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ABC News’ Linsey Davis talks to criminal defense attorney Bernarda Villalona about how hard it will be for the defense to overcome testimony from star witness Cassie Ventura.

Smartmatic, in its defamation lawsuit against Fox News, accuses Fox executives of deleting text messages, while a new ruling for Fox could help its defense.

Sean "Diddy" Combs' ex, Cassie Ventura, a star witness at his trial, took the stand for a second day.

Two baby eagles, Sunny and Gizmo, whom thousands have watched via livestream since they were born two-and-a-half months ago, are getting ready to leave their nest in Big Bear, California.

The DOJ has federally charged Kseniia Petrova, the Harvard researcher who was found by a customs agent to be carrying undeclared frog embryos.

Secretary Kristi Noem came under fire from House Democrats while testifying before the House Homeland Security Committee on her department's 2026 budget on Wednesday.

A growing number of House Republicans -- from moderates to hardliners -- threaten to undercut the package’s momentum ahead of an expected vote late next week.

A former New York City Fire Department chief has been sentenced to three years in prison for accepting tens of thousands of dollars in bribes to fast-track fire safety inspections

Democratic Rep. Shri Thanedar decided against forcing a vote to impeach President Donald Trump after he was criticized by leaders from both parties.

Donald Trump is back in the White House, the GOP controls Congress, and Republicans have dusted off their 2017 plans to reshape Medicaid.

The Venezuelan 2-year-old who was kept in U.S. government custody after her parents were deported has been returned to Venezuela.

ABC News’ Phil Lipof reports on the latest headlines from the Massachusetts case.

Democratic senators are calling for an investigation into whether the Trump administration is clearing hurdles for Starlink, led by Elon Musk, to strike foreign deals.

John Ewing, the treasurer of Douglas County, Nebraska, is set to become Omaha’s first Black mayor after his opponent conceded in Tuesday’s mayoral election.

Mexico’s government has confirmed reports that 17 family members of the son of a former cartel leader crossed into the United States

Drug overdose deaths dropped in the United States in 2024 to the lowest levels seen in five years, according to a new CDC report published Wednesday morning.

President Donald Trump described Tehran as the "most destructive force" in the region.

A Los Angeles judge has granted a restraining order to “The Little Mermaid” actor and singer Halle Bailey, who says her ex-boyfriend, rapper DDG, has been violent toward her and she fears for herself and the baby they have together

A scary scene unfolded on a Houston highway as a dangerous towing attempt had drivers dodging disaster — and left stunned by what they were witnessing.

Erik and Lyle Menendez were resentenced on Tuesday to 50 years to life in prison, which makes them eligible for parole.