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Trump sends mixed messages to US allies about Iran

CNN’s Jake Tapper breaks down President Donald Trump’s mixed messaging this week on how much he feels the US needs its allies as the war with Iran continues.

02:50 • Source: CNN
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Trump sends mixed messages to US allies about Iran

CNN’s Jake Tapper breaks down President Donald Trump’s mixed messaging this week on how much he feels the US needs its allies as the war with Iran continues.

02:50 • Source: CNN
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Anderson Cooper grills Haley Stevens on why she flipped away from El-Sayed

In a tense Sunday night interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Rep. Haley Stevens (D-MI) refused to say directly why she withdrew her support from Michigan Senate hopeful Abdul El-Sayed and backed GOP candidate Mike Rogers in the high-stakes race.

01:46 • Source: CNN
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Top California Democrats rally in unity

Top California Democrats including former Vice President Kamala Harris and Governor Gavin Newsom appeared in a Los Angeles rally to boost the Democratic CA governor candidate Xavier Becerra. CNN’s Elex Michaelson reports from the scene.

01:15 • Source: CNN
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Could Stevens' switch shift the Michigan Senate race?

After Democratic Rep. Haley Stevens endorsed GOP nominee Mike Rogers in Michigan, CNN's David Chalian asks the question, "Could her public decision shift the results away from Democratic nominee Abdul El-Sayed?"

01:30 • Source: CNN
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Newsom on DOJ's election pressure campaign

California Gov. Gavin Newsom addresses the DOJ's attempts at intervening in the 2026 midterm elections. CNN's Elex Michaelson reports.

00:49 • Source: CNN
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Rep. Dingell expresses concern for Stevens after CNN interview

Democratic Rep. Debbie Dingell expressed concern for Rep. Haley Stevens after a tense interview with CNN’s Anderson Cooper in which he questioned Stevens on her shocking reversal to endorse the Republican Senate nominee over Democrat Abdul El-Sayed.

01:31 • Source: CNN
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Maine Democrats attempt to unseat Susan Collins

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Troy Jackson is running in a tightly contested race to unseat five-term Senator Susan Collins. CNN's Arlette Saenz reports.

01:35 • Source: CNN
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Judge throws out attempt to delay Alaska Senate race

The Department of Justice sought to delay the Senate race in Alaska over alleged "spoiler candidate" Daniel J. Sullivan, who shares a name with the incumbent, Republican Daniel S. Sullivan. CNN's Gabe Cohen reports.

01:17 • Source: CNN