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Ex-Anthropic Employee: A.I. Could “Kill Us All” by End of Decade
Stark warnings from experts at AI companies about how the technology might kill us all. Plus, as the Republican midterm convention begins, oil prices top $100 a barrel,…
Justice Dept Issues Subpoenas for Nevada Voter Data
56 days out from the midterm elections, what will the courts decide? Trump wants to dictate the voting process but it’s not just voting by mail at issue.…
NTSB: Plane Hit Van Carrying 7 People After Leaving Runway
At least five people are dead after an Amazon cargo aircraft overran the runway during a landing at Miami International Airport on Sunday afternoon, striking multiple vehicles and…
Clancy Defense Attorney: Jurors Robbed by “Lone Holdout”
Another dramatic day in court ends with a mistrial in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial. So, will the Massachusetts woman face another trial over allegations of killing her…
Clancy Defense Atty: One Juror “Refuses to Listen to the Law”
The judge has ordered the jury in the Lindsay Clancy trial back to court tomorrow for a seventh day of deliberations. At one point, Clancy’s defense abruptly pushed…
Lindsay Clancy Jury Remains Deadlocked
After five days there is still no verdict in the Lindsay Clancy trial as the judge pushes the jury for a unanimous decision. Plus, 62 days before the…
DHS Plans to Launch Voter Fraud Investigation Surge
A whistleblower has quite the warning about mail-in voting. Plus, a brand new round of strikes in Iran. Also, the jury is deadlocked in the trial of Lindsay…
Two Dead, 15 Others May Be Missing in Grand Canyon Flash Flood
The rush is on to find hundreds of missing people believed to be trapped in tunnels after Nepal’s catastrophic flooding last week. Plus, flash flooding at the Grand…
570+ Dead, 2,500 Missing in Nepal-China Flood
Town after town buried in thick mud in Nepal and the formation of a second lake is raising fears of more flooding. Plus, President Trump with a new…
Trump Signs Order Renaming Lake Ontario “Lake America”
President Trump claims Canada is ripping off the United States. So, on top of the tariffs Trump is formally changing the name of Lake Ontario. Plus, CNN is…
Unstoppable Floodwaters in Nepal & China Kill more than 150 People
A massive wall of water swept through valleys and towns along the Nepal and China border with deadly consequences. An urgent search is now underway for those killed,…
Country Music Legend Dolly Parton Dies at 80
Legendary country music artist and philanthropist, Dolly Parton, died today at the age of 80. CNN looks back on her life and legacy. Learn more about your ad…
Supreme Court Backs Trump’s Order to Curb Mail Ballots
The US Supreme Court just granted President Trump’s request for permission to implement his executive order overhauling and restricting mail-in ballot systems. However, additional legal challenges could stand…
The Atlantic: NPS Changed the Way it Prioritizes Projects to Expedite Trump’s Requests
President Trump reacts to the ruling from the Supreme Court that the White House ballroom construction can go on, for now at least. So, how is President Trump…
Michael Cohen Interviews Trump Years After Dramatic Falling-Out
What President Trump told his former fixer, Michael Cohen, on his radio show today. Cohen joins to discuss. Plus, a look at why so many women are rallying…
Study: New Treatment Cuts Recurrence Speed of Melanoma
On the heels of consequential primary race results, some of the big winners join the program. Plus, President Trump says that North Korea has 57 powerful nuclear weapons.…
Republicans Confront Growing Midterm Peril as Iran War Drags On
172 days in and still no clear path out of the war with Iran. Plus, Minnesota Democratic Attorney General Keith Ellison joins to discuss why he’s suing Republican…
Trump Says North Korea’s Kim Jong Un Responded to Call for Talks
President Trump’s deadline to make a deal with Iran has come and gone. All he has to show for it is $4 gas, a tax on the Strait…
Special Bonus - Introducing: Civilian or Spy
When a Russian-born American citizen named Ilya Beloozerov is gunned down by the FBI in 2024, the authorities refuse to say why they’d killed him. CNN’s Isabelle Chapman embarks on a sprawling investigation that takes her…
Wife of U.S. Service Member Aboard USS Lincoln Speaks Out
Luigi Mangione plead guilty to stalking charges in federal court and admitted to shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. Plus, new comments from Trump about the impact of the…
Sailor Went Overboard amid Reports of Poor Ship Conditions
A growing call for answers and remedies for the toll of the Iran war on United States service members. Multiple reports detail worsening mental health and living conditions…
Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt Leaving White House
A huge win for the Democratic establishment in Wisconsin as they defeat a democratic socialist candidate in the governor’s race by just a few thousand votes. Plus, the…
Darline Graham Fights for Her Brother’s Seat in SC Senate Primary
Voters in six states pick their candidates tonight in races that could help determine the future of the Democratic Party. CNN brings you all the latest from South…
Executive Order on Childhood Vaccines
President Trump announced major changes to childhood vaccination, including how many immunizations are recommended for a child’s earliest years. Plus, the desperate search for survivors after a devastating…
Sources: Trump’s Top General Looking for a U.S. Off-Ramp from Conflict
Chairman of the Joint Chiefs Gen. Dan Caine has privately made clear to other top Trump advisers that the US needs to find an off-ramp from the war…
