Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories

TikTok finalizes deal to keep operating in US
TikTok said Thursday it completed the deal to spin off its U.S. operations -- concluding a yearslong battle over access to the wildly popular video app for U.S. users.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 22, 2026

Vance, in Minneapolis, calls on local officials to 'lower the temperature'
Vice President JD Vance visited Minneapolis Thursday amid heightened tensions and clashes between federal agents and groups of protesters.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 22, 2026

White House ballroom: Judge signals skepticism of Trump administration arguments
The federal judge presiding over a challenge to the White House ballroom project signaled deep skepticism of the Trump administration's arguments.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 22, 2026

US exits World Health Organization, says agency strayed from 'core mission'
The U.S. has officially completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization, HHS and the Department of State announced on Thursday.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 22, 2026

WATCH: Rep. Jasmine Crockett shares details from former special counsel Jack Smith's report
Crockett focused on former special counsel Jack Smith's report that recommended charging President Trump for alleged crimes committed on January 6, 2021.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 22, 2026

WATCH: Dem. Rep. Eric Swalwell says 'history will harshly judge' Republican colleagues
Swalwell told former special counsel Jack Smith that he "did everything right" while investigating President Trump during Smith's testimony to the House Judiciary Committee.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 22, 2026

Biggest snubs and surprises of 2026 Oscar nominations
The 2026 Oscar nominations are in, and we're taking a look at all of the snubs and surprises.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 22, 2026

Average US long-term mortgage rate edges higher, but still near lowest point in more than 3 years
The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate ticked higher this week, but remains near its lowest level in more than three years
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 22, 2026

WATCH: Former special counsel Jack Smith defends decision to charge President Trump
Smith defended his decision to charge President Trump with crimes in Florida and Washington, D.C., during his opening statement to the House Judiciary Committee on Thursday.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 22, 2026

US, Russia and Ukraine to hold trilateral talks in UAE, Zelenskyy says
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said that trilateral talks between Ukraine, Russia and the United States are expected to be held in the United Arab Emirates.
ABC News: Top Stories Jan 22, 2026

