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McCarthy Out as Speaker from 2023-10-04T09:30

In a historic vote, a small group of Republicans overthrow House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The Supreme Court considers whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an illegally-formed agency. ...

McCarthy Out as Speaker from 2023-10-04T09:30

In a historic vote, a small group of Republicans overthrow House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. The Supreme Court considers whether the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is an illegally-formed agency. ...

WGA: That’s a Wrap from 2023-09-26T09:30

The WGA reaches a tentative deal with producers to end its strike. Federal workers brace for a government shutdown. And the FBI investigates a Baton Rouge police squad, which allegedly operated an ...

Bribe Check: Sen. Menendez Indicted from 2023-09-25T09:30

Federal prosecutors charge Sen. Bob Menendez, D-N.J., with corruption. An ABC News/Washington Post poll shines a light on dissatisfaction with President Biden. And spacecraft OSIRIS-REx drops off a...

Murdoch’s Succession Plan from 2023-09-22T09:30

Rupert Murdoch announces he’s stepping down from his position atop Fox. The WGA renews negotiations with Hollywood studios. And India declares it will ban Canadian visitors as diplomatic tensions e...

Why Are Prices Still Rising? from 2022-02-11T10:30

After being told inflation had "peaked," Americans have seen prices continue to rise. Congressional investigators find gaps in records that were supposed to be preserved by the Trump White House. A...

Why We're Sending Troops to Europe from 2022-02-03T10:30

The U.S. military mobilizes 3,000 troops to NATO allies in Eastern Europe. Facebook announces a decline in usership, causing its stock to plummet. And Muhammad Abdul Aziz, who for decades was impri...

Boris Johnson’s Party Foul from 2022-02-01T10:30

A new report on pandemic parties put British Prime Minister Boris Johnson's job at risk. A federal judge throws out a plea deal in the trial of Ahmaud Arbery's killers. And Olympic athletes arrive ...

The Replacements: Biden’s Shortlist from 2022-01-28T10:30

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer officially announces his retirement, and President Biden reaffirms his vow to name a Black woman to the Supreme Court. A Tennessee school board unanimously bans...

Breyer’s Market from 2022-01-27T10:30

Justice Stephen Breyer will retire from the Supreme Court, setting off a scramble to replace him. The loss of an F-35 fighter jet creates the potential for a treasure hunt in the South China Sea. A...

Race to the Top: SCOTUS Weighs Affirmative Action from 2022-01-25T10:30

The Supreme Court takes a case on affirmative action that could overturn long standing precedent. An ISIS jailbreak has now drawn American servicemembers to a remote Syrian outpost. And with crypto...

Eastern Promises: Blinken’s Cleanup Mission from 2022-01-21T10:30

After President Biden's revealing news conference, America's top diplomat meets with the Russian foreign secretary. Transplant experiments involving pig organs reach a new stage. And the NCAA imple...

Biden’s Plan Falls to “Pieces” from 2022-01-20T10:30

In a news conference marking his first year in office, President Biden says he'll offer up his Build Back Better plan in "pieces." The Supreme Court tells President Trump he can't shield basic Janu...

First Germ Jitters: Biden’s Pandemic Response from 2022-01-19T10:30

With the overall number of COVID cases beginning to ebb, President Biden ends his first year in office by offering free tests and free masks. Aid crews get ready to arrive in Tonga. And Microsoft b...

Pacific Explosion from 2022-01-18T10:30

A volcanic eruption near Tonga wreaks havoc on the South Pacific. A new program will allow Americans to request free rapid COVID tests directly from the government. And a report claims the world's ...

The Texas Synagogue Standoff from 2022-01-17T10:30

A hostage crisis at a synagogue ends with the hostage-taker dead. The Pentagon warns Russia is preparing a "false flag operation" with the hopes of invading Ukraine. And Novak Djokovic is deported ...

OSHA: 0 Days Since a SCOTUS Rebuke from 2022-01-14T10:30

The Supreme Court strikes down President Biden's vaccine-or-test mandate for large businesses. The Department of Justice arrests the leader of the Oath Keepers militia group on sedition charges. An...

