Category Archives: ABC News: Top Stories

FEMA officials fired after Musk claims they paid to house migrants in 'luxury' hotels
After Elon Musk complained about federal spending for housing migrants in New York, the Department of Homeland Security announced four FEMA officials have been fired.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 11, 2025

As Trump pushes whirlwind agenda, DOJ is challenged to defend his orders in court
As Donald Trump presses his breakneck effort to remake the government, the flurry of lawsuits pushing back have seemingly overwhelming the lawyers defending his orders.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 11, 2025

Elon Musk grilled about DOGE transparency, conflicts in Oval Office
Elon Musk had not faced reporters since taking the lead on Trump's mandate to dismantle much of the federal government.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 11, 2025

WATCH: Drone operator locates dog lost in deep snow
After being lost in deep snow for over 24 hours, the pup was safely rescued and returned to her owner.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 11, 2025

Eric Adams speaks out after DOJ moves to drop case against him
In his first appearance since the DOJ moved to drop the case against him, New York City Mayor Eric Adams celebrated the end of what he called an "unnecessary ordeal."
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 11, 2025

These prices could rise due to tariffs on steel and aluminum
Trump this week announced 25% tariffs on all imported steel and aluminum.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 11, 2025

Some Republicans defend courts against Trump administration attacks
After Vance's comments that "judges aren't allowed to control the executive's legitimate power," some Republican lawmakers find themselves defending the judicial branch.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 11, 2025

Netanyahu demands release of 9 hostages as planned or 'ceasefire will be terminated'
President Donald Trump warned that "all hell is going to break out" unless Hamas releases all remaining hostages from Gaza by Saturday.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 11, 2025

Appeals court denies Trump's request to lift order blocking funding freeze
The Trump administration is reigniting a legal fight over whether it can unilaterally freeze billions of dollars in funding in loans, grants and financial assistance.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 11, 2025

1st lawsuits targeting foreign aid freeze bemoan 'chaos' in Trump order
Several nonprofit groups are accusing the Trump administration of failing to disperse congressionally approved funds by freezing all foreign aid for 90 days.
ABC News: Top Stories Feb 11, 2025


