump is heading home after announcing a truce in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies following his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
October 30, 2025 at 6:29 PM
VIDEO: Trump, China's Jinping meet face-to-face on trade
October 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM

Trump orders nuclear weapons testing ahead of high-stakes meeting with Xi

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping met for their first face-to-face talks in six years in South Korea.
October 30, 2025 at 5:43 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shake hands as they depart following a bilateral meeting at Gimhae Air Base on October 30, 2025 in Busan, South Korea. Trump is meeting Xi for the first time since taking office for his second term, following months of growing tension between both countries.
October 30, 2025 at 4:31 PM

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, 2025 at 4:31 PM
VIDEO: Trump directs Pentagon to match Russia, China in nuclear weapons testing
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM

'Hard to see' Trump deal with China as 'major win' for US: Expert

Patricia Kim, a fellow at the Brookings Institution's Center for Asia Policy Studies, says "there are a lot of issues that still need to be worked out" between both countries.
October 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
VIDEO: 'Hard to see' Trump deal with China as 'major win' for US: Expert
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM

Americans largely oppose Trump tearing down White House East Wing for ballroom: Poll

The poll found 45% of respondents "strongly" oppose the East Wing demolition.
October 30, 2025 at 3:54 PM
An excavator works to clear rubble after the East Wing of the White House was demolished, October 23, 2025 in Washington.
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM

Trump touts short-term deal with China after Xi meeting

President Donald Trump said he is reducing some tariffs on Chinese imports following a meeting in South Korea with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
October 30, 2025 at 3:19 PM
U.S. President Donald Trump and China's President Xi Jinping greet each other as they arrive for talks at the Gimhae Air Base, located next to the Gimhae International Airport in Busan, South Korea, on Oct. 30, 2025.
October 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM

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 30, 2025 at 9:46 AM
Reporters ask questions as US Senate Majority Leader John Thune, Republican from South Dakota, turns to enter his office at the US Capitol in Washington, October 29, 2025.
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM

High-stakes Trump, Xi meeting in South Korea to discuss tariffs, rare earth minerals

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with Greenmantle director and China expert Alice Han about President Trump’s first face-to-face meeting with China’s President Xi in six years. 
October 30, 2025 at 4:02 AM
VIDEO: High-stakes Trump, Xi meeting
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM

Trump hours from first face-to-face meeting with Xi since China trade war erupted

Pres. Trump hopes to finalize a crucial new trade deal between the U.S. and China.
October 30, 2025 at 12:09 AM
VIDEO: Trump hours from first face-to-face meeting with Xi since China trade war erupted
October 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM

Trump's high-stakes meeting with Xi, 1st face-to-face meeting in 6 years

Michael Sobolik, senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, says negotiations will be complicated between Donald Trump and Xi Jinping with artificial intelligence at the epicenter of these talks.
October 29, 2025 at 8:46 PM
VIDEO: Trump's high-stakes meeting with Xi, 1st face-to-face meeting in 6 years
October 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Trump says 'pretty clear' no 3rd term, Vance says proposed run with Rubio in 2028

President Donald Trump appeared to acknowledge Wednesday that he cannot run for a third term, after previously declining to rule out the possibility.
October 29, 2025 at 6:51 PM
US President Donald Trump arrives for a special dinner hosted in his honour and state leaders by South Korea's President Lee Jae Myung at the Hilton Gyeongju hotel in Gyeongju on October 29, 2025. (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS / AFP) (Photo by ANDREW CABALLERO-REYNOLDS/AFP via Getty Images)
October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM

Trump’s Truth Social to launch prediction betting marketplace

The social media company said it will soon allow users “to trade prediction contracts related to major events and milestones” as the White House denies any conflict of interest.
October 29, 2025 at 6:24 PM
VIDEO: Trump’s Truth Social to launch prediction betting marketplace
October 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM

Trump arrives in South Korea ahead of high-stakes meeting with Xi

President Donald Trump landed in South Korea ahead of a high-stakes meeting with China’s Xi Jinping, warning he would impose an additional 100% tariff on Chinese imports if no trade deal is reached.
October 29, 2025 at 6:23 PM
VIDEO: Trump arrives in South Korea ahead of high-stakes meeting with Xi
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM

What's at stake in Trump's meeting with China's Xi

ABC News' Selina Wang and Alexis Christoforous discuss the impact of potential trade deals between the U.S. and China.
October 29, 2025 at 6:07 PM
VIDEO: What's at stake in Trump's meeting with China's Xi
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM

Trump arrives in S. Korea for final stop of Asia tour, high-stakes meeting with Xi

Trump's most anticipated meeting on the three-country tour is with China's Xi on Thursday -- the goal being to end a monthslong trade war.
October 29, 2025 at 4:28 PM
President Donald Trump and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung leave after a high honor presentation ceremony at the Gyeongju National Museum in Gyeongju, October 29, 2025.
October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM

Senate to hold hearing in wake of White House's East Wing demolition

ABC News' Jay O'Brien reports on the hearing where committee members plan to examine a part of the National Historic Preservation Act.
October 29, 2025 at 2:31 PM
VIDEO: Senate to hold hearing in wake of White House's East Wing demolition (abcnl 930a)
October 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM

US strikes 4 alleged drug boats, killing 14

The Pentagon said it carried out the deadliest day of strikes on suspected drug smuggling boats in the Pacific Ocean, destroying four vessels and killing 14 people.
October 29, 2025 at 1:21 PM
VIDEO: US strikes 4 alleged drug boats, killing 14
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM

Donald Trump Jr. mocks 'No Kings' protests, praises father's approach to Mideast

Donald Trump Jr. has mocked protesters involved in "No Kings" demonstrations across the United States while praising his father's business approach to the Middle East
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Donald Trump Jr. stands near the Oval Office after a ceremony to present the Presidential Medal of Freedom for Charlie Kirk to his widow Erika Kirk in the Rose Garden of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)
October 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM

Trump hints at sending military to US cities in address to American troops in Japan

While addressing U.S. troops in Japan President Trump talked about possibly sending the military into American cities.
October 29, 2025 at 10:28 AM
VIDEO: Trump hints at sending military to US cities in address to American troops in Japan
October 29, 2025 at 10:12 AM

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, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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, 2025 at 5:46 AM

Trump prepares to meet China’s president, Xi Jinping

President Donald Trump departs Japan on his way to South Korea where he will discuss trade with China’s president, Xi Jinping. Geopolitical adviser Alice Han joins ABC News to break it down.
October 29, 2025 at 5:46 AM
VIDEO: CHINA - ALICE HAN (GOODWIN/SERRATOS)
October 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Newsom says he's 'deeply concerned' about Trump, Bannon comments floating 2028 run

California Gov. Gavin Newsom, in an interview with ABC's Jonathan Karl, said he is "deeply concerned" about President Trump and his allies comments on a third term.
October 28, 2025 at 8:03 PM
California Gov. Gavin Newsom speaks with Jonathan Karl of ABC News.