White House economic director downplays economic anxiety amid higher prices

Kevin Hassett says real income is up despite higher prices and inflation.

Kevin Hassett urges Americans to look at whole picture on prices

"What you need to do is smooth through the ups and downs, look at what’s happening to real wages," he said.

I have 3 sons, so I'm the only woman in the house. I decluttered my attic to turn it into my peaceful, feminine sanctuary.

As the only woman in the house, I often feel like the odd "man" out. I needed a space that was only mine, so decluttering my attic was the answer.

The Best Gadgets of May 2026

May was stuffed with premium and expensive tech. We got everything from luxury Sony wireless headphones to pricey gaming laptops to futuristic XR smart glasses.

The Arc of the Voting Rights Act

Louisiana Republicans erased a majority-Black congressional district.

White House denies NYT report alleging Wiles urged Vance to take social media break

What it means to be a man is a theme in Texas Senate race as Paxton attacks Talarico

Soon after winning the Texas Republican Senate primary runoff, Ken Paxton attacked Democratic nominee, state Rep. James Talarico as "too low-T for Texas," putting manhood front and center in the race.

White House releases report of Trump's physical exam

The Donkey and the Meaning of Eternity: Nobel-Winning Spanish Poet Juan Ramón Jiménez’s Love Letter to Life

"Come with me. I'll teach you the flowers and the stars."

Republicans Shrug at Trump's Outrageous Corruption

Any self-styled advocate for limited government should be furious about Trump's $1.8 billion slush fund, but few Republicans are willing to denounce it.

Rape arrest following manhunt across town

Police say a "significant number of officers" were involved in the investigation in Northallerton.

I paid $35,000 a person for a 10-night ultra-luxury Ritz-Carlton cruise through Japan. Here's what that price got us.

See inside my suite and other perks of my ultra-luxury cruise through Japan on Ritz-Carlton Yacht Collection's Luminara during cherry-blossom season.

Opinion - Why a Trump enemy could win a solid Republican Florida Senate seat

In Florida's upcoming Senate race, Democrat Alexander Vindman is challenging Trump-loyal incumbent Ashley Moody, with recent polls showing a competitive race...

Shrey Parikh, 14, wins the Scripps Spelling Bee after a nail-biting 'spell-off'

This is the 101st year of the national spelling competition, and the third time it's been decided by a rapid-fire "spell-off" since the practice was introduced in 2021

Bolton calls potential Iran deal a ‘big defeat’ for the United States

"I think it's a significant setback," Bolton told NewsNation's Elizabeth Vargas.

Here's the $250 bank note with Trump's mugshot on it

Introducing a forthcoming hypothetical $250 bill featuring President Trump's mugshot, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent seemed unable to suppress a faint air of amused dégoût — though it might be argued this is simply his customary manner of addressing other h…

WATCH: Teen summer jobs hit historic lows, new data shows

ABC News' Elizabeth Schulze explains why teen summer jobs are harder to find, while MIT grad and creator Gohar Khan shares resume, interview and AI job search advice.

US, Mexico, Canada rolling out Ebola-related travel measures ahead of World Cup

The U.S., Mexico and Canada — the three countries hosting this year’s FIFA World Cup beginning in June — announced public health travel measures for people...

The King of Queens

President Trump loves “handsome” men, especially the muscular ones.

'Out of control': Doctors on the front line of Ebola outbreak speak out

Doctors at the epicenter of the Ebola outbreak in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo told ABC News that the deadly virus is still spreading at an alarming rate.

WATCH: Video shows harrowing effort to rescue victims from flooded cave

Five people were located alive yesterday, but rescue divers say getting them out will not be easy as crews search for two remaining miners trapped in a flooded cave in Laos.

WATCH: Disney announces $100M commitment to kids in hospitals

Disney is teaming up with Philips on a new initiative to help reduce anxiety and avoid sedation during children’s MRIs.

WATCH: Coast Guard wants to send US divers to Bahamas in Lynette Hooker search

The Coast Guard Investigative Service is preparing to ask the Bahamas for permission to send in U.S divers to search new areas in the ongoing search for Lynette Hooker.

WATCH: 2 hikers recount close encounter with grizzly bears

ABC News' Danny New talks to two hikers in Glacier National Park who are now laughing about their close encounter with grizzly bears.

Trump pledged to house 6,000 homeless vets. His budget funds zero

Veteran groups hoped a Trump executive order would supercharge housing for homeless vets. That hasn't happened, and veterans' advocates want to know why.

Investigator found 40 White House sites hidden behind one private Cloudflare gate

An investigator who writes as The Drey Dossier dug through public web-certificate records and found 40 federal-looking websites all registered to the White House. Among them: a working copy of vote.gov, a passports.gov, and other agency staging sites. (The re…

White House says Americans in Africa exposed to Ebola will be sent to Kenya facility

The facility will provide "state-of-the-art" care, the White House said.

Why are people comparing White House lawn to ‘Idiocracy’ movie?

Trump moves rare Camp David Cabinet meeting to White House. Is the U.S. about to sign a peace deal with Iran?

The president said on Saturday that an agreement would "be announced shortly." But renewed hostilities have threatened the fragile talks.

For far-right extremists, the rise of a new enemy: women

Misogyny is an increasing factor in far-right attacks, but it often goes unnoticed.

Conservative Christians love this painting of George Washington. The event it depicts may not have happened

A painting of George Washington is being used by the Trump administration to argue the founders were devout Christians, but historians have doubts about whether the moment depicted actually happened.

I used Nuki's Smart Lock Ultra for a year, and it changed how I think about smart home products

Nuki's Smart Lock Ultra looks elegant, has best-in-class security, and connects to just about every smart home platform.

