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ABC NEWS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL COVERAGE OF THE SECOND INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD J. TRUMP

ABC News announced today special coverage of the 2025 inauguration of President-elect Donald J. Trump. On Monday, Jan. 20, ABC News will feature comprehensive coverage of Inauguration Day, starting with a special edition of “Good Morning America” at 7 a.m. EST, followed by a day-long special report beginning at 9 a.m. EST and led by “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir from Washington, D.C., for the network and 24/7 streaming news channel ABC News Live. Coverage will include reporting on Trump’s visit to Capitol Hill, the swearing-in ceremony and inaugural address, the signing ceremony in the Oval Office, as well as the inauguration parade and more. ABC News will present a primetime special, “The Second Inauguration of Donald J. Trump – An ABC News Special,” on Monday, Jan. 20, anchored by Muir at 10 p.m. EST on ABC, next day on Hulu, that will provide reporting and analysis on the significant moments from the day and the events leading up to Trump’s historic sec

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October 31, 2024

ABC News Announces 72+ Hours of Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live and ABC News Digital Platforms, Including the ABC News App, Hulu and Disney+

Today, ABC News announced 72+ hours of comprehensive coverage of the 2024 election on Tuesday, Nov. 5, with special programming on ABC; ABC News Live, the 24/7 streaming news channel available on Disney+, Hulu, YouTube, Roku, Amazon, Samsung TV and other platforms; and ABC News Digital properties, including the ABC News app. Streaming coverage begins Monday, Nov. 4, at 2 a.m. EST, and network coverage kicks off Tuesday, Nov. 5, at 7 p.m. EST. “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir will lead the network’s coverage. He will be joined by ABC News’ powerhouse political team, including ABC News Live “Prime” and “World News Tonight” Sunday anchor Linsey Davis, chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, chief Washington correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl, chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce, senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott, senior national correspondent Terry Moran and Washington, D.C., bureau chi

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September 30, 2024

ABC News Announces Primetime Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election and the Vice Presidential Candidates With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu on Tuesday, Oct. 1, From 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. EDT

Today, ABC News announced coverage of the 2024 election and the vice presidential candidates with special programming on ABC, the 24/7 streaming news network ABC News Live, Disney+, Hulu, YouTube, Roku, Amazon, Samsung TV, and other platforms on Tuesday, Oct. 1, beginning at 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. EDT. ABC network coverage will kick off with a one-hour linear and streaming special report, “Race for the White House,” beginning at 8:00 p.m. EDT. Immediately following ABC News’ presentation of the CBS News Vice Presidential Debate simulcast at 9:00 p.m. EDT, the network and streaming channel will provide a post-debate program with reporting on and analysis of the vice presidential candidates, issues, and the state of the race. “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir leads the network’s coverage with ABC News’ powerhouse political team, including ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, chie

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September 9, 2024

ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2024 Presidential Debate

Today, ABC News announced special coverage of “Kamala Harris and Donald Trump – ABC News Presidential Debate” that will air live on ABC, stream live on 24/7 streaming channel ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu and will be simulcast on additional broadcast and streaming news networks on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 9:00 p.m. EDT. The debate, moderated by “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir and “World News Tonight” Sunday anchor and ABC News Live “Prime” anchor Linsey Davis, will be produced in partnership with the ABC Owned Television Station WPVI-TV/6ABC. The primetime pre- and post-debate special, “ABC News Presidential Debate – Race for the White House,” will be anchored by chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, chief Washington correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl, chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce and senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott featuring ABC News’ powerhouse political team including,

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August 6, 2024

ABC News Studios Announces Primetime Special ‘Maui Rising: The Fight for Hawai’i’s Future,’ Commemorating the One-Year Anniversary of the Historic Lahaina Wildfires, Airing Aug. 9 at 8 P.M. Et on ABC, Next Day on Hulu

ABC News Studios announced today “MAUI RISING: The Fight for Hawai’i’s Future,” a one-hour primetime special marking a year since the deadliest wildfire in modern U.S. history tore through the picturesque town of Lahaina, Maui, leaving a community reeling and inspiring a new generation of organizers ready to stand up for change. Narrated by actor and Hawai’i resident Jason Scott Lee, the program highlights the strength, determination and resilience of the people of Lahaina and follows Native Hawaiian community leaders who see the tragedy as an opportunity to re-envision a new town based on ecological restoration, cultural repair, and ultimately a chance to build a stronger, more equitable and more sustainable future for all of Hawai’i. On Thursday, Aug. 8, ABC News’ reporting initiative “Maui Strong 808,” which has been dedicated to chronicling the impact of the crisis and relief efforts, will highlight its yearlong commitment with coverage across programs and platforms, culminating w

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July 21, 2024

ABC News To Air Two-Hour Primetime Special, ‘Biden Stands Down: Race for the White House,’ Anchored by David Muir Sunday, July 21, on ABC

ABC News announced today continuing special coverage of President Biden’s decision to end his bid for a second term as president of the United States. “World News Tonight” anchor and managing editor David Muir will anchor a two-hour primetime special, “Biden Stands Down: Race For The White House,” on Sunday, July 21, 7:00-9:00 p.m. EDT on ABC. Muir will be joined by chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce, chief Washington correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl, chief global affairs correspondent and co-anchor of “This Week” Martha Raddatz, chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas, senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott, Washington, D.C. bureau chief and political director Rick Klein, senior national correspondent Terry Moran, White House correspondent Selena Wang, national correspondent Zohreen Shah, political contributor Donna Brazile, presidential historian Mark Updegrove, and executive editorial producer John Santucci. Muir anchors a special edition of