Sticker Shock: Inflation Rises Even Higher from 2022-01-13T10:30

New inflation numbers show prices rising 7% in the last twelve months, the biggest spike in a generation. A New York judge says a civil suit against Prince Andrew can proceed to trial. And Republic...

Biden’s Voting Rights Plan: Late to the Party? from 2022-01-12T10:30

President Biden takes his voting rights push to Atlanta. Doctors urge Americans to invest in N95-style masks. And in an exclusive interview, Jamie Lynn Spears defends the role she played as Britney...

Filibuster’s Last Stand from 2022-01-11T10:30

President Biden heads to Georgia to make a push for voting rights legislation, and a major rule change to make the legislation happen. The U.S. sets a new record for COVID-positive patients in the ...

Deadly Bronx Blaze from 2022-01-10T10:30

A five-alarm fire kills at least 19 people in a New York City high-rise. The standoff between the teachers' union and Chicago officials continues amid a spike in COVID cases. An Australian judge de...

“You Can't Love Your Country Only When You Win” from 2022-01-07T10:30

President Biden gives forceful remarks, directed to former President Trump, on the anniversary of the Capitol attack. The Supreme Court considers Biden's COVID mandates. And protesters seize power ...

Before the Insurrection from 2022-01-06T10:30

One year after an attack on the U.S. Capitol, experts draw a straight line from militia standoffs a decade ago to January 6th. A former spokesman for the Oath Keepers describes how a series of vict...

Existential Spread from 2022-01-05T10:30

The CDC issues new guidance on isolation following confusion and pushback. Startling new stats show 4.5 million Americans quit their jobs in one month. And a traffic jam becomes something much more...

Reading, Writing, Rapid Tests from 2022-01-04T10:30

Facing unprecedented community spread, schools quickly switch back to online learning. A jury finds Elizabeth Holmes guilty of fraud. And wireless carriers push back an anticipated 5G rollout over ...

2020…2? from 2022-01-03T10:30

As cases of the Omicron variant soar, the CDC faces pushback over its relaxed isolation rules. A surprise December wildfire becomes the most destructive in Colorado history. And with the conviction...

Some Last Things from 2021-12-30T10:30

The producers of "Start Here" discuss their favorite One Last Thing segments of the year. Featuring Kelly Terez, Madeleine Wood, Jen Newman, Louis Milman, Vika Aronson, David Toledo, and Brenda Sal...

The Year in Misinformation from 2021-12-29T10:30

Misinformation expert Suzanne Nossell discusses the prevalence of misinformation in 2021, while prescribing what companies -- including newsrooms -- can do better.

Calling an Audible on "Race Norming" from 2021-12-28T10:30

As we continue updating the biggest stories of 2021, ESPN's Ryan Smith and ABC Investigative Producer Pete Madden describe their groundbreaking report on NFL concussion settlements -- and describe ...

Biden on COVID: “Nothing’s Been Good Enough” from 2021-12-23T10:30

With Omicron cases surging, President Biden sits down with David Muir. In a big reversal, the White House pushes back student loan payments. And a 110-year prison term ignites a debate over mandato...

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Her First Christmas Without Breonna from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

At the end of a year marked by killings and protests, Breonna Taylor's mother describes how her life changed -- and where the movement is headed.

The Case For (and Against) Kamala Harris from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe Biden has made his pick -- so we invited a panel of analysts to dissect it. Russia skips large-scale testing to get its vaccine to market. And Duke University tries to measure which masks work,...

After the Surge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

We check in with two "Start Here" guests, to ask a simple question: what happened next?

The Fight Before Christmas from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After dropping a bomb on a congressional relief bill, President Trump leaves Washington for the holidays. New presidential pardons spark outrage. And Pfizer announces a new deal with the US for 100...

Deal Breaker from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a stunning turnaround, President Trump signals he won't sign a bipartisan relief bill. Congress, economists, and out-of-work families scramble to avert a calamity. And the Department of Justice ...

