As firefighters work to contain multiple wildfires in Southern California, there are new concerns about high winds in the forecast. President-elect Trump’s cabinet picks head to Capitol Hill this week for high-stakes hearings. And the coolest gadgets and cars are unveiled at CES 2025. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As multiple wildfires damage tens of thousands of structures in Southern California, experts warn it could exacerbate the state’s already unstable insurance market. The Supreme Court clears the way for President-elect Trump to be sentenced in his hush money case. And in a show of unity, the country mourns former President Jimmy Carter. Learn more[...]

New fires have erupted in Los Angeles, sending residents fleeing. Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito confirms ABC’s reporting that he received a phone call from President-elect Trump the same day Trump put forth an emergency appeal. And a Virginia hospital shuts its NICU as a former nurse is arrested for abusing a baby, with other[...]

Firefighters in Southern California battle multiple brush fires fueled by a windstorm, prompting thousands to evacuate. Facebook announces it will reset its fact-checking policies. And a federal judge tells the Justice Department it’s not allowed to release Special Counsel Jack Smith’s final report on his Trump investigations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Facing dissatisfaction at home and taunts from abroad, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announces his plans to resign. President Biden issues a landmark ban on offshore billing that will be tough to undo. And U.S. Steel sues the federal government in a desperate bid to merge with a Japanese firm. Learn more about your ad[...]

With January 6th looming over events, House Speaker Mike Johnson plans a massive bill to try to appease warring factions within the GOP. The FBI releases new details about the New Orleans attacker’s past. And the nation’s first “congestion pricing” plan goes into effect.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police rule out accomplices in the New Orleans truck attack. Meanwhile, Las Vegas authorities comb the scene of a truck explosion outside Trump International Hotel. And House Speaker Mike Johnson hopes to win back his gavel, despite uncertain Republicans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A rampage in New Orleans is being investigated as a terror attack. And after a week of deadly plane crashes, viral outbreaks and partisan infighting, “Start Here” breaks down the biggest stories of the last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Every episode of Start Here ends with a “One Last Thing,” a story that brings you to a new corner of the world and expands your mind. On this holiday special, the Start Here team recounts their favorite “One Last Thing” segments of 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today we're sharing the final episode of "Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation" -- a new, four-part podcast series about a community's fight for access to clean water. In today's episode, the fate of the Navajo Nation comes down to a historic vote. Will the tribe's future finally be secured? Explore previous seasons of "Reclaimed"[...]

Former President Jimmy Carter is dead at the age of 100. In this special edition, ABC’s acclaimed White House reporter Ann Compton describes what made him unique among American leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week we're sharing a project from our ABC News colleagues called "Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation" -- a new, four-part podcast series about a community's fight for access to clean water. This is Episode 3 of the series. You can check out all four episodes right now and explore previous seasons of "Reclaimed"[...]

This week we're sharing a project from our ABC News colleagues called "Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation" -- a new, four-part podcast series about a community's fight for access to clean water. This is Episode 2 of the series. You can check out all four episodes right now and explore previous seasons of "Reclaimed"[...]

Today we wanted to share a project from our ABC News colleagues called "Reclaimed: The Lifeblood of Navajo Nation" -- a new, four-part podcast series about a community's fight for access to clean water. This is Episode 1 of the series. We'll post the rest in the coming days. If you enjoy Episode 1 and[...]

The House Ethics Committee releases an incendiary report on former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL). President Biden commutes almost all of America’s federal death sentences. And New York organizers invite the public to get the famous New Year’s Eve ball ready for a party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Congress reaches a last-minute deal to avoid a government shutdown, raising new questions about President-elect Trump’s power over the GOP. An apparent car attack at a German Christmas market leaves five dead and 200 injured. And Party City announces it will close its stores in the new year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

Congress scrambles to avoid a government shutdown at midnight. The suspected killer of a health insurance CEO arrives back in New York City to face charges. And delivery workers servicing several Amazon hubs go on strike.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A spending package is torpedoed by President-elect Trump and his allies, raising the prospect of a government shutdown. The EPA signs off on California emission rules that would effectively ban the sale of new gas-powered cars. And a Chinese national pleads guilty to running a “secret police station” in New York City. Learn more about[...]

