When questioned about Iran while aboard Air Force 1, President Trump addressed whether he desires a change in the countries' regime.
When questioned about Iran while aboard Air Force 1, President Trump addressed whether he desires a change in the countries' regime.
The federal government remains shut down after a deadlocked Congress failed to reach a funding deal. Although layoffs have not been part of shutdowns in past administrations, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said federal worker layoffs are "likely going to be in the thousands" if the government remains shut down. CNN's senior reporter Kevin Liptak reports.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