“A Slap in the Face”: Evaluating the Relief Bill from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Unemployed Americans weigh in on a congressional compromise. The World Health Organization describes a more contagious variant of COVID-19, as airlines begin screening passengers from London. And a...

“Christmas is Cancelled” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As British leaders warn of a new, more contagious COVID-19 strain, other countries are banning travel in and out of the UK. Congressional leaders strike a deal on economic relief. And as his curren...

Booster Shot: Scientists Like Moderna, Too from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a 20-0 vote, a panel of independent scientists says Moderna's vaccine should be used on Americans. The Department of Energy is the latest government agency to say an apparent Russian hack has co...

“We Want Them Infected” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With another vaccine on the cusp of approval, newly-revealed emails show Trump administration officials pressing for more Americans to get infected. Joe Biden's inaugural team announces new details...

No Room at the Intensive Care Unit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

America's most populous county is down to 100 available intensive care beds. Businesses began to plan for life after vaccines. And top Republicans start calling Joe Biden "president elect."

Roll Up Your Sleeves & Get to Work from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With colleagues cheering them on, the nation's healthcare workers start getting vaccinated for COVID-19. Scientists estimate Pfizer's drug may only be effective for 4-6 months. And after a meeting ...

Turning Point from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

America's first approved vaccine doses will be taken today. As hospitals schedule immunizations, healthcare workers describe feelings of hope, relief, and confusion. And the Electoral College gathe...

Scientists: Approve Pfizer, Pfast from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After an emphatic thumbs-up from a scientific panel, the FDA now weighs whether to approve a vaccine for COVID-19. Congressional Democrats investigate whether emails were deleted to cover up pressu...

Who Wants Shots? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FDA is expected to authorize the distribution of the Pfizer vaccine, but many Americans are also expected to be skeptical of it. The new Los Angeles District Attorney upends the traditional bai...

What We Know About the Pfizer Vaccine from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ahead of tomorrow's hearing, the FDA reveals its takeaways from Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine trials. Army officials make sweeping changes, including high-level firings, in the wake of a murder at Fort...

America First on the Waiting List from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Before the Pfizer vaccine was sold to other countries, the U.S. government turned down hundreds of millions of doses -- which could now leave some Americans waiting. President-elect Biden plans to ...

We’re Losing Patients from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As ICU admissions soar nationwide, California institutes sweeping new restrictions. Britain prepares for mass vaccinations that will begin Tuesday morning. And Republicans fret about shifting dynam...

Will a Congressional COVID Compromise Hold? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Congress is optimistic about a $908 billion bipartisan COVID package - but sticking points remain. President Trump prepares to campaign for Georgia's Republican senate candidates as he continues to...

Shot, Chaser: A Pre-Vaccine Winter Warning from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the U.K. formally approves the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine, the White House is warning governors of a dire situation in our nation's hospitals. A new study finds that students learning virtually are...

You Love to CDC It from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The CDC issues new guidance on who should receive a COVID-19 vaccine first, while also adjusting the guidelines for quarantining. Requests are coming in for presidential pardons, including for Pres...

The Vaccine Rollout Begins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ahead of a CDC hearing on who will get it first, the Pfizer vaccine arrives in the US, ready to be distributed at a moment's notice. California counties issue some of the nation's strictest lockdow...

COVID’s Weekend Leftovers from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Doctors fear a surge of positive test results today, as people who may have been exposed to COVID over the weekend get tested. Iran promises retribution after its top nuclear scientist is assassina...

Should We Be Double-Masking? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new variant has arrived in the US, and with higher risks of infection, some doctors are recommending wearing multiple masks in crowded areas. A stock trading company that eschews gatekeepers forc...

GameStop: Trade It for the Lulz from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A renegade group of Reddit users have forced major hedge funds to take losses on companies like GameStop, and they've shaken Wall Street in the process. The Department of Homeland Security issues a...

Trial Run: Why Trump Probably Won’t Be Convicted from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Three weeks after Trump supporters breached the Capitol, Republicans largely say the former president's impeachment shouldn't even go to trial. President Biden announces a plan to buy enough vaccin...