Police sift through the social media history of the 15-year-old girl who opened fire on a Christian school. Ukraine kills a Russian general in Moscow. And Israel announces its intentions to keep a military presence in Gaza. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A shooter kills two and injures several more at a Christian school in Wisconsin. HHS nominee Robert F. Kennedy Jr. says he’s “all for the polio vaccine” as senators question his vaccine views. And the Library of Congress adds new movies to its National Film Registry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lawmakers are demanding answers as more and more reports of mysterious drone sightings flood into government offices. South Korea’s president is impeached after imposing martial law. And Syrians explore the now-vacant offices of Bashar al-Assad’s secret police.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

U.S. officials say a video of a young American captive found in Syria appears to be Travis Timmerman, who went missing months ago. President Biden gives clemency to more than 1,500 convicts. And the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau plans new limits on overdraft fees. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Christopher Wray resigns as FBI Director at the urging of President-elect Trump. New York police claim to uncover forensic proof that Luigi Mangione shot UnitedHealth’s CEO dead. And Arkansas Gov. Sarah Sanders becomes the latest official to promote cell phone bans in classrooms. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ABC’s James Longman ventures inside the now-emptied Damascus prison where Syrians have disappeared for years. The suspected gunman in a CEO’s murder shouts a message outside court, while prosecutors pore over his writings. And experts of baby names dissect the choices around Generation Alpha, as Gen Beta prepares to take the stage. Learn more about[...]

The suspected gunman in the killing of a health insurance CEO is apprehended in Pennsylvania. Syrian refugees come streaming back into Damascus following the exile of Bashar al-Assad. And the Marine who choked a man to death on the New York City subway is acquitted by a jury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit[...]

Syrian rebels take over Damascus, driving Bashar al-Assad from the country his family has ruled for generations. President-elect Donald Trump describes his plans to pardon January 6th rioters. And federal judges rule against TikTok in its bid to avoid a forced sale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Police release new details about the killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A 7.0 earthquake, threatening a tsunami, sends Californians scrambling. And Defense Secretary nominee Pete Hegseth tries to reassure senators, without the personal help of President-elect Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a historic case, Tennessee families ask the Supreme Court to dismantle laws banning gender-affirming care for minors. The CEO of UnitedHealth is shot to death in what authorities call a targeted attack. And an international math exam shows American scores declining at alarming rates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol briefly declares martial law, rattling democracies around the world. Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth meets with concerned senators. And federal law enforcement officials describe a brazen plot by China to infiltrate American phones.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Democrats in Washington express disappointment with President Biden’s decision to pardon his son. The Supreme Court considers FDA regulations on flavored vapes. And New York jurors deliberate over a subway chokehold death that has become a flashpoint over race, violence, and mental health.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a dramatic about-face, President Biden says he will pardon his son, Hunter Biden, who was awaiting sentencing on federal convictions. President-elect Trump nominates a new FBI director with a history of promoting conspiracy theories about the “deep state.” And, Hamas releases a new video of an American hostage as aid deliveries into Gaza become[...]

Some families believe drug-induced homicide laws are a powerful form of justice. Others worry the laws will do more harm than good. In Part 2 of this special "Start Here" series, ABC's Camille Petersen explores the fierce debate over these laws and how they may continue shaping our response to overdose deaths. Learn more about[...]

When someone dies from a drug overdose, who should we blame? And how should they be punished? In Part 1 of this special "Start Here" series, ABC's Camille Petersen explores the nationwide rise of drug-induced homicide laws, which allow for criminal charges against whoever gave or sold someone the drugs that caused their death. She[...]

A ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah takes effect. President-elect Trump threatens to impose tariffs on Canada and Mexico. And, Thanksgiving flights are facing delays because of an air traffic controller shortage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Special counsel Jack Smith’s election interference case against President-elect Trump is tossed after he requested a dismissal because of a Justice Department policy. Macy’s delays a quarterly earnings report after it says an employee hid up to $154 million worth of expenses. And, President Biden hosts the final White House turkey pardon of his term,[...]

President-elect Trump makes his final selections to head federal agencies. Hezbollah responds to Israeli missile strikes with a barrage of rockets and drones. And Erik and Lyle Menendez prepare to meet a judge over their bid for freedom. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear the first episode of our new investigative true crime series: "Radioactive: The Karen Silkwood Mystery." Karen Silkwood’s death 50 years ago this week continues to haunt Oklahoma and the nation. The 28-year-old plutonium plant worker died in a fatal crash while driving to meet a reporter with The New York Times allegedly to deliver[...]

Matt Gaetz withdraws from consideration for attorney general, as President-elect Trump quickly selects Pam Bondi as a replacement. Jussie Smollett’s conviction is overturned by the Illinois Supreme Court. And in an escalation aimed squarely at the west, Russia fires a ballistic missile into Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump uses his political muscle to keep attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz on track for confirmation. Congressional Republicans ban the first transgender House member from using the women’s bathroom. And an E. coli outbreak prompts concern about organic carrots.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump picks a close ally of Elon Musk for commerce secretary, reflecting both men’s priorities. Manhattan prosecutors argue for “pausing” Trump’s criminal sentencing until he leaves office. And a verdict could come down today in a trial about the death of Laken Riley, a case that has sparked a debate over immigrants and crime.[...]

President-elect Trump confirms that he plans to declare a national emergency at the border, which could clear the way to involve the military in a mass deportation effort. An attorney for two women called before Congress describes their accusations against Matt Gaetz. And federal prosecutors allege that Sean “Diddy” Combs has been trying to influence[...]

For the first time in the war, President Joe Biden authorizes Ukraine to fire American-made missiles deeper into Russia. President-elect Donald Trump selects more members of his cabinet, while controversial picks Matt Gaetz and Pete Hegseth face serious allegations. And concerned Supreme Court observers implore aging justices to retire. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

President-elect Trump picks vaccine skeptic Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services. Alex Jones’ InfoWars is auctioned off to The Onion. And authorities in California say the bears that caused thousands of dollars of damage to luxury vehicles were actually people in costumes. Learn more about your ad choices.[...]

President-elect Trump divides Congress by selecting Rep. Matt Gaetz for Attorney General. Sen. John Thune emerges as Majority Leader, but will now have tough decisions on confirmations. And Northeastern states respond to a growing outbreak of wildfires.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump picks a Fox News contributor with little government leadership experience to run the Pentagon. Israel begins transitioning away from the Biden White House as Trump’s cabinet takes shape. And skirmishes in Amsterdam have exploded into a days-long riot watch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Trump is expected to nominate Sen. Marco Rubio for Secretary of State. Trump’s win prompts Ukrainian officials to seriously consider an endgame for its war with Russia. And a Spirit Airlines flight comes under gunfire from Haiti’s largest airport. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As House races continue to be called, congressional Republicans prepare for a narrow majority in the Senate. FEMA fires an employee for allegedly instructing workers to skip homes expressing support for Donald Trump. And on Veterans Day, military officials express concern over the number of forceful blasts recruits experience in training.  Learn more about your[...]

President-elect Trump names the first female chief of staff in White House history. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell announces an interest rate cut, before declaring that he will not resign even if asked. And fueled by 80 mph winds, wildfires rage across Southern California. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President-elect Donald Trump assembles a transition team for the White House. Vice President Kamala Harris concedes the election, while Democrats come to grips with a decisive loss. And world leaders once again approach Trump as commander-in-chief. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

ABC News projects that Donald Trump will be the 47th President of the United States. In a special edition, our team analyzes the vote, and the voters, that led to the biggest political comeback in American history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices