NOAA braces for mass layoffs, fueling concerns about lifesaving weather services
Tom Williams/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (SILVER SPRING, Md.) — The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration is preparing to lay off more than 1,000 workers as part of the Trump administration’s mandate for agencies to prepare
Schumer says Democrats will block GOP funding bill, heightening shutdown alert
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Minority Leader Chuck Schumer said Wednesday that Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to pass the House-approved deal to fund the government, heightening the alert for a potential government shutdown at
Trump administration says handling of USAID documents 'did not violate' federal laws
Ezra Acayan/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A USAID directive to destroy classified documents had been “seriously misapprehended,” Trump administration attorneys wrote in a court filing Wednesday in which they insisted that all records were appropriately handled and “did
EPA workers silenced as agency cancels hundreds of grants
Robert Alexander/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Environmental Protection Agency staff members across the country have been told by supervisors they are prohibited from communicating with grantee partners they are supposed to supervise and monitor, according to multiple sources
AG Bondi to report back to Trump on whether Biden policies infringe on 2nd Amendment
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The deadline has quietly passed on Attorney General Pam Bondi delivering a report to President Donald Trump on whether any leftover Biden administration policies infringe on Americans’ right to bear arms. It
Judge blocks parts of Trump executive order that targeted Perkins Coie law firm
Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge on Wednesday entered an emergency order barring the Trump administration from implementing major parts of its executive order that sought to target the law firm Perkins Coie
'Upsetting': Civil servants across the US part of Department of Education's mass layoffs
Win Mcnamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Education’s mass layoffs on Tuesday affected some 1,315 employees — including civil servants around the country who are now left wondering who will advocate for those they served. The cuts —
After hitting Ukraine hard on peace talks, how far will Trump go to pressure Putin?
Photo by Kremlin Press Office / Handout/Anadolu Agency/Getty Images) (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump‘s “trust” in Russia’s Vladimir Putin now faces a major test as the world waits for Moscow to respond to a 30-day ceasefire proposed by
Nashville notes: Willie's 77th album + Dierks' 'Cold Beer Can' collab
Willie Nelson‘s 77th solo album, Oh What a Beautiful World, will arrive April 25. On it, he covers a dozen tracks by singer/songwriter Rodney Crowell, including “What Kind of Love,” Keith Urban‘s “Making Memories of Us” and
Def Leppard’s Rick Allen & wife set 2nd annual Raven Drum Foundation New York benefit concert
Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for Live Nation Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen and his wife, Lauren Monroe, are once again putting on an all-star concert in New York City to benefit the city’s firefighters. The couple’s Raven Drum
Luke Combs steps into the Music City Walk of Fame
ABC Luke Combs will officially take his place in the Music City Walk of Fame on Thursday, March 20. The ceremony starts at 12:30 p.m. CT in Nashville’s Walk of Fame Park, across from the Country Music Hall
Sadie Sink joins Tom Holland in 'Spider-Man 4'
Dia Dipasupil/Getty Images Sadie Sink is slinging into Spider-Man 4. The actress, known for playing Max on Stranger Things, is joining the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the fourth Tom Holland Spider-Man film, Deadline reports. ABC Audio reached
Paul McCartney supports PETA campaign against Peet’s vegan milk surcharge
Jim Dyson/Getty Images Paul McCartney is lending his support to a new PETA campaign that’s trying to get Peet’s Coffee to stop charging extra for plant-based milk options. Peet’s currently charges 80 cents extra for vegan milks.
