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Trump said he was giving Iran a window to come to the table. He struck 2 days later.

He said Friday it would give time for Iranians to "come to their senses."
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President Donald Trump makes his way to board Air Force One at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, on June 21, 2025, as he returns to the White House from his golf club in Bedminster, New Jersey.
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US hits 3 Iranian nuclear sites, Trump says, plunging America into conflict

Trump had been weighing whether or not to get involved.
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President Donald Trump in the Situation Room, at the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025.
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Transcript: President Donald Trump addresses nation after US strikes on Iran

B-2 stealth bombers were used in the attack, officials confirmed.
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President Donald Trump addresses the nation, alongside Vice President JD Vance, Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth from the White House in Washington, June 21, 2025.
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US attack on Iran ‘a spectacular military success,’ Trump says

President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House.
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President Donald Trump addresses the nation from the White House.
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Bombing Iran's underground Fordo nuclear plant not guaranteed effective

An expert said Thursday just how deep it is inside a mountain isn't fully known.
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Airmen look at a GBU-57, or the Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, at Whiteman Air Base in Missouri, May 2, 2023.
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Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering attack on Iran

His allies praised the move, while Democrats questioned his authority.
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President Donald Trump points to the new flag on the south lawn of the White House on June 21, 2025, in Washington, D.C.
June 21

Congressional leaders react to Trump ordering strike attack on Iran

Lawmakers expressed surprise after the President Trump announced the U.S. had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
June 21
Lawmakers expressed surprise after the President Trump announced the U.S. had attacked three Iranian nuclear sites.
June 21

Trump vowed to be a 'peacemaker' but Iran, other conflicts ramping up on his watch

Six months into his second term, conflicts are raging on three fronts.
June 21
President Donald Trump walks to board Marine One on the South Lawn at the White House, June 15, 2025 in Washington.
June 21

What was in the Iran nuclear deal and why did Trump withdraw the US from it?

Iran's nuclear program is at the heart of its conflict with Israel.
June 21
This handout satellite image provided by Maxar Technologies and taken on Feb. 12, 2025, shows an overview of the Fordo (Fordow) uranium enrichment facility, south of the capital Tehran.
June 21

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez comments on the release of Mahmoud Khalil

Khalil has arrived in New Jersey after a federal judge ordered his release from U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention in Louisiana.
June 21
VIDEO: Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez comments on the release of Mahmoud Khalil
June 21

MAGA star Steve Bannon plays outsized role in Trump's Iran decision: Sources

Sources have told ABC News that former White House adviser and podcaster Steve Bannon is playing a role in President Donald Trump’s decision to attack Iran.
June 21
VIDEO: MAGA star Steve Bannon plays outsized role in Trump's Iran decision: Sources
June 21

MAGA star Steve Bannon plays outsized role in Trump's Iran decision: Sources

Trump’s debate on Iran exposed a rift within the GOP.
June 21
Steve Bannon speaks during the Semafor World Economy Summit 2025, April 23, 2025 in Washington.
June 20

Prospects for diplomacy dim after Trump rejects Europe's efforts on Iran: ANALYSIS

Donald Trump says his two-week window will let Iranians "come to their senses."
June 20
President Donald Trump speaks to the press upon arrival at Morristown Municipal Airport in Morristown, New Jersey, June 20, 2025.
June 20

Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson blasts 'narrow-minded' judging on SCOTUS: ANALYSIS

She said the court gives the perception that "moneyed interests" are favored.
June 20
Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson delivers remarks, flanked by President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris during an event on the South Lawn of the White House, April 8, 2022.
June 20

Vance in LA as immigration protests continue

Vance has previously attacked the Los Angeles protests.
June 20
Vice President JD Vance speaks as he attends a military parade to commemorate the U.S. Army's 250th Birthday, on the day of his 79th birthday, in Washington, June 14, 2025.
June 20

Republican Party split over whether Trump should involve US in Israel-Iran conflict

"If he wants it, the president will get war," one expert said.
June 20
President Donald Trump walks out of the Oval Office before boarding Marine One on the South Lawn of the White House, June 20, 2025 in Washington.
June 20

Vice President JD Vance, Sen. Tom Cotton & Rep. Jim Himes, Sunday on "This Week"

This is a listing for 'This Week' airing Sunday, June 22, 2025.
June 20
June 20

Appeals court allows Trump to keep control of California National Guard

Some 4,000 National Guardsmen and 700 Marines were ordered to the Los Angeles area following protests over immigration raids.
June 20
VIDEO: Appeals court allows Trump to keep control of California National Guard
June 20

