Takeaways from the appeals court hearing on the White House ballroom project
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s push to construct a massive ballroom at the White House without congressional approval…
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First on CNN: House member’s chief of staff charged with carrying a gun into US Capitol complex
By Katelyn Polantz, Tierney Sneed, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The chief of staff for Rep. Pete Sessions, a Texas Republican, was charged…
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Federal judge strikes down Trump admin limits on asylum and immigration applications
By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge struck down a series of Trump administration policies targeting asylum seekers and immigrants…
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Ex-CIA employee accused of stealing from agency is ordered to remain in jail ahead of trial
By Holmes Lybrand, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A former senior CIA official whose case made headlines after FBI agents found over $40 million in…
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Trump’s intel choice had no intel experience. He didn’t even have security clearance
By Zachary Cohen, Natasha Bertrand, Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Before he was announced as President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the US…
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Trans youth and their parents fight back against efforts to get their detailed medical records
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration’s demands for sensitive medical records of transgender minors are facing fresh scrutiny…
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House approves Ukraine aid and Russian sanctions, defying Trump and GOP leaders
By Sarah Ferris, Alison Main, CNN (CNN) — More than a dozen GOP lawmakers defied their own leadership — and President Donald Trump — by…
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Report details allegations of unsettling behavior toward women by Graham Platner
By Andrew Kaczynski, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Maine Democratic Senate candidate Graham Platner is facing allegations of unsettling and in at…
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Trump administration imposes sanctions on Cuban president
By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration on Thursday imposed sanctions on Cuban President Miguel Díaz-Canel as it seeks to…
Continue ReadingTrump says promenade will be built connecting Lincoln Memorial to Potomac River
By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that a new walkway will be built connecting the Lincoln Memorial in…
Continue ReadingTrump admin vetting critic of RFK vaccine policies for FDA chief, sources say
By Adam Cancryn, Sarah Owermohle, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration is vetting a first-term health official to lead the Food and Drug…
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Trump plans to attend Game 3 of NBA Finals at Madison Square Garden
By Alejandra Jaramillo, Mark Morales, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Thursday that he is planning to attend Game 3 of the NBA Finals…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Video reveals damage from fire on US aircraft carrier after sources say fire control system failed
By Brian Todd, Sean Lyngaas, Jim Sciutto, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — When a fire burned aboard the world’s biggest aircraft carrier in March…
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Kennedy Center orders staff to remove Trump’s name
By Betsy Klein, Sunlen Serfaty, CNN (CNN) — The Kennedy Center’s general counsel ordered staff on Thursday to remove President Donald…
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Todd Blanche was ‘in charge’ of Epstein matter, Bondi told lawmakers, according to new transcript
By Annie Grayer, MJ Lee, Paula Reid, Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Todd Blanche, President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department,…
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Senate passes $70 billion ICE and border patrol bill, overcoming internal GOP rebellion over DOJ fund
By Sarah Ferris, Ted Barrett, Lauren Fox, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Senate Republicans overcame deep internal divisions to pass a massive $70…
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Thune: ‘Hard to say’ whether Blanche can win confirmation as attorney general
By Sarah Ferris, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — Hours after President Donald Trump nominated Todd Blanche to permanently lead the DOJ, the top Senate…
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Exclusive: John Bolton reaches plea deal over mishandling of sensitive national security information
By Katelyn Polantz, Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — John Bolton, President Donald Trump’s former national…
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New details revealed of Epstein assistant’s abuse allegations as GOP lawmakers call for DOJ investigation
By Annie Grayer, Nicky Robertson, CNN (CNN) — House Oversight Chair James Comer and other Republican lawmakers are calling on the Justice…
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Trump has mostly lost challenges against ‘sanctuary’ cities and states, but that could change
By Tierney Sneed, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is fighting back against states that refuse to aid his immigration agenda after a wave of…
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