Moderna Warfare from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In the face of mounting concerns, Moderna says its vaccine is effective against multiple COVID-19 variants, but adds it will develop a "booster shot." Wealthy people are calling doctors' offices, o...

A Mutating Pandemic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Doctors worry that new variants of COVID-19 are sweeping through populations even faster than the original. President Biden is set to sign new executive orders that will impact the American economy...

Not Throwing Away His Shots from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Biden dedicates his first full day in office to fighting COVID-19. Senate Republicans seek to delay a trial of President Trump. And experts say believers in debunked "Q Anon" conspiracy t...

Day One from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In an unprecedented inauguration ceremony, Joseph R. Biden, Jr. becomes the 46th president of the United States. In a special edition of Start Here, ABC's team of reporters take you inside the mome...

What America Needs to Hear from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Ahead of President-Elect Joe Biden's inauguration, two voters describe what they'd like to hear as he takes office. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell escalates the battle against President Tru...

Trump’s Packing List from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump prepares to exit the White House. Washington goes into its most severe lockdown in decades. And as American coronavirus deaths reach 400,000, scientists ponder what 2021 will look l...

Biden’s “10 Day Plan” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Elect Joe Biden prepares to kick-start a paralyzed Washington. A new hire at the NSA ignites outrage in national security circles. And just months after being poisoned, Alexei Navalny ret...

A One-Germ President from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With death tolls soaring and layoffs accelerating, President-Elect Joe Biden outlines his plan to emerge from the pandemic. President Trump finds himself isolated in the White House, but with vocif...

Impeached. Again. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a historic vote, ten Republicans join Democrats to impeach President Trump. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says he won't begin a trial until after Joe Biden takes office. And authorities...

The Fastest Impeachment in History from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Democrats are ready to impeach President Trump, and now it appears a host of Republicans will join them. The FBI describes its intelligence before the Capitol riot, along with its efforts since. An...

Convince and Repeat from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Democrats draw a line in the sand for congressional Republicans. Federal authorities issue warnings to state capitols. And President-Elect Biden ponders how to roll out vaccines more quickly.

Nine Days Left. What Could Go Wrong? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

House Democrats declare that they will try to remove President Trump from office -- unless Vice President Mike Pence beats them to it. After years of refusing to silence President Trump, social med...

Capitol Cost: Soul Searching in DC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A shaken GOP moves against President Trump. Lawmakers demand the resignation of the Capitol Police chief. And social media platforms cancel the sitting US president.

Insurrection from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In an unprecedented siege, a group supporting President Trump temporarily takes control of the US Capitol. In a special edition of "Start Here," ABC reporters describe how it happened, what it mean...

Georgia Runoffs: One Seat to Control the Senate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With a win for Raphael Warnock, Democrats find themselves one seat away from taking back the Senate. President Trump expects Vice President Mike Pence to subvert the presidential election results t...

2020’s Final Elections from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Georgia voters decide the final two seats in the United States Senate. The UK locks down again as coronavirus cases rise. And Google employees declare the formation of a tech workers' union.

“I just want to find 11,780 votes.” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a recorded phone call, President Trump pressures Georgia's top election official to "find" more votes. Health officials struggle to explain why so few Americans have been vaccinated. And Nashvil...

Turnout vs. Burnout: How to Read the Early Vote from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With one week to election day, experts weigh the significance of massive early vote numbers. Amy Coney Barrett is confirmed as a Supreme Court Justice. And scientists discover there is far more wat...

Air Source Two: Washington’s New Cluster from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With eight days to election day, several aides around Vice President Mike Pence have tested positive for COVID-19. Pence still might appear tonight at Amy Coney Barrett's confirmation vote in the S...

Trump & Biden’s Closing Argument from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In their final presidential debate, President Trump and former Vice President Biden follow the rules, while still delivering blistering attacks on each other's records. Congressional leaders say a ...

A More Muted Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump and Former Vice President Joe Biden prepare for their final debate, and their first in which mics will be disabled. The Department of Justice reveals a big settlement with Purdue Ph...

