Month: March 2025
ABC National News
98 protesters arrested at Trump Tower sit-in for detained activist Mahmoud Khalil
Alex Segre/UCG/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (NEW YORK) — At least 98 people were arrested Thursday at a protest in the lobby of Trump Tower in Manhattan that called for the immediate release of [Read More…]
ABC National News
Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett’s sister receives bomb threat: Police
Jahi Chikwendiu/The Washington Post via Getty Images (CHARLESTON, S.C.) — The sister of Supreme Court Justice Amy Coney Barrett was recently targeted with a bomb threat, the Charleston, South Carolina, Police Department said on Wednesday. Over the [Read More…]
Ag News
U.S. Senate to vote on government funding plan
The director of the Gardner Agricultural Policy Program at the University of Illinois says Friday’s scheduled U.S. Senate vote on a Continuing Resolution to keep the government operating will raise questions no matter the outcome. “There [Read More…]
ABC Health News
Europe saw highest number of measles cases last year in more than 25 years: WHO
Lian Yi/Xinhua via Getty Images (LONDON) — Europe saw the highest number of measles cases last year in more than 25 years, according to a new report published Thursday from the World Health Organization (WHO) and UNICEF. [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
Nikki Glaser returning to host the Golden Globes in 2026
CBS The Golden Globes are doubling down on Nikki Glaser. The comedian will officially return to host the 83rd annual awards ceremony in January 2026. It will air on CBS and stream on Paramount+ in [Read More…]
Ag News
Cattle producer sees managing risk as top 2025 priority
The vice president of National Farmers Union (NFU) says he has concerns about the strength of the cattle market. Jeff Kippley, who raises beef cattle and row crops in South Dakota, says retaliatory tariffs [Read More…]
Ag News
Pork export sales notch marketing year low
U.S. pork export sales fell to a marketing year low during the week ending March 6th. The USDA says most of the key regular U.S. pork customers showed up, but bought less than during the [Read More…]
ABC World News
Putin responds to US-Ukraine ceasefire proposal, says Russia ‘for it’ but has concerns
Steve Witkoff, special envoy to the Middle East. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images) (LONDON) — In his first public remarks on the proposed 30-day ceasefire in Ukraine, President Vladimir Putin said Russia is “for it” but that [Read More…]
ABC World News
Putin demands Kursk total victory ahead of Moscow talks with Trump envoy
(Connect Images/Getty Images) (LONDON) — Russian President Vladimir Putin visited a command center in Kursk on Wednesday, ordering troops there to “destroy” all Ukrainian formations remaining in the contested border region. “Your task is to [Read More…]
ABC National News
Flooding, debris flow possible as rain slams Los Angeles; evacuation orders issued
ABC News (NEW YORK) — Dangerous, heavy rain pounded the Los Angeles area early Thursday, bringing a threat of flooding and debris flow to spots impacted by the recent devastating wildfires. A confirmed EF-0 tornado touched [Read More…]
ABC National News
21 state attorneys general sue to block Department of Education’s dismantling
Robert Knopes/Education Images/Universal Images Group via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A group of 21 Democratic attorneys general are suing the Trump administration to block the dismantling of the Department of Education, alleging the firing of 50% [Read More…]
ABC National News
Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates spar over abortion law, Musk and Trump during lively debate
Wisconsin State Capitol; Jordan McAlister/Getty Images (MILWAUKEE) — Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates Brad Schimel and Susan Crawford sparred over how the court might impact abortion law in the state, as well as the involvement of [Read More…]
ABC National News
AG Pam Bondi forms internal team to work with DOGE on DOJ cost-cutting efforts: Sources
Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The Department of Justice is preparing for Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency to begin working with the agency to identify “cost-cutting” measures, with Attorney General Pam Bondi this week [Read More…]
ABC National News
Suspected arson at Bayer executive’s home being investigated by FBI: Sources
Sean Gallup/Getty Images (MADISON, N.J.) — The FBI is now involved in the investigation into a suspected arson earlier this month at the New Jersey home of a Bayer pharmaceutical executive, law enforcement sources told [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Pete Buttigieg won’t seek Senate, Michigan governor jobs amid presidential bid speculation
Shannon Finney/Getty Images (LANSING, Mich.) — Former Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg announced Thursday morning that he will not run for U.S. Senate or governor in the state of Michigan, potentially clearing the way to [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
White House withdraws David Weldon’s nomination to be Trump’s CDC director, sources say
Illustration by Thomas Fuller/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — The White House on Thursday pulled President Donald Trump’s nomination of Dr. David Weldon to lead the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, multiple sources [Read More…]
ABC Politics News
Trump pardons convicted Tennessee lawmaker once represented by the White House counsel
Caroline Purser/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — A former Tennessee lawmaker who was once represented by White House Counsel David Warrington said he received a pardon from President Donald Trump after pleading guilty to an illegal campaign [Read More…]
ABC Business News
US stocks down slightly amid trade war and looming government shutdown
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in New York City. (NEW YORK) — U.S. stocks dropped slightly lower early Thursday, after a reprieve for the S&P and Nasdaq a [Read More…]
ABC Business News
Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU champagne, other alcohol products
Makoto Honda / 500px/Getty Images (WASHINGTON) — President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened a 200% tariff on champagne and other alcohol products from the European Union, escalating a global trade war that has roiled markets [Read More…]
ABC Entertainment News
‘Pride & Prejudice’ getting theatrical rerelease for its 20th anniversary
Focus Features Fans of the 2005 version of Pride & Prejudice will now get to relive the magic on the big screen. In honor of the beloved movie’s 20th anniversary, Focus Features is bringing it back to [Read More…]