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The South Dakota governor was confirmed 59-34 in the Senate.

Vice President JD Vance cast the tie-breaking vote Friday.

Conversations about removing these watchdogs began during Trump's transition.

A federal judge has already blocked his order to stop birthright citizenship.

It would the first U.S.-Russian leader contact in nearly three years.

ABC News’ Melissa Adan spoke to Rep. Judy Chu (D-CA) about the devastation caused by recent wildfires and President Trump’s promises to state politicians and homeowners.

Pete Hegseth's nomination to serve as secretary of defense was officially confirmed in the Senate thanks to the tie-breaking vote of Vice President JD Vance.

Federal workers were caught off guard Thursday by a test email.

Publicizing the mission is a priority for the White House and the Pentagon.

Trump has harshly criticized Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's response.

President Donald Trump arrives in Southern California and is greeted by Gov. Gavin Newsom ahead of touring areas affected by the Los Angeles wildfires.

Tom Homan spoke with ABC's Martha Raddatz for "This Week."

Eliminating the agency would need congressional action.

The immigration debate is finding its way into classrooms nationwide.

On Friday, President Donald Trump toured damage caused by hurricanes in North Carolina and headed to California to tour damage caused by wildfires.

One fears the intelligence community will keep resisting despite Trump's order.

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, January 26, 2025.

National Urban League President and CEO Marc Morial talks about the efforts by civil rights leaders and organizations to fight back against the dismantling of DEI initiatives.

Matthew Platkin, the Attorney General of New Jersey, discusses the litigation taking place to push back against President Trump's push to end birthright citizenship.

Rep. Sydney Kamlager-Dove, D-Calif., says the federal government “plays an important role in helping Americans.”

Donald Trump claimed that if states managed disaster response rather than FEMA, it would be "a lot less expensive" and also there would be "a lot quicker response."

Secretary of State Marco Rubio has directed the State Department to freeze applications in the passport pipeline with “X” selected as the gender identifier.

Migrants from Haiti, Cuba, Nicaragua and Venezuela could be quickly expelled.

They can be left behind in such disasters, experts told ABC News.

Trump released a trove of documents in 2017 related to the 1963 killing of John F. Kennedy but left some of it redacted based on recommendations from the CIA and FBI.

Trump launched the $TRUMP coin Friday night, just days before he took office.

More Marines and soldiers were deploying to the region Thursday, officials said.

A federal judge in Seattle has signed a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship.

Four of the governors are voting DNC members.

The documents will not be immediately made available, though.

President Donald Trump's pick for defense secretary, Pete Hegseth, has cleared a key test vote in the Senate, but two Republicans broke ranks to vote against his confirmation.

The president contends the rioters did nothing wrong despite being convicted.

California Rep. Sarah Jacobs discussed President Donald Trump’s decision to send American troops to the border.

Two Republicans, Sens. Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins, opposed Hegseth.

Trump tells the World Economic Forum to invest in the US or face tariffs.

Immigration, Panama Canal expected to be top issues on his agenda.

Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski released a statement explaining why she will vote against confirming Pete Hegseth for defense secretary.

House Democratic Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries strongly criticized Republicans’ reported plans for a tax bill that would slash Medicaid and impose tariffs.

Numerous states have sued over Trump's plan to end the 14th Amendment policy.

David Canton, Florida University's director of African American studies, reacts to President Trump's moves to eliminate federal Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) programs.

President Trump issued an executive order limiting gender definitions on Monday.

President Trump touted his economic plans and discussed domestic and international economic policies during a speech to the World Economic in Davos, Switzerland on Thursday.

A man who toured the Capitol was found with a gun on Tuesday, officials said.

The order grants the agencies the "same authority already granted to the FBI."

DEI labor attorney Jason Schwartz explains what will now likely happen to federal employees who had been working on DEI efforts, and how policies could influence private companies as well.

Five undocumented pregnant women sued Trump over the birthright citizenship EO.

Tennessee Republican Rep. Tim Burchett joins ABC News Live to discuss recent actions by President Donald Trump.

Fallout in Washington continues after President Donald Trump's pardons and commutations for over 1,500 people involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol.

RFK Jr., raked in at least $12 million in total income in the past two years.

The rebel group has been attacking shipping lanes for over a year.