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Kentucky State Capitol building in Frankfort, Ky.
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Biden slams video on Trump site citing 'Unified Reich,' Republicans dodge commenting

"That’s Hitler’s language; that's not America’s," the president said.
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President Joe Biden speaks about the PACT Act at the Westwood Park YMCA, on May 21, 2024, in Nashua, N.H.
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Speaker Johnson moving ahead on Netanyahu invite in wake of possible ICC warrant

Senate Majority Leader Schumer said he's open to Netanyahu addressing Congress.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu speaks in Jerusalem, Feb. 18, 2024. Speaker of the House Mike Johnson at the Capitol, Feb. 29, 2024 in Washington.
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Trump calls trial 'a disgrace to this country'

Former President Donald Trump spoke to the press after trial adjourned for the day with closing arguments expected after Memorial Day weekend. ABC News' Olivia Rubin shares what's next.
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VIDEO: Trump calls trial 'a disgrace to this country'
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Blinken calls ICC warrants 'wrongheaded,' says they complicate efforts for cease-fire

Blinken said it creates "shameful equivalence" between Israeli, Hamas leaders.
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Secretary of State Antony Blinken takes his seat for the Senate Foreign Relations Committee hearing on the State Department's FY2025 budget request, May 21, 2024.
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Closing arguments in Trump hush money trial set for next week

The prosecution and defense both rested their case and are now meeting with the judge to discuss jury instructions that will be presented to the jury following closing arguments.
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VIDEO: Closing arguments in Trump hush money trial set for next week
May 21

North Carolina lawmaker fights state anti-masking legislation

Sen. Sydney Batch says proposed repeal could endanger health of at-risk people.
May 21
Republican lawmakers in North Carolina are pushing to ban masks
May 21

Trump deletes video about election victory referencing 'Unified Reich' after backlash

In a statement to ABC News, the Trump campaign claimed it was a random online video reposted by a staffer who did not see the word.
May 21
VIDEO: Trump deletes video about election victory referencing 'Unified Reich' after backlash
May 21

Fani Willis, the prosecutor in Trump's Georgia election case, facing primary race

Judge McAfee will go up against Robert Patillo in a nonpartisan election.
May 21
Scott McAfee, Fulton County superior court judge, at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, March 1, 2024.| Fani Willis, Fulton County District Attorney, at the Fulton County Courthouse in Atlanta, March 1, 2024.
May 21

Trump social media post contains term associated with Nazi regime

The video, posted onto Truth Social, said there will be a “unified Reich” if former President Donald Trump wins the 2024 election.
May 21
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May 21

Defense witness Robert Costello returns to stand after dramatic testimony

Judge Juan Merchan previously scolded defense witness Robert Costello over his behavior on the stand and cleared out the courtroom.
May 21
VIDEO: Defense witness Robert Costello returns to stand after dramatic testimony
May 21

Trump deletes social media video referencing 'Unified Reich' after facing backlash

“This was not a campaign video," a Trump campaign spokesperson said.
May 21
Former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks to the media after his trial for allegedly covering up hush money payments at Manhattan Criminal Court on May 20, 2024, in New York City. (Photo by Mark Peterson - Pool/Getty Images)
May 21

US delegation travels to Turks and Caicos after 5 tourists detained over ammunition

The ammunition charge carries a minimum 12-year sentence in prison if convicted.
May 21
Turks and Caicos officers stand outside a police station.
May 21

Trump posts social media clip seemingly suggesting a win will bring 'unified Reich'

Former President Donald Trump on Monday posted a video on his social media platform that uses language that appears to mirror that of Nazi Germany.
May 21
Former President Donald Trump on Monday posted a video on his social media platform that uses language that appears to mirror that of Nazi Germany.
May 21

2 more states vote in the 2024 presidential primary

Kentucky and Oregon are casting ballots.
May 21
Wisconsin residents prepare to vote in the Presidential Primary election at the Central Assembly of God church polling place in Douglas County in Superior, Wis. April 2, 2024.
May 21

Oregon 2024 primary results

Biden and Trump clinched their parties' nominations earlier this year.
May 21
Oregon State Capitol building in Salem, Ore.
May 20

Austin says 'expectation' is Ukraine won't use US weapons outside its territory

Russia has made "tactical gains" in Kharkiv, a military expert told ABC News.
May 20
Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin holds a joint press conference following a meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group at the Pentagon, May 20, 2024, in Arlington, Va.
May 20

Trump Defense team paints Cohen as a liar

Michael Cohen undergoing intense questioning from Donald Trump’s lawyer about alleged phone calls between Cohen and Trump concerning Stormy Daniels ABC News' Kim Wehle discusses cross-examination.
May 20
VIDEO: Trump defense team paints Cohen as a liar
May 20

Donald Trump speaks after testimony wraps in hush money trial

Donald Trump spoke outside the courtroom after testimony wrapped for the day in his criminal hush money trial. ABC News' Olivia Rubin and Kim Wehle give their analysis.
May 20
VIDEO: Donald Trump speaks after testimony wraps in hush money trial
May 20