Biden sues DOJ to stop release of audio and transcripts tied to special counsel probe

Joe Biden sued the Justice Department to block the release of audio recordings and transcripts of the former president's interview with a ghostwriter that were obtained by the special counsel.

US draws up plans to halt immigration, customs processing at 'sanctuary city' airports

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, May 26 (Reuters) - U.S.

Erin Brockovich Targets AI Industry With New Data Center Map

Brockovich’s map overlays major operational and planned hyperscale AI data centers with community submitted reports of concerns.

The Iran Deal Is in the Hands of a Terrible Negotiator

The president will try to spin any Iran deal he makes, but he’s ill-equipped to gain real concessions.

Trump moves Cabinet meeting from Camp David to White House due to weather

Democrats urge Trump to commute sentences of people serving for nonviolent marijuana offenses

A group of nine Democrats urged President Trump to commute the sentences of people serving time for nonviolent marijuana offenses, following his decision to ...

Trump-backed redistricting plan is rejected in the South Carolina Legislature

Republican state senators don't face election this year. Trump's urging for them to redistrict to help flip the House seat held by prominent Democrat Jim Clyburn was met with opposition.

Trump DOJ mass-deletes info on Jan. 6 riot cases, including violent assaults on cops

The Trump Department of Justice purged government news releases with information about prosecutions of rioters who attacked the U.S. Capitol and assaulted law enforcement on Jan. 6, 2021.

Jony Ive’s Ferrari looks nothing like a Ferrari

Ferrari makes some of the fastest cars on the planet, so it's anyone's guess how the Italian automaker ended up being so incredibly late to the EV party. Long after most automakers have drastically scaled back their EV ambitions, cancelled battery-powered mod…

WATCH: Pope warns AI ‘needs to be disarmed’

Pope Leo warns about artificial intelligence and its impact on humanity in the first encyclical letter of his papacy.

An Unannounced Lego Cities: Skylines Game May Have Just Leaked Ahead Of Summer Game Fest

Also: Activision might be making an RPG

Trump to visit Walter Reed Tuesday for 3rd time since returning to office

President Donald Trump is expected to visit Walter Reed National Military Medical Center on Tuesday for his "annual dental and medical evaluations."

Doctor evacuated from Congo feels ‘helpless’ watching colleagues die of Ebola

Murmurs of a “casket disease” had already begun by mid-May, as patients began to die in waves. Patrick LaRochelle, an American missionary physician, was 20...

WATCH: Martha Raddatz discusses new book, ‘The Hero Next Door’

Martha Raddatz, ABC News’ chief global affairs anchor, joins “GMA” live to share a look at her book on military heroes and their service to the country.

WATCH: Baby elephant charges tourists

The elephant calf approached a safari jeep at the Sabi Sands Game Reserve in South Africa but backed off after the ranger revved the engine.

WATCH: Mom says she lost $5K in AI scam with daughter’s voice

Deborah Del Mastro alleges that scammers used artificial intelligence to mimic her daughter's voice

Where Are America’s Ambassadors?

Around the world, more than 100 of the country’s ambassadorships are unfilled—a sign of the Trump administration’s opinions about the value of diplomacy.

WATCH: Woman killed by patio umbrella at lakeside restaurant

A woman died after being struck by a patio umbrella during strong winds at a lakeside South Carolina restaurant over Memorial Day weekend, officials said.

WATCH: Americans remember and honor the heroes who gave their lives on Memorial Day

This Memorial Day, Americans from coast to coast gathered to remember and honor the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom.

WATCH: Big winners at Britain's annual cheese-rolling competition

ABC News' Danny New reports on the competition in England which was won by a German YouTuber and a woman dressed as a mouse.

WATCH: Lithium-ion battery ignites garbage truck near Sacramento, CA

Authorities are now urging residents in the area not to dispose of lithium-ion batteries in the trash.

WATCH: Paraglider's canopy struck by plane over Austrian Alps

Harrowing video captured the moment a plane slammed into the canopy of a paraglider while she was thousands of feet over the Austrian Alps, sending her plummeting to the ground.

Trump to get "routine annual" medical exam 7 months after last visit to Walter Reed

White House boasts Trump's "excellent health" as questions loom over the medical reality of the oldest inaugurated president.

Surreal Boomer Shooter goblinAmerica Asks You To Speedrun Through Our Crumbling Political Landscape

Solo developer Gil Lawson's surrealist time travel shooter asks if you're a bad enough goblin to save the president, i.e. yourself

WATCH: How to keep your family safe at the beach this summer

American Lifeguard Associations' Wyatt Werneth says families should do research before heading to the beach.

GOP hopes for legislative wins show signs of slipping away

Some Republicans are growing increasingly worried that the delay in passing a major immigration enforcement funding bill could force them to punt other key...

DOJ filing invokes weekend White House shooting in ballroom case

An overnight Department of Justice filing cast Saturday's shooting on Pennsylvania Avenue as another attempted assassination of President Donald Trump.

WATCH: College athlete's wisdom tooth surgery led to leukemia diagnosis

"GMA" shares the story of a 21-year-old college volleyball player whose routine wisdom tooth extraction uncovered a shocking leukemia diagnosis.

WATCH: 'Toy Story 5' stars join Disney's 'Cool Kids Summer'

Scarlett Spears and Mykal-Michelle Harris headed to Walt Disney World to check out the return of the "Cool Kids Summer" program, running May 26 through Sept. 8, 2026.

WATCH: Oldest living survivor of Pearl Harbor

At 106 years old, Freeman Johnson is the oldest living survivor of the attack on Pearl Harbor – of which this year is the 85th anniversary.

Silicon Valley takes its AI pitch to Pope Leo

As Leo XIV prepares his first encyclical, tech firms and Western diplomats have worked to make their case for AI inside the Vatican.