These companies are sticking with DEI amid backlash
(Steve Heap/Getty Images) (NEW YORK) — While some companies are steering away from diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, others are sticking with their previous commitments. Leaders at Goldman Sachs, Costco and JPMorgan Chase & Co have
DHS could request up to 10,000 troops for the border, internal memo shows
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — An internal Border Patrol memo obtained by ABC News indicates that the Department of Homeland Security could request up to 10,000 U.S. military troops to help with efforts along the United States-Mexico
Seven governors back Ben Wikler for DNC chair: Exclusive
Jim Vondruska/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Seven sitting governors are throwing their support behind Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler’s run for Democratic National Committee chair. Four of them are eligible to vote in the party’s officer elections.
Trump signs order to declassify JFK, MLK and RFK assassination files
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to declassify files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King. “That’s a big one,”
Trump continues to defend Jan 6 pardons, suggests Biden should have pardoned himself
Bloomberg via Getty Images, FILE (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump has continued to defend his controversial pardons of the Jan. 6 rioters during a Fox News interview, claiming that most were “absolutely innocent” despite being convicted. Trump told Fox News
Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump makes tariff threat to economic leaders
CHIP SOMODEVILLA/POOL/AFP via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump has kicked off his second term with a flurry of executive actions on immigration, the economy, DEI and more. Trump can be expected to talk more about
Buffalo Bills fans unite to raise money for charity supported by Baltimore Ravens player
Al Bello/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Buffalo Bills fans are coming together to show their support for a Baltimore Ravens player following Sunday’s divisional matchup between the two teams. During Sunday’s playoff game, Ravens tight end Mark
Senate to hold test vote on Pete Hegseth as a key Republican announces opposition
Andrew Harnik/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Pentagon, faces a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday on advancing his nomination. The vote will occur after lawmakers consider the
Judge temporarily blocks Trump's executive order on birthright citizenship
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (SEATTLE) — A federal judge in Seattle has signed a temporary restraining order blocking President Donald Trump’s executive order on birthright citizenship. U.S. District Judge John Coughenour on Thursday heard a request made by
Trump's definition of 'male,' 'female' criticized by medical and legal experts
Melina Mara/The Washington Post/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — On his first day back in office on Monday, President Trump issued an executive order declaring that the U.S. government would only recognize a person’s sex assigned at birth,
Nashville school shooting suspect's social media linked to Madison school shooter's social media: Sources
Metro Nashville Police Department (NASHVILLE) — A social media account connected to the Nashville high school shooting suspect may have been in contact with the suspected Madison, Wisconsin, school shooter’s social media account, according to law enforcement sources. Solomon Henderson, a
Trump says he will 'demand' lower interest rates
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will call for a lowering of U.S. interest rates, exerting pressure on the Federal Reserve despite a longstanding norm of political independence at the central
DOJ orders federally funded legal service providers to stop providing support at immigration courts
Al Drago/Bloomberg via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice, under new leadership following the inauguration of Donald Trump, has told legal service providers who receive federal funding to stop providing legal orientation and other work intended
Security breach at US Capitol: ABC News exclusive
Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A Massachusetts man was found to be carrying a gun after attending a tour of the U.S. Capitol as he left the nearby Library of Congress on Tuesday, police officials
Teen sentenced to 52 years in prison for deadly stabbing at Taylor Swift-themed party
(LONDON) — A teenager has been sentenced to 52 years in prison for fatally stabbing three girls at a children’s Taylor Swift-themed event in the United Kingdom last year. Axel Rudakubana, 18, pleaded guilty to all charges, including three
Trump's proposed mass deportation plan has some Texas schools on high alert
School districts prep students and families for possible mass deportations. ABC News (SOUTH TEXAS, Texas) — President Donald Trump has threatened mass deportations of immigrants, potentially expanding the “expedited removal” program to conduct raids in neighborhoods and workplaces.