Second Guessing: Two New Voices in Breonna Taylor’s Death from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

On the same day a Louisville police officer gives ABC his first public reaction to the shooting death of Breonna Taylor, a grand juror reveals what options were outlined by prosecutors. The Departm...

"People Are Tired of COVID": Inside the Trump War Room from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a revealing phone call with campaign staffers, President Trump pits himself squarely against "Fauci and these idiots," leading to questions about his role as a leader and candidate in his final ...

COVID's New Wave from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A surge of hospitalizations have confirmed fears that a third coronavirus wave is happening across nearly 40 states. President Trump escalates rhetoric against Gov. Gretchen Whitmer in Michigan, af...

Yellen & Screamin’ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The stock market goes on an historic tear as Joe Biden's transition takes hold. Grocery workers prepare for crowded stores. And six months after the killing of George Floyd, few cities have defunde...

Team America: Biden’s Hiring Spree from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President-Elect Joe Biden prepares to officially introduce a large squad of cabinet picks. A key government agency acknowledges the Biden transition, as more Trump allies pivot away. And amid fears...

A Very COVID Thanksgiving from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Despite pleas not to travel for the holidays, a million Americans per day are flying ahead of Thanksgiving. President-Elect Biden selects a nominee for Secretary of State. And President Trump openl...

Democracy Stress Test from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Georgia's statewide audit affirms Joe Biden's victory, President Trump applies pressure by contacting Michigan election officials directly. Watchdogs continue to sound the alarm over unfounded c...

250,000: America’s Loss from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The U.S. records a quarter million deaths, exceeding initial projections. Lockdowns send America's most vulnerable citizens into further isolation. And a new at-home testing regimen raises hopes......

When COVID (Healthcare) Strikes from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Beleaguered by surging hospitalizations and an exodus of workers, healthcare workers go on strike in Pennsylvania. Joe Biden plots his first moves in a potentially deadlocked Congress. And angry ab...

Florida Men from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With four days to election day, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden find themselves in the same city on the same day. The US economy grew at a record pace over the summer, but econo...

How a Justice Barrett Would Rule from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Judge Amy Coney Barrett completes her testimony on Capitol Hill, our Supreme Court contributor Kate Shaw breaks down what hints she gave on her potential tenure - and where opportunities were mi...

20(20) Questions: ACB Gets Grilled from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Amy Coney Barrett fields pointed questions about election issues during the second day of her Supreme Court confirmation hearings. Coronavirus hospitalizations are on the rise in Wisconsin, fueled ...

The ABC’s of ACB from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Judge Amy Coney Barrett gives her opening statement, with a senate Q&A beginning today. The first day of early voting in Georgia yields wait times upwards of 5 hours. And with President Trump back ...

GOP Strategy: Grin, and Barrett from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Supreme Court confirmation hearings get underway for Judge Amy Coney Barrett. A pair of dueling protests in Denver end with one man shot dead. And ESPN investigates what really killed dozens of hor...

Bonus: Inside ABC's Polling Process from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A new ABC News/Washington Post poll shows Joe Biden leading President Trump by 12 points. In a bonus episode of "Start Here," we go behind the scenes to learn how a national poll comes together. Fi...

The Plan to Kidnap a Governor from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The FBI says it foiled a plot to attack the Michigan state house and kidnap Governor Gretchen Whitmer. The Commission on Presidential Debates says it won't allow President Trump to participate in p...

Like Talking to a Wall: The VP Debate from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Vice President Mike Pence & Senator Kamala Harris, separated by plexiglass, sit down for a toned-down debate. A Texas officer gives his version of events after being arrested for the murder of an u...

The White House WFH Plan from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Two dozen people have now tested positive after spending time at the White House, forcing quarantines in top government and military positions. Political strategists question the president's decisi...

Infectious Energy from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Moments after returning to the White House, President Trump worries medical experts by taking off his mask, declaring "maybe I'm immune." Testing timelines and positive results have thrown campaign...

A Timeline of Trump’s Infection from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special edition, Brad walks through the week of gatherings and protocols leading up to President Trump's hospitalization. A naval doctor gives flat-out false statements describing Trump's cond...

