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Trump to sign executive order banning transgender athletes from women's sports

The order is titled "Keeping Men Out of Women's Sports," sources told ABC News.
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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters after signing two executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 4, 2025 in Washington.
February 04

Former commissioner of the EEOC says she was dismissed from job

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks to a former commissioner of the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, who says she was dismissed from her job and what she thinks this means for the agency.
February 04
Former commissioner of the EEOC says she was dismissed from job
February 04

Congressman: 'I've been receiving texts and emails and phone calls from allies'

ABC News' Linsey Davis speaks to Democratic Rep. Gregory Meeks of New York about President Donald Trump's comments on Gaza the government restructuring and the administration's immigration crackdown.
February 04
Congressman: 'I've been receiving texts and emails and phone calls from allies'
February 04

1st migrant flight lands at Guantanamo Bay, carrying 'worst of the worst'

The plane took off from El Paso with a small number of migrants onboard.
February 04
Migrants are loaded onto a military airplane for a flight to Guantanamo Bay, El Paso, Tx., Feb. 4, 2025.
February 04

Trump says US will 'take over' Gaza: 'We'll own it'

He said the U.S. would "level the site" and create "an economic development."
February 04
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a joint press conference with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in the East Room at the White House in Washington, Feb. 4, 2025.
February 04

Democrats threaten to obstruct Trump's agenda over Musk's DOGE efforts

Congressional leaders rallied their troops outside the Treasury Department.
February 04
Demonstrators rally outside the U.S. Treasury Department after it was reported billionaire Elon Musk, who is heading U.S. President Donald Trump's drive to shrink the federal government, has gained access to Treasury's federal payments system that sends out more than $6 trillion per year in payments on behalf of federal agencies and contains the personal information of millions of Americans, in Washington, Feb. 4, 2025.
February 04

President Trump, Israeli PM Netanyahu hold press conference

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a press conference to discuss the ongoing the alliance between the U.S. and Israel and plans to relocate Gazans.
February 04
President Trump, Israeli PM Netanyahu hold press conference
February 04

Over 20K federal workers have taken Trump administration’s buyout offer

The administration had previously said they hoped 5 to 10% of the federal workforce would take the offer to announce retirement now and receive pay and benefits through Sept. 30.
February 04
Over 20K federal workers have taken Trump administration’s buyout offer
February 04

How Bill Cassidy, a lifelong vaccination advocate, wound up voting for RFK Jr.

The GOP senator spent a career pushing vaccines while Kennedy questioned them.
February 04
Sen. Bill Cassidy votes aye at the final moment as the Senate Finance Committee holds a roll call vote to approve the nomination of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Health and Human Services Department, at the Capitol, Feb. 4, 2025.
February 04

Trump says he’s opposed 'many' of Musk’s ideas, but praises effort to shut down USAID

Questions have been raised about the unprecedented nature of Musk's role.
February 04
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 4, 2025, in Washington.
February 04

Trump says he'd deport US citizens convicted of crimes 'in a heartbeat' if legal

Marco Rubio said El Salvador's president offered to imprison Americans.
February 04
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with El Salvador's President Nayib Bukele at his residence at Lake Coatepeque in El Congo municipality, El Salvador, Feb. 3, 2025.
February 04

Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House

President Donald Trump hosted Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House on Tuesday to discuss the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal and regional conflict.
February 04
Trump, Netanyahu meet at White House
February 04

Shutting down USAID is not constitutional: Rep. Suhas Subramanyam

Virginia Rep. Suhas Subramanyam discusses USAID being shut down by the Trump administration.
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February 04

Senate Republicans insist Elon Musk isn't in charge after whirlwind actions

One Democrat said of Musk's efforts, "It's not disruptive, it is destructive.”
February 04
Sen. Chris Van Hollen stands behind the door of the U.S. Agency for International Development in Washington, Feb. 3, 2025.
February 04

Lawsuit filed by transgender young adults, teens against Trump executive order

The executive order restricts gender-affirming care for trans people under 19.
February 04
President Donald Trump speaks as he signs an executive order in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington.
February 04

Senate Republicans defend Musk's moves but downplay his influence, Dems fire back

Senate Republicans defended the Trump administration’s sweeping revamp of USAID, led by Elon Musk. But, some lawmakers tried to downplay the billionaire’s power over the president.
February 04
VIDEO: Senate Republicans defend Musk's moves but downplay his influence, Dems fire back
February 04

