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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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
October 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Speaker Johnson says there's no 'path' for a 3rd Trump term
The House speaker said he doesn't "see a way to amend the Constitution" to allow for President Donald Trump to seek a third term in office.
October 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
October 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Trump's social media company to launch prediction betting marketplace
President Trump's social media company, Trump Media and Technology Group, has announced it will launch a prediction betting marketplace on Truth Social.
October 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
October 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Japanese PM gifts Trump late Shinzo Abe's putter
Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi gifted President Trump the putter of late Japanese prime minister Shinzo Abe during his visit to Tokyo.
October 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
October 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Trump formally appeals his New York hush money conviction
Attorneys for President Trump are appealing his criminal hush money conviction, telling a New York appellate court that his trial was "fatally marred" by faulty evidence.
October 28, 2025 at 4:49 PM
October 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
President Trump prepares for high-stakes meeting with China’s president
The president is in Japan, where he met with the country's newly elected prime minister as he threatens to deploy additional military forces to U.S. cities.
October 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
October 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
President Trump's granddaughter gets exemption to LPGA tournament
The granddaughter of President Donald Trump will be making her LPGA debut next month in The Annika at Pelican Golf Club in Florida
October 28, 2025 at 3:37 PM
October 28, 2025 at 2:54 AM
Newsom ‘deeply concerned’ by Trump, Bannon hinting at third term
Gov. Gavin Newsom tells Jon Karl he’s “deeply concerned” about Trump and adviser Steve Bannon referencing a possible 2028 presidential run.
October 28, 2025 at 2:54 AM
October 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
What to expect from Trump and Xi’s high-stakes trade meeting
ABC’s Matthew McGuire, former U.S. executive director of the World Bank, breaks down what’s on the agenda, including tariffs, U.S. farmers, rare earth minerals, TikTok and more.
October 27, 2025 at 10:20 PM
October 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
Trump asks SCOTUS to allow firing of Library of Congress, Copyright Office official
It's another appeal to the justices over Trump's view of presidential control.
October 27, 2025 at 8:29 PM
October 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Trump leaves door open for 2028 run, advisers claim 3rd term could be possible
Legal and presidential history experts James Sample and Mark Updegrove weigh in on President Donald Trump’s remarks about a potential 2028 run, including possible workarounds to the 22nd Amendment.
October 27, 2025 at 8:16 PM
October 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Pence's never-before-published notes key evidence in case against Trump, book says
Donald Trump berated Mike Pence, calling his then-vice president a "wimp" during their final phone call on Jan. 6, 2021.
October 27, 2025 at 6:17 PM
October 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Trump mixes dancing and diplomacy on Asia trip with trade deals, key meetings ahead
White House correspondent Karen Travers discusses President Donald Trump's Asia trip, including dancing in Malaysia, trade deals with Malaysia and Cambodia, and meetings with Japan and China.
October 27, 2025 at 5:36 PM
October 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Trump refuses to rule out 3rd term, says 'I have the best poll numbers'
Speaking with reporters on board Air Force One on Monday, President Donald Trump again refused to rule out a bid for a third presidential term.
October 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
October 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Pence's never-before-published notes key evidence in case against Trump, book says
Donald Trump berated Mike Pence, calling his then-vice president a "wimp" during their final phone call on Jan. 6, 2021. ABC News' Jonathan Karl has exclusive details in his new book, "Retribution."
October 27, 2025 at 2:22 PM
October 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Trump arrives in Japan on high-stakes Asian trade deal trip
The trip will culminate with a high-stakes face-to-face meeting between President Donald Trump and China’s Xi Jinping as tensions over tariffs reach new heights.
October 27, 2025 at 1:20 PM
October 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Trump refuses to rule out 3rd term, says he got 'perfect' MRI at Walter Reed
Speaking with reporters on board Air Force One on Monday, President Donald Trump again refused to rule out a bid for a third presidential term.
October 27, 2025 at 10:58 AM