Bonus: President Trump Hospitalized from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After experiencing what the White House calls "mild symptoms" of COVID-19, President Trump is transported to Walter Reed Medical Center. As the world tries to decipher the president's condition, ne...

President Trump Has COVID-19 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hours after we learned an aide had been infected with coronavirus, President Trump announces he and the First Lady have also tested positive. Our White House reporters, along with ABC's Chief Medic...

One-on-One with Dr. Anthony Fauci from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In his first interview since being called out in a presidential debate, Dr. Anthony Fauci sits down with "Start Here" to discuss masks, voting, and which government officials can be trusted. Presid...

“You Won’t Be Able to Shut Him Up” from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In what might go down as the most chaotic, unintelligible presidential debate in modern history, Donald Trump & Joe Biden clash over the political and the personal. Democratic and Republican strate...

Debate Prep: What to Watch for Tonight from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Donald Trump and Joe Biden prepare to square off in their first debate. A new ABC News poll shows Biden leading a crucial "tipping point" state by nine points. And fires have now burned through a C...

Uh Owe: Trump’s Tax Returns from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After years of refusing to reveal his tax returns, the New York Times claims to uncovered the President Trump's tax records anyway. Trump's selection of Amy Coney Barrett sets off a turbo-charged p...

Fifth Roe Seat: Trump’s Potential Picks from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With President Trump set to name a Supreme Court nominee tomorrow, ABC legal analyst Kate Shaw examines what the shortlist means for the Supreme Court's biggest cases. The president's refusal to co...

They Said Her Name. The Charges Didn’t. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Kentucky officials announce there will be no criminal charges filed in the death of Breonna Taylor, angering protesters. Former colleagues of Ruth Bader Ginsburg line the steps of the Supreme Court...

The Senate's Swing Vote from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Mitt Romney effectively ensures President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court will be seated. Louisville braces for an announcement about whether police will be charged in the death of Breonna Taylo...

Trump’s Path to Re-Election from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With ballots arriving at a staggering rate, FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver outlines how President Trump could still surprise everyone and win. Republican senators grill Big Tech executives. And scie...

Ruthless Plans from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump begins the job interview process to replace Ruth Bader Ginsburg. The CDC quietly adds guidance about whether the novel coronavirus is airborne, before quietly deleting it. And new c...

Philadelphia Fires from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The shooting of a man allegedly suffering from mental distress leads to protests and violence in Philadelphia. New polls in the Rust Belt shows significant leads for Joe Biden, but Democrats are br...

Moment of Ruth from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Could the death of Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsberg fundamentally alter American democracy for years to come? In a special edition of "Start Here," ABC's panel of experts weigh the implica...

Barr Hug: Trumpism at the DOJ from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Attorney General William Barr imposes his will at the Department of Justice, in ways large and small. Small polling places give way to "super centers" as early voting begins. And Alexei Navalny's a...

Nothing to CDC Here from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Testimony from CDC Director Robert Redfield about a vaccine timeline leads to a public rebuke from President Trump. The Big Ten Conference reverses course, deciding there will be college football t...

Price of Admission: COVID Hospitalizations Swell from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Dozens of states hit new records for hospitalizations. A second American company touts a coming vaccine. And President Trump is planning to withdraw thousands of American troops days before he leav...

“I Up-Played It”: The Trump Town Hall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump takes pointed questions directly from uncommitted voters, in an ABC town hall. The White House hosts an historic ceremony between Israel and two Arab nations. And Breonna Taylor's f...

COVID Hits Its Own Warp Speed from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Coronavirus infections are now hitting 160,000 Americans a day. Anticipating a new surge of lockdowns, supermarkets begin imposing new limits. And top lawyers are stepping away from President Trump...

Storm Surge from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hurricane Sally is ready to rumble into the Gulf Coast, but an unprecedented number of other storms are brewing across the Atlantic. Experts are gaming out scenarios in which neither presidential c...

States of Distress from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As COVID-19 spreads rapidly, several governors and mayors are now implementing lockdown measures they hoped to never revisit. Most Republican officials are toeing the party line, but some are inchi...