As RFK Jr. seeks spot on debate stage, a look at the last independent to make it

An independent candidate hasn't made it on the debate stage since Ross Perot.
May 20
Governor Bill Clinton, incumbent President Bush, and independent candidate Ross Perot in the third presidential debate handshake exchange, East Lansing, MI, Oct. 19, 1992.
May 20

Michael Cohen wraps up testimony in Trump hush money trial

Donald Trump’s former “fixer” spent four days on the witness stand testifying for the prosecution and withstanding tough questioning from Trump’s defense attorneys on cross examination.
May 20
VIDEO: Michael Cohen wraps up testimony in Trump hush money trial
May 20

Trump, Biden in full campaign mode as first debate approaches

Over the weekend, Biden courted African American voters while Trump appealed to NRA members.
May 20
VIDEO: Trump, Biden in full campaign mode as first debate approaches
May 20

Blinken denounces ICC arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders

A prosecutor with the ICC said he would file applications for arrest warrants for Hamas and Israeli leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, for "criminal responsibility."
May 20
VIDEO: Blinken denounces ICC arrest warrants for Israeli, Hamas leaders
May 20

Biden faces silent protests at Morehouse commencement

"I support peaceful, nonviolent protests," Biden said.
May 20
President Joe Biden speaks to graduating students at the Morehouse College commencement, May 19, 2024, in Atlanta.
May 20

Sen. Schumer tells Democrats he'll reintroduce bipartisan border bill

Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will bring the bipartisan border deal that was negotiated early this year back up on the floor this week for a standalone vote.
May 20
Majority Leader Chuck Schumer will bring the bipartisan border deal that was negotiated early this year back up on the floor this week for a standalone vote.
May 20

Homeland Security warns of threats to election posed by AI

"This is a problem of today," one expert said.
May 20
Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines testifies before a Senate Armed Services Committee hearing on worldwide threats, at Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., May 2, 2024.
May 20

What are the potential outcomes of Trump's hush money trial?

The prosecution has not yet rested in the Manhattan hush money case.
May 20
Former President Donald Trump appears at Manhattan Supreme Court during his trial on May 16 2024.
May 19

Sen. Schumer tells Democrats he'll reintroduce bipartisan border bill

Democrats are trying again to get the bill passed.
May 19
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) speaks during a news conference following a Senate Democratic party policy luncheon on Capitol Hill on May 1, 2024, in Washington, D.C. (Photo by Andrew Harnik/Getty Images)
May 19

'This Week' Transcript 5-19-24: Sen. Chris Van Hollen & Victoria Nuland

A rush transcript of "This Week with George Stephanopoulos" airing on Sunday, May 19, 2024 on ABC News is below. This copy may not be in its final form, may be updated and may contain minor transcription errors. For previous show transcripts, visit the "This Week" transcript archive. (COMMERCIAL BREAK) ANNOUNCER: THIS WEEK WITH GEORGE STEPHANOPOULOS starts right now. (BEGIN VIDEO CLIP) MARTHA RADDATZ, ABC "THIS WEEK" CO-ANCHOR: Face to face. JOE BIDEN, PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES: Make my day, pal. I'll even do it twice. RADDATZ: President Biden and Donald Trump agree to two presidential debates. DONALD TRUMP (R), FORMER U.S. PRESIDENT AND 2024 PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE: We will never give up and we will never ever, ever back down. RADDATZ: The candidates defy tradition with new rules after chaos four years ago. TRUMP: Which was heavily – CHRIS WALLACE, MODERATOR: No. Mr. President – Mr. President – RADDATZ: This morning, how the history of candidate clashes led to big...
May 19
In this Oct. 31, 2023, file photo, Sen. Chris Van Hollen speaks during a Senate Appropriations Committee hearing on national security spending on Capitol Hill, in Washington, D.C.
May 19

Van Hollen: 'I do not have concerns' about Biden at debate

Van Hollen cited Biden's State of the Union to suggest he's ready to debate.
May 19
Senator Chris Van Hollen speaks to reporters during a Senate Vote, at the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, D.C., on May 2, 2024.
May 18

Rudy Giuliani served with indictment after 80th birthday party

Giuliani had bragged he couldn't be found to be served the papers.
May 18
Former mayor of New York Rudy Giuliani speaks during a news conference outside the federal courthouse in Washington, Dec. 15, 2023.
May 18

1 American man's fight to save a girl in Gaza he's never met

Two fathers have young daughters with the same neurological disease.
May 18
Amjad Abu Zaiter with his family evacuating Rafah in Southern Gaza, his daughter Julia, in her mother's arms.
May 17
In this undated stock photo, Alabama State University is seen from an aerial view in Montgomery, Ala.
May 17

'I just want to graduate': Morehouse seniors on Biden's upcoming commencement speech

