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July 07

Magistrate judge recommends case against Milwaukee judge not be dismissed

Judge Hannah Dugan, 65, was arrested in May.
July 07
Milwaukee County Judge Hannah Dugan, charged with obstructing an immigration arrest, leaves after appearing in court, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, U.S. May 15, 2025.
July 07

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on life in the public spotlight

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson discussed the latest Supreme Court rulings with ABC News' Linsey Davis during a wide-ranging conversation at the Global Black Economic Forum.
July 07
VIDEO: Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson reflects on life in the public spotlight
July 07

Passengers will no longer have to take their shoes off at the airport

The agency first began requiring passengers to take their shoes off in 2006.
July 07
Air travelers go though TSA security at John Wayne Airport in Santa Ana, CA, May 7, 2025.
July 07

Local Texas officials spent years discussing potential flood warning system

For nearly a decade, flooding concerns have been raised at public meetings.
July 07
Crews work to clear debris from the Cade Loop bridge along the Guadalupe River on July 5, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.
July 07

Some ex-Texas county officials thought phone calls, not sirens, would be OK in flood

Some former Kerr County officials supported "river calling" for flood warnings.
July 07
Vehicles are seen after they were washed away along the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.
July 07

ABC News Live Prime: Mon, Jul 7, 2025

Death toll rises in Texas floods; Trump and Netanyahu meet amid ceasefire talks; Justice Ketanji Brown Johnson discusses the court and the country.
July 07
VIDEO: ABC News Live Prime: Mon, Jul 7, 2025
July 07

10 arrested after ambush on Texas ICE detention facility, officials say

The incident occurred in Alvarado, Texas, on July 4.
July 07
Officials announced on Monday that 10 people were arrested for engaging in a "planned ambush" on an ICE detention facility in Texas over the Fourth of July holiday.
July 07

Planned Parenthood sues Trump admin, saying it is targeted by provision in megabill

A federal judge has temporarily paused the provision from going into effect.
July 07
Planned Parenthood on Newtown Road in Virginia Beach, April 24, 2025.
July 07

United Cajun Navy assisting in search and rescue efforts in Texas

ABC News' Linsey Davis is joined by Brian Trascher, vice president of the United Cajun Navy, discussing the extent of the flooding in Texas and how people can help support those impacted.
July 07
VIDEO: United Cajun Navy assisting in search and rescue efforts in Texas
July 07

Local church shares efforts to help community affected by floods in Texas

ABC News' Linsey Davis is joined by members of the Southern Oaks Church in Kerrville, Texas, who are working to support the community in the wake of the tragic flooding.
July 07
VIDEO: Local church shares efforts to help community affected by floods in Texas
July 07

Texas communities in anguish following deadly flash floods

ABC News' Linsey Davis reports on the search for those missing in Texas following the catastrophic Fourth of July flash floods, which swept away homes and lives.
July 07
VIDEO: Texas communities in anguish following deadly flash floods
July 07

Texas flood survivor hung onto meter box for 3 hours to escape floods

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks to Texas resident Christian Fell who shares how he held onto a meter box at his home for hours as he waited for the deadly flash floods to subside.
July 07
VIDEO: Texas flood survivor hung onto meter box for 3 hours to escape floods
July 07

Texas Sen. Ted Cruz describes scene at Camp Mystic: 'It's heartbreaking'

ABC News' Linsey Davis is on the ground in Texas and discusses the recovery efforts at Camp Mystic with Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and the devastating impact the flooding has had on the community.
July 07
VIDEO: Texas Sen. Ted Cruz describes scene at Camp Mystic: 'It's heartbreaking'
July 07

Family of 4 killed after small plane crashes in North Carolina

The crash happened near the Sanford Raleigh Executive Airport.
July 07
A family of four, including two young children, were killed on Monday in a small plane crash in North Carolina, according to officials.
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Hard-hit Texas county had no flood warning sirens despite years of discussions

"There should have been sirens here," said Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick.
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A volunteer aids in search and rescue operations near the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 7, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.
July 07

Cajun Navy chaplain on comforting families impacted by Texas flooding

United Cajun Navy, a nonprofit grassroots organization, is assisting in providing emotional support to families impacted by the deadly floods in Texas.
July 07
VIDEO: Cajun Navy chaplain on comforting families impacted by Texas flooding
July 07

Why the rain that caused Texas flash flooding was so extreme

The Guadalupe River rose 26 feet in less than an hour due to the downpours.
July 07
Search and recovery workers dig through debris looking for any survivors or remains of people swept up in the flash flooding at Camp Mystic, July 6, 2025 in Hunt, Texas.
July 07

