
President Donald Trump claimed former President Barack Obama shared classified information when he recently said he believes aliens are "real." The former president appeared to confirm the existence of aliens in an interview he did with US podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen, later clarifying he's seen no evidence of extraterrestrial life.

President Donald Trump claimed former President Barack Obama shared classified information when he recently said he believes aliens are "real." The former president appeared to confirm the existence of aliens in an interview he did with US podcast host Brian Tyler Cohen, later clarifying he's seen no evidence of extraterrestrial life.

A 28-year veteran of the CIA's clandestine service is warning that President Trump's new pick for Director of National Intelligence is 'unqualified' and that his appointment sends a 'dangerous' message. John Sipher tells Erin Burnett how Bill Pulte could interfere in the midterm elections at President Trump's direction by 'weaponizing' information.

Police in Northern Ireland fired water cannons on Wednesday as a wave of anti-immigrant violence entered its second night. Widespread demonstrations erupted on Tuesday following news of a knife attack in Belfast, Northern Ireland.

The New York Knicks pulled off the greatest comeback in NBA Finals history, rallying from a 29-point deficit to defeat the San Antonio Spurs in Game 4 by a score of 107-106. CNN's Omar Jimenez reports.

Tornadoes and severe storms impacted millions of people across the Midwest with damaging winds.

A CNN investigation into Jeffrey Epstein’s connections with the model industry finds several industry insiders who gave him access to young models. One of these insiders told CNN’s Katie Polglase he believed Epstein had paid for his crimes. See the full report on CNN.com.

A former child actor has filed a lawsuit accusing Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting him at a Hollywood Hills networking event in 2007. The lawsuit adds to the mounting and continuous legal challenges for the incarcerated music mogul as he appeals his conviction on federal charges in New York. A representative for Combs denied the new allegations. CNN’s Elizabeth Wagmeister reports.

Iran has vowed to retaliate after the US launched strikes against multiple targets in the country. CNN's Fred Pleitgen reports from Tehran.
CNN operates in Iran only with the permission of the government but maintains full editorial control of its reports.

Former GOP congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene tells CNN's Kaitlan Collins she thinks President Donald Trump and anyone fighting the release of the Epstein files are "traitors." CNN reached out to a senior White House staffer who indicated Greene's opinions were of no importance.

Several high-profile celebrities attended Game 4 of a seven-game NBA Finals, including Taylor Swift, who wore a blue-and-orange “Stevie Knicks” t-shirt. Actress Sydney Sweeney and her music executive boyfriend, Scooter Braun, also made an appearance.

CNN celebrated the life and legacy of Ted Turner, the founder of CNN and media pioneer who passed away on May 6, 2026, at the age of 87. CNN’s Brian Stelter reports.


