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Thune erupts on Senate floor as frustrations mount over shutdown

An irate​ Majority Leader John Thune erupted at Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján on the Senate floor as frustrations continue to mount amid the government shutdown.

01:06 • Source: CNN
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Thune erupts on Senate floor as frustrations mount over shutdown

An irate​ Majority Leader John Thune erupted at Democratic Sen. Ben Ray Luján on the Senate floor as frustrations continue to mount amid the government shutdown.

01:06 • Source: CNN
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'My emergency fund is gone': Federal workers struggling as shutdown drags on

The government has been shutdown for one month, and more than 1 million federal employees are going unpaid, even if they are continuing to work. With no deal in sight, these workers are scared for the future.

01:26 • Source: CNN
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Reporter asks Johnson about speaking with Trump about a third term

House Speaker Mike Johnson on Tuesday said he has spoken with Donald Trump about the possibility of the president seeking a third-term but that he sees no path for it as any change to the US Constitution would be well after Trump has left office.

01:07 • Source: CNN
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Newsom on Trump memes: 'We've put a mirror up'

California Governor Gavin Newsom shares how he is fighting back by holding up a mirror to Trump's "absurdity." "The Story Is with Elex Michaelson" airs weeknights from 12-2 am ET on CNN.

01:43 • Source: CNN
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Writer reacts to Pentagon criticism of 'A House of Dynamite'

CNN's Jake Tapper speaks with Noah Oppenheim, screenwriter for the new Netflix film "A House of Dynamite," about criticism from the Pentagon regarding the accuracy of the film.

01:23 • Source: CNN
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British commentator Sami Hamdi detained by ICE

Sami Hamdi, a British commentator, was taken into custody by ICE at San Francisco airport on Sunday. Hamdi, who has been openly critical of Israel, was in the middle of a speaking tour in the US but has now had his visa revoked. In a post on X, a Homeland Security official said, “Under President Trump, those who support terrorism and undermine American national security will not be allowed to work or visit this country.”

01:09 • Source: CNN
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Mamdani on Trump: I am prepared to 'take this administration to court' as mayor

Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, spoke to CNN's Gloria Pazmino about how he plans to fight — and, when possible, work with — President Donald Trump's administration as mayor of America's biggest city.

01:36 • Source: CNN
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Schwarzenegger blasts redistricting 'war'

Former California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger criticized congressional redistricting efforts happening across the United States during an interview with CNN's Jake Tapper. Schwarzenegger said both parties are “trying to outcheat each other” through redistricting.

00:38 • Source: CNN
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Trump dances on red carpet as he arrives in Malaysia

The US president was met at the airport by Malaysian officials and a crowd of onlookers waving flags and dancing ahead of a summit with leaders from the ASEAN group of nations.

00:34 • Source: CNN
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Will Kamala Harris run for president again?

In an interview with the BBC, former Vice President Kamala Harris hinted at another presidential run. She expressed confidence that the US will see a woman in the Oval Office in the future and said, "I am not done."

00:45 • Source: CNN
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CNN reporter breaks down whether Trump and Kim may meet again soon

President Donald Trump says he would like to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un during his trip to Asia. But is that logistically possible? CNN's Will Ripley explains why he's feeling a bit of deja vu.

01:39 • Source: CNN
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Tourists and residents weigh in on White House East Wing demolition

Washington, D.C. residents and tourists tell CNN what they think about the demolition of the White House’s East Wing to make room for a $300 billion ballroom.

00:43 • Source: CNN
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Trump considering plans to target cocaine facilities inside Venezuela

According to three officials who spoke to CNN, President Donald Trump is considering targeting cocaine facilities inside Venezuela, despite the country not being a major producer of the drug. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also ordered the world's largest aircraft carrier the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Caribbean region amid a massive buildup of US forces there. CNN's Kylie Atwood reports.

01:27 • Source: CNN
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Jeffries' long road to endorsing Mamdani

House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has finally endorsed New York mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani. Jeffries had declined for months to back Mamdani. CNN's Annie Grayer pressed Jeffries ahead of his endorsement.

01:20 • Source: CNN
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Mamdani chokes up talking about anti-Islamic prejudice

Democratic New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani gave an emotional response to independent mayoral candidate Andrew Cuomo, who laughed at a radio host's suggestion that Mamdani would cheer a terror attack like 9/11 were it to happen again. CNN's Gloria Pazmino reports from New York.

02:15 • Source: CNN
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Trump admin official calls ICE hiring push a 'sh*t show'

A massive effort is underway to hire ICE officers after the Trump administration secured billions in funding for the Department of Homeland Security. But officials tell CNN's Priscilla Alvarez ICE has been ill-prepared to handle the surge of agents and the effort has hit roadblocks every step of the way.

01:10 • Source: CNN
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‘I’m not impressed’: Sen. Bernie Sanders on East Wing demolition

CNN's Anderson Cooper speaks with Sen. Bernie Sanders about the demolition taking place at the White House to prepare for President Donald Trump's future ballroom.

01:19 • Source: CNN
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Collins asks Trump about his decision to pardon founder of crypto exchange Binance

CNN's Kaitlan Collins asks President Donald Trump about his decision to pardon Changpeng Zhao, founder of the crypto exchange Binance, who pleaded guilty to a money laundering charge in 2023.

01:06 • Source: CNN
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Officials use puns to mock NBA gambling scheme

Dozens of people were arrested and six people indicted in a mafia-linked sports betting scheme, in which insider information was used to place bets on NBA games, according to the US attorney for the Eastern District of New York. Officials were using puns during a presser on Thursday while describing what took place.

00:34 • Source: CNN
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Jake Tapper explains who is funding Trump's new ballroom

President Trump is demolishing the East Wing of the White House and plans on building a massive ballroom. CNN’s Jake Tapper discusses the private donors the White House says are contributing to the construction.

02:18 • Source: CNN
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The fishermen caught in Trump’s war on drugs

President Donald Trump says the US strikes off Venezuela are meant to stop overdoses. But most overdose deaths aren’t from cocaine — and most of the people caught in this fight aren’t cartel bosses, they’re fishermen. CNN's David Culver reports from Ecuador.

01:41 • Source: CNN
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Is President Donald Trump 'Bibi-sitting' the Israeli Prime Minister?

A US official described the recent wave of US administration visits to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as “Bibi-sitting” – a way to monitor his commitment to the ceasefire.

01:26 • Source: CNN
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'Absurdity': Ty Cobb calls out Trump's reported $230M DOJ payout demand

Ty Cobb, Trump's former White House attorney, weighs in on a New York Times report that President Trump is demanding the Justice Department to pay him $230 million for the federal investigations into him.

02:20 • Source: CNN