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President Trump signed the proclamation on Wednesday afternoon.

The call happened at Trump's request, reports Chinese State News Agency Xinhua.

President Donald Trump is ordering the Justice Department to investigate the final years of former President Joe Biden's presidency.

Biden said an investigation would be "nothing more than a mere distraction."

"I must act to protect the national security and national interest," Trump said.

Trump signals that Russia will play a greater role in negotiations.

President Donald Trump signed a proclamation on Wednesday banning travel from 12 countries, citing national security concerns.

Republican Sen. Steve Daines from Montana joins ABC News to discuss Senate negotiations on President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”

Senate Finance Committee members met with the president to move his bill ahead.

"We will continue talking if they want to talk,” McMahon told ABC News.

Vice Adm. Brad Cooper will replace Gen. Michael "Erik" Kurilla as CENTCOM chief.

The premier of Ontario warns new 25% tariffs could cost U.S. consumers billions.

"I’d love to have Harvard come back to the table to negotiate with us,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon told ABC News on Wednesday amid the Trump administration's ongoing feud with the university.

An Army prep course accounts for a major part of its successful recruiting.

The budget office is projecting 10.9 million more people will be uninsured in 2034 because of changes to health care.

Former White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre's departure from the Democratic Party comes as the party looks to regain momentum following 2024 election losses.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford responds to President Donald Trump's higher steel and aluminum tariffs that went into effect Wednesday, doubling from 25% to 50%.

The immigration and tax bill faces headwinds in the Republican-led Senate.

"We need a new bill that doesn't grow the deficit," Musk posted on X.

Jean-Pierre is vague about why she no longer identifies as a Democrat.

Sen. Ron Johnson wants cuts before he will support the president's bill.

The CBO's estimate says revenue from tariffs would reduce the deficit by $2.8T.

President Trump has privately expressed frustration about the Supreme Court justices he appointed, sources with knowledge of the conversations told ABC News.

President Donald Trump said he spoke to Russian President Putin on Wednesday, describing their call as "good" but "not a conversation that will lead to immediate Peace."

Schiff asked first in April over "insider trading" concerns amid tariffs pause.

Former Gov. Cuomo is on track for a political comeback.

The health secretary says he will issue the edict within a year

Malia Obama used her middle name for the credits of a short film she directed.

Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., says the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act” being pushed by President Donald Trump “doesn’t meet the moment.”

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the Navy to strike the name of pioneering gay rights activist Harvey Milk from one of its ships, according to sources.

"The OIG must be allowed to do its job," they wrote in a letter to McMahon.

Pentagon official vows ‘aggressive’ data collection, swift resolution of cases

Sen. James Lankford (R-Okla.) discusses the Trump administration’s "One Big Beautiful Bill Act" with ABC News’ Linsey Davis, calling it “pretty straightforward” as the bill heads to the Senate.

While criticism from the right has grown louder, Trump has backed her in public.

A DOD official said the decision's timing, during Pride month, was intentional.

The U.S. Army has met its annual recruiting target of 61,000 in the first week of June.

The president feels the justices could do more to back his agenda, sources said.

Republican Rep. Russell Fry from South Carolina joined ABC News to talk about President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill.”

Authorities said it was in connection with work at the University of Michigan.

Senate Republicans plan to meet to discuss President Donald Trump's signature spending bill, according to two people familiar with the planning of the meeting. 

The Senate Appropriations Committee held a hearing on Capitol Hill for a review of President Donald Trump's Fiscal Year 2026 budget request for the Department of Education.

"Shame on those who voted for it," Musk wrote.

Chamber of Progress CEO and former Google U.S. policy chief Adam Kovacevich discusses the impact of no federal artificial intelligence regulations on the future of the technology.

A DOD official said the decision's timing, during Pride month, was intentional.

Acting FEMA Director David Richardson told staff in an all-hands meeting that he was unaware hurricane season had started, according to sources familiar.

President Donald Trump is vowing to impose "large scale fines" on California after a transgender teen competed in a California state final competition in track and field.

Hurricane season began on Sunday, June 1, and goes through Nov. 30.

President Donald Trump met with Senate Majority Leader John Thune at the White House Monday, according to a White House official.

Baraka filed a lawsuit against interim U.S. Attorney Alina Habba, accusing her of malicious prosecution over his arrest outside an ICE facility.

"Rand Paul has very little understanding of the BBB," Trump said.