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July 14, 2024

ABC News To Air One-Hour Primetime Special, ‘Trump | Assassination Attempt: Minute by Minute,’ Anchored by David Muir and President Joe Biden’s Address Sunday, July 14, on ABC

ABC News announced today continuing special coverage of the assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump and the deadly shooting in Butler, Pennsylvania. “World News Tonight” anchor David Muir will anchor a one-hour primetime special, “Trump | Assassination Attempt: Minute by Minute,” on Sunday, July 14, immediately after the network airs President Joe Biden’s address to the nation from the Oval Office beginning at 8:00 p.m. ET on ABC. President Biden’s remarks will air at 5:00 p.m. PT, and the network special will air at 8:00 p.m. PT. Muir will be joined by chief White House correspondent Mary Bruce, chief justice correspondent Pierre Thomas, chief Washington correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Jonathan Karl, chief global affairs correspondent and “This Week” co-anchor Martha Raddatz, “World News Tonight” Saturday anchor and “Good Morning America” weekend co-anchor Whit Johnson, senior congressional correspondent Rachel Scott, correspondent Aaron Katersky and executive

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May 1, 2024

ABC News Announces Special Monthlong, Network-Wide Coverage Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

ABC News announced today special monthlong coverage celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month. The network-wide coverage kicking off Wednesday, May 1 will share stories that celebrate the history, unique heritage and culture, and contributions of the AANHPI community to the fabric of America. Special coverage includes the following: “Good Morning America” will celebrate authors, small-business owners, sports trailblazers, beauty moguls and more, as well as feature AANHPI-inspired cuisine and fashions. Plus, the morning program will air a first look at an interview with activist and astronaut Amanda Nguyen, the first Vietnamese and Southeast Asian woman to go to space. “Nightline” will air the sit-down interview with Amanda Nguyen, the activist known for igniting the Stop Asian Hate movement and passing sexual assault survivor rights, to discuss how she overcame adversity to pursue her dream of space travel. Plus, the broadcast will highli

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April 20, 2023

ABC News Presents Special Coverage of the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, May 6

ABC News will present special coverage of the historic coronation of King Charles III and Queen Camilla on Saturday, May 6, beginning at 5 a.m. EDT on ABC and streaming live on ABC News Live. Coverage will be anchored by “Good Morning America” co-anchor Michael Strahan alongside senior national affairs correspondent Deborah Roberts, “Good Morning America”’s Lara Spencer, chief foreign correspondent Ian Pannell, foreign correspondents James Longman, Maggie Rulli, Britt Clennett and Lama Hasan, contributors Robert Jobson and Victoria Murphy and others. “Good Morning America” will have coverage throughout the week leading up to the coronation, beginning Monday, May 1. Stories on “GMA” will include Rulli live from Caernarfon Castle in Wales, Longman live from Poundbury with a piece on King Charles’ interest in environmental issues, and Spencer live from Dumfries House in Scotland, giving viewers a look at the house King Charles saved for the nation and how he’s trying to open up the monar

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February 21, 2023

ABC News Presents Dedicated Coverage Across Programs and Platforms for the One-Year Anniversary of the War in Ukraine

ABC News will present dedicated coverage across programs and platforms this week leading up to the one-year anniversary of Russia’s war in Ukraine on Friday, Feb. 24, including “Good Morning America,” “World News Tonight with David Muir,” “This Week with George Stephanopoulos,” “Nightline,” “GMA3: What You Need To Know,” ABC News Live, ABC News Digital, ABC Audio, and special reports when warranted. “World News Tonight”’s David Muir will anchor special editions of the newscast from Warsaw, Poland, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, and Wednesday, Feb. 22, as President Joe Biden visits the region. Chief foreign correspondent Ian Pannell, who was in Kyiv as Russia’s war in Ukraine began last year, will have week-long reporting from across the country, including a half-hour special on ABC News Live debuting on Thursday, Feb. 23. ABC News will have continued coverage of President Biden’s visit this week, with senior White House correspondent Mary Bruce traveling with the president and reporting on the

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ABC NEWS ANNOUNCES SPECIAL COVERAGE OF THE SECOND INAUGURATION OF PRESIDENT-ELECT DONALD J. TRUMP

ABC News Announces 72+ Hours of Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live and ABC News Digital Platforms, Including the ABC News App, Hulu and Disney+

ABC News Announces Primetime Coverage and Analysis of the 2024 Election and the Vice Presidential Candidates With Special Programming on ABC, ABC News Live, Disney+ and Hulu on Tuesday, Oct. 1, From 7:00 P.M. to 12:00 A.M. EDT

ABC News Announces Special Coverage of the 2024 Presidential Debate

ABC News Studios Announces Primetime Special ‘Maui Rising: The Fight for Hawai’i’s Future,’ Commemorating the One-Year Anniversary of the Historic Lahaina Wildfires, Airing Aug. 9 at 8 P.M. Et on ABC, Next Day on Hulu

ABC News To Air Two-Hour Primetime Special, ‘Biden Stands Down: Race for the White House,’ Anchored by David Muir Sunday, July 21, on ABC

ABC News To Air One-Hour Primetime Special, ‘Trump | Assassination Attempt: Minute by Minute,’ Anchored by David Muir and President Joe Biden’s Address Sunday, July 14, on ABC

ABC News Announces Special Monthlong, Network-Wide Coverage Celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Heritage

ABC News Presents Special Coverage of the Coronation of King Charles III on Saturday, May 6

ABC News Presents Dedicated Coverage Across Programs and Platforms for the One-Year Anniversary of the War in Ukraine

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