
President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that “a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” as he defended his calls for Republicans to nationalize future elections.

President Donald Trump on Tuesday claimed that “a state is an agent for the federal government in elections,” as he defended his calls for Republicans to nationalize future elections.

President Donald Trump defended his push for the Kennedy Center to have his name on it, arguing that his administration "should be recognized” for taking on the financial burden of fixing what he called "a mess."

Nebraska Independent Senate candidate Dan Osborn speaks to Dana Bash after an audio recording leaked of him saying some voters who support President Trump only care about being on the "winning team" and that "their lives probably suck." He tells Bash, "certainly I would apologize to those people that might be offended, but I got to tell them I feel their pain."

The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate as expected on Wednesday, marking a sharp policy turnaround for an economy increasingly shaped by the war in the Middle East.

CNN's Manu Raju asked lawmakers whether they use artificial intelligence — and how. Their answers highlight Congress’ limited understanding of the technology as some members voice skepticism that they can effectively regulate the rapidly evolving industry.

An attorney for the family of Charlie Kirk filed a formal written notice to the state of Utah, Utah Valley University, its campus police and the police chief alleging that there were some serious security failures ahead of his September 10, 2025 assassination. CNN's Brynn Gingras reports.

At Dr. Nicole Saphier’s Senate confirmation hearing to become US surgeon general, Sen. Bill Cassidy called the resurgence of measles a “terrible legacy” for the Trump administration and condemned scientifically unsupported claims about vaccines. Cassidy previously cast a pivotal vote to advance Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination as health secretary before supporting his confirmation.

The Obama family’s dog, 14-year-old Sunny, has died, former president Barack Obama posted on social media Wednesday. The family got Sunny at the start of the second Obama term.

