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Pentagon announces new $6 billion military aid package for Ukraine

The aid package, including Patriot missiles, is the largest yet
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U.S. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin (C) and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. C. Q. Brown, Jr (R) answer questions during a press briefing at the Pentagon April 26, 2024 in Arlington.
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RFK Jr.'s running mate, Nicole Shanahan, remains in the shadows

Shanahan hasn't done any in-person, open-press events but will launch a podcast.
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Independent vice presidential candidate Nicole Shanahan speaks during a campaign event to announce Independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. pick for a running mate, March 26, 2024, in Oakland, Calif.
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Biden says he’ll debate Trump in Howard Stern interview

Plus, Secretary of State Antony Blinken meets with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
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VIDEO: Biden says he’ll debate Trump in Howard Stern interview
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In Howard Stern interview, Biden says he's 'happy' to debate Trump

It's the first time Biden's indicated he will debate Trump this election cycle.
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President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the CHIPS and Science Act at the Milton J. Rubenstein Museum, April 25, 2024, in Syracuse, N.Y.
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Kim Kardashian joins Kamala Harris to talk criminal justice reform at White House

Kardashian has been an outspoken advocate on criminal justice reform since 2018.
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Vice President Kamala Harris listens as Kim Kardashian speaks during a discussion in the Roosevelt Room of the White House in Washington, April 25, 2024.
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Despite Trump's legal woes, polls show leading in swing states

538 editorial director Elliott Morris breaks down the polling averages for the public's opinions of Donald Trump and Joe Biden.
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VIDEO: Despite Trump's continued legal woes, polls show leading in swing-states
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Defense officials meet with allies following aid package to Ukraine

The $6 billion aid package is the largest ever sent to Ukraine.
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VIDEO: Defense officials meet with allies following aid package to Ukraine
April 26

Trump attorney concedes private acts don’t get immunity during Supreme Court hearing

The Supreme Court’s ruling could affect whether former President Donald Trump will stand trial for his actions on and around Jan. 6.
April 26
VIDEO: Trump attorney concedes private acts don’t get immunity during Supreme Court hearing
April 26

The latest on SCOTUS considering Trump’s absolute immunity claim

ABC News contributor and presidential historian Mark Updegrove discusses Trump's claim of absolute immunity for any official acts he made while in office.
April 26
VIDEO: The latest on SCOTUS considering Trump’s absolute immunity claim
April 26

Testimony set to resume in Trump hush money case

Former National Enquirer publisher David Pecker will be back on the stand in the criminal hush money trial against former President Trump.
April 26
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April 26

US won't sanction Israeli units accused of human rights violations in West Bank

A letter from Secretary of State Blinken said military aid can continue for now.
April 26
U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken talks to students at NYU Shanghai, on April 25, 2024, in Shanghai, China.
April 26

José Andrés mourns 7 World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes

World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés delivered emotional remarks at a celebration of life in honor of the seven aid workers with his organization that were killed.
April 26
World Central Kitchen founder José Andrés delivered emotional remarks at a celebration of life in honor of the seven aid workers with his organization that were killed.
April 25

Former tabloid publisher's testimony continues in Trump hush money trial

David Pecker described the "catch-and-kill" arrangement with Karen McDougal.
April 25
David Pecker described the "catch-and-kill" arrangement with Karen McDougal.
April 25

Biden spotlights Trump's attacks on football with battleground state ad blitz

Trump, however, has had close ties to some people in the league.
April 25
Republican presidential candidate former President Donald Trump speaks at a campaign event in Grand Rapids, Mich., April 2, 2024.
April 25

José Andrés mourns 7 World Central Kitchen aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes

Andrés said he "will not forget what they did for the hungry and for the world."
April 25
World Central Kitchen founder Jose Andres speaks during an interfaith memorial service for the seven WCK workers killed in Gaza, at the Washington National Cathedral, in Washington, Apr. 25, 2024.
April 25

Trump legal troubles lead to absence on campaign trail

ABC News Correspondent Jonathan Karl joins The Big Story to discuss how the former president's 2024 campaign is currently impacted by Donald Trump serving as a defendant in a New York criminal trial.
April 25
VIDEO: Trump legal troubles lead to absence on campaign trail
April 25

EPA limits 4 types of power plant pollution with sweeping rulemaking

Power plants account for more than one-quarter of U.S. greenhouse gas emissions.
April 25
In this undated file photo, steam and pollution rise on a cold day at the Arapaho Station Coal Power Plant, a coal fired power plant along the Platte River in Littleton, just outside Denver, Colorado.
April 25

Trump has good day arguing immunity but that doesn't nix Jan. 6 prosecution: ANALYSIS