Some seniors feared Biden will draw attention from their own celebrations.
May 17
A senior in his mortar is seen on the campus of Morehouse College, Atlanta, GA,  May 10, 2024.
May 17

Democrats look to band together after Maryland's bruising Senate primary

While Maryland is deep blue, Angela Alsobrooks is not on a glide path to win.
May 17
Maryland Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate and Prince George's County Executive Angela Alsobrooks speaks with a voter outside a voting location for the state primary election at the Marilyn Praisner Community Recreation Center on May 14, 2024.
May 17

Trump attends son Barron's high school graduation on day off from court

He had complained that he wouldn't be allowed to be on hand in Florida.
May 17
Former President Donald Trump waves as he attends the graduation ceremony of his son, Barron Trump, at Oxbridge Academy in Palm Beach, Fla., May 17, 2024.
May 17

Raucous congressional hearing with 'fake eyelashes' comment sparks backlash

"It was not a good look for Congress," Johnson said.
May 17
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, left, and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, May 16, 2024.
May 17

Photo of upside-down flag at Justice Samuel Alito's house raises concerns: Report

Sen. Dick Durbin called on Alito to recuse himself from election 2020 cases.
May 17
In this April 23, 2021, file photo, associate Justice Samuel Alito sits during a group photo of the Justices at the Supreme Court in Washington, D.C.
May 17

SEN. VAN HOLLEN, VICTORIA NULAND, SUNDAY ON “THIS WEEK” WITH CO-ANCHOR MARTHA RADDATZ

This is a listing for "This Week" airing Sunday, May 19, 2024.
May 17
This Week with George Stephanopoulos
May 17

Biden announces grants to further desegregate schools on Brown vs. Board anniversary

The grants come as the administration works to make inroads with Black voters.
May 17
President Joe Biden speaks at the National Museum of African American History and Culture, MAy 17, 2024, in Washington.
May 17

Speaker Johnson says argument on Capitol Hill was 'not a good look'

Speaker Mike Johnson on Friday said he is disappointed in the chaos and name-calling that happened during a raucous House Oversight Committee markup on Thursday night.
May 17
VIDEO: Speaker Johnson says argument on Capitol Hill was 'not a good look'
May 17

Biden commemorates 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

President Joe Biden delivered remarks at an anniversary event at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Friday.
May 17
President Joe Biden delivered remarks at an anniversary event at the National Museum of African American History and Culture on Friday.
May 17

Biden marks 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education

President Joe Biden's remarks were delivered at the National Museum of African American History and Culture.
May 17
VIDEO: Biden marks 70th anniversary of Brown v. Board of Education
May 17

Trump to campaign in Minnesota, Biden targets Black voters in Georgia

President Joe Biden and former President Donald Trump have agreed to two unprecedented early debates.
May 17
Trump to campaign in Minnesota while Biden aims at Black voters in Georgia
May 17

Raucous House meeting ‘not a good look for Congress’: Speaker Johnson

Speaker Mike Johnson told ABC News he was disappointed in what was said between parties during a chaotic House Oversight Committee meeting on Thursday night.
May 17
Speaker Mike Johnson told ABC News he was disappointed in what was said between parties during a chaotic House Oversight Committee meeting on Thursday night.
May 17

Trump’s defense attorneys on the attack against Cohen

Former President Donald Trump's defense accused Michael Cohen of lying about a phone call related to the hush money case. ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire provides analysis.
May 17
VIDEO: Trump’s defense attorneys on the attack against Cohen
May 16

Biden asserts executive privilege over audio of interview with special counsel Hur

Republicans are still moving ahead with trying to hold AG Garland in contempt.
May 16
Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks during the 36th Annual Candlelight Vigil to honor the law enforcement officers who lost their lives in 2023, in Washington, on May 13, 2024.
May 16

Biden administration aims to expedite migrant asylum claims from years to months

Overall, the immigration court system faces a backlog of 3.5 million cases.
May 16
Migrants line up to be transferred by US Border Patrol after having crossed the Bravo River in El Paso, Texas, as seen from Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua State, Mexico, on April 18, 2024.
May 16

Can Republican Larry Hogan replicate his winning coalition in deep blue Maryland?

The Trump critic's U.S. Senate campaign hinges on his centrist reputation.
May 16
Larry Hogan in front of his campaign bus at a stop in Cockeysville, Md.
May 16

Pentagon's temporary pier off Gaza is ready to begin delivering aid

The Pentagon said aid will begin slowly at first: "Crawl, walk, run."
May 16
U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), U.S. Navy Sailors assigned to Amphibious Construction Battalion 1, and Israel Defense Forces emplace the Trident Pier on the Gaza coast, May 16, 2024. The temporary pier, part of the Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore capability, will enable the maritime delivery of international humanitarian aid to the United Nations in Gaza for distribution to Palestinian people in need.
Georgia, Idaho, Oregon and Kentucky primaries 2024: Live results and analysis from 538
Georgia, Idaho, Oregon and Kentucky primaries 2024: Live results and analysis from 538
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