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July 18, 2025 • 24 mins
President Trump is diagnosed with chronic venous insufficiency, after concerns of swelling in his legs. Democrats walk out of a judicial confirmation hearing for Trump’s former personal lawyer. And a Wall Street Journal report raises questions of whether an Air India crash was intentional.
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July 17, 2025 • 28 mins
President Trump bashes MAGA diehards who won’t let the Jeffrey Epstein case go, while reportedly pondering a seismic firing. Israel bombs Syria’s new regime, splitting from the U.S. And police investigate a couple with 21 children, many of whom were born via surrogacy.
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July 16, 2025 • 28 mins
Prices have crept upwards since President Trump’s tariffs went into effect, with promises of more on the way. GOP senators agree to cut $9 billion in previously-approved funding. And the DEA describes disturbing trends of college students buying stimulant pills laced with methamphetamine.
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July 15, 2025 • 29 mins
In a push for a ceasefire, President Trump announces measures to help Ukraine and punish Russia. The Supreme Court gives the White House the green light to resume mass firings at the Department of Education. And residents accuse staffers of not protecting them from a deadly fire at an assisted living facility in Massachusetts.
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July 14, 2025 • 25 mins
Amid backlash from hardcore MAGA supporters, sources say there are fractures at the highest levels of the Trump Justice Department over the handling of the Jeffrey Epstein case. Chaotic scenes from immigration raids prompt legal questions. And an investigation points the finger at pilots for an Air India crash that killed 260.
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July 11, 2025 • 26 mins
A federal judge blocks President Trump’s order that would end “birthright citizenship” policies. Taiwan launches military drills, game-planning for a potential Chinese invasion. And a new “Superman” movie evokes sentiment – but also conservative backlash.
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July 10, 2025 • 26 mins
After a pause at a crucial moment, some weapons shipments are once again heading to Ukraine. Linda Yaccarino steps down as the CEO of X, just days after an AI-generated firestorm. And measles cases pass American records dating back to 1992.
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July 9, 2025 • 29 mins
An ABC News investigation reveals years of discussions by Texas officials about flood warnings systems that were never purchased. The Transportation Security Administration announces the end of shoe checks in security lines. And the State Department claims someone has been contacting foreign governments on Signal, while impersonating Marco Rubio.
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July 8, 2025 • 29 mins
Rescue teams continue to work in Texas, while officials call for new weather alert systems. President Trump welcomes Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to Washington amid Gaza ceasefire talks. And many MAGA loyalists are outraged after a quiet admission by the Trump Justice Department that there will be no further developments in the investigation of Jeffrey Epstein.
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July 7, 2025 • 28 mins
Flash floods in Texas sweep have killed 70+ Texas, including dozens of children. Families are asking if warnings could have been delivered sooner. And the White House, fresh off a legislative victory, sets a deadline for trade deals.
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July 3, 2025 • 26 mins
A federal jury finds Sean “Diddy” Combs not guilty on his most serious charges, while two convictions leave him behind bars for now. Sources confirm that the U.S. is halting certain weapon shipments to Ukraine. And Brian Kohberger pleads guilty to murdering four students in Idaho.
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July 2, 2025 • 29 mins
A jury says it’s reached decisions on most of the charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs, but remains deadlocked on the final one. The Senate passes a heavily-revised version of President Trump’s “mega-bill.” And Idaho authorities describe what they know about a man who apparently set a fire and then attacked the firefighters who responded.
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July 1, 2025 • 26 mins
The Senate continues to debate amendments to President Trump’s tax bill as holdouts remain. Prosecutors in the Idaho college murders case tell the victims’ families that Bryan Kohberger has agreed to plead guilty. And Trump signs an executive order lifting sanctions on Syria as the new government forged from a rebel takeover tries to rebuild.
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June 30, 2025 • 24 mins
Republican lawmakers scramble to get the votes needed to pass President Trump’s massive tax bill this week. The Supreme Court's birthright citizenship ruling raises logistical questions. And meteorologists sound the alarm on dangers of NOAA cuts that could impact hurricane forecasting.
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June 27, 2025 • 23 mins
On the last day of the Supreme Court’s term, the justices are set to deliver decisions on several major cases, including birthright citizenship. Closing arguments continue in the sex trafficking trial of Sean “Diddy” Combs. And the extravagant Venice wedding of billionaire Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sánchez sparks protests from locals.
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June 26, 2025 • 29 mins
President Trump wraps up a NATO summit pushing back on an early intel assessment about the U.S. strikes on Iran nuclear sites. The Democratic Party looks for lessons from Zohran Mamdani’s success in New York City’s mayoral primary. And Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vaccine advisers meet for the first time.
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June 25, 2025 • 26 mins
An early intelligence assessment suggests that the U.S. strikes in Iran set back the country’s nuclear program only by a few months. Congress continues to debate whether military action in Iran was unconstitutional. And 145 people in France say they were attacked with syringes at a music festival.
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June 24, 2025 • 29 mins
President Trump declares a “complete and total ceasefire” between Israel and Iran as attacks continued overnight. Candidates give closing arguments ahead of New York City’s mayoral primary. And activist Mahmoud Khalil speaks exclusively to ABC’s Linsey Davis after more than 100 days in ICE detention.
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June 23, 2025 • 28 mins
In a special edition of “Start Here,” we’ll examine President Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear sites as Tehran vows to retaliate.
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June 21, 2025 • 55 mins
Listen to ABC News' special coverage of President Trump's address to the nation following the U.S. attack on three Iranian nuclear facilities.
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