Trump Topples His Kentucky Critic
May 20, 2026
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…
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San Diego Islamic Center Shooting
May 19, 2026
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…
Trump’s Plan to Primary His GOP Critics
May 18, 2026
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) gets trounced in a primary, signaling danger for other Republicans who have run afoul of President Trump. The Senate’s rulemaker crosses out White House ballroom security…
China Warns of ‘Clash’ with US Over Taiwan
May 15, 2026
Chinese President Xi Jinping warns President Trump that the US and China will 'clash' if Taiwan is handled 'improperly.' Sources say Trump will drop his lawsuit against the IRS in exchange for the…
Murdaugh’s Murder Convictions Overturned
May 14, 2026
Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions are tossed out by South Carolina’s Supreme Court. Russia launches nearly a thousand drones into Ukraine as concerns in Moscow rise. And as a national reckoning…
Trump's Trip to China
May 13, 2026
With wartime inflation surging, President Trump arrives in China for a summit. Meanwhile, a California mayor resigns amid allegations that she’s been serving as a Chinese agent. And FBI Director Kash…
Americans from Hantavirus Cruise Begin Quarantine
May 12, 2026
Passengers from the hantavirus-hit cruise ship are now being monitored in Nebraska and Georgia after possible exposure. Health officials insist the risk to Americans remains very low and stress the…
Cruise Guests are Coming Home. Is the Hantavirus?
May 11, 2026
As cruise ship passengers are evacuated, countries are employing different policies on whether they should quarantine. Virginia’s Supreme Court throws out a congressional map proposed by Democrats…
Trump: Firefight with Iran was a ‘Love Tap’
May 08, 2026
The U.S. fires on military targets along the Iranian coast after a firefight at sea. Health workers conduct contact tracing to monitor whether passengers left a ship with hantavirus. And the Justice…
Hantavirus Patients Evacuated from Cruise Ship
May 07, 2026
A cruise ship that carried passengers with hantavirus is now en route to the Canary Islands, while patients have been evacuated. Commerce Sec. Howard Lutnick gives congressional testimony on his…
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WH: ‘Operation Epic Fury’ is Over
May 06, 2026
The Trump administration declares an end to Operation Epic Fury, and then pauses an operation to secure the Strait of Hormuz. Senate Republicans propose spending $1 billion on security for a…
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Has the Ceasefire Shattered?
May 05, 2026
Iran opens fire on sites across the Strait of Hormuz, including on U.S. naval vessels. The Cuban government tries to rally its people in the face of a foreign oil embargo. And another case of…
Spirit in the Sky No Longer
May 04, 2026
Spirit Airlines goes out of business, leaving some customers stranded. A federal court orders doctors nationwide to stop mailing the abortion pill Mifepristone. And the U.S. prepares to withdraw…
Introducing "Blood and Water"
May 02, 2026
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, "Blood and Water," hosted by Stephanie Ramos. In episode one of…
Pain in the Gas: Fuel Prices Explode
May 01, 2026
Oil reaches its highest price in years, as Americans express discontent over the economic toll of the war in Iran. The House agrees to a DHS funding deal, ending a 76-day shutdown. And the man…
A Landmark Ruling on the Voting Rights Act
Apr 30, 2026
The Supreme Court puts new limits on how the Voting Rights Act is enforced in electoral map-making. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth testifies to Congress about the cost of the conflict in Iran. And…
James Comey Indictment 2.0
Apr 29, 2026
A federal grand jury returns an indictment on former FBI Director James Comey for allegedly threatening President Trump. King Charles presses the importance of NATO in an address to Congress. And the…
WHCD Shooting: What We Still Don’t Know
Apr 28, 2026
The suspected gunman behind the White House Correspondents' Dinner attack faces charges, but several details about his arrest remain unclear. Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis asks state lawmakers to push…
The WHCD Shooting Suspect
Apr 27, 2026
New details emerge about the man accused of a shooting plot at the White House Correspondents' Dinner. Hopes dim for peace talks with Iran. And King Charles is set to arrive in Washington, D.C. for a…
BREAKING: Shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner
Apr 26, 2026
In a special edition of “Start Here,” Brad reports from the aftermath of the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting in Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit…
Predictable? Soldier Arrested Over Maduro Bets
Apr 24, 2026
A U.S. special forces soldier is arrested for allegedly placing Polymarket bets on the removal of Nicolas Maduro. The Justice Department reclassifies marijuana as a less serious drug. And the Trump…
Ceasefire Watch: Strait Back to Where We Started
Apr 23, 2026
Iran seizes more ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Rising oil prices force many American travelers to reconsider flight plans. And Virginia’s redistricting vote prompts new concerns for the GOP. Learn…
Trump Extends Ceasefire…Indefinitely?
Apr 22, 2026
With a deadline approaching, President Trump extends a ceasefire with Iran. Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D-FL) resigns under pressure. And the Justice Department files charges against the…
Virginia is for Voters: Will Redistricting Measure Pass?
Apr 21, 2026
Control of Congress could hang in the balance as Virginia Democrats press voters to approve a new state electoral map. Embattled Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer resigns from President Trump’s…
Ships Back Under Fire in the Strait of Hormuz
Apr 20, 2026
Hopes fade for renewed peace talks as the U.S. and Iran open fire at ships in the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration opens its refund portal for businesses that paid now-disallowed tariffs…
Israel-Lebanon Ceasefire Begins
Apr 17, 2026
A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon begins to take effect. American farmers share how they’re handling the economic impacts of the Iran war. And two Supreme Court justices’ comments on the…
The DOJ is Still Knocking on the Fed’s Door
Apr 16, 2026
Despite a judge blocking subpoenas, federal prosecutors show up at the Federal Reserve, as President Trump once again threatens to fire chair Jerome Powell. Iranian ships begin testing the U.S…
Peace of the Puzzle: Israel & Lebanon Are Talking
Apr 15, 2026
As the U.S. tries to get Iran back to the table for peace talks, diplomats from Israel and Lebanon meet in Washington. Brian Hooker is released from a Bahamian jail without charges, telling ABC News…
Resign-o-Rama: Swalwell & Gonzales Call It Quits
Apr 14, 2026
Facing potential expulsion from Congress, Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) and Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) each announce they’ll step down over sexual misconduct allegations. A naval blockade takes effect in…
How US And Iranian Negotiations Fell Apart
Apr 13, 2026
As negotiations with Iran fall apart, Trump says the U.S. Navy will begin a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Viktor Orbán loses his reelection bid for prime minister in Hungary. And Representative…