Migrants who were sent to CECOT are the responsibility of US, El Salvador tells UN

The claims appears to contradict what U.S. officials have been saying.
July 07
Salvadoran police officers escort alleged members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua recently deported by the U.S. government to be imprisoned in the Terrorism Confinement Center prison, in San Luis Talpa, El Salvador, obtained Mar. 16, 2025.
July 07

Weather events like Texas rain are more likely to occur due to climate change

Greenhouse gases have resulted in a warming planet, scientists say.
July 07
Boerne search and rescue teams navigate upstream in an inflatable boat on the flooded Guadalupe River on July 4, 2025 in Comfort, Texas. Heavy rainfall caused flooding along the Guadalupe River in central Texas with multiple fatalities reported.
July 07

The history of 'Flash Flood Alley,' the region in Texas prone to flood emergencies

“Flash Flood Alley” has a long and tragic history of major flooding events.
July 07
Volunteers search for missing people along the banks of the Guadalupe River after recent flooding, July 6, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.
July 07

World Central Kitchen on the ground assisting during Texas flooding

Samantha Elfmont of World Central Kitchen discusses the nonprofit's efforts to help victims of the catastrophic flooding in Texas.
July 07
VIDEO: World Central Kitchen on the ground assisting during Texas flooding
July 07

Texas flooding timeline: How rapidly rising waters killed dozens

More than 100 people are dead as heavy rains caused catastrophic flooding.
July 07
A search and rescue team looks for people near a damaged building at Camp Mystic in Hunt, Texas, July 7, 2025.
July 07

'30-foot wall of water': Survivors of Texas flooding speak out

More than 100 people have died in Texas as a result of catastrophic flooding.
July 07
A volunteer aids in search and rescue operations near the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 7, 2025, in Ingram, Texas.
July 07

How the flash flooding in Texas got so bad

Atmospheric conditions and complex, hilly terrain led to historic flooding.
July 07
The sun sets over the Guadalupe River, July 06, 2025 in Kerrville, Texas.
July 07

Texas Walmart manager on 'Operation BBQ' to aid community after flooding

Walmart store manager Peter McFarlane discusses how his Kerrville, Texas, location is helping the community after catastrophic flooding.
July 07
VIDEO: Texas Walmart manager on 'Operation BBQ' to aid community after flooding
July 07

Camp Mystic counselor who died in Texas flooding remembered as 'loyal and beloved'

Chloe Childress died in the devastating flooding in Texas over the weekend.
July 07
Flood victim, Chloe Childress.
July 07

Suspect dead after opening fire on entrance of Texas Border Patrol building

Border Patrol agents and local police "neutralized" the shooter.
July 07
The door that was shot at by an alleged suspect at the U.S. Border Patrol facility located near the airport in McAllen, Texas, July 7, 2025.
July 07

Texas flooding victims: From campers to parents, what we know about the lives lost

More than 100 people have died during the devastating flash flooding in Texas.
July 07
Texas flood victims, Hanna Lawrence and Rebecca Lawrence, Julian Ryan, Jane Ragsdale, Chloe Childress and Dick Eastland.
July 07

Trial challenging administration's removal of pro-Palestinian scholars gets underway

A lawsuit is challenging the removal of those who express pro-Palestinian views.
July 07
Police officers gather during demonstrations by protesters in support of Palestinians in Gaza and pro-Israel counter-protesters, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, at the University of California Los Angeles (UCLA) in Los Angeles, California, U.S. April 28, 2024. REUTERS/David Swanson
July 07

Coast Guard rescue swimmer who saved 165 from Camp Mystic speaks out

Scott Ruskin joined “GMA” to detail his rescue operation amid deadly flooding in Texas.
July 07
VIDEO: Coast Guard rescue swimmer who saved 165 from Camp Mystic speaks out
July 07
Three young sisters in Washington, Olivia Decker, 5, Paityn Decker, 9, and Evelyn Decker, 8 who had not been seen since they left home for a scheduled visitation with their father have been found dead, according to the Wenatchee Police Department.
July 07

DOJ, FBI review finds no Jeffrey Epstein 'client list,' confirms suicide: Memo 

Attorney General Pam Bondi had previously promised the public release of scores of records associated with federal probes into Epstein.
July 07
Attorney General Pam Bondi had previously promised the public release of scores of records associated with federal probes into Epstein.
July 07

