Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories

Republicans pushing forward on Medicaid changes, despite potential political fallout
House Republicans signaled they're going full steam ahead on significant changes to Medicaid, despite pressure from Democrats and even some moderates in their party.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 26, 2025

DHS registry for migrants in US illegally raises alarm from immigration advocates
The Department of Homeland Security announced a compulsory registry for migrants in the country illegally and threatened jail time for those who fail to register.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 26, 2025

VA begins reversing contract cancellations that support medical care, facilities
A day after the VA celebrated about $2B in savings on canceled contracts, it began reversing some that may have affected medical care, according to agency records.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 26, 2025

Trump and Musk addressed email termination threats, neither cleared up the confusion
Since Elon Musk threatened federal workers with firings if they didn't list five work accomplishments, Trump tells them they're "on the bubble" if they don't comply.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 26, 2025

WATCH: 2-year-old Chihuahua found sprinting on highway reunited with family
Motorists stopped traffic to rescue Henry before he was taken to the San Diego Humane Society.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 26, 2025

Woman accused of locking boyfriend in storage unit for 4 days
Robin Deaton is wanted on attempted murder and kidnapping charges, the Monroe Police Department said.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 26, 2025

Trump administration tells NYC to shut down congestion pricing by March 21
The Federal Highway Administration said the Metropolitan Transportation Authority must stop collecting tolls by that date to allow for an "orderly cessation."
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 26, 2025

DOGE says it's now saved $65B in federal funds, but that's still impossible to verify
DOGE has updated its website to say it's slashed $65 billion in federal funding -- but they only provide records for $9.6 billion in savings from contract terminations.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 26, 2025

Supreme Court finds 'radical agreement' in employment discrimination case
The Supreme Court seemed to find common ground in a high-profile case brought by a straight woman alleging "reverse" job discrimination in favor of gay people.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 26, 2025

'Buffy' and 'Gossip Girl' actress Michelle Trachtenberg dead at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg, an actress best known for her roles in "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" and "Gossip Girl," has died at age 39.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 26, 2025

