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President Donald Trump, during a surprise visit to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool renovation, lashed out at ABC News Senior Political Correspondent Rachel Scott for asking about the project, calling her question “stupid” and labeling her “the worst reporter” as he pivoted to defend beautification projects amid the war in Iran and rising gas prices.
Texas Senator Ted Cruz defended Jimmy Kimmel as the FCC moves to compel ABC/Disney to renew licenses after a joke about President Trump, arguing the government should not censor speech and that the FCC should not act as a 'speech police.' Cruz has previously criticized FCC Chair Brendan Carr for similar threats, while Disney and ABC say they comply with FCC rules and will mount a legal defense if needed.
President Donald Trump defended a fundraising email that used a photo from the dignified transfer ceremony for six service members killed in Iran, during a 20-minute gaggle aboard Air Force One, and then attacked ABC News when pressed, saying the email was appropriate and touting his military record as the best to the armed forces.
The Chocolate Pizza Co. in Marcellus gained nationwide attention after being featured on ABC's World News Tonight, leading to a surge in online orders that overwhelmed their website and capacity, with the shop temporarily cutting off new online orders to manage demand during the holiday season.
Sarah McLachlan and other performers withdrew from the ABC News 'Lilith Fair' documentary premiere in protest of the cancellation of the event's red carpet and broader concerns about free speech and women's and LGBTQ+ rights, emphasizing solidarity and the importance of music as a unifying force.
ABC News' Matt Gutman apologized after facing backlash for describing the texts of a shooting suspect as 'touching,' clarifying his comments and condemning the crime.
Derek Dixon, an actor suing Tyler Perry for sexual assault and harassment, detailed his allegations in an ABC News interview, claiming Perry exploited him during their work together, which Perry's lawyers deny. Dixon seeks $260 million in damages, citing emotional distress and professional retaliation.
President Donald Trump threatened to investigate and revoke ABC News' license after an interview where Chris Christie criticized him, also attacking NBC and ABC for biased coverage and calling for FCC license revocations amid ongoing media bias investigations, amid a backdrop of political tensions and past scandals like Bridgegate.
Bill Cosby expressed his admiration and recalled his close relationship with Malcolm-Jamal Warner, his former co-star on The Cosby Show, who tragically drowned in Costa Rica at age 54. Cosby described Warner as a professional and a dedicated actor, maintaining a mentor-like relationship after the show ended.
ABC News is launching an exclusive daily news show called 'What You Need to Know' on Disney+ that will stream weekdays at 6 a.m., featuring short-form content with breaking news, entertainment, and viral videos, anchored by James Longman and Rachel Scott.
DeMarco Morgan is leaving ABC's GMA3 amid network changes and past controversies, with no clear details on his next move, reflecting ongoing shifts in the show's lineup and internal dynamics.
ABC News is restructuring its morning show lineup following the departure of GMA3 hosts DeMarco Morgan and Eva Pilgrim, with current 'Good Morning America' personalities stepping in as interim hosts to maintain continuity and capitalize on viewer familiarity.
DeMarco Morgan is leaving ABC's GMA3 as the show prepares for a reboot, with Eva Pilgrim also departing to join Inside Edition, prompting ABC to revamp the program with a new format and additional talent.
Eva Pilgrim is leaving ABC News' 'GMA3' to become the new anchor of CBS's 'Inside Edition' starting in the fall, marking her as only the fourth anchor in the show's history and raising questions about the future of her current program amid ongoing changes at ABC.
ABC News has decided not to renew senior correspondent Terry Moran's contract after he called White House aide Stephen Miller a 'world-class hater' in a social media post, violating company policies and sparking criticism amid tense relations between the media and the Trump administration.