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West Point disbands student clubs related to gender and race

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point has disbanded a dozen clubs on campus related to gender and race, ABC News has confirmed.
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Class of 2022 cadets arrive for commencement ceremonies at the US Military Academy West Point, on May 21, 2022, in New York.
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Pam Bondi sworn in as attorney general

The Senate confirmed Pam Bondi as attorney general with votes along party lines.
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VIDEO: Pam Bondi sworn in as attorney general
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USAID to place all direct-hire staff on administrative leave starting Friday

A day after the Trump administration moved to shut down the USAID agency, the State Department has begun helping recall all USAID staffers who are on foreign assignment.
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A refugee who fled Libya waits near boxes of USAID at the Tunisian refugee camp of Choucha on Mar. 18, 2011 near Ras Ajdir, Tunisia.
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How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr.

A look at how Kennedy convinced Sen. Cassidy, a doctor and vaccination advocate, that he should become health secretary.
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Sen. Bill Cassidy votes aye at the final moment as the Senate Finance Committee holds a roll call vote to approve the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department, at the Capitol, Feb. 4, 2025.
February 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM

Tulsi Gabbard clears key vote on nomination for director of national intelligence

Sens. Susan Collins, James Lankford and Todd Young said they'll vote to confirm the DNI nominee.
February 5, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, attends to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 30, 2025.
February 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM

Tulsi Gabbard faces skeptical senators at hearing to be intel chief

If confirmed, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard would become the youngest-ever DNI. Sources tell ABC News the vote on her nomination is expected to be close.
February 4, 2025 at 11:11 PM
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, attends to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 30, 2025.
February 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM

Trump's plan to shut down Education Department is ‘will of the voters’: Sen. Cruz

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, discusses the president’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education and USAID.
February 4, 2025 at 7:12 PM
VIDEO: Trump's plan to shut down Education Department is ‘will of the voters’: Sen. Cruz
February 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM

Senate panel advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary

All eyes were on Sen. Bill Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican and longtime doctor who expressed deep concern about Kennedy's history of anti-vaccine comments.
February 4, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services testifies during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing for his pending confirmation, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington.
February 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM

Senate Finance Committee advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be Trump's health secretary

The panel voted 14-13 along party lines.
February 4, 2025 at 5:31 PM
VIDEO: Senate Finance Committee advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be Trump's health secretary
February 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM

'Paid administrative hell': Some Ed. Dept. staff put on leave after Trump's DEI order

While no specific reason was given, three employees told ABC News they believe the common thread among them is attendance at a voluntary diversity training.
February 4, 2025 at 3:14 PM
A view of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2025.
February 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM

Why shutting down USAID could have major impacts on Gaza aid, organizations warn

The Trump administration's efforts to shut down USAID could impact humanitarian efforts in Gaza and abroad, international aid organizations are warning.
February 4, 2025 at 2:19 PM
A view of the USAID building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2025.
February 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM

Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and Berkeley

The Trump administration is opening new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five U.S. universities including Columbia and the University of California, Berkeley
February 3, 2025 at 11:37 PM
FILE - Students with the Gaza Solidarity Encampment block the entrance of Hamilton Hall at Columbia University after taking over it, April 30, 2024 in New York. (Marco Postigo Storel via AP, File)
February 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM

Turmoil inside USAID as Musk calls the agency 'criminal' and says it 'has to die'

Amid ongoing turmoil inside the U.S. Agency for International Development, sources say that Department of Government Efficiency staffers have moved to take over offices.
February 3, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk arrives for the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
February 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM

OPM, following DOGE plans, sends federal workers 2nd email as AGs say not to accept

The Office of Personnel Management, carrying out Elon Musk's plan to trim the government, has sent federal workers a follow-up email about its deferred resignation offer.
February 3, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk arrives for the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
February 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM

'What is happening is pure chaos,' says education union official

President of American Federation of Government Employees Local 252, Sheria Smith, discusses the dozens of Department of Education staff put on leave after Trump's DEI order.
February 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
VIDEO: 'What is happening is pure chaos,' says education union official
February 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM

Manufacturers say tariffs on Mexico and Canada threaten to upend supply chains

Jay Timmons, president and CEO of the National Association of Manufacturers joined ABC News Live to discuss the impact tariffs on Mexico and Canada would have on the manufacturing sector in the U.S.
February 3, 2025 at 8:53 PM
VIDEO: Manufacturers say tariffs on Mexico and Canada threaten to upend supply chains
February 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM

Rubio expresses frustrations with USAID

Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed he's the acting administrator at USAID and expressed his concerns with the agency on Monday.
February 3, 2025 at 8:00 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio confirmed he's the acting administrator at USAID and expressed his concerns with the agency on Monday.
February 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Possible impacts of a USAID 'shut down'

Oxfam America president and CEO Abby Maxman reacted to the turmoil unfolding inside the U.S. Agency for International Development.
February 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM
VIDEO: Possible impacts of a USAID 'shut down'
February 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM

Rubio to focus on curbing immigration, countering China in Latin America

Marco Rubio is set to embark on his first diplomatic mission abroad since being confirmed to his post, visiting five countries in Central and South America.
February 3, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Indo-Pacific Quad ministers at the State Department in Washington, Jan. 21, 2025.
February 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM

How qualified are Trump's cabinet picks?

