oises from the rioters." In an interview on Monday, Dunn became the first US Capitol Police officer "to speak publicly about the events of Jan. 6." ABC World News TonightVi (2/22, story 7, 1:50, Muir, 7.55M) also aired a segment of the interview. According to ABC's Pierre Thomas, Dunn "said the mob hurled the N-word at

his new trend is happening because the public is listening." Administration Defends Vaccination Plan, Lays Out Challenges Ahead. Llamas reported on ABC World News TonightVi (1/24, story 2, 3:00, 4.79M), "America's vaccine supply is struggling to keep up with all the demand. Hospitals from New York to Hawaii [are] cancel

the opening statements in the trial, as did cable and streaming networks CNN, Fox News, MSNBC, HLN, Newsmax, Court TV and Law & Crime Network." On ABC World News TonightVi (3/29, lead story, 7:30, Muir, 7.27M), Alex Perez reported, "Security is very tight. The rest of the building is shut down and surrounded by Nationa

ess" qualified immunity. Bass: "We want the killings, we want the brutality to end. And so the only way that happens is through accountability." On ABC World News TonightVi (5/25, story 2, 2:30, Muir, 6.58M), Senior White House Correspondent Mary Bruce said there are "real hurdles, though, like that question of protect

Federal Computer Week (11/12, 263K), and Newsweek (11/12, Grzeszczak, 1.53M). PROTESTS Attorneys Seek Bond Release For Accused In Arbery Case. On ABC World News TonightVi (11/12, story 7, 1:30, Muir, 6.57M), Adrienne Banker reported, "Tonight, attorneys for two of the men accused of murdering Ahmaud Arbery seeking the

ing with the show in the sky over Mount Rushmore Friday night. The nation's birthday is usually a unifying event but...Trump was on the attack." On ABC World News TonightVi (7/4, story 3, 1:55, Johnson, 4.56M), Rachel Scott similarly said the President at Mount Rushmore "delivered a divisive speech, railing against the

ption Publication, 7.57M) reports on its front page that Biden will choose former Federal Reserve Chairwoman Janet Yellen as Treasury secretary. On ABC World News TonightVi (11/23, story 5, 2:15, Muir, 7.67M), Chief Global Affairs Correspondent Martha Raddatz said that if Yellen is confirmed, she "would be the first wo

om Syria in return, like the release of prisoners." CRIMINAL INVESTIGATIONS Two US Park Police Officers Surrender To Face Manslaughter Charges. On ABC World News TonightVi (10/19, story 5, 1:25, Muir, 7.01M), Adrienne Bankert reported two US Park Police officers "are turning themselves in, nearly three years after offi

ed on a well-known prostitution website." FINANCIAL CRIME & CORPORATE SCANDALS DOJ Announces $8.3B Purdue Settlement Over Opioids Distribution. On ABC World News TonightVi (10/21, story 5, 2:10, Muir, 6.08M), Adrienne Bankert reported, "It's being hailed by the federal government as a major victory against a company, w

g now because the federal government has begun taking concrete steps to withhold funds." Judge Dismisses Third-Degree Murder Charge In Floyd Case. ABC World News TonightVi (10/22, story 7, 0:20, Muir, 6.71M) reported, "A Minnesota judge tonight has upheld eight of nine charges against the former police officers in the

ficers were "called to the scene on a designated domestic abuse call" with the knowledge that there was an arrest warrant for Blake at the time. On ABC World News TonightVi (1/5, story 3, 2:00, Muir, 7.66M), Alex Perez reported that Kenosha is "bracing for more protests after" Graveley's decision. The August 23 shooting

than Vigliotti added, "America's top health official say if you traveled for the holiday you should assume you have COVID and act accordingly." On ABC World News TonightVi (11/30, 6:36 p.m. ET, story 2, Muir, 7.69M), Matt Gutman said new records are being set "set almost daily," and public health experts are "warning t

er, when he said I was right. Now he likes to say I didn't close up 'fast enough'. Just another politician!" Coronavirus Cases Rising In 31 States. ABC World News TonightVi (9/30, story 3, 3:20, Muir, 6.98M) reported coronavirus cases are rising "in 31 states, and Wisconsin with a record number of hospitalizations now.

(11/7, story 2, 2:07, Holt, 5.29M) that the legal challenges "seem likely to fail. Advisers appearing to push a PR case more than a legal one." On ABC World News TonightVi (11/7, story 4, 0:59, Stephanopoulos, 902K), Chief White House Correspondent Jon Karl said, "Usually at a moment like this, you expect the losing c

cases. The agency recommends getting a flu shot, small gatherings outside, wearing a mask, and staying out of tight spaces, like the kitchen." On ABC World News TonightVi (11/11, story 2, 1:50, Muir, 6.94M), Stephanie Ramos said, "Experts say half of all Americans plan to travel for the holiday, going against those ne

gap. GOP voters have begun to show up as early in-person voting, a sign that many heeded [Trump's] unfounded warnings about mail-voting fraud." On ABC World News TonightVi (10/25, story 2, 3:20, Llamas, 4.45M), Stephanie Ramos reported that this weekend saw "early voting breaking voter turnout records across the countr

ection: personal political pressure. He's called Republican legislators from Michigan to the White House tomorrow to persuade them to intervene." On ABC World News TonightVi (11/19, story 5, 1:00, Muir, 7.26M), Mary Bruce said, "This is all part of a shockingly bold last ditch attempt by the President to somehow change

not been out involved in violation of that, perhaps the situation that unfolded would not have happened. ... The result of it is two people dead." ABC World News TonightVi (8/27, story 2, 2:55, Alex Perez, 6.48M) showed a "graphic video capturing the chaos: A crowd appears to be chasing the armed man when he falls to t

tends to run for President again. Most of the people that I spoke to close to him suggest that he will make it clear he is not done." Karl added on ABC World News TonightVi (11/24, story 5, 1:10, Muir, 6.4M), "I'm told the President is spending a lot of time in the private dining room right next to the oval office. He's

ia to compromise the U.S.'s election infrastructure from 2014 to 'at least 2017' and urged new efforts to deter the threat." Mary Bruce reported on ABC World News TonightVi (7/25, story 5, 0:30, Muir, 597K), "This bipartisan report outlines sweeping attempts by Russia to interfere in the 2016 election. It says that Rus