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John Cornyn discusses Paxton election results

Senator John Cornyn tells CNN's Manu Raju he stands by his past criticisms of Ken Paxton after his loss to Paxton in the Republican primary.

01:10 • Source: CNN
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John Cornyn discusses Paxton election results

Senator John Cornyn tells CNN's Manu Raju he stands by his past criticisms of Ken Paxton after his loss to Paxton in the Republican primary.

01:10 • Source: CNN
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'It's all jokes': How Nick Fuentes fans try to defend his hate

Fans of the far-right streamer Nick Fuentes sometimes defend some of his most hateful statements as just “jokes.” CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan sat down with two “groypers” – the nickname given to fans of Fuentes – to try to understand what’s supposed to be funny.

01:43 • Source: CNN
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'It should be shut down': Hakeem Jeffries on Delaney Hall

Following his visit to Delaney Hall, Democratic House Leader Hakeem Jeffries said conditions at the ICE facility in Newark, NJ, were inhumane and called for it to be shut down.

01:45 • Source: CNN
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Trump's 'anti-weaponization' fund in jeopardy amid GOP pushback

CNN's Kaitlan Collins explains how a GOP revolt could kill President Trump's proposed $1.8 billion "anti-weaponization" fund that critics have called a slush fund for Trump allies.

01:57 • Source: CNN
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LA mayoral candidates make final push

CNN’s Elex Michaelson speaks with Los Angeles mayoral candidates ahead of Election Day.

01:36 • Source: CNN
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Jill Biden shares update on Joe Biden’s cancer

Former first lady Jill Biden spoke with NBC’s Craig Melvin on “TODAY” about her husband’ cancer diagnosis. Former President Joe Biden was diagnosed with metastatic prostate cancer in 2025.

00:50 • Source: CNN
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What started protests outside New Jersey ICE facility?

Demonstrations outside Delaney Hall in New Jersey continue after Newark Mayor Ras J. Baraka set a mandatory curfew zone, leading to several arrests. CNN’s Brynn Gingras explains what started the chaos in the first place.

01:06 • Source: CNN