Wildfire West from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Is climate change responsible for dozens of deaths in western wildfires? A scientist describes several factors that created a tinderbox. Los Angeles is on edge as two deputies are gunned down in th...

Count All the Votes...By Hand? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Georgia Secretary of State explains to "Start Here" why a statewide recount will now be performed by hand. Health experts are pleading with Americans to rethink their Thanksgiving plans. And a ...

No Relief in Sight: The Price of Inaction from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Senate tries (and fails) to pass its own pandemic relief package. President Trump responds to criticism over his admissions about coronavirus and national security. And ABC's "20/20" uncovers n...

Fraud Logic from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the world watching, and with no evidence of widespread voter fraud, a top Trump official insists he envisions a second Trump term. The Supreme Court decides whether to overturn the Affordable ...

All the President Meant from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A series of bombshell interviews show President Trump admitting that he misled the American public about the dangers of COVID-19. Wildfires lead to deaths in some parts of the west coast, while oth...

Shot in the Arm from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

American drugmaker Pfizer says its COVID-19 vaccine appears to be 90% effective. President Trump fires Defense Secretary Mark Esper. And Republicans offer public support, if private doubts, about T...

Retirements in Rochester from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The chief of police in Rochester, NY abruptly resigns amid protests in the city around the death of Daniel Prude. Republicans in the Senate try to move forward with a vote on a second stimulus bill...

The Transition Begins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President-Elect Joe Biden gets ready to implement his agenda, without waiting for acknowledgement from President Trump. With COVID-19 cases rising rapidly, the pandemic becomes the most pressing is...

"Only an Animal Would Say a Thing Like That" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Days after its publication, President Trump continues to deny a report in The Atlantic magazine that he called American war dead “losers." Public health officials say this past weekend could help d...

Joe Biden's America from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With a win in Pennsylvania, Joe Biden will become the next President of the United States. So what's next for him...and for President Trump?

How COVID-19 Divided Us from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

In a special edition of Start Here, ABC News business correspondent Deirdre Bolton describes the myriad of ways that the pandemic separated the "haves" and "have-nots." Then Derek Thompson from The...

Election Update: Why No Projection Yet? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Despite widespread agreement that Joe Biden likely has the votes he needs, ABC News has not projected a victory. ABC's Political Director Rick Klein describes what the Decision Desk is waiting for.

Officials: Vote Early, Not Often from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Elections officials scramble to bat down suggestions from President Trump that people try to vote twice, which is illegal. Protests build in several cities where Black men have been recently shot a...

Election Update: Biden Takes the Lead in GA, PA from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As the avalanche of Democratic mail votes continues to be counted, Joe Biden has taken what could prove to be a fateful lead in Pennsylvania. Georgia remains close. But with this many uphill battle...

Sounding the (Snooze) Alarm on Russia from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

ABC News obtains a Homeland Security bulletin, warning of a Russian disinformation campaign, that's been buried since July. A White House coronavirus adviser's theory is disavowed by the nation's t...

The (Blue) Walls Are Closing In from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Three states could win it for Joe Biden - and analysts are increasingly convinced he's won all of them. Meanwhile President Trump and his campaign rally around allegations of voter fraud...without ...

Teacher's Bet: Class Dismissed in NYC from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The nation's largest school system holds off on classes in the face of a teacher strike. President Trump takes sides in Kenosha. And Facebook claims it's caught Russian trolls in the act.

Election Update: If Counting Stops Now, Biden Wins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With new vote tallies rolling in, ABC News Political Director Rick Klein breaks down trends in each state. Join us on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook at @StartHereABC.

Enthusiasm Gap: Trump’s Uninvited Visit from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump is scheduled to fly to Kenosha, Wisconsin amid violence in the wake of a police shooting. Jared Kushner and other American delegates sit on the maiden commercial flight between Isra...

Red Mirage vs. Blue Mirage from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With every new piece of vote data, leads that seemed insurmountable are being erased -- by President Trump in Arizona, and by Joe Biden in Pennsylvania and Georgia. FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver wa...