Bombing Iranian nuke plant with US bunker-buster bomb might not work: Expert

An attack on a key Iranian nuclear facility might not be effective, even if the U.S. military's massive bunker-buster bombs are used, a national security expert familiar with Iran's program said.
June 20
A U.S. attack on a key Iranian nuclear facility might not be effective, even if American military's massive bunker-buster bombs are used, a national security expert familiar with Iran's program told ABC News.
June 20

Congressman nearly ‘run off road’ raises political violence concerns

Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, said he was "run off the road" by a driver with a Palestinian flag, amid a disturbing increase in political violence nationwide.
June 20
Rep. Max Miller, R-Ohio, said he was "run off the road" by a driver with a Palestinian flag, amid a disturbing increase in political violence nationwide.
June 19

How Black conservative leaders aim to build the next generation in Washington

President Donald Trump made modest gains with Black voters in 2024.
June 19
President Donald Trump speaks with the media during a meeting with members of the Juventus soccer club in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, June 18, 2025.
June 19

White House says Iran could produce a nuclear weapon in 'a couple of weeks'

It has everything it needs to do so now, Karoline Leavitt said Thursday.
June 19
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt speaks during a press briefing at the White House, June 19, 2025, in Washington.
June 19

Obama warns US 'dangerously close' to losing democracy

Former President Barack Obama said the U.S. is "dangerously close to normalizing behavior" from government officials that is not compatible with liberal democracy, and "consistent with autocracies."
June 19
Obama warns US 'dangerously close' to losing democracy
June 19

Trump will make a decision on Iran within next two weeks, White House says

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, at the top of her briefing on Thursday, shared a message from President Trump regarding the Israel-Iran conflict.
June 19
VIDEO: Trump will make a decision on Iran within next two weeks, White House says
June 19

Trump faces mounting pressure at home and abroad as he weighs options on Iran

"I like to make the final decision one second before it's due," Trump said.
June 19
President Donald Trump speaks to the press in the Oval Office of the White House as members of Italian soccer club Juventus pay a visit in Washington, June 18, 2025.
June 19

Anonymous pizza deliveries add to lawmakers' security fears

Authorities are trying to determine who has been anonymously ordering pizzas that are sent to the homes of U.S. lawmakers across the country and to the homes of those who help protect those lawmakers.
June 19
Federal authorities are trying to determine who has been anonymously ordering pizzas that are sent to the homes of U.S. lawmakers across the country and to the homes of those who help protect those lawmakers.
June 18

Activist Raquel Willis reacts to Supreme Court upholding gender-affirming care ban

ABC News' Linsey Davis spoke to Raquel Willis of the Gender Liberation Movement about the Supreme Court's decision to uphold a Tennessee law banning certain gender-affirming care treatment for minors.
June 18
VIDEO: Activist Raquel Willis reacts to Supreme Court upholding gender-affirming care ban
June 18

Trump approved of Iran attack plans, but hasn't made any final decision: Sources

President Donald Trump has not made any final decision on the United States' involvement and has yet to decide whether to give a final order, sources tell ABC News.
June 18
VIDEO: Trump approved of Iran attack plans, but hasn't made any final decision: Sources
June 18

Trump has approved US attack plans on Iran but no final decision, sources say

A source said he was getting "comfortable" with striking a nuclear facility.
June 18
President Donald Trump meets with members of the Juventus soccer club in the Oval Office of the White House, June 18, 2025, in Washington.
June 18

GOP senators largely line up behind Trump on Israel-Iran conflict

Senate Republicans largely lined up behind President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel, and said they trust the president’s judgment.
June 18
Senate Republicans largely lined up behind President Donald Trump's handling of the conflict between Iran and Israel, and said they trust the president’s judgment.
June 18

Authorities investigating pizzas anonymously sent to lawmakers: Sources

"People are really scared," a congressional source told ABC News.
June 18
Police United States Capitol car in Washington D.C., July 8, 2024.
June 18

SCOTUS upholds Tennessee ban on some gender-affirming care for minors

The court ruled 6-3, with Chief Justice John Roberts authoring the opinion. ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and Hofstra Law professor James Sample join to discuss the latest.
June 18
The court ruled 6-3, with Chief Justice John Roberts authoring the opinion. ABC News’ Devin Dwyer and Hofstra Law professor James Sample join to discuss the latest.
June 18

Supreme Court upholds a state law banning some gender-affirming care for trans kids

The 6-3 opinion was written by Chief Justice John Roberts.
June 18
The Supreme Court is seen, June 16, 2025, in Washington.
June 18

