Democratic socialists face a prove-it moment in battleground Wisconsin
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Francesca Hong, the democratic socialist leading Wisconsin’s Democratic field for governor, could soon test…
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‘We are knifing each other’: Trump’s showdown with Senate GOP leader splinters unity ahead of midterms
By Manu Raju, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — House Speaker Mike Johnson sometimes can’t get President Trump off the phone. The calls can come in…
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What a new Justice Department filing says about the ‘botched’ Reflecting Pool renovation
By Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department on Friday said the rush to complete President Donald Trump’s renovation of the Lincoln…
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Acting director of national intelligence says leadership transition will begin Monday after Trump talks
By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — Acting Director of National Intelligence Bill Pulte said Saturday that the leadership transition at the…
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Trump threatens to revive ‘anti-weaponization’ fund as he signals he will keep Blanche in acting AG role
By Kit Maher, Holmes Lybrand, Aleena Fayaz, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Saturday said he would work to get a controversial $1.8…
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‘Trump threw us all a curveball’: South Carolina Republicans are stewing about Lindsey Graham’s old Senate seat
By Patrick Svitek, Dianne Gallagher, CNN When President Donald Trump helped orchestrate Darline Graham’s appointment to finish Sen. Lindsey…
Continue ReadingThe stars, a family hug and the difficult road back from Russian detention
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Paul Whelan has spent the past two years relishing cutting the grass. It is a task that is, for most, mundane…
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Kamala Harris says the US Supreme Court should expand to 13 justices
By Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Kamala Harris said Friday that the United States should consider expanding the Supreme…
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Trump rejects his own DOJ’s finding blaming Reflecting Pool issues on shoddy renovation
By Katelyn Polantz, Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Saturday rejected the Justice Department’s conclusion that…
Continue ReadingJustice Dept. admits Reflecting Pool renovation was flawed, drops case against former Olympian
CNN By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department is admitting that President Donald Trump’s $14 million renovation of the Lincoln…
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Trump, under pressure on Iran, takes his Cabinet to the woods
By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is not, historically, a Camp David guy. The wood-wrapped rooms of the Laurel Lodge are not…
Continue ReadingFact check: Trump baselessly claims Walz is ‘behind’ cyberattack, repeats debunked claims at Cabinet meeting
By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump rattled off some of his most common false claims about the economy, immigration and his…
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Sweeping cyberattack on water systems in multiple states has US officials on edge
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — Hackers have targeted water systems in several US states in a coordinated cyberattack that has caused some…
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Trump gets conflicting messages as he seeks an exit ramp from the Iran war
By Kevin Liptak, Jennifer Hansler, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Just past 10 a.m. on Wednesday, a delegation of Saudi officials arrived at the…
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New York sues prediction market Kalshi alleging it’s an illegal gambling operation
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The New York attorney general’s office is suing Kalshi, one of the largest prediction markets, alleging it’s…
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Trump announces Gaza breakthrough but uncertainty remains
By Alejandra Jaramillo, Jeremy Diamond, Tal Shalev, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump on Thursday announced what he described as a historic…
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Trump admin tries to rebuild election security infrastructure it gutted as midterms near
By Tierney Sneed, Sean Lyngaas, Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — After dismantling the federal system designed to protect US elections, the Trump…
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Fact check: Eggs are cheaper than when Trump returned to office. ‘Everything else’? Absolutely not
By Daniel Dale, Matt Stiles, CNN (CNN) — Eggs have gotten much cheaper since President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025. But…
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Lawyer for Ohio congressman’s ex-wife seeks restraining order against the lawmaker over alleged grabbing incident
By Lauren Fox, Allison Gordon, CNN (CNN) — A lawyer for Rep. Max Miller’s ex-wife has asked a judge to issue a restraining order against the…
Continue Reading Lawyer for Ohio congressman’s ex-wife seeks restraining order against the lawmaker over alleged grabbing incident
CNN By Lauren Fox, Allison Gordon, CNN (CNN) — A lawyer for Rep. Max Miller’s ex-wife has asked a judge to issue a restraining order against…
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