Senate Panel Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt of Congress
Breaking with norms and straight down party lines, Republicans in the Senate vote to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt. Plus, foodborne outbreaks spread across the United States. …
El-Sayed Wins Michigan Senate Democratic Primary
Michigan’s race for United States Senate is now set. Progressive Abdul El-Sayed wins the democratic primary and will now face off against former seven term congressman Mike Rogers. …
Rep. Max Miller Under Pressure to Resign Amid Abuse Allegations
Pressure is mounting for Ohio Republican congressman and former White House aide Max Miller to end his congressional reelection bid amid allegations of physical and emotional abuse from…
Blanche Rescinds Anti-Weaponization Fund but Loopholes Remain
A look at what’s really in the deal that has two Republican Senate hold outs ready to sign off on Todd Blanche as attorney general. Plus, is President…
Polls Sink; Trump: U.S. in “Golden Age”
The overwhelming surge then reversal at Spains border after tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco crossed into a small Spanish territory then went back. Plus, the Justice…
U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.5%; Inflation Stays High in June
CNN has learned that Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis privately met with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche this afternoon as his nomination for the permanent attorney…
CNN Poll: Most Voters Unhappy with Trump on Iran War & Economy
A new CNN poll shows President Trump is under water on inflation, Iran, the economy, and even his job performance. Plus, a CNN special report on what is…
Israel Prepares Major Military Operation in West Bank
It’s been five months since the start of Trump’s war with Iran. This as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House today. Plus, the Senate votes…
Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him Curtail Main-in Voting
President Trump today asked the Supreme Court to allow his administration to implement an executive order aimed at curbing mail-in voting. Plus, wildfires spread out of control across…
Officials Still Probing Cause of Cyclosporiasis in Nine States
Two preventable outbreaks spread and infect thousands of Americans. Measles cases in the United States just reached a 35-year high just as the massive cyclosporiasis outbreak is linked…
Trump Admin Announces Tariff on 60 Countries
A brand new tariff rollout happens at the White House after the US Supreme Court kicked their old plan to the curb. Plus, the Iran war widens. Learn…
18 Days in Minnesota: Chaos & Coverups After Renee Good Killing
A CNN exclusive on the Renee Good and Alex Pretti killings, a look into what happened behind the scenes, how lying about violence committed by federal agents became…
Senate Grills Hegseth & Caine as U.S. Ramps Up Attacks on Iran
A fiery hearing wraps up on Capitol Hill where lawmakers had tough questions for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan…
CENTCOM: New Round of U.S. Strikes on Iran Underway
A new warning from the president after the first U.S. death since the early days of the Iran war. A look at what could come next as the…
Critics Warn Trump Speech Laid Groundwork to Challenge Midterms
The Trump administration pushes new narratives about election security, alleged foreign interference, and what could happen if states don’t use Trump’s way to secure your vote. Learn more…
Trump’s DNI Pick Clayton Questioned on Election Security
A new update from the White House about Trump’s address tonight. Plus, many Epstein survivors finally got to meet with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. Learn more…
Tillis “Leaning Yes,” Cornyn Remains “Undecided” on Blanche
Two men audition for permanent top level roles in the Trump administration. Could enough wavering Republicans deny the nominations? Plus, the mayor of Philadelphia accuses the Trump administration…
Source: ICE Pausing Most Traffic Stops After Deadly Shootings
No more traffic stops with ICE for now after agents shot and killed an unarmed man in Houston last week and now another one in Maine this week.…
ICE-Involved Shooting in Maine Leaves One Man Dead
Another fatal shooting involving ICE agents occurred today in Maine. The shooting comes just days after an ICE agent fatally shot a Mexican immigrant during a traffic stop…
Is The Trump Administration Telling The Truth About The Latest Deadly ICE Shooting?
New questions about what really happened in the moments before ICE agents killed a Mexican national in Texas, and now local officials are calling for a formal investigation…
Covering Conflict: Strikes, Politics, and the Global Stage
Tensions escalate as the US-Iran border heats up. Get the latest updates on this volatile situation, featuring exclusive insights and on-ground reporting from the heart of the conflict.…
CENTCOM: U.S. Striking Iran at Trump’s Direction
The United States military is again striking Iran as the remains of the ceasefire appear to be crumbling. US Central Command is saying these strikes were at the…
Woman Who Dated Graham Platner Says He Raped Her in 2021
Two women speak with CNN to allege violent experiences with Maine’s Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner. Planter denies the allegations and shows no signs of heeding calls from…
Trump’s Red Card Phone Call Stirs Political Storm Around World Cup
President Trump gets FIFA to reverse a decision that banned a player from team USA, igniting questions about integrity of the tournament. Plus, new disturbing claims about Maine…