ABC News: Top Stories
ABC News: Top Stories
In Trump’s deportation plan, the private prison industry sees a lucrative opportunity
As Donald Trump prepares to make good on his promise to deport possibly millions of undocumented immigrants, the private prison industry appears poised to cash in.
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Trump taps Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy to lead Department of Government Efficiency
Donald Trump has announced that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy, a former presidential candidate and ally of Trump, will lead a new Department of Government Efficiency.
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Trump taps FOX News host Pete Hegseth to serve as Secretary of Defense
FOX News host Pete Hegseth is Donald Trump's pick to be defense secretary, the president-elect announced.
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WATCH: Harris cheered on by administration staff as she arrives at the White House
Vice President Kamala Harris received a grand welcome to the White House on Tuesday afternoon — cheered on by hundreds of administration staff as her SUV pulled up to the West Wing.
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Rubio and Waltz picks puts China back at the center of US foreign policy
Trump’s expected choice of Sen. Marco Rubio and Rep. Mike Waltz indicates China is going to be at the center of US foreign policy, deepening US-China tensions.
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Trump expected to tap Kristi Noem to be Homeland Security secretary
Former President Donald Trump has tapped South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem to be his Homeland Security secretary.
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Thune, Cornyn and Scott to make their case for next Republican Senate leader
Senate Republicans return to Washington on Tuesday for the first time since they secured the Senate majority to determine who will be the new party leader in the chamber.
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A Trump loyalty test for Republicans in the Senate: ANALYSIS
Trump's unlikely to endorse, sources say, because he doubts Rick Scott can win.
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Tracking who Trump has named to serve in his Cabinet, administration
President-elect Donald Trump is rolling out names for top jobs in his administration.
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A state-by-state breakdown of where abortion stands after Trump's election
Abortion-related ballot initiatives were voted on in 10 states during the election. Here is a state-by-state breakdown of where abortion currently stands in each state.
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Trump picks former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be Israeli ambassador
President-elect Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he has nominated former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee to be the U.S. ambassador to Israel.
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FAA bans US flights to Haiti for 30 days after planes struck by gunfire
Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended by Spirit and JetBlue after planes were struck by gunfire.
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Judge blocks Louisiana law requiring the Ten Commandments in classrooms
Louisiana's new law requiring all public school classrooms to display the Ten Commandments was temporarily blocked on Tuesday.
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Laken Riley murder suspect waives jury trial, case to be decided by judge
The suspect accused of killing 22-year-old nursing student Laken Riley on the University of Georgia's campus has waived his right to a jury trial.
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Johnson, GOP leaders take victory lap and say they're ready for Day 1 under Trump
House Republican leaders took a victory lap as they returned to Washington, saying they are ready on Day 1 to work on President-elect Donald Trump's agenda.
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SCOTUS rejects Mark Meadows' bid to move Georgia election case into federal court
The Supreme Court has rejected a request from former Trump chief of staff Mark Meadows to move his Georgia election interference case from state court into federal court.
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WATCH: ‘Wheel of Fortune’ contestant gives entertaining answer to puzzle
While contestant Will admitted that his nerves got the best of him when trying to solve the puzzle, we still think his attempt deserves a round of applause.
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Pentagon leaker Jack Teixeira to be sentenced on federal charges Tuesday
Prosecutors said Jack Teixeira "perpetrated one of the most significant and consequential violations of the Espionage Act in American history."
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Steve Bannon returns to court ahead of trial on 'We Build the Wall' fraud charges
Trump ally Steve Bannon returns to a New York courtroom Tuesday ahead of a December trial for allegedly defrauding supporters of the "We Build the Wall" fundraiser.
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Judge to rule on the fate of Trump's criminal hush money conviction
The judge in Donald Trump's hush money case is set to decide whether to throw out Trump's conviction based on the Supreme Court's recent presidential immunity decision.
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Biden to host Israel's president at the White House amid peace push
President Joe Biden will host Israeli President Isaac Herzog at the White House on Tuesday as the outgoing administration seeks cease-fire progress in Gaza and Lebanon.
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WATCH: Watch this 15-year-old boxer's unbelievable tricks on the speed bag
Amateur boxing champion Marley "Baby Bug" McNealy shows off her masterful skills and signature tricks with her speed bag training videos.
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Human remains found inside freezer of Michigan home
Human remains have been found inside a freezer after blood was found on the floor of a residence in Michigan, police said.
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Democrat Ruben Gallego projected to win Arizona Senate
Gallego, a five-term congressman who was favored to win the race, will replace independent Kyrsten Sinema, who held the seat and did not seek reelection.
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Spirit Airlines and JetBlue planes struck by gunfire in Haiti
Flights into and out of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, were suspended after a Spirit Airlines plane was struck by gunfire while attempting to land there.
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Trump expected to select Sen. Marco Rubio for secretary of state: Sources
President-elect Trump plans to nominate GOP Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida for secretary of state, according to sources.
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Trump picks Rep. Waltz, a former Green Beret, as national security adviser: Sources
President-elect Donald Trump has asked Florida Republican Rep. Mike Waltz to be his national security adviser, multiple sources told ABC News.
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Kai Trump's election night vlog: Behind the scenes of the historic evening
Kai Trump, President-elect Donald Trump's 17-year-old granddaughter, released a vlog on her YouTube channel, where she took viewers behind the scenes on election night.
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Recess appointments could short-circuit Senate opposition to Trump nominees: ANALYSIS
The use of recess appointments to install members of Donald Trump's Cabinet would circumvent a key Senate process, consolidating presidential power.
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Lee Zeldin tapped to lead Environmental Protection Agency under Trump
President-elect Donald Trump has tapped former New York Rep. Lee Zeldin to lead the Environmental Protection Agency.
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