Daddy lessons: Jon Pardi wears his heart on his sleeve in 'She Drives Away'
Capitol Records Nashville If you want to know how Jon Pardi feels about being a dad, just check out his new song that drops Friday. “Now I’ve been up all night in room 203/ It’s like they
The Doobie Brothers ‘Learn to Let Go’ on new 'Walk This Road' track
Rhino Records The Doobie Brothers are sharing another preview of their upcoming album, Walk This Road, which will be released June 6. The latest is the single “Learn to Let Go,” written by Michael McDonald and producer John
Disney unveils live-action 'Lilo & Stitch' official trailer
Disney Fans of Lilo & Stitch are saying “Aloha” to the first official trailer for the live-action reimagining of the animated classic. Disney unveiled the first trailer for the highly anticipated film on Wednesday. The upcoming film
Race to Chicago to see Zac Brown Band
ABC/Connie Chornuk Zac Brown Band will be spending at least part of Fourth of July weekend in the Windy City. The “Chicken Fried” hitmakers are set to headline the Busch Light Summer Music Series show after the 2025 NASCAR
'This Is Spinal Tap' sequel, 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues', to be released in September
Pete Cronin/Redferns/Getty Images The long-awaited sequel to This Is Spinal Tap now has a release date. Variety reports that the film, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, which reunites director Rob Reiner with stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and
'This Is Spinal Tap' sequel, 'Spinal Tap II: The End Continues', to be released in September
Pete Cronin/Redferns/Getty Images The long-awaited sequel to This Is Spinal Tap now has a release date. Variety reports that the film, Spinal Tap II: The End Continues, which reunites director Rob Reiner with stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and
Satellite appears to show new highway cutting through Brazil's Amazon rainforest
Evaristo Sa/AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Satellite images appear to show a new highway cutting through the rainforest in the Brazilian state set to host the 2025 United Nations Climate Change Conference. The images, taken
'Gen Z Country Queen' Megan Moroney is a 'Rolling Stone' cover girl
Disney/Larry McCormack CMA new artist of the year Megan Moroney continues to take her fame to new heights, as she lands on the cover of April’s Rolling Stone. It’s a rare feat for a country artist, with an
Millie Bobby Brown says she would shave her head again: 'Really liberating'
The Hapa Blonde/GC Images via Getty Images Millie Bobby Brown is interested in shaving her head again. The 21-year-old actress, who plays Eleven on Stranger Things, recently told host Alex Cooper on the Call Her Daddy podcast
Watch the full trailer for the new documentary 'One to One: John & Yoko'
Magnolia Pictures After getting a quick teaser of the new John Lennon/Yoko Ono documentary on Tuesday, a full trailer for the film One to One: John & Yoko is now out. The trailer opens with a recording of Lennon leaving a
ICE arrests over 32,000 migrants in US illegally in 1st 50 days
Matt Stone/MediaNews Group/Boston Herald via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Immigrations and Customs Enforcement has arrested over 32,000 migrants who are living in the United States without legal status since Jan. 21, according to Department of Homeland Security
US to require Canadians who are in the country for longer than 30 days to register with government
Artur Widak/NurPhoto via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Canadians who are in the United States for 30 days or longer and cross the land border will soon have to register their information with the U.S. government, according to
Menendez brothers to appear at parole board hearings in June, Newsom says
Ted Soqui/Sygma via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — Lyle and Erik Menendez will appear at independent parole board hearings on June 13 as a part of the brothers’ bid for clemency, California Gov. Gavin Newsom announced. “On June
Sophia Bush talks 'really exciting' 'One Tree Hill' sequel series
Robby Klein/Getty Images for IMDb Sophia Bush is ready to return to One Tree Hill. The actress, who starred on the WB/CW drama series for nine seasons, recently told Deadline at the SXSW festival she is pumped
Van Morrison to release new album, 'Remember Now', in June
Exile productions Van Morrison is back with new music. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famer will release the new album Remember Now on June 13, featuring 14 original tracks. Morrison has also shared the first single from the record,
Evacuation orders issued in Los Angeles area amid fears of mudslides
ABC News (LOS ANGELES) — Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for parts of Los Angeles County on Wednesday, near burn scar areas from the Palisades Fire, due to high mudslide and debris flow risks, according to the LA
On This Day, March 12, 1971: The Allman Brothers Band headlines iconic shows at the Fillmore East
On This Day, March 12, 1971… The Allman Brothers Band kicked off a two night stand at the Fillmore East in New York City. The shows were recorded and later released as the double live album At
LA schools superintendent says closing of DOE would bring 'catastrophic harm'
Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (LOS ANGELES) — With mass layoffs taking place at the Department of Education, the superintendent for the nation’s second largest public school system says the closure of the department would bring “catastrophic
Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton + Brothers Osborne book free March Madness shows
Disney/Scott Kirkland Jelly Roll, Chris Stapleton and Brothers Osborne are all ready to get a little crazy during March Madness. The country superstars will all be part of the 2025 NCAA March Madness Music Festival next month in
Grateful Dead to celebrate 60th anniversary with 60-CD live collection
Photo by © Bob Minkin Photography This year marks the 60th anniversary of the Grateful Dead and they’ve got a huge treat in store for fans. The legendary band is set to release a 60-CD collection, Enjoying the
Tesla vehicles destroyed, vandalized since Musk began role at White House, authorities say
Robert Alexander/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Tesla vehicles, dealerships and charging stations have been vandalized, suffered arson attacks and faced protests since the company’s CEO Elon Musk began his work with the Department of Government Efficiency, or
Mom missing for 6 days found alive stranded in car: 'She had given up hope'
Newton County Sheriff’s Office (NEWTON COUNTY, Ind.) — A 41-year-old mother of three was found alive in her wrecked car in Indiana after being trapped for six days, authorities said. A man was operating equipment for a
Stock market climbs, recovering some losses amid recession fears
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks climbed in early trading on Wednesday, recovering some of the losses suffered in recent days amid an escalating global trade war and concerns about a possible recession. The Dow
Judges considering blocking mass firings, transgender servicemember ban
Witthaya Prasongsin/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge on Wednesday will consider the fate of more than 20,000 government employees fired by the Trump administration. Twenty Democratic attorneys general sued to block the firings last week. Now,
Inflation cools in first full month of Trump term
Noel Hendrickson/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Consumer prices rose 2.8% in February compared to a year ago, easing slightly over the first full month under President Donald Trump and offering welcome news for markets roiled by a
Tuesday morning fire engulfs Croswell Car Wash; no injuries reported
No injuries were reported but the damage was extreme following a structure fire at the Croswell Car Wash early Tuesday morning.
In brief: 'Mufasa: The Lion King' to begin streaming on Disney+ and more
If you just can’t wait to watch Mufasa: The Lion King at home, you’re in luck. The film will begin streaming on Disney+ on March 26. This means it will come to streaming after a 96-day theatrical
Pro-Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil expected in court after ICE arrest
Timothy A. Clary /AFP via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Mahmoud Khalil — the pro-Palestinian activist who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the campus of Columbia University, despite possessing a green card — is
Man shot outside Chicago's O’Hare Airport following altercation
(CHICAGO) — At least one person has been shot outside Chicago O’Hare International Airport early Wednesday morning, police said. Police responded to a report of an altercation taking place between multiple individuals outside of Terminal 2 on
Stock market eyes narrow gains, as traders digest Trump metal tariffs
Spencer Platt/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — Stocks futures traded slightly higher early Wednesday, following another volatile day for the market amid the continued rollout of President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods from top U.S. trading partners. Dow
Ceasefire 'in Russia's hands,' Ukraine says after US meeting in Saudi Arabia
State Emergency Service of Ukraine/Anadolu via Getty Images (LONDON) — The prospects for a ceasefire between Russia and Ukraine are “in Moscow’s hands,” a top aide to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said following successful U.S.-Ukraine talks in
Woman who accused Jay-Z of rape heard on recording saying lawyer pushed her to sue
Monica Schipper/WireImage (LOS ANGELES) — The woman who said she was 13 when Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter and Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted her after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards is heard on a recording agreeing Jay-Z
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates set to debate amid race about Trump, Musk and major issues
Universal Images Group via Getty Images (MADISON, WI) — A closely watched Wisconsin Supreme Court election takes center stage as Republican-backed Brad Schimel and Democratic-backed Susan Crawford are set to debate on Wednesday, locked in a race
Inflation report set to arrive amid stock slide, recession fears
Brandon Bell/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — An inflation report to be released on Wednesday will provide a fresh gauge of economic performance under President Donald Trump as markets slide and recession fears swell in response to an escalating
EU announces $28 billion in countermeasures to Trump's steel tariffs
Philipp von Ditfurth/picture alliance via Getty Images (LONDON) — The European Union responded on Wednesday to the Trump administration’s metals tariffs, saying member states would place countermeasures on some 26 billion euros, or about $28 billion, worth
