President Trump unexpectedly gathered reporters on Tuesday to show off construction of his sprawling East Wing ballroom, pitching the security necessity as congressional funding remains in jeopardy. CNN's Alayna Treene reports.
President Trump unexpectedly gathered reporters on Tuesday to show off construction of his sprawling East Wing ballroom, pitching the security necessity as congressional funding remains in jeopardy. CNN's Alayna Treene reports.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R) told CNN's Kaitlan Collins that he disagrees with Trump's $1.8B compensation fund for allies. Fitzpatrick was the first in his party to publicly reject the fund outright and vow to stop it.
Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche made clear to CNN's Paula Reid that the conduct of January 6, 2021, rioters who attacked law enforcement will be factored when the soon-to-be-set-up commission reviews applications to the anti-weaponization fund.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio released a video message in Spanish speaking directly to the people of Cuba as the US has put economic pressure on the Cuban government, leaving the island in increasingly dire conditions, including rolling blackouts. Rubio said the US is ready to help the Cuban people, but that the GAESA, a military-run conglomerate that controls much of Cuba’s economy, "is standing in the way of a better future."
Former Rep. Barney Frank has died at the age of 86, his sister confirmed to CNN. The former Democratic representative from Massachusetts spoke to CNN’s Jake Tapper earlier this month to reflect on the state of politics.
After Trump‑backed Republican Ed Gallrein toppled incumbent Rep. Thomas Massie in a primary election in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District, White House communications director Steven Cheung posted a message on X touting the president’s political muscle.
President Trump endorsed Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton over long-time incumbent GOP Sen. John Cornyn, defying GOP leadership that had warned Paxton could be a weak candidate and endanger Republican control of the Senate. CNN's Manu Raju breaks down the rift in Texas.
Mark Cuban’s drug company Cost Plus Drugs will partner with TrumpRx after he endorsed former Vice President Kamala Harris in 2024 and publicly criticized President Donald Trump.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping rolled out the red carpet for Russian President Vladimir Putin in the heart of Beijing, five days after President Trump left the Chinese capital. CNN’s Steven Jiang takes a look at whether China gives special treatment to different visiting world leaders.