Still, it appears less likely than ever that the trial will proceed by November.
April 25
This artist sketch depicts Michael Dreeben, counselor to Special Counsel Jack Smith as he argues before the Supreme Court in Washington, Apr. 25, 2024.
April 25

Former military officials challenge Trump's immunity claim

Retired Adm. Thad Allen, one of 19 former military officials challenging Donald Trump's immunity claim, says it would be a risk to national security if presidents are not held to a legal standard.
April 25
VIDEO: Former military officials challenge Trump's immunity claim
April 25

Trump speaks after day 3 of witness testimony wraps in hush money trial

The former president addressed reporters following the end of the third day of witness testimonies in his criminal trial.
April 25
VIDEO: Trump speaks after day 3 of witness testimony wraps in hush money trial
April 25

5 takeaways from historic Supreme Court arguments on Trump's immunity claim

The novel question stoked an array of hypotheticals and plenty of debate.
April 25
The Supreme Court in Washington, DC, March 31, 2021. Justices later in the day will hear arguments via teleconference in NCAA v. Alston. The National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) is asking the court to overturn a ruling that lets member schools offer student athletes more in education-related compensation as it tries to preserve what it sees as the amateur nature of college sports.
April 25

Johnson alleges Hamas support for anti-Israel campus protests, threatens intervention

Hamas said the protesters' rights are being violated.
April 25
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson takes questions from the media after meeting with Jewish students, as pro-Palestinian students and activists continue to protest the Israel-Hamas war on the campus of Columbia University in New York City on April 24, 2024.
April 25

The Supreme Court hears oral arguments over presidential immunity in Jan. 6 case

ABC News senior national correspondent Terry Moran, chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas and Supreme Court contributor Kate Shaw preview what is in contention in the historic case.
April 25
VIDEO: The Supreme Court hears oral arguments over presidential immunity in Jan. 6 case
April 25

Could a president stage a coup? And 9 more key moments from Trump's immunity hearing

Other topics included potential self-pardons, FDR and more.
April 25
Republican presidential candidate and former President Donald Trump speaks as he arrives at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport in Atlanta, GA, April 10, 2024.
April 25

Biden says meeting with 4-year-old held by Hamas a reminder of remaining hostages

President Joe Biden met with a 4-year-old girl held hostage by Hamas until the terrorist group released her last November.
April 25
President Joe Biden met with a 4-year-old girl held hostage by Hamas until the terrorist group released her last November.
April 25

Alabama attorney general reacts to Trump immunity case

Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall gives his thoughts on the Supreme Court case involving former President Trump's immunity claim.
April 25
VIDEO: Alabama attorney general reacts to Trump immunity case
April 25

Biden says meeting with 4-year-old held by Hamas a reminder of remaining hostages

The meeting came as the U.S. called on Hamas to release the remaining captives.
April 25
Abigail, a 4-year-old who was being held by Hamas, seen here with President Biden, April 25, 2024.
April 25

Judge rejects Donald Trump's bid for new E. Jean Carroll trial, upholds $83M judgment

The judge said Trump delivered "malicious and unceasing attacks" against her.
April 25
E. Jean Carroll leaves federal court in Manhattan, New York City on April 26, 2023 following testimony in her ongoing rape, sexual abuse and defamation civil case lawsuit against former President Donald Trump.
April 25

Testimony resumes in Trump hush money case

ABC News executive editorial producer John Santucci and former prosecutor Emily Bradford discuss the Trump hush money trial.
April 25
VIDEO: Testimony resumes in Trump hush money case
April 25

Supreme Court hears arguments on presidential immunity

ABC News correspondents John Karl and Pierre Thomas and contributors Mark Updegrove and Asha Rangappa break down the arguments for Donald Trump's Supreme Court immunity hearing.
April 25
VIDEO: Supreme Court on Trump immunity hearing
April 25

Former Army secretary explains how immunity factors into presidential decision-making

Former Secretary of the Army Louis Caldera discusses how immunity factors into presidential decision-making.
April 25
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Republican congressman discusses Supreme Court hearing over presidential immunity

Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., previews the Supreme Court arguments over presidential immunity brought by former President Donald Trump.
April 25
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April 25

Trump held his tongue on Ukraine aid. McConnell says it may have made the difference.