Nonprofit animal shelter helps take in pets affected by deadly Texas flooding

Dr. Ellen Jefferson, president and CEO of Austin Pets Alive!, joined ABC News Live to discuss how the shelter is rescuing and taking in pets left homeless by the deadly flooding in Texas.
July 07
VIDEO: Nonprofit animal shelter helps take in pets affected by deadly Texas flooding
July 07

Camp Mystic mourns 27 lost as death toll in Texas flooding rises

At least 90 people are believed to be dead statewide due to the weather.
July 07
A drone view shows fallen trees, as a result of flash flooding, in Comfort, Texas, July 5, 2025.
July 07

Dad who allegedly killed daughters possibly spotted after month on the run

The fugitive father has been on the run for over a month.
July 07
The Chelan County Sheriff's Office released photos of Travis Decker in a wanted poster.
July 07

Judge questions motive behind Kilmar Abrego Garcia's criminal indictment

The judge ordered testimony on the government's plans for him if he's released.
July 07
Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Salvadoran migrant in this handout image obtained by Reuters on April 9, 2025.
July 07

Texas floods raise questions about rescue efforts

Officials want the public to understand disaster response operations.
July 07
Officials comb through the banks of the Guadalupe River after a flash flood swept through the area, July 5, 2025, in Hunt, Texas.
July 07

Crews 'overwhelmed' after Chantal brings record-breaking flooding to North Carolina

Chantal made landfall as a tropical storm on Sunday morning.
July 07
NC Hwy 902 near Chatham Central road has collapsed after Tropical Depression Chantal brought record-breaking flooding to North Carolina.
July 07

Texas flood survivor: 'We do need a flood warning system'

Stuart Gross, a code enforcement officer in Ingram, Texas, discussed the destruction on the ground following extensive flooding in Kerr County.
July 07
VIDEO: Texas flood survivor: 'We do need a flood warning system'
July 07

Suspect dead after opening fire on entrance of Texas Border Patrol building

The suspect, identified as 27-year-old Ryan Louis Mosqueda, fired at the federal building that houses the U.S. Border Patrol offices at the McAllen International Airport.
July 07
VIDEO: Suspect dead after opening fire on entrance of Texas Border Patrol building
July 07

Tropical Depression Chantal brings record-breaking flooding to North Carolina

Crews in North Carolina are "overwhelmed" with water rescues and search efforts after Tropical Depression Chantal made landfall on Sunday.
July 07
VIDEO: Tropical Depression Chantal brings record-breaking flooding to North Carolina
July 07

Kerrville officials give update on deadly Texas flooding

Kerr County was hardest-hit, with at least 75 deaths, including 28 children.
July 07
VIDEO: Kerr County officials give update on deadly Texas flooding
July 07

Officials searching for missing father Travis Decker in Idaho

Officials received a tip of a possible sighting on July 5.
July 07
Officials received a tip of a possible sighting on July 5.
July 07

Officials shoot down ‘crazy theories’ over Texas flooding

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, and local officials dismissed concerns that cuts to FEMA and the National Weather Service contributed to the severity of the disaster.
July 07
VIDEO: Officials shoot down ‘crazy theories’ over Texas flooding
July 07

Judge to hear arguments over transfer of Abrego Garcia to Maryland from Tennessee

The judge in Kilmar Abrego Garcia's deportation case in Maryland will hear arguments over whether he should be transferred to Maryland as he awaits trial in Tennessee.
July 07
Video: Judge to hear arguments over transfer of Abrego Garcia to Maryland from Tennessee
July 07

Trump, Netanyahu to meet at the White House

ABC News’ Karen Travers, James Longman and contributor Mick Mulroy discuss the importance of the upcoming meeting between the two world leaders.
July 07
VIDEO: Trump, Netanyahu to meet at the White House
July 07

FEMA has ‘important’ role in Texas response: Former DHS official

John Cohen, an ABC News contributor and a former acting undersecretary at the Department of Homeland Security, talks about the federal government’s emergency response.
July 07
VIDEO: FEMA has ‘important’ role in Texas response: Former DHS official
July 07

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July 07
Catch up on the developing stories making headlines.
July 07

Virginia nonprofit responds to ‘utter devastation and heartbreak’ in Texas

Mercy Chefs CEO Gary LeBlanc discusses how his foundation is helping families, volunteers and first responders in Texas.
July 07
VIDEO: Virginia nonprofit responds to ‘utter devastation and heartbreak’ in Texas
July 07

‘Unimaginable grief and loss’ in Texas, nonprofit says

Christians on Mission’s John-Travis Smith discusses how his nonprofit organization is mobilizing to assist in the Texas flood zone.
July 07
VIDEO: ‘Unimaginable grief and loss’ in Texas, nonprofit says