Jack Forrest - CNN Politics reporter
Jack Forrest
CNN Politics reporter
Jack Forrest is a CNN Politics reporter covering breaking news in Washington, DC.
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Judge said he won’t tolerate Trump’s cursing and headshaking during Daniels’ testimony, transcript shows
May 8, 2024
The judge in Donald Trump’s hush money trial called the former president’s defense attorney to the bench and ordered him to speak to his client about his “contemptuous” behavior during adult film actress Stormy Daniels’ testimony Tuesday, according to the trial transcript.
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May 5, 2024 - US campus protests
May 6, 2024
Colleges and universities are holding graduation ceremonies as pro-Palestinian protests continue on campuses across the US.
Kansas lawmakers’ effort to override governor’s veto of gender-affirming care ban fails
Apr 30, 2024
Kansas’ state House on Monday failed to override Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly’s veto of a ban on gender-affirming care for minors, a result celebrated by transgender rights advocates.
Some in State Department don’t believe Israel is using US weapons in accordance with international law, source says
Apr 29, 2024
Some parts of the US State Department do not find Israel’s assurances that its forces are using US weapons in accordance with international law to be “credible and reliable,” a department official said Sunday.
Biden discusses hostage deal, reiterates ‘clear position’ on Rafah invasion in phone call with Netanyahu on Sunday
Apr 28, 2024
President Joe Biden and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday primarily discussed the release of hostages in Gaza, a source familiar with their phone call said.
David Pecker is expected to be the first witness called in Trump hush money trial, source says
Apr 22, 2024
David Pecker, the former chairman of the National Enquirer’s parent company, is expected to be the first witness called by the Manhattan district attorney’s office in former President Donald Trump’s criminal hush money trial, according to a person familiar with the plans.
Former Marine sentenced to 9 years in prison in firebombing of California Planned Parenthood clinic
Apr 16, 2024
A former marine who used a Molotov cocktail to firebomb a Planned Parenthood clinic in Costa Mesa, California, was sentenced to nine years in prison Monday, according to the Justice Department.
Idaho man accused of planning church attacks in support of ISIS pleads not guilty to terrorism charge
Apr 11, 2024
The 18-year-old accused of pledging allegiance to ISIS and planning attacks against churches in Idaho pleaded not guilty Wednesday to a federal terrorism charge, according to the court docket.
Biden may miss window to appear on Alabama’s presidential ballot, secretary of state says
Apr 10, 2024
The Alabama secretary of state says Joe Biden will miss the state deadline to be certified as his party’s nominee given the timing of the Democratic convention.
FBI arrests man who allegedly pledged allegiance to ISIS and planned attacks on Idaho churches, DOJ says
Apr 9, 2024
The FBI arrested a man on Saturday after he allegedly made plans to attack churches in Idaho and pledged his allegiance to ISIS, the Justice Department said.
Suspect arrested in alleged arson at Bernie Sanders’ Vermont office
Apr 8, 2024
A suspect was arrested Sunday in connection with an alleged arson at Sen. Bernie Sanders’ office in Vermont last week, according to the Justice Department.
Florida six-week abortion ban will soon become law, but voters will consider a constitutional amendment this fall
Apr 2, 2024
The Florida Supreme Court on Monday paved the way for the state’s six-week abortion ban to take effect, while allowing Floridians to decide in the fall whether to enshrine abortion protections in the state’s constitution.
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler says he’s ‘confident’ Ukraine funding will get a vote after Easter recess
Apr 1, 2024
Rep. Mike Lawler, a moderate Republican from New York, cast optimism that a vote on funding for Ukraine’s war effort could land on the House floor when members return from Easter recess early next month as divisions in the House GOP have so far stymied progress on sending aid to the key US ally.
Former Sen. Joe Lieberman dies at 82
Mar 28, 2024
Joe Lieberman, the first Jewish vice-presidential nominee of a major party, whose conscience and independent streak later led him on a journey away from his home in the Democratic Party, has died at 82, according to a statement from his family.
Cargo ship lost power before colliding with Baltimore bridge; 6 presumed dead
Mar 27, 2024
The US Coast Guard says it is suspending its search and rescue efforts for the six individuals still missing after the collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore.
Former Trump campaign chairman Paul Manafort is in discussions to help with reelection effort
Mar 18, 2024
Former President Donald Trump’s team is in discussions with Paul Manafort, his 2016 campaign chairman whom he later pardoned, to potentially help with the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee, three sources familiar with the ongoing conversations told CNN.
About
Jack Forrest is a CNN Politics reporter covering breaking news in Washington, DC.
Forrest previously covered Congress and recycling as a fellow at Politico’s E&E News. He also served as a breaking news intern and night cops reporter for The Oregonian where he covered wildfires, a deadly heat wave, police protests and surging gun violence.
A proud Duck fan, Forrest graduated from the University of Oregon with degrees in political science and journalism. Born and raised in Eugene, Oregon, he attempts to keep his TrackTown USA roots alive by slowly trotting the streets of D.C.
