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A Nuclear Deal…for Saudi Arabia?
As Iranian-backed forces attack Saudi vessels, a nuclear deal ignites tensions across the Middle East. An ABC News analysis shows home foreclosures rising. And more chapters of Jewish gunowner groups are popping up across the country.
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The Growing Costs of the Iran War
As congressional Republicans commit more money to the Iran conflict, President Trump attends a dignified transfer of remains. The family of Nolan Wells receives few answers after a second autopsy. And an alleged “recruiter” for Jeffrey Epstein is found dead in Paris.
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Has Gov’t Contained Parasite Outbreak? Lettuce Discuss.
As cyclosporiasis cases continue to rise, HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. insists the federal government has outbreaks “under control.” New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill reveals that thousands of non-citizens were added to the voter rolls after a DMV glitch. And Novo Nordisk sues fellow obesity drugmaker Eli Lilly over a critical ad.
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The Red Sea: A New Front in the War?
As fallen American servicemembers are identified, Yemen announces a blockade against Saudi Arabia in the Red Sea. U.K. Prime Minister Andy Burnham takes office. And a federal judge pauses a proposed merger between Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery.
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Americans Killed as Iran Expands Battlefield
For the first time in months, U.S. servicemembers are killed near Iran. Andrew and Tristan Tate are arrested by U.S. Marshals, signaling a potential extradition to British authorities. And a cyclosporiasis link to Taco Bell locations in five states doesn’t quite explain a much wider outbreak.
Photo Credit: U.S. Central Command
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Are Trump’s Election Claims Ready for Primetime?
President Trump delivers a White House address with outlandish claims about election security. Sources say Trump’s lead teleprompter operator is under scrutiny for bets on speech details. And fearing a “cultural crisis,” Cherokee leaders are trying to teach children to speak an endangered language.
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Trump's AG Pick Swears He's Independent
Attorney general nominee Todd Blanche insists his time working for President Trump will not affect him at the Justice Department. Smoke fills cities across the northern U.S. and Canada. And the Pentagon will start testing testosterone levels in service members over 30.
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ICE Patch: DHS Halts Vehicle Stops, for Now
ICE agents have been told to immediately scale back vehicle stops, sources say, in the wake of deadly shootings. Supreme Court justices ask Congress for security funding amid threats to their safety. And African migrants are being dispatched to the front lines in Russia’s war against Ukraine.
AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty
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The Iran Blockade is Back
President Trump informs Congress that the U.S. is heading back to battle with Iran, while proposing a toll on vessels passing through the Strait of Hormuz. South Carolina Republicans begin jockeying for the late Lindsey Graham’s senate seat. And for the second time in a week, a person is shot dead by ICE agents.
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The Sudden Death of Sen. Lindsey Graham
Senator Lindsey Graham unexpectedly dies from a heart condition, prompting tributes in South Carolina. The parents of Nolan Wells call for an independent investigation into his death off the Mississippi coast. And officials warn of an outbreak of cyclosporiasis in more than 30 states.
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So…Are We Back at War with Iran?
The U.S. intercepts dozens of missiles and drones from Iran directed toward Gulf neighbors. A former Olympian challenges the Trump administration over his arrest near the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. And continuing heatwaves pose a long-term cost to the American economy.
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Trump: Iran Deal is ‘Over’
The U.S. launches a series of strikes on Iran, as President Trump declares a ceasefire deal “over.” Maine Democrat Graham Platner drops out of a crucial Senate race. And a deadly ICE-involved shooting results in threats of legal action from Mexico.
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What Happened to Mitch McConnell?
Questions grow about the condition of Sen. Mitch McConnell, with few details from his staff, weeks after he was hospitalized. Democrats distance themselves from Senate hopeful Graham Platner as new allegations surface. And Charlie Kirk’s family members watch prosecutors present evidence to a Utah judge in a pretrial hearing.
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Graham Platner's Unraveling Senate Campaign
Top Democrats are pulling endorsements for Graham Platner as new allegations rock his Senate campaign against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in Maine. President Trump arrives at the NATO summit in Ankara, Turkey today with demands for allies to contribute more in defense spending. And as “Trump Accounts” launch, parents are weighing options to save for their kids’ future.
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A Fourth Full of Fireworks
Facing storms and safety warnings, President Trump delivers a July 4th address. FIFA lifts a controversial suspension on American star Folarin Balogun, while a phone call from President Trump prompts questions of political influence. And Brad takes a ride on the historic “Big Boy” locomotive as part of its nationwide whistle-stop tour.
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The Camden 14: Naming America’s First Soldiers
In a special edition of “Start Here,” the team travels to the site of the 1780 Battle of Camden. After spending years discovering and unearthing remains of the fallen, researchers have finally given the soldiers a proper burial – and in a first-of-its-kind development, have been able to identify one by name.
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Less Cryptic, More Crypto: Trump’s Finances Disclosed
President Trump’s financial disclosures show billions in profit in 2025 alone, with more than $1 billion in cryptocurrency earnings. Sixteen children are found in squalid conditions in an Ohio home. And a couple is arrested after climbing the spire of the Empire State Building for a proposal.