The Portland Powder Keg from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

A man is dead in Portland, as confrontations erupt at protests in several cities. The Trump Administration declares intelligence officials will no longer come to Capitol Hill to brief Congress on e...

Election Update: The 'Blue Shift' Begins from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump led Wisconsin and Michigan for much of last night. But as mail votes are counted, vote totals there now show Joe Biden with the lead. However, Biden has a long way to go in Georgia ...

Whose House? His House. from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

President Trump accepts the Republican nomination on the White House lawn, in front of a crowd of nearly 2,000 supporters. Police reveal new details about the man shot in the back during an arrest....

No Winner Yet: Election Night 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The votes are still trickling in, but one thing is certain: President Trump has once again shocked state-level pollsters, winning states thought to be tight, and tightening races thought to lean to...

Laura Makes Landfall from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Hurricane Laura arrives on the Gulf Coast, threatening to wash away entire communities. A new tragedy in Kenosha, Wisconsin prompts unprecedented protests from athletes. And President Trump's speec...

It’s Election Day. Now What? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As America awaits the results of weeks' worth of voting, George Stephanopoulos describes what he'll be watching for tonight. Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger describes how states are p...

RNC Night 2: Culture Roar from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As First Lady Melania Trump expresses sympathy for COVID-19 victims, other RNC speakers take a more aggressive tone. Protests grow in Kenosha, as debates arise over resisting arrest. And confusion ...

"He'll Win, If..." from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With one day to go until election day, President Trump and former Vice President Joe Biden sprint to the states they think could clinch the election. A federal judge considers whether to invalidate...

"Make America Great Again, Again" from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Republican convention kicks off with a combination of dire warnings and jubilant optimism. A city in Wisconsin convulses after police shoot a man multiple times in the back. And a Florida judge...

Bonus: How ABC Is Preparing for Election Night from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With unprecedented concerns about how votes will be counted, ABC News President James Goldston goes one-on-one with Brad to discuss how ABC News is handling its live coverage. And Dan Merkle, the e...

The Trump Show from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Republicans prepare for a national convention that will feature President Trump every step of the way. ABC's David Muir breaks down his exclusive interview with Joe Biden and Kamala Harris alongsid...

The Biggest Speech of Joe Biden's Life from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

Joe Biden addresses the nation at the Democratic convention. An architect of the 2016 Trump campaign is arrested for stealing Americans' donations. And Russia's most prominent Putin critic goes int...

Tough Acts to Follow from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After a star-studded night, including a historic acceptance speech by Kamala Harris, Joe Biden gets ready to address the Democratic National Convention. Citing suppression of pro-Trump slogans, the...

Biden: (Convention) Bounce With Me from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

After an unconventional keynote address, the DNC officially nominates Joe Biden. The head of the Postal Service backs down in the face of fierce opposition. And more schools are shutting down withi...

Can a Tent Get Too Big? from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Democratic National Convention kicks off with speeches from Bernie Sanders, Michelle Obama, and John Kasich. "Start Here" speaks with Sen. Doug Jones (D-AL) and a "Never Trump" Republican share...

DNC: Zoom or Bust from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The Democratic National Convention begins in a "mostly virtual" format tonight. Nancy Pelosi calls the House back to action amid concerns about the Postal Service. And growing crowds in Belarus app...

The Good News You Missed in 2020 from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

With the saddest year in decades in the rearview mirror, we remember the moments in 2020 that weren't awful. 

#FirstClassProblems: The Snail Mail Election from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

The US Postal Service warns states that mail might move more slowly than their vote-by-mail deadlines allow. Bucking years of stalemates, the United Arab Emirates decides to recognize Israel, pavin...

The New Normal, Without the Norms from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As President Trump's historic term comes to a close, Brad is joined by ABC's MaryAlice Parks to ask White House correspondents what norms were broken...and which will never be restored.

States of Play: What Trump & Biden Do Now from 2021-01-31T22:10:42.023393

As Joe Biden & Kamala Harris give their first speeches as running mates, FiveThirtyEight's Nate Silver breaks down where the presidential campaign is going next. President Trump continues to push i...