Fact check: Trump falsely claims Washington, DC, now has no crime at all
By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — On Monday in Washington, DC, a man was shot dead. Two women were injured in a separate shooting. People reported…
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Recent court rulings are holding up some of Trump’s highest-profile moves
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A series of recent adverse court rulings have provided major impediments to some of President Donald Trump’s…
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Transgender student at center of major Supreme Court appeal withdraws her case
By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A transgender woman who was challenging Idaho’s ban on trans athletes told the Supreme Court on Wednesday that…
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Eric Adams denies he will exit New York City mayoral race as Trump allies weigh field-clearing options
By Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Eric Adams forcefully denied rumors that he will abandon his reelection campaign if the…
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Bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduce stock trading ban legislation
By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — A bipartisan group of House lawmakers introduced legislation on Wednesday to ban stock trading for members of…
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Judge says Trump administration unlawfully blocked $2 billion from Harvard
By Betsy Klein, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal judge on Wednesday gave Harvard University a landmark victory in its fight against the Trump…
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Rubio says intercepting drug vessels doesn’t work, blowing them up does
By Jennifer Hansler, Kylie Atwood, CNN (CNN) — The deadly US military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Caribbean Tuesday marked a…
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Rep. Janelle Bynum responds to Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeReamer’s Portland comments
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Oregon Congresswoman Janelle Bynum has sharply criticized U.S. Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer after the Cabinet member…
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Experts see fissures despite Xi, Putin and Kim’s show of unity
By Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — When Xi Jinping, Vladimir Putin, and Kim Jong Un all appeared together on a Beijing red carpet on Wednesday, it…
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Trump to speak with Zelensky Thursday as momentum to end Russia’s war in Ukraine stalls
By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Wednesday he’ll soon speak with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as momentum…
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DC mayor aiming to ‘get out of’ Trump’s takeover as GOP senators defend federal law enforcement surge
By Shania Shelton, Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Washington, DC, doesn’t need a “federal emergency,” Mayor Muriel Bowser said Wednesday, adding…
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Epstein files push hits a ‘boiling point’ in Congress as Trump dismisses it as a hoax
By Sarah Ferris, Annie Grayer, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers stood outside the US Capitol on Wednesday alongside…
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Far-right activists ‘looted’ corporate assets to buy a castle, NY AG says in lawsuit
By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — The New York attorney general’s office filed civil charges against far-right anti-immigration activist Peter…
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Cory Booker announces engagement to girlfriend Alexis Lewis amid speculation about 2028 presidential run
By Eric Bradner, Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker announced his engagement to girlfriend Alexis Lewis this week, telling…
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CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of US Representative John Lewis (D-Ga.), a civil rights leader. Personal Birth date: February 21,…
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Johnson faces escalating pressure as House GOP prepares for Epstein vote
By Sarah Ferris, Annie Grayer, Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — On his first full day back in Washington, House Speaker Mike Johnson sat for hours in a…
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Federal appeals court says Trump unlawfully invoked the Alien Enemies Act for deportations
By Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A divided federal appeals court on Tuesday said President Donald Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to rapidly…
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National Guard orders in DC expected to be extended through December to ensure troop benefits, source says
By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — National Guard troops deployed in Washington, DC, as part of President Donald Trump’s anti-crime initiative are…
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Pritzker’s clash with Trump offers political test for Illinois governor
By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker has been eager to push back against President Donald Trump, and now the moment that…
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5 things to know for Sept. 3: China, War on drugs, Epstein files, RFK Jr., Google
CNN By Jade Walker, CNN President Donald Trump’s use of the Alien Enemies Act to quickly deport alleged Venezuelan gang members was unlawful, a…
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