Pope begins 27th day in hospital after resting peacefully overnight
Massimo Valicchia/NurPhoto via Getty Images (ROME) — The pope rested peacefully overnight as he begins his 27th consecutive day in hospital this morning, the Vatican said. The pope’s prognosis was “lifted” on Monday, meaning he is no
Man caught attempting to smuggle living turtle through airport security down the front of his pants
TSA (NEWARK, NJ) — A Pennsylvania man attempting to go through airport security was discovered to have been hiding a living turtle in his pants as he tried to sneak it onto the plane, authorities said. The
US imposes 25% tariffs on steel, aluminum imports
Li Hongbo / Feature China/Future Publishing via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — U.S. tariffs on imported steel and aluminum are now in effect, part of an escalating series of trade maneuvers by President Donald Trump that have unsettled
Activist Mahmoud Khalil asked Columbia University for legal support day before ICE arrest, his wife says
David Dee Delgado/Getty Images (NEW YORK) — One day ahead of a court hearing for Mahmoud Khalil — the activist who was arrested by Immigration and Customs Enforcement on the campus of Columbia University, despite possessing a
Judge to consider blocking mass firings of government employees after 20 states sue
Alex Wong/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A federal judge on Wednesday will consider the fate of more than 20,000 probationary government employees fired by the Trump administration. During a hearing in U.S. District Court in Maryland, Judge James
Department of Education lays off nearly 50% of its workforce
Bill Clark/CQ-Roll Call, Inc via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Education initiated mass layoffs on Tuesday night, reducing its workforce by nearly 50%, sources told ABC News. The “reduction in force” notices began to go
DOJ lawyers decline to let OMP's acting director testify about mass firings
Mark Wilson/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Trump administration could be sanctioned by a federal judge later this week after lawyers with the Department of Justice advised a federal judge Tuesday evening that they will not make a
Scoreboard roundup — 3/11/25
(NEW YORK) — Here are the scores from Tuesday’s sports events: NATIONAL BASKETBALL ASSOCIATIONNets 104, Cavaliers 109Wizards 103, Pistons 123Bucks 114, Pacers 115Clippers 120, Pelicans 127 NATIONAL HOCKEY LEAGUEPanthers 2, Bruins 3Blue Jackets 3, Devils 5Senators 5,
After House votes to avert government shutdown, Senate Democrats face 'stark' choice
Demetrius Freeman/The Washington Post via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — In dramatic fashion, House Republicans passed a bill to fund the government through the end of September 2025 — a major victory for Speaker Mike Johnson, who has
Rep. Sarah McBride misgendered by Republican colleague during committee hearing
Win McNamee/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — Rep. Sarah McBride, D-Del., the first transgender person elected to Congress, continues to face attacks from her Republican colleagues, who have repeatedly misgendered her on the House floor and in committee hearings.
Major US airlines warn demand is slowing
Busakorn Pongparnit via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — The major U.S. airlines thought they were going to have a strong first quarter, but things are not going as well as expected. Each of the major U.S. airlines
2 more suspects arrested after Southern University student dies in alleged hazing incident
The booking photos for Isaiah Smith, left, and Kyle Thurman (Baton Rouge Police Department) (BATON ROUGE, LA) — Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the death of a Southern University and A&M College student
Ella Langley's already got her next album figured out, but she's in no rush
Disney/Scott Kirkland CMA winner Ella Langley just broke into the top 20 with her second hit, “weren’t for the wind.” But the Alabama native is already well into planning her second album. “I already know the title for
Scarlett Johansson won't return to play Black Widow: 'We’re going to have to let her go'
Jay Maidment/Marvel Scarlett Johansson doesn’t carry any hope of a return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The actress, who starred as Black Widow in the superhero film franchise, told InStyle for a cover story that she does
Def Leppard launches bracket challenge to determine the band’s greatest anthem of all time
Chris Putnam/Future Publishing via Getty Images Def Leppard is trying to find out which of their songs is the favorite among fans. The Rock & Roll Hall of Famers just launched what they’re calling the On Through
Billy Joel postpones four months of tour dates due to unspecified surgery
Billy Joel’s upcoming tour will be postponed for four months while legendary singer/songwriter recovers from surgery due to an unspecified medical condition. The postponement news comes just weeks after Joel, 75, fell onstage during a concert in
The Black Keys drop new song, reveal ‘No Rain No Flowers’ tour dates
The Black Keys has announced the spring leg of their No Rain No Flowers Tour, kicking off on May 23rd in Oklahoma and hitting over a dozen iconic venues including Red Rocks Amphitheatre and The Greek Theatre