Trump Tariffs 'devastating to farmers,' says Iowa livestock farmer

Matt Russell, a live stock farmer from Iowa, discusses the potential impact for farmers from President Trump's sweeping tariffs.
February 04
VIDEO: Trump Tariffs 'devastating to farmers,' says Iowa livestock farmer
February 04

Tulsi Gabbard clears key vote on nomination for director of national intelligence

Gabbard gained support from three key Republican senators.
February 04
Tulsi Gabbard, President Donald Trump's nominee to be director of national intelligence, attends to testify before a Senate Intelligence Committee confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill in Washington, Jan. 30, 2025.
February 04

Senate panel advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be health secretary

The panel voted along party lines.
February 04
Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., President Trump's nominee to serve as Secretary of Health and Human Services testifies during a Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions hearing for his pending confirmation, Jan. 30, 2025, in Washington.
February 04
VIDEO: Senate Finance Committee advances RFK Jr.'s nomination to be Trump's health secretary
February 04

Trump's plan to shut down Education Department is ‘will of the voters’: Sen. Cruz

Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, discusses the president’s plans to dismantle the Department of Education and USAID.
February 04
VIDEO: Trump's plan to shut down Education Department is ‘will of the voters’: Sen. Cruz
February 04

Gender-affirming care should continue in NY 'to comply with New York law,' says AG

New York laws protect access to transgender care, the office said.
February 04
NY Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference at the offices of the Attorney General on Jan. 8, 2025 in New York City.
February 04

What is a sovereign wealth fund?

President Donald Trump tapped Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to lead the creation of the fund.
February 04
President Donald Trump tapped Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to lead the creation of the fund.
February 04

Trump signs executive order to create 1st US sovereign wealth fund

ABC News’ Alexis Christoforous reports on the investment funds that are owned by a national government as a way to stabilize the country’s economy through diversified investments.
February 04
VIDEO: Trump signs executive order to create 1st US sovereign wealth fund
February 04

Trump to hold private dinner with Republican senators at Mar-A-Lago on Friday

The GOP senators will be in town for the NRSC annual winter meeting.
February 04
President Donald Trump answers a question after signing an executive order in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington, Jan. 31, 2025.
February 04

Trump to urge universities to 'monitor,' 'report' Israel-Hamas protesters

The executive order about deporting students has legal experts concerned.
February 04
Protestors wave Palestinian flags on the West Lawn of Columbia University in New York City, April 29, 2024.
February 03

Fmr. USAID official on the ‘incredibly dangerous’ ramifications of agency’s shutdown

ABC News’ Linsey Davis speaks with former USAID official Jeremy Konyndyk on what Elon Musk and his DOGE team's efforts to shut down the agency could mean for millions worldwide.
February 03
Fmr. USAID official on the ‘incredibly dangerous’ ramifications of agency’s shutdown
February 03

'This is a constitutional crisis': Democrats blast Musk and Trump over USAID

Democrats say they'll go to court and place a hold on Trump nominees.
February 03
Rep. Jamie Raskin speaks outside the U.S. Agency for International Development building in Washington, Feb. 3, 2025.
February 03

Trump order to dismantle the education department in the works, sources say

The order is expected to ask for a plan to shutter the department.
February 03
President Donald Trump talks to reporters after signing an executive order in the Oval Office, Jan. 31, 2025, in Washington.
February 03

Congressional Democrats blast Musk amid threats to gut USAID

A group of Congressional Democrats blasted Elon Musk and President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon outside USAID’s headquarters amid their attempts to shut down the critical overseas funding agency.
February 03
A group of Congressional Democrats blasted Elon Musk and President Donald Trump on Monday afternoon outside USAID’s headquarters amid their attempts to shut down the critical overseas funding agency.
February 03

Dow and S&P 500 recover some losses after Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico

Trump paused the tariffs on Mexico for one month following a conversation with Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum, prompting the stock market to recover some of its losses.
February 03
VIDEO:  Dow and S&P 500 recover some losses after Trump pauses tariffs on Mexico
February 03

US pauses tariffs on Mexico, Canada for a month

Justin Trudeau and Claudia Sheinbaum both spoke to Trump on Monday.
February 03
President Donald Trump speaks to the press as he signs an executive order to create a U.S. sovereign wealth fund, in the Oval Office of the White House, Feb. 3, 2025, in Washington.
February 03

Turmoil inside USAID as Musk calls the agency 'criminal' and says it 'has to die'

Trump says he doesn't think he needs Congress' approval to shut down the agency.
February 03
Tesla, SpaceX and X CEO Elon Musk arrives for the Inauguration of Donald J. Trump in the U.S. Capitol Rotunda, Jan. 20, 2025 in Washington.
February 03