The experience and career paths of President Donald Trump's Cabinet picks.
February 3, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Tulsi Gabbard, Marco Rubio, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Pete Hegseth took different paths to Donald Trump's administration.
February 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM

Elon Musk’s actions against USAID ‘frightening’: Former administrator

Dr. Atul Gawande, former assistant administrator for global health at USAID, said Elon Musk has “no clue” about an organization that “keeps vital functions moving.”
February 3, 2025 at 4:46 PM
VIDEO: Elon Musk’s actions against USAID ‘frightening’: Former administrator
February 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM

Elon Musk 'in the process' of 'shutting down' USAID, he says

Speaking on an audio stream described as the first "Dogecast" podcast, Musk said USAID was "hopeless" based on his team's findings.
February 3, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Speaking on an audio stream described as the first "Dogecast" podcast, Musk said USAID was "hopeless" based on his team's findings.
February 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM

FBI officials ‘stunned’ by Trump administration targeting the agency: Chris Christie

Chris Christie and Rahm Emanuel look at the legality of Trump’s actions in his first two weeks in office on “This Week.”
February 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
VIDEO: FBI officials ‘stunned’ by Trump administration targeting the agency: Chris Christie
February 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM

‘There’s no incentive’ for Trump to abandon Cabinet picks: Julie Pace

USA Today Washington bureau chief Susan Page and Associated Press executive editor Julie Pace break down Trump’s cabinet hearings on “This Week.”
February 2, 2025 at 6:17 PM
VIDEO: ‘There’s no incentive’ for Trump to abandon Cabinet picks: Julie Pace
February 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM

Trump’s controversial Cabinet nominees grilled on Capitol Hill

ABC News’ Jay O’Brien reports on the latest Cabinet nominee confirmation hearings on “This Week.”
February 2, 2025 at 6:15 PM
VIDEO: Trump’s controversial Cabinet nominees grilled on Capitol Hill
February 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM

Confirmation battles ahead this week for the Trump administration

ABC News Multiplatform Reporter Perry Russom provides the latest from Washington on President Donald Trump's picks and the confirmation battles ahead.
February 2, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Confirmation battles ahead this week for the Trump administration
February 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM

DOJ seeks list of potentially thousands of FBI employees who worked on Jan. 6 cases

Several sources told ABC News that the Trump administration is compiling a list of FBI agents who they believe should be fired or forced to resign in the coming days.
February 1, 2025 at 4:49 PM
The seal of Federal Bureau of Investigation is seen on J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington July 12th, 2024.
February 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM

Top FBI officials were told to resign or be fired: Sources

The Trump administration is making a list of agents whose jobs are on the line, sources told ABC News, targeting agents tied to former special counsel Jack Smith's investigations into the president.
February 1, 2025 at 2:19 AM
VIDEO: Top FBI officials were told to resign or be fired: Sources
January 31, 2025 at 8:17 PM

OMB general counsel faces backlash following federal funding freeze order: Sources

Senior White House officials had not reviewed the Office of Management and Budget's sweeping order freezing federal grants and loans before it was issued, sources say.
January 31, 2025 at 8:17 PM
View of the White House in Washington DC, Nov. 8, 2024.
January 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM

Judge signals he will block Trump administration from freezing funding

A federal judge signaled he will issue a temporary restraining order barring the Trump administration from freezing federal loans and grants.
January 31, 2025 at 7:01 PM
President Donald Trump speaks at the 2025 House Republican Members Conference Dinner at Trump National Doral Miami in Doral, Fla., Jan. 27, 2025.
January 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM

Contentious confirmation hearings for President Trump’s nominees

Democrats and Republicans are pressing three of President Trump’s most controversial nominees before confirmation votes take place.
January 31, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Contentious confirmation hearings for President Trump’s nominees
January 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM

Trump funding freeze a blatant violation of Constitution, federal law: Legal experts

The Constitution, federal law and court decisions make it clear: President Donald Trump's order to pause federal funding is against the law, legal experts tell ABC News.
January 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
President Donald Trump signs documents as he issues executive orders and pardons for Jan. 6 defendants in the Oval Office at the White House on Inauguration Day in Washington, Jan. 20, 2025.
January 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM

Schiff hammers Patel over support for Jan. 6 choir

Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif, grew irate as he repeatedly questioned Kash Patel over his past vocal support for the "Jan. 6 choir."
January 30, 2025 at 11:52 PM
Sen. Adam Schiff, D-Calif, grew irate as he repeatedly questioned Kash Patel over his past vocal support for the "Jan. 6 choir."
January 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM

RFK Jr. says he would rescind rule over transgender discrimination

Sen. Josh Hawley asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if he would rescind a rule issued under the Biden admin over transgender discrimination. Kennedy said he would, adding, “That rule is anti-science.”
January 30, 2025 at 11:35 PM
Sen. Josh Hawley asked Robert F. Kennedy Jr. if he would rescind a rule issued under the Biden admin over transgender discrimination. Kennedy said he would, adding, “That rule is anti-science.”
January 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM

Gabbard is asked to about her past support of Edward Snowden

Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet questions director of national intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard on Edward Snowden and Russia.
January 30, 2025 at 10:59 PM
Democratic Sen. Michael Bennet questions director of national intelligence nominee Tulsi Gabbard on Edward Snowden and Russia.
January 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM

Gabbard is questioned about TikTok in confirmation hearing

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questions Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, about China and TikTok.
January 30, 2025 at 10:32 PM
Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand questions Tulsi Gabbard, Trump's pick for director of national intelligence, about China and TikTok.
January 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM

Gabbard stands firm on Snowden, frustrating key senators

Lawmakers gave DNI nominee Tulsi Gabbard more than a half-dozen chances to withdraw past support of Edward Snowden in her confirmation hearing, but she didn't take them.
January 30, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, attends to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 30, 2025.
January 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM

Sanders, RFK Jr. exchange turns contentious

Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders got another opportunity to question Kennedy at his confirmation hearing on Thursday.
January 30, 2025 at 7:51 PM
Independent Sen. Bernie Sanders got another opportunity to question Kennedy at his confirmation hearing on Thursday.
January 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM

Patel appears to break with Trump over some Jan. 6 pardons

FBI director nominee Kash Patel testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
January 30, 2025 at 6:54 PM
FBI director nominee Kash Patel testified in front of the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
January 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM

Key Republicans question RFK Jr. on vaccine approvals, Lyme disease

GOP Sen. Susan Collins asked RFK Jr. about his views on certain vaccines, herd immunity and Lyme disease. Kennedy said the polio vaccine was safe and he would not reduce its availability.
January 30, 2025 at 6:38 PM
GOP Sen. Susan Collins asked RFK Jr. about his views on certain vaccines, herd immunity and Lyme disease. Kennedy said the polio vaccine was safe and he would not reduce its availability.
January 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM

Patel ‘fails’ to protect FBI agents who worked on Jack Smith case

Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut pressed FBI director nominee Kash Patel on if he would prosecute the agents assigned to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case against Donald Trump.
January 30, 2025 at 6:18 PM
Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut pressed FBI director nominee Kash Patel on if he would prosecute the agents assigned to Special Counsel Jack Smith’s case against Donald Trump.
January 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM

RFK Jr. refuses to accept that COVID vaccines saved lives

When asked by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., if he agrees the vaccines saved millions of lives, Kennedy said, "I don't know. We don't have a good surveillance system, unfortunately.”
January 30, 2025 at 5:57 PM
When asked by Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., if he agrees the vaccines saved millions of lives, Kennedy said, "I don't know. We don't have a good surveillance system, unfortunately.”
January 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM

Health secretary nominee RFK Jr. gives opening statement at Day 2 of hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. rebukes claims he is anti-vaccine and anti-industry, saying he is “pro safety, pro good science” in front of Senate committee.
January 30, 2025 at 5:24 PM
Health secretary nominee RFK Jr. gives opening statement at Day 2 of hearing
January 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM

Sen. Whitehouse criticizes Patel nomination for FBI director

Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island discussed his reservations regarding Kash Patel serving as head of the FBI.
January 30, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse of Rhode Island discussed his reservations regarding Kash Patel serving as head of the FBI.
January 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM

Tulsi Gabbard delivers opening remarks at confirmation hearing for DNI

Tulsi Gabbard appeared Thursday before the Senate Intelligence Committee and delivered her opening remarks during her confirmation hearing for director of national intelligence.
January 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
VIDEO: Tulsi Gabbard delivers opening remarks at confirmation hearing for DNI
January 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM

FBI director nominee Kash Patel gives opening statement at confirmation hearing

Donald Trump's allies in Congress have lauded Patel's nomination, touting him as the change agent needed at the top of an embattled agency.
January 30, 2025 at 4:40 PM
VIDEO:  FBI director nominee Kash Patel gives opening statement at confirmation hearing
January 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM

Sen. Smith challenges RFK Jr. over past antidepressant comments

Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee.
January 29, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Democratic Sen. Tina Smith of Minnesota pressed Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee.
January 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM

Sen. Warren, RFK Jr. spar over suing drug companies

Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren challenged Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee.
January 29, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren challenged Robert F. Kennedy Jr. during his confirmation hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee.
January 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM

Fact-checking RFK Jr.'s claims on vaccines, pesticides at confirmation hearing

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. made claims during his Senate confirmation hearing on issues including vaccines, pesticides and Lyme disease. Some of them are missing context.
January 29, 2025 at 11:01 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., President Donald Trump's choice to be Secretary of Health and Human Services, appears before the Senate Finance Committee for his confirmation hearing, at the Capitol in Washington, Jan. 29, 2025.
January 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM

RFK Jr. says he's not anti-vaccine despite past statements

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparred with Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden during a hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee.
January 29, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. sparred with Democratic Sen. Ron Wyden during a hearing in front of the Senate Finance Committee.