Category : ABC News

New details on Muck's DOGE agency raise questions about its scope, transparency

As Elon Musk prepares to launch the new Department of Government Efficiency, government watchdog groups are concerned about its purported scope and level of transparency.

DHS could request up to 10,000 troops for the border, internal memo shows

DHS could request up to 10,000 troops to help with efforts along the U.S.-Mexico border, according to an internal Border Patrol memo obtained by ABC News.

7 governors back Ben Wikler for DNC chair: Exclusive

Seven sitting governors are throwing their support behind Wisconsin Democratic Party Chairman Ben Wikler's run for Democratic National Committee chair.

WATCH: Man found carrying gun inside US Capitol: ABC Exclusive

A Massachusetts man was found to be carrying a gun after attending a tour of the U.S. Capitol, police officials told ABC News on Thursday.

Trump signs order to declassify JFK, MLK and RFK assassination files

Trump signed an executive order on Thursday to declassify files related to the assassinations of John F. Kennedy, Robert F. Kennedy and the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

Panama Canal, immigration crackdown to be focal point of Rubio's 1st foreign visit

Rubio will depart on his first foreign trip to visit countries in Central America that may be vital for carrying out the Trump administration's mass deportation plans.

Pete Hegseth clears Senate test vote despite opposition from 2 Republicans

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.

Trump questions if concerns over TikTok are 'that important.' Some aides say they are

Donald Trump is downplaying the potential threat that TikTok poses to national security -- but numerous aides and allies are squarely at odds with the president.

Trump continues to defend Jan. 6 pardons, suggests Biden should have pardoned himself

President Donald Trump continued to defend his controversial pardons of the Jan. 6 rioters with false claims that they were wrongly prosecuted.

Trump 2nd term live updates: Trump to declassify JFK, RFK and MLK assassination files

Trump signed an executive order to declassify files relating to the assassinations of President John F. Kennedy, Senator Robert F Kennedy and Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

WATCH: New York ferries contend with icy waters

The icy conditions on the Hudson River made the journey between New York and New Jersey a little more difficult to navigate on Thursday.

USDA secretary nominee says politics shouldn't influence California wildfire response

President Donald Trump’s nominee to head the U.S. Department of Agriculture says efforts by the U.S. Forest Service to fight wildfires in California shouldn’t be influenced by politics

Trump tells world business leaders to invest in the US or else

President Donald Trump gave international business leaders to invest in the U.S. or else.

Pete Hegseth, Trump's Pentagon pick, clears Senate test vote

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump's pick to lead the Pentagon, cleared a key procedural hurdle in the Senate on Thursday to advance his nomination.

Trump flexes muscles before international business leaders

President Donald Trump gave international business leaders to invest in the U.S. or else.