'What is happening is pure chaos,' says education union official

President of American Federation of Government Employees Local 252, Sheria Smith, discusses the dozens of Department of Education staff put on leave after Trump's DEI order.
February 03
VIDEO: 'What is happening is pure chaos,' says education union official
February 03

'Paid administrative hell': Some Ed. Dept. staff put on leave after Trump's DEI order

Some said they think it's because they attended voluntary diversity training.
February 03
A view of the U.S. Department of Education building in Washington, D.C., Feb. 1, 2025.
February 03

Trump signs new executive orders and proclamations

Among the executive orders was to create a sovereign wealth fund and said it may purchase TikTok.
February 03
VIDEO: Trump signs new executive orders and proclamations
February 03

Possible impacts of a USAID 'shut down'

Oxfam America president and CEO Abby Maxman reacted to the turmoil unfolding inside the U.S. Agency for International Development.
February 03
VIDEO: Possible impacts of a USAID 'shut down'
February 03

Elon Musk 'in the process' of 'shutting down' USAID, he says

Speaking on an audio stream described as the first "Dogecast" podcast, Musk said USAID was "hopeless" based on his team's findings.
February 03
Speaking on an audio stream described as the first "Dogecast" podcast, Musk said USAID was "hopeless" based on his team's findings.
February 03

Senate Democrats demand more details on Kennedy's finances

Kennedy’s son to benefit from vaccine lawsuit, under new plan.
February 03
Robert F. Kennedy Jr., U.S. President Donald Trump's nominee to be secretary of Health and Human Services, testifies before the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee in Washington, Jan. 30, 2025.
February 02

FBI agents asked to answer survey on Jan. 6 case involvement

The FBI Agents Association sent a memo to members regarding the questionnaire.
February 02
The seal of Federal Bureau of Investigation is seen on J. Edgar Hoover FBI Building in Washington July 12th, 2024.
February 02

Canadians are 'perplexed' by Trump's tariffs, ambassador to the US says

Canadians want their government to stand up for itself, she told "This Week."
February 02
In an interview on ABC News' "This Week" on Sunday, Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman said Canadians are "perplexed" and "disappointed" by President Donald Trump's tariffs.
February 02

Mexico, Canada respond to tariffs: 'Difficult times in the coming days and weeks'

The policy risks raising prices for essential products like gas and groceries.
February 02
President Donald Trump talks to reporters after signing an executive order to appoint the deputy administrator of the Federal Aviation Administration in the Oval Office at the White House, Jan. 30, 2025 in Washington.
February 02

'This Week' Transcript 2-2-25: Canadian Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, February 2.
February 02
Canada's Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman speaks to the media during a Liberal Cabinet Retreat in Montebello, Quebec, Canada, on Jan. 21, 2025.
February 02

Black Hawk helicopter pilot in DC crash identified

The pilot's family initially asked for her identity not to be revealed.
February 02
The Army has identified the third Soldier on the Black Hawk helicopter involved in the DC mid-air collision as Captain Rebecca M. Lobach.
February 01

Canadian PM Trudeau announces retaliatory tariffs on US

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs Saturday evening by announcing the country will implement 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods.
February 01
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau responded to President Donald Trump’s tariffs Saturday evening by announcing the country will implement 25% tariffs on $155 billion of U.S. goods.
February 01

Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China

Economist Kimberly Clausing joined ABC News Live to talk about the possible effects for Americans of Trump’s newly imposed tariffs.
February 01
VIDEO: Trump imposes tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China
February 01

CDC pulls content from website after executive order signed

Many CDC webpages were down as of Friday evening due to President Donald Trump's executive orders aimed at gender ideology and diversity, equity and inclusion.
February 01
VIDEO: CDC pulls content from website after executive order signed
February 01

US orders airstrikes against ISIS targets in Somalia

Fighters from the USS Harry S. Truman in the Red Sea carried out the strikes.
February 01
The aircraft carrier USS Harry S. Truman leaves the French Mediterranean port of Marseille, on Dec. 3, 2024.
February 01

DNC selects new leader after 2024 election disappointment

Ken Martin secured 246.5 votes of the 428 members who voted.
February 01
Ken Martin, president of the Association of State Democratic Committees, discusses the 2024 Democratic National Convention during a news conference, April 18, 2024.
February 01

Rubio to focus on curbing immigration, countering China in Latin America

The trip is Rubio's first as America's top diplomat.
February 01
Secretary of State Marco Rubio meets with Indo-Pacific Quad ministers at the State Department in Washington, Jan. 21, 2025.