5 things to know for July 17: Trump, Supreme Court, Floods, Elon Musk, Copycat snacks
CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — It’s World Emoji Day, an unofficial holiday acknowledging the thousands of symbols and smileys we use to…
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LaMonica McIver will win special election Democratic primary for deep-blue House seat in New Jersey, CNN projects
By Andrew Menezes and Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — LaMonica McIver, the president of the Newark City Council, will win the Democratic nomination…
Continue ReadingSecret Service ‘solely responsible’ for implementation and execution of security at the Trump rally site, director tells CNN
By Whitney Wild, Jeremy Herb and Celina Tebor, CNN (CNN) — The US Secret Service was “solely responsible” for the implementation and…
Continue ReadingExclusive: Secret Service ramped up security after intel of Iran plot to assassinate Trump; no known connection to shooting
CNN By Evan Perez, Zachary Cohen, Natasha Bertrand, Kylie Atwood and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — US authorities obtained intelligence from a…
Continue ReadingFact-checking night 2 of the Republican National Convention
CNN Staff (CNN) — Speakers at the second night of the Republican National Convention made many false and misleading claims throughout the night…
Continue ReadingTrump shooter requested Saturday off from work and told colleagues he’d be back at work Sunday, officials say
CNN By John Miller and Sabrina Shulman, CNN (CNN) — The shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday normally…
Continue ReadingTrump shooter requested Saturday off from work and told colleagues he’d be back at work Sunday, officials say
By John Miller and Sabrina Shulman, CNN (CNN) — The shooter who attempted to assassinate former President Donald Trump on Saturday normally…
Continue ReadingExiled Chinese billionaire Guo Wengui found guilty on federal fraud charges
By Yong Xiong, CNN (CNN) — Guo Wengui, the exiled Chinese billionaire, was convicted in a US federal court on Tuesday for defrauding thousands…
Continue ReadingNikki Haley offers her ‘strong endorsement’ of Trump in convention speech
By Arit John, Jeff Zeleny and Kate Sullivan, CNN Milwaukee (CNN) — Former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley endorsed Donald Trump’s campaign…
Continue ReadingRepublican Senate candidates take the spotlight at Milwaukee convention as GOP eyes expanded map
By Simone Pathe, CNN (CNN) — The excitement at the Republican National Convention isn’t just about Donald Trump and his new running mate,…
Continue ReadingLawyers representing US soldier who crossed into North Korea are in plea negotiations with prosecutors
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The legal team representing Pvt. Travis King, the US soldier who ran across the border from South to North…
Continue ReadingGiuliani has ‘no regrets’ about defaming 2020 election workers
By Kaitlan Collins and Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Former Trump lawyer Rudy Giuliani says he has “no regrets” about falsely accusing two…
Continue ReadingBiden to push for Supreme Court ethics reform, term limits and amendment to overturn immunity ruling, sources say
By MJ Lee and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden is seriously considering publicly endorsing major reforms at the Supreme Court, a…
Continue ReadingTrump can now discuss classified documents case with potential witnesses and co-defendants after judge tosses charges
By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge’s decision to toss out Donald Trump’s classified documents criminal case means the former…
Continue ReadingFBI and DHS warn of potential ‘follow-on or retaliatory attacks’ following Trump assassination attempt
By Sean Lyngaas, CNN (CNN) — The FBI and Department of Homeland Security are concerned about the potential for violent “follow-on or…
Continue ReadingUsha Vance is the 4th person of South Asian descent to be part of the 2024 presidential campaign. Why that matters
By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — Shalabh “Shalli” Kumar was filled with pride Monday night as Donald Trump made his highly anticipated…
Continue ReadingFact check: Biden makes false claims about Israel, immigration and his administration’s spending
By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — In a new interview with a youth culture media outlet, President Joe Biden made false or misleading…
Continue ReadingMinnesota ban on 18- to 20-year-olds obtaining handgun permits is unconstitutional, federal appeals court says
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — Minnesota’s ban on 18- to 20-year-olds obtaining a permit to publicly carry a handgun violates the US…
Continue ReadingDemocratic Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty in federal corruption trial; Chuck Schumer calls on him to resign
By Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell, Sabrina Souza, Nicki Brown and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — A jury on Tuesday found Sen. Bob Menendez guilty…
Continue ReadingDemocratic Sen. Bob Menendez found guilty in federal corruption trial; Chuck Schumer calls on him to resign
WABC, CNN By Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell, Sabrina Souza, Nicki Brown and Gregory Krieg, CNN (CNN) — A jury on Tuesday found Sen. Bob…
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