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ABC News’ Alex Presha talks about reaction from both Democrats and Republicans on Capitol Hill to capturing Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro.

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Mayor Daniel Lurie sat down with "This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl.

January 04

Rubio said the U.S. quarantine on Venezuelan oil remains in effect.

January 04

Venezuela's VP, Delcy Rodriguez, suggested she might not work with the U.S.

January 04

Republican Rep. Pat Harrigan of North Carolina joined ABC News Live to discuss congressional reaction to the U.S. attack in Venezuela.

January 04

VIDEO: Trump didn't rule out US military boots on the ground in Venezuela

Trump implied the U.S. would be in charge of the country after removing Maduro.

January 04

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, June 4.

January 04

"You don't treat lawlessness with other lawlessness," he said.

January 04

He said he was not "afraid" of using American troops on the ground in Venezuela.

January 03

ABC News political contributor and former New York Republican congressman John Katko shares the reactions of lawmakers to Saturday’s U.S. strikes on Venezuela.

January 03

Lawmakers react to US strikes on Venezuela

Joint Chiefs Chairman Gen. Dan Caine said more than 150 U.S. aircraft were used.

January 03

Democrats said he needed congressional authorization to use military force.

January 03

Trump and his aides have given shifting explanations about the military buildup.

January 03

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, January 4, 2026.

January 02

Iran's top security official said that U.S. interference would lead to "chaos."

January 02

In his first press conference as New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani announced three executive orders focused on housing and tenant protection.

January 02

In his first press conference as New York City mayor, Zohran Mamdani announced three executive orders around housing and tenant protection.

Mamdani delivered his first public address as New York City's mayor on Thursday, after being officially sworn in as the city’s first Muslim mayor and first mayor of South Asian descent.

January 01

VIDEO: Zohran Mamdani speaks at public inauguration as New York City mayor

His inauguration makes history as he is the first Muslim mayor of New York.

January 01

Trump had maintained that he received an MRI in October.

January 01

Mamdani's inauguration made history as he is the first Muslim mayor of New York. ABC News' Aaron Katersky reports.

January 01

VIDEO: Zohran Mamdani speaks at public inauguration as New York City mayor

Mamdani's inauguration made history as he is the first Muslim mayor of New York.

January 01

Mamdani's inauguration made history as he is the first Muslim mayor of New York.

Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration ceremony in New York City.

January 01

Sen. Bernie Sanders spoke at Mayor Zohran Mamdani's inauguration ceremony in New York City.

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said New Yorkers "have chosen prosperity for the many over spoils for the few" in electing Zohran Mamdani.

January 01

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said New Yorkers "have chosen prosperity for the many over spoils for the few" in electing Zohran Mamdani.

The Trump administration is pausing child care funding to all states after allegations of fraud in daycare centers in Minnesota emerged, an HHS official said.

January 01

VIDEO: HHS freezing child care payments to all states after Minnesota fraud allegations

The 25% tariff rate now stays in effect until at least Jan. 1, 2027.

January 01

Mamdani, the democratic socialist who catapulted to national attention during the race for New York City Mayor, took the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.

January 01

Zohran Mamdani, the democratic socialist who catapulted to national attention during the race for New York City Mayor, took the oath of office at an historic, decommissioned subway station in Manhattan.

President Trump said construction of his Triumphal Arch begins in two months.

December 31

Smith provided closed-door testimony to the House Judiciary Committee.

December 31

Hawaii will place new or increased taxes on tourists to fund climate projects.

December 31

The deployment of National Guard members raised legal questions.

December 31

The review of the documents is expected to take much of January, sources said.

December 31

"This isn’t over," said Republican Rep. Lauren Boebert, one bill's co-sponsor.

December 31

"This Week" co-anchor Jonathan Karl sits down with House Speaker Emerita Rep. Nancy Pelosi for a conversation about her nearly four-decade career in Washington as she prepares to leave office.

December 30

VIDEO: ABC News Live: Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi and Jonathan Karl on her historic career

The judge said the documents may contradict the government’s arguments.

December 30

President Donald Trump's name was recently added to the center's signage.

December 30

A New York–based dance company is the latest to cancel a Kennedy Center show after President Trump renamed the venue. Selina Wang, ABC News Senior White House Correspondent, reports.

December 30

VIDEO: Artists cancel Kennedy Center shows after Trump renaming sparks backlash

Minnesota state officials announced new, unannounced visits to Minneapolis-St. Paul daycares featured in a viral video alleging fraud.

December 30

Minnesota state officials announced new, unannounced visits to Minneapolis-St. Paul daycares featured in a viral video alleging rampant fraud.

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States "hit" a dock in Venezuela where drugs were allegedly being loaded onto boats.

December 30

President Donald Trump said on Monday that the United States "hit" a dock in Venezuela where drugs were allegedly being loaded onto boats.

ABC News' Andrew Dymburt spoke with former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine Steven Pifer about U.S., European and Ukrainian efforts at a peace deal that Russia seems to have little interest in agreeing to.

December 29

VIDEO: Trump has "productive" call with Putin after Zelenskyy meeting

Aaron David Miller, senior fellow at the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace, joins ABC News Live to discuss the meeting between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu.

December 29

VIDEO: Trump, Netanyahu discuss next phase of Gaza ceasefire

Trump said "it doesn't matter" whether it was carried out by the U.S. military.

December 29

Senior White House correspondent Selina Wang and former Department of Homeland Security assistant secretary Elizabeth Neumann discuss the next Gaza ceasefire phase and Iran’s impact on U.S.-led talks.

December 29

VIDEO: What’s at stake in Trump–Netanyahu Mar-a-Lago meeting

President Donald Trump said Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu “has done a phenomenal job” and the two men have much to discuss, including the Gaza ceasefire.

December 29

VIDEO: President Trump and PM Netanyahu take questions ahead of high-stakes meeting

Former Israeli ambassador to the U.S. Michael Oren weighs in on the Gaza ceasefire, Iran’s “full-scale war” rhetoric, and what Prime Minister Netanyahu might be seeking from President Trump.

December 29

VIDEO: Trump, Netanyahu meet in Florida in push to advance Gaza discussions

ABC News legal contributor Brian Buckmire discusses what's at stake in the hearing involving Tyler Robinson.

December 29

VIDEO: Charlie Kirk murder suspect back in court

President Donald Trump said teams are "getting a lot closer, maybe very close" to achieving a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, following his conversation with Putin and meeting with Zelenskyy.

December 29

President Donald Trump said teams are "getting a lot closer, maybe very close" to achieving a Ukraine-Russia peace deal, following his conversation with Putin and meeting with Zelenskyy.

Brian Cole allegedly admitted his actions after his Dec. 4 arrest.

December 28

Trump met with Zelenskyy at Mar-a-Lago on Sunday.

December 28

Trump and Zelenskyy are scheduled to meet Sunday at Mar-a-Lago.

December 28

This is a rush transcript of "This Week" airing Sunday, December 28.

December 28