GOP senators back up Trump on Israel-Iran conflict as MAGA base splits on issue

Democrats say Trump should de-escalate instead of setting "more things afire."
June 18
Israeli air defense system fires to intercept missiles during an Iranian attack over Tel Aviv, Israel, June 18, 2025.
June 18

Hegseth, Slotkin spar in heated congressional hearing

Hegseth came under fire for how the military was used in the protests.
June 18
Sen. Elissa Slotkin questions Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth during a Senate Armed Services Committee, June 18, 2025 in Washington.
June 18

Republicans uncover no new intel on Biden during hearing on his cognitive abilities

Democrats boycotted the hearing -- with some walking out once it began.
June 18
Former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer listens to questioning during Senate Committee on the Judiciary hearings on how the Biden Cover-Up Endangered America and Undermined the Constitution in the Dirksen Senate office building in Washington, DC, June 18, 2025.
June 18

Sen. Slotkin presses Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on protests: 'Be a man'

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to Democratic senators as he was grilled at a congressional hearing Wednesday about the Trump administration's latest military actions.
June 18
 Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth responded to Democratic senators as he was grilled at a congressional hearing Wednesday about the Trump administration's latest military actions.
June 18

Israel-Iran conflict creating growing division among Trump's MAGA base

A growing division among President Donald Trump's MAGA base has formed as the Israel-Iran conflict continues.
June 18
A growing division among President Donald Trump's MAGA base has formed as the Israel-Iran conflict continues.
June 18

Bannon's comments on Iran reflect growing division among Trump's MAGA base

Trump's former top adviser says it would be a mistake for U.S. to get involved.
June 18
Steve Bannon speaks during the Semafor World Economy Summit 2025, April 23, 2025 in Washington.
June 18

What to know about the US bunker-buster bomb and how it could be used against Iran

Israel's escalating conflict with Iran over its increased nuclear has brought up speculation about the possible use of one of America's powerful weapons in the conflict.
June 18
Israel's escalating conflict with Iran over its increased nuclear as brought up speculation about the possible use of one of America's powerful weapons in the conflict. The AP’s David Rising explains.
June 18

Trump slams Fed Chair Powell as 'stupid person' ahead of rate decision

President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as he spoke with reporters outside the White House on Wednesday morning.
June 18
President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell as he spoke with reporters outside the White House on Wednesday morning.
June 17

Diplomatic breakthrough or military action? Trump's choice on Iran: ANALYSIS 

U.S. officials signaled Tuesday that the next 24 to 48 hours would be critical.
June 17
President Donald Trump departs after a family photo during the Group of Seven Summit in Kananaskis, Alberta, Canada, June 16, 2025.
June 17

Trump met with national security team in Situation Room amid Israel-Iran strikes

On Tuesday, he told Tehran "not to touch our troops."
June 17
President Donald Trump steps off Air Force One after arriving at Joint Base Andrews on June 17, 2025 at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.
June 17

How does ranked-choice voting work in New York City?

The first time ranked-choice voting was used in New York City was in 2021 for the city’s municipal primary elections.
June 17
The first time ranked-choice voting was used in New York City was in 2021 for the city’s municipal primary elections.
June 17

What to know about the US bunker-buster bomb and how it could be used against Iran

It can penetrate 200 feet deep to where Iran's centrifuges are believed stored.
June 17
Airmen look at a GBU-57, or the Massive Ordnance Penetrator bomb, at Whiteman Air Base in Missouri, May 2, 2023.
June 17

DHS Secretary Noem in hospital after reported allergic reaction: Officials

Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was taken to a Washington, D.C., hospital by ambulance for an allergic reaction on Tuesday, a DHS spokesperson said.
June 17
VIDEO: DHS Secretary Noem in hospital after reported allergic reaction: Officials
June 17

How ranked-choice voting works in the New York City mayoral primary

Ranked-choice voting has formed some unusual alliances between candidates.
June 17
People vote in the New York Primary elections at the Brooklyn Museum, June 17, 2025 in the Prospect Heights neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City.
June 17

What do we know about Iran's nuclear program amid different assessments?

President Trump says Iran is "very close" to building a nuclear weapon.
June 17
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters about the G7 Summit aboard Air Force One while travelling back to Washington from Canada, June 16, 2025.
June 17

DHS Secretary Kristi Noem released from hospital after allergic reaction

She was taken to a hospital "out of an abundance of caution," spokesperson said.
June 17
Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem holds a press conference, in Los Angeles, California, June 12, 2025.
June 17

Brad Lander, NYC mayoral candidate, not charged following arrest at immigration court

Federal prosecutors are still investigating the incident.
June 17
New York City Comptroller Brad Lander is placed under arrest by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and FBI agents outside federal immigration court, June 17, 2025, in New York.
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