Climate and environment updates: Funders to cover US after Paris Agreement withdrawal
SimpleImages/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The climate crisis is not a distant threat; it’s happening right now and affecting what matters most to us. Hurricanes intensified by a warming planet and drought-fueled wildfires are destroying our communities.
St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office reminds Thumb area of car seat protocols during winter months
With the frigid temperatures the Thumb is enduring, the St. Clair County Sheriff’s Office would like to review car seat protocols when it comes to cold weather and small children.
DHS allows US Marshals, DEA and ATF to carry out immigration enforcement
Jaque Silva/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Homeland Security is allowing certain law enforcement components from the Department of Justice to carry out the “functions” of an immigration officer, according to a new memo
Long Island farm forced to euthanize more than 100,000 ducks after bird flu detected
Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto via Getty Images (AQUEBOGUE, N.Y.) — A commercial poultry farm on Long Island, New York, is being forced to kill thousands of ducks after health officials detected cases of bird flu. The owner of Crescent Duck
At least 10 dead after record-breaking snowstorm swept across the South
Sean Rayford/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The Gulf Coast is digging out from a once-in-a-lifetime snowstorm that struck from Texas to Florida, closing airports, crippling roadways and leaving freezing temperatures in its wake. At least 10 deaths
California fires live updates: 2 wildfires ignite in San Diego, Cal Fire says
Apu Gomes/Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — At least 28 people have died as multiple wildfires, fueled by severe drought conditions and strong winds, rage across Southern California. Thousands of firefighters have been battling wildfires across 45 square
As Trump throws immigration system into uncertainty, parents confront potential statelessness for their children
(Oleg Breslavtsev/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — As President Donald Trump starts to defend his executive order ending birthright citizenship in court, parents are beginning to grapple with the uncertainty stemming from his unprecedented executive order and the possibility
RFK Jr. reports up to $1.2M in credit card debt, $30M net worth
Robert F. Kennedy Jr. attends the inauguration of Donald Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda on January 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Julia Demaree Nikhinson – Pool/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — From a multimillion-dollar law firm
Scoreboard roundup — 1/22/25
iStock (NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Wednesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONPistons 114, Hawks 104Suns 108, Nets 84Timberwolves 115, Mavericks 114Cavaliers 108, Rockets 109Hornets 120, Grizzlies 132Jazz 114, Thunder 123Warriors 117, Kings 123Celtics 117,
Judge to consider challenge to Trump’s executive order ending birthright citizenship
SimpleImages/Getty Images (SEATTLE) — President Donald Trump’s executive order challenging birthright citizenship will face its first legal test in a Seattle courtroom Thursday. A federal judge will hear a request made by four Democratic-led states to issue
Beloved family tortoise found safe after LA fires
In this screen grab from a video released by the San Dimas Sheriff’s Station, a tortoise was sucessfully rescued after the owner’s home was destroyed by fire. Via San Dimas Sheriff’s Station/Instagram (LOS ANGELES) — A beloved
Russia 'very closely' monitoring Trump's sanctions threats, Kremlin says
(Soltan Frédéric/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Russia is “very closely monitoring all the rhetoric” from Washington, a Kremlin spokesperson said, after President Donald Trump threatened to impose new sanctions unless Russia ends its war against Ukraine. “We don’t
7 cops shot one after the other while responding to call for help from apartment
Douglas Sacha/Getty Images (SAN ANTONIO) — Seven police officers have been shot one after the other after responding to a call made from inside a home in San Antonio, Texas, police said. The incident occurred Wednesday evening
Billy Joel and Rod Stewart teaming for co-headlining concert at Yankee Stadium
Rod Stewart and Billy Joel are coming to Yankee Stadium for a special one-night-only performance. Joel’s social media platforms read: “JUST ANNOUNCED: One-night-only performance! Billy Joel alongside two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Famer Rod Stewart at
Killswitch Engage shares additional 2025 tour dates
Killswitch Engage has expended its 2025 tour with additional dates. The upcoming trek kicks off on March 5th in Nashville and runs through April 12th in Portland, Maine, with the band now announcing dates into May. The