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Why the Supreme Court Upheld Birthright Citizenship
In its final rulings of its term, the U.S. Supreme Court upholds the policy of birthright citizenship, while backing state bans on transgender athletes in girls' sports. Meanwhile, new student loan rules kick in today for students nationwide.
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Win for Snail Mail: The Supreme Court’s Ballot Ruling
The Supreme Court issues a surprising ruling on mail ballots, upending President Trump’s hope to restrict when they can be counted. Meanwhile, a pair of cases results in conflicting rulings over whether a president can fire agency officials. And aftershocks continue to rattle Venezuela as rescue efforts continue.
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Venezuela Earthquake Death Toll Surges
The death toll rises dramatically as bodies are pulled out of earthquake debris in Venezuela. New strikes by Iran raise questions about a ceasefire’s stability. And wildfires in Utah and Colorado have now claimed the lives of multiple firefighters.
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Supreme Court Backs Trump on Immigration
The Supreme Court sides with the Trump administration in a pair of high-profile immigration cases. Rescuers desperately search for survivors after a pair of earthquakes in Venezuela. And the Strait of Hormuz effectively shuts after an Iranian drone attack.
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Trump Won't Close on Lawmakers' Housing Bill
President Trump refuses to sign a bipartisan affordable housing bill, insisting that Congress pass his SAVE America Act first. Victories for allies of New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani prompt a broad conversation about Democratic strategy. And concerns over an island resort pushed by Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner have spiraled into furious national protests in Albania.
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Fixer-Upper: Congress Takes a Swing at the Housing Crisis
The House passes a bipartisan bill meant to make it easier to buy a home. The Pentagon asks Congress for $80 billion. And a stifling heatwave in Europe becomes deadly.
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Why the Iran Deal Isn’t a ‘Nuclear Deal’
American negotiators say Iran has agreed to allow nuclear weapons inspectors to examine their stockpiles, but several hurdles remain. United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigns, paving the way for Andy Burnham to succeed him. And legendary music executive Clive Davis is dead at 94.
(Photo Credit: Nathan Howard/Pool Reuters via AP)
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Not Easy Being Green: Crackdowns at Reflecting Pool
Facing algae-tinted waters and cost overruns, President Trump blames unnamed saboteurs for ruining the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Iran threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz as talks in Switzerland turn tense. And the killing of a dog by police results in grief and anger in Los Angeles.
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Introducing "The Snare"
Today, we're sharing something a little different. This is the first episode of the latest true crime podcast from 20/20 and ABC Audio, "The Snare," hosted by Maggie Rulli.
Police in Idaho Falls bring in a young man named Chris Tapp to answer some questions. This will set him and others on a path they never would've predicted.
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Trump’s New Battle: Political Blowback Over Iran
The Trump administration responds to Republican criticism of the Iran ceasefire deal. The Supreme Court unanimously sides with marijuana users in a gun rights debate. And former President Barack Obama opens a presidential center on the South Side of Chicago.
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Understanding the Iran Deal, Point by Point
The text of a ceasefire deal between the U.S. and Iran draws scrutiny. President Trump derails the confirmation of the man he nominated to lead the country’s intelligence apparatus. And after a dramatic confrontation by victims’ families, Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heurmann is sentenced.
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The Alleged Drone Plot Against the White House
Several suspects are under arrest for an alleged plot to attack Sunday’s White House UFC event with drones. The Department of Education announces plans to offload key programs to other agencies. And doctors are growing concerned over surges in off-label use of ivermectin as a cancer treatment.
(Photo Credit: Win McNamee/Pool Getty via AP)
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Why the Iran Deal Still Isn’t Strait-Forward
As President Trump touts an Iran deal to G7 leaders, experts question when exactly the Strait of Hormuz will be opened. California Gov. Gavin Newsom announces that he’s being investigated by federal authorities. And UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer proposes a ban on social media for children under 16.
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US & Iran Reach Ceasefire Agreement
President Trump, along with a series of world leaders, announce the U.S. and Iran have agreed to terms for a ceasefire agreement. Anthropic says it’s pulling back an advanced artificial intelligence model after the Trump White House has restricted its use by foreign nationals. And twelve people die in a Missouri plane crash, including eleven skydivers.
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Deal or No Deal: Where the Iran War Stands
President Trump says an agreement with Iran could be signed as early as this weekend. A short-term extension of FISA fails to pass ahead of an expiration deadline. And complications arise as the World Cup heats up in the US.
AP Photo/Amirhosein Khorgooi
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US strikes multiple targets in Iran
The downing of an American helicopter by Iran has prompted President Trump to amp up strikes in the country. Bill Gates answers questions in a closed-door session before the House Oversight Committee over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein. And the upcoming UFC fight on the White House lawn is now the subject of a lawsuit.
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Apache Down: The US Retaliates Against Iran
An Iranian drone takes down an American helicopter in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the U.S. to launch new strikes. A controversial murder case that divided a Texas community ends with a 35 year sentence for a teenage defendant. And NASA unveils the astronauts that will take part in its latest mission, Artemis III.
