ABC News photographer Chris Plater at first thought he heard the sound of construction near a subway stop in downtown Washington, D.C., on Wednesday. He soon realized that something more serious had happened. “I immediately went forward to see what was going on,” he told ABC News Live. “I see two members of the National…

Two members of the National Guard died after being shot in downtown Washington, near the White House, according to West Virginia Governor Patrick Morrisey. “It is with great sadness that we can confirm that both West Virginia National Guard members who were shot today in Washington, DC have succumbed to their wounds. These brave West…

The Fulton County, Georgia, election interference case against President Donald Trump and others has been dismissed after the prosecutor who took over the case requested that it be dismissed. “In my professional judgment, it is not in the best interest of the citizens of Georgia to pursue this case in its entirety for another five…

US immigration authorities have detained a woman who is the mother of White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt’s nephew, according to a source familiar with the arrest. A DHS spokesperson identified the woman as Bruna Caroline Ferreira. A reporter from ABC New Hampshire station WMUR spoke with Leavitt’s brother, Michael Leavitt, who also confirmed the…

The growing number of Democratic candidates to succeed Gavin Newsom as term-limited governor of California has political operatives stunned. “This is the most open I’ve seen in 25 years,” said Steven Maviglio, a Democratic strategist based in Sacramento. The challenge for those running will be to prove to voters that they can address California’s cost-of-living…

The remains of a hostage returned to Israel on Tuesday were identified as those from Dror Or, Israeli officials said early Wednesday. “The Government of Israel shares the deep pain of the Or family and all the families of the fallen hostages,” Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s office said in a statement. a statement On Wednesday….

“dancing with the stars” has crowned its new Mirrorball champions. After a high-stakes season 34 finale, Robert Irwin and Witney Carson won the coveted Len Goodman Mirrorball Trophy after performing the final dance numbers. Finalists also included Alix Earle and Val Chmerkovskiy; Dylan Efron and Daniella Karagach; Jordán Chiles and Ezra Sosa; and Elaine Hendrix…

A federal judge struck down a Department of Homeland Security policy implemented in July that forced most immigrants who entered the United States without inspection to remain in detention throughout their deportation process. The decision could potentially allow the release of thousands of immigrants who have been subject to mandatory detention. On Tuesday, California Judge…

The Justice Department is facing new scrutiny over the decision to withhold Jeffrey Epstein’s files earlier this year. A federal judge on Monday ordered the Justice Department to expedite processing a Freedom of Information Act request related to the Trump administration’s decision in July not to release files from the Epstein investigation. With the Justice…

Top Federal Reserve officials have shown an unusual degree of public disagreement over a possible interest rate cut next month. In recent days, sentiment shifted sharply in favor of an interest rate cut as some influential central bankers expressed openness to the move, futures markets showed. Still, discord persists. A rate cut could reduce expenses…