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Hegseth reacts to reports of poor conditions aboard USS Lincoln

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln had been “completely misrepresented” while talking to reporters on a trip to Central America, though he did not specify his concerns with the reporting.

01:12 • Source: CNN
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Hegseth reacts to reports of poor conditions aboard USS Lincoln

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said that conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln had been “completely misrepresented” while talking to reporters on a trip to Central America, though he did not specify his concerns with the reporting.

01:12 • Source: CNN
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Trump kicks off IndyCar race in 'The Beast'

President Donald Trump took a lap around the IndyCar track in the presidential limousine known as “The Beast” and waved a ceremonial green flag to kick off the Freedom 250 Grand Prix race in Washington, DC, on Sunday. CNN's Brian Todd reports.

01:05 • Source: CNN
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President and first lady mingle with high-profile guests at IndyCar race

President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump were seen mingling with high-profile guests, including Fox News hosts and Cabinet members, during Sunday's IndyCar Freedom 250 Grand Prix race in Washington, DC

00:31 • Source: CNN
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President Trump defends Darline Graham's national security gaffe

President Donald Trump defended interim South Carolina GOP Sen. Darline Graham Friday, saying she was only being honest when she said earlier this week in a debate for a special primary runoff for Senate that "national security is not my thing."

00:43 • Source: CNN
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Trump: 'I view the Strait of Hormuz as an American territory'

President Donald Trump said he views the Strait of Hormuz as an "American territory" in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, on Friday. Trump was in the state campaigning for appointed Sen. Darline Graham, the sister of his late friend, Sen. Lindsey Graham.

00:35 • Source: CNN
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Stars and Stripes editor just fired by Pentagon speaks out

The editor-in-chief of the "Stars and Stripes" military newspaper who was just fired by the Pentagon is now speaking out in his first interview since his termination. Erik Slavin says he was fired for insubordination after telling CBS news any censorship of news for military service members would cross a "red line." Slavin tells Erin Burnett he is "proud" to uphold a standard "put into place by General Dwight Eisenhower during World War II."

02:17 • Source: CNN
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Natalie Harp's letters to Trump revealed

In letters released by The Daily Beast, Natalie Harp, executive assistant to President Donald Trump, wrote to him, “You are all that matters to me” and “You have the absolute right to cuss me out,” among other personal lines. CNN’s Alayna Treene reports. CNN has not independently confirmed the letters were sent by Harp.

01:40 • Source: CNN
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Aisha Wahab wins special election to replace Swalwell in California

Democratic state Sen. Aisha Wahab wins the special election runoff to finish former Rep. Eric Swalwell’s term in California’s 14th District. Wahab spoke to CNN’s Elex Michaelson after the win.

02:06 • Source: CNN