(FILE Photo: U.S. Army Photo by Sgt. Olivia Cowart)
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What Trump Said to Netanyahu
As Iran and Israel pause their assaults, President Trump describes pleading with Benjamin Netanyahu to not endanger peace negotiations. Spencer Pratt fails to make it to a runoff in the Los Angeles mayor’s race after a lengthy count. And ABC’s Ian Pannell travels to Moscow to ask Russians what they think of Vladimir Putin’s war.
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Back to Battle? Iran Launches Missiles at Israel
Iran fires ballistic missiles at Israel, testing the U.S.-Israel alliance. Maine voters weigh new allegations against Democrat Graham Platner. And Canada halts livestock imports from Texas after a second case of screwworm in cattle.
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Trump Critic Set to Plead Guilty in Docs Case
President Trump's former national security adviser John Bolton is expected to plead guilty over mishandling classified documents, sources familiar with the matter tell ABC News. An appeals court panel is set to hear arguments over whether the White House ballroom construction should continue. And new reports surrounding Maine’s Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner threaten the party’s path t
The World's Oil Supply is Draining
Experts warn that the Iran conflict is straining the global oil supply to dangerous levels. A dramatic hostage situation unfolds in a bank building in Bakersfield, California. And families who could be impacted by an expected Supreme Court decision on birthright citizenship speak out.
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DOJ to Congress: 'Anti-Weaponization' Fund is Dead
After a Republican revolt, Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche tries to convince Congress that the “anti-weaponization” fund is dead. President Trump picks a new director of national intelligence after Tulsi Gabbard’s exit, but questions swirl around his credentials. And marine archaeologists announce the discovery of shipwrecks from the Golden Age of Piracy in Nassau.
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Distrust Fund: DOJ Pauses Payment Plan
In the face of angry Republican lawmakers and skeptical judges, the Trump administration halts the creation of a $1.8 billion “anti-weaponization fund.” Xavier Becerra, Tom Steyer and reality star Spencer Pratt headline a series of California primaries. And a federal appellate court rules the dismissal of transgender service people was likely unconstitutional.
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Trump’s Tweaks to the ‘Final’ Iran Agreement
With doubt over a ceasefire between the U.S. and Iran, Israel resumes its push into Lebanon. A judge reconsiders a settlement that resulted in President Trump’s “anti-weaponization fund.” And several Laotian miners escape a flooded cave, but two are still believed to be stranded deep within.
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From Missile Strikes…to a Ceasefire Plan?
Sources say American and Iranian diplomats have reached a broad framework for a ceasefire extension, despite strikes from each side this week. Demonstrations outside a New Jersey ICE facility turn into clashes with federal agents. And a raid on the home of a former CIA officer allegedly reveals a trove of gold bars from the spy agency.
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A Chemical Blast Turns Deadly
Authorities believe a chemical tank accident likely killed more than 10 people in Longview, Washington. Sources confirm the Justice Department has opened an investigation into Trump accuser E. Jean Carroll. And police arrest a Google employee over allegations of insider trading on prediction markets.
Photo Credit: City of Longview via AP
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How Paxton’s Win Changes the Midterm Map
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton trounces Sen. John Cornyn for the Senate Republican nomination. Iran warns of retaliation for a U.S. strike. And a fishing renaissance takes hold in New York City after half a century of health warnings.
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Senate Runoff: Are Endorsements Bigger in Texas?
Texas Republicans are set to decide between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton for a crucial Senate seat. California authorities say a chemical plant explosion has been averted, but that threats still remain. And an Ebola outbreak is only beginning to come into focus in Africa.
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An Ohio Airman & the Cost of the Iran War
On this Memorial Day, ABC’s Byron Pitts examines the losses sustained thus far in the Iran conflict, and interviews the family of Master Sgt. Tyler Simmons, one of the war’s 13 fatalities.
(Photo Credit: Airman First Class Ivy Thomas/U.S. Air National Guard)
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A Republican Revolt Over ‘Weaponization Fund’
A meeting between Republican lawmakers and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche becomes heated. The Democratic National Committee releases a long-awaited “autopsy” on Kamala Harris’ 2024 loss. And cybersecurity experts sound the alarm over Chinese-made humanoid robots.
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Why the US Indicted Raúl Castro
Federal prosecutors secure an indictment against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro. Two officers who protected the Capitol on Jan. 6 file a lawsuit against President Trump’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” And future Harvard students face a new school of thought towards grading.
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Trump Topples His Kentucky Critic
A candidate supported by President Trump defeats Rep. Thomas Massie in a Kentucky congressional primary. The Justice Department reveals a provision in a settlement that will force the IRS to drop any audits of the Trump family. And police say the two teenage gunmen subscribed to “nihilist violent extremism.”
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San Diego Islamic Center Shooting
Gunmen open fire on the Islamic Center of San Diego, killing three. The Trump administration establishes a controversial fund that will send taxpayer dollars to MAGA allies. And the World Health Organization warns of an Ebola outbreak in Africa.
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