CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with retired Army Major General Randy Manner about President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s messaging to America's military leaders.
CNN's Erin Burnett speaks with retired Army Major General Randy Manner about President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s messaging to America's military leaders.
Pope Leo XIV waded into the US political fray by saying that opposing the right to abortion while supporting the death penalty or current US immigration policy is “not really pro-life.”
At least six protesters were arrested outside an ICE facility in Portland during a demonstration, following President Trump's order for the Oregon National Guard to protect buildings for 60 days.
Republicans are applying a pressure campaign for their bill to reopen the government, but Democrats are holding their ground on provisions to extend Obamacare subsidies and reverse Medicaid cuts. CNN Anchor and Chief Congressional Correspondent Manu Raju reports on the latest developments in this political standoff on Capitol Hill.
Palestinians in Gaza told CNN that they have "very little trust" in Trump after the US president has unveiled his 20-point peace plan to end the war in Gaza.
Kaitlan Collins fact checks House Speaker Mike Johnson over his claim that Medicaid was being used by "illegal aliens."
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins CNN's Abby Phillip to respond to Trump's racist AI videos, his lack of seriousness and how that type of behavior has led to the government shutdown.
The government is shutting down after a deadlocked Senate failed to pass a pair of dueling funding plans. CNN's Manu Raju breaks down what this shutdown means.
CNN’s Brianna Keilar breaks down Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s comments at a gathering of senior military officers in Quantico, Virginia about females serving in combat roles. It’s an issue, Keilar reports, that really "is not a problem" which exists.
During his speech to generals and admirals in Quantico, President Donald Trump recalled a moment when he ordered two nuclear submarines to be strategically positioned near Russia in response to what he said were aggressive remarks by Dmitry Medvedev, the country’s former president and current deputy chairman of its Security Council. He then went on to say "nuclear" was one of the two N-words Americans can't use.
A US federal government shutdown could mean significant travel disruptions, closures to national parks and uncertainty for federal workers – but every government shutdown differs somewhat. Typically, functions that are critical to the protection of lives and property are deemed essential and remain open. CNN’s Brian Todd takes a look at previous government shutdowns to give us a clue what services are likely to remain open, and resources that could be halted.
In a conversation with CNN's Dana Bash, former U.S. Senator Mitt Romney revealed that he called the White House during the Biden administration and urged the president to preemptively pardon Donald Trump.
CNN's Erin Burnett spoke with Zohran Mamdani, New York City mayoral candidate, about Mayor Eric Adams dropping out of the race.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned hundreds of US generals and admirals for a meeting at the military instillation in Quantico, several US officials told CNN, though the reason for the meeting is unclear.
CNN’s Kaitlan Collins provides analysis after President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu held a press conference at the White House. President Trump unveiled his 20-point peace plan with a goal towards ending the Israel-Hamas War and furthering peace in the Middle East.
CNN's Erin Burnett showed clips of President Trump calling Mayoral candidate for New York City Zohran Mamdani a "communist" eight times. Mamdani says Trump is in "denial" over the New York Mayoral race.
Four people were killed and eight others injured in an attack on a Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints chapel in Michigan, police said. FBI special agent Reuben Coleman says the FBI is investigating the attack as a targeted act of violence, but declined to give any new details about the shooter's motive.
New York City Mayor Eric Adams is ending his reelection bid, a move long sought by rivals of Democratic nominee Zohran Mamdani who have wanted to consolidate the opposition against him. CNN’s Gloria Pazmino reports.
In a post that has since been deleted, President Donald Trump shared an apparent AI video of himself promoting a cure-all bed with origins in conspiratorial corners of the internet. CNN's Jake Tapper reports.
The United States announced it would cancel the visa of Colombia’s President Gustavo Petro on Friday, after he publicly called on US soldiers to disobey President Donald Trump, further straining relations between Washington and Bogota.
Videos show ICE agents in plain clothes tackling Iowa City grocery store worker as he screams for help.
In a new CNN Poll Americans were asked if they think the best days are behind us, or ahead of us. Hear some of their answers.
A new CNN poll of independents shatters the myth of the classic swing voter who may go back and forth between political parties each election. CNN’s Jeff Zeleny breaks down the results and explains why independents are still one of the most important wildcards in American politics.
Former Director James Comey is the subject of an episode in a forthcoming CNN Original Series that will explore the opaque, complex, and high stakes relationship between FBI Directors and Presidents of the United States. As part of his participation in the CNN Original Series, Comey sat down with CNN on May 22, 2025 for a wide-ranging interview about his relationship with President Trump, his infamous firing and the legacy of the FBI.
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent who was seen pushing a woman to the floor at a New York immigration courthouse has been "relieved of his current duties," according to ICE. The woman was pleading with the agent after a man, reportedly her husband, had been detained.
President Donald Trump told reporters "there will be others" after the former FBI Director James Comey was indicted. He said it was about justice, not revenge, as he departed the White House for the Ryder Cup in New York.
New surveillance video obtained by ABC shows Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents and detainees taking cover as shots are fired at the detention center in Dallas. One detainee is dead and two more are in critical condition following the shooting, according to the Department of Homeland Security.
Kamala Harris said the situation in Gaza is "outrageous and it breaks my heart" as protesters interrupted the former vice president during an event promoting her new book in New York on Wednesday.
CNN's Jake Tapper weighs in on what his sources are revealing to him about former FBI director James Comey's indictment.
Former FBI Director James Comey has responded after a federal grand jury indicted him this evening. The indictment comes as President Donald Trump advances his efforts to prosecute his political foes.
Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted by a federal grand jury, an extraordinary escalation in President Donald Trump’s effort to prosecute his political enemies. James Comey and his lawyers have not commented yet.
In a press conference, President Donald Trump said he "will not allow" Israel to annex the West Bank.