The Senate Republican leader told ABC News he'll keep fighting GOP isolationism.
April 25
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell speaks during a press conference as the U.S. Senate begins consideration of a $95 billion Ukraine-Israel aid package, on Capitol Hill, April 23, 2024.
April 25

Supreme Court hears Trump's 'absolute immunity' claim, shape of presidency at stake

The fate of his federal criminal Jan. 6 trial hinges on the court's decision.
April 25
President Donald Trump speaks in the Brady Briefing Room at the White House in Washington, Nov. 5, 2020.
April 25

Reports of mass graves in Gaza ‘deeply disturbing,’ White House says

White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the U.S. has been in contact "at multiple levels with the Israeli government" for answers.
April 25
White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan said the U.S. has been in contact "at multiple levels with the Israeli government" for answers.
April 25

US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine to use against Russia: Officials

The U.S. secretly gave Ukraine ATACMS, long range missiles that can reach deep into Russian-held areas, and U.S. officials say Ukraine used them over the last week
April 25
The U.S. secretly gave Ukraine ATACMS, long range missiles that can reach deep into Russian-held areas, and U.S. officials say Ukraine used them over the last week
April 25

Supreme Court to hear Trump's claim of 'absolute immunity'

The Supreme Court is taking up the monumental question of whether a former president turned GOP nominee can be criminally prosecuted for his efforts to stay in power.
April 25
The Supreme Court is taking up the monumental question of whether a former president turned GOP nominee can be criminally prosecuted for his efforts to stay in power.
April 25

Comparing Donald Trump's hush money trial to John Edwards, Bill Clinton cases

Trump is facing charges related to a payment to adult film star Stormy Daniels.
April 25
Former President Donald Trump appears in court for his trial at Manhattan Criminal Court on April 23, 2024 in New York City.
April 24

Expanded so-called 'Don't Say Gay' education restrictions advance in Alabama

The bill aims to restrict discussions of gender identity or sexual orientation.
April 24
A person holds up a sign reading, "Trans People Belong in Alabama," during a rally outside the Alabama Statehouse in Montgomery, Ala., on International Transgender Day of Visibility, March 31, 2023.
April 24

US secretly sent long-range missiles to Ukraine to use against Russia: Officials

The White House says Russia has already been deploying similar weapons.
April 24
Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) are prepared for loading on to the High Mobility Artillery Rocket System (HIMARS) at Williamson Airfield in Queensland, Australia, July 26, 2023.
April 24

At Columbia protests, Johnson booed and heckled as he calls for 'order'

He also met with Jewish students during his visit to the university.
April 24
Speaker of the House of Representatives Mike Johnson attends a news conference at Columbia University in response to demonstrators protesting in support of Palestinians, amid the ongoing conflict between Israel and the Palestinian Islamist group Hamas, in New York, April 24, 2024.
April 24

Arizona House votes to repeal controversial 1864 abortion ban

The legislation could be taken up by the state Senate next week.
April 24
People protest after Arizona's Supreme Court revived a law dating to 1864 that bans abortion in virtually all instances, in Peoria, AZ, April 14, 2024.
April 24

House Speaker Johnson gives remarks at Columbia University

Protests on several college campuses across the U.S. have been calling for the divestment of funds from Israeli military operations, while some Jewish students have called the protests antisemitic.
April 24
Protests on several college campuses across the U.S. have been calling for the divestment of funds from Israeli military operations, while some Jewish students have called the protests antisemitic.
April 24

Supreme Court fractured over Idaho ban and emergency abortion access

The justices will decide whether federal law protects emergency room abortions.
April 24
The Supreme Court of the United States is seen in Washington, March 26, 2024.
April 24

As Trump battles for immunity, question resurfaces about assassinating rivals

An appeals court judge asked what if a president gave the order to Seal Team 6.
April 24
Former President Donald Trump is arguing before the U.S. Supreme Court against being disqualified for office under the 14th Amendment.
April 24

Biden needles Trump over his hair and 'Mar-a-Lago values' as he addresses union

"Folks, the choice is clear," the president said, going after his rival.
April 24
President Joe Biden delivers remarks at the North American Building Trades Unions (NABTU) 2024 Legislative Conference at the Washington Hilton on April 24, 2024 in Washington, DC.
April 24

Supreme Court weighs decision on Idaho abortion ban

Senior Washington correspondent Devin Dwyer gives the latest on the case before the high court.
April 24
VIDEO: Supreme Court's pending decision regarding Idaho Abortion ban
April 24

Biden marks political victory with $95 billion foreign aid package

ABC News correspondents' Asma Khalid and Mick Mulroy break down the foreign aid package and what it means for U.S. allies.
April 24
VIDEO: President Bidens' political win with $95 Billion Foreign Aid Package
April 24

Judge to rule on Trump gag order violations

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire breaks down when to expect a decision regarding the 11 alleged gag order violations against Donald Trump in the hush money trial.
April 24
VIDEO: Judge to rule on Trump gag order violations
April 24

Arizona House Democrats back in session in bid to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban

The ban prohibits all abortions, with the only exception being to save the life of the mother.
April 24
VIDEO: Arizona House Democrats back in session in bid to repeal Civil War-era abortion ban