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‘I will not comment on his anatomy’: Ohio Republicans buzz about Trump’s analysis of a senator’s bodyBy Patrick Svitek, CNN Greenville, Ohio (CNN) — A day after President Donald Trump offered his latest appraisal of Ohio Sen. Jon Husted’s muscular physique, it had already become a running joke — if not an explicitly stated one — during a GOP gathering in rural western Ohio. “I know the president’s been talking about
Trump administration sued over accelerated immigration process for migrant kidsBy Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — A group of attorneys filed a lawsuit Thursday challenging the accelerated immigration process for unaccompanied migrant children, saying the Trump administration’s policies are unlawful. Under President Donald Trump, unaccompanied migrant children have been increasingly forced to navigate a complicated and accelerated…
Trump says ‘massive’ oil and gas drilling is about to begin in GreenlandBy Jessie Yeung, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump claimed early Wednesday that “massive oil, gas and mineral exploitation is getting ready to begin” in Greenland, without providing further detail about the operation. “There are experts that are saying that the amount of easily available oil is far greater than that of almost any land,
Trump admin silent as Russia hits American businesses with ‘drones and missiles’ in UkraineBy Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — As President Donald Trump and his administration have ratcheted up pressure on Ukraine to stop striking Russian refineries, citing harm to American consumers, they have remained silent on recent Russian strikes on US businesses in Ukraine. Russia has escalated its attacks on facilities tied to American corporations – and
Judge orders Trump administration to reinstate White House access to CNN, MS NOW and PoliticoBy Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Federal Judge Timothy Kelly has ordered the Trump administration to immediately reinstate CNN, MS NOW and Politico’s access to the White House after they were banned from the premises by President Donald Trump. Kelly found that the revocation of reporter’s press badges was done without “constitutionally adequate due process,”
Mamdani stands by NYPD Commissioner Jessica Tisch amid demands for her removalBy Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has “no plans” to change who is in the charge of the New York Police Department, he told reporters Tuesday. Asked multiple times whether he would consider removing NYPD commissioner Jessica Tisch from her post, Mamdani pointed to the city’s record
Russia deal, execution plans and deportations tell a defining tale about Trump and powerBy Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump is trying to make America more like him. But voters will soon get to deliver a verdict on the president’s efforts to redefine how the government he leads wields power at home and abroad. Three flashpoints illustrate how his coercive and transactional instincts are changing the character
Trump asks Supreme Court to revive his 2016 election lawsuit against Hillary ClintonBy John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump urged the Supreme Court on Friday to wade into his years long legal battle with former Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and ex-Justice Department officials over the 2016 election, appealing a case that a lower court concluded was “frivolous.” Trump filed the lawsuit in 2022 against
Inside Trump and Mamdani’s 2-hour phone call after the New York City ICE shootingBy Gloria Pazmino, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The friendly relationship between President Donald Trump and New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani hit one of its toughest tests yet Thursday after a series of calls over a shooting involving immigration agents in the Bronx. Mamdani, who keeps an open line of communication with Trump, has
Takeaways from the first Iowa Senate debateBy Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s shadow looms over every contest in November’s midterm elections — but on an Iowa debate stage Wednesday night, the president’s name was rarely mentioned. The two candidates battling for Iowa’s Senate seat, Republican Rep. Ashley Hinson and Democratic state Rep. Josh Turek, kept their sometimes sharp disagreements
On the 3rd anniversary of October 7 attacks, Mamdani draws ire as he accuses Israel of genocide and war crimesBy Katherine Koretski, CNN New York (CNN) — New York’s mayor marked the third anniversary of Hamas’ October 7 attacks on Israel on Wednesday with a statement that has sparked backlash among some Jewish leaders. In his statement, Mayor Zohran Mamdani acknowledged the “horrific war crimes of October 7” while also accusing Israel of committing
GOP candidate Steve Hilton grapples with Trump’s policies and other takeaways from the California governor debateBy Eric Bradner, Patrick Svitek, CNN (CNN) — Xavier Becerra, the Democratic favorite in California’s race for governor, sought to tie his Republican opponent Steve Hilton to the policies of President Donald Trump as the two debated Wednesday night on CNN. “You’re going to end up with Trump results if you follow Steve Hilton’s plan,”
Trump’s ads have cost taxpayers at least $2.5 million, with funding from Customs and Border ProtectionBy Kristen Holmes, Alayna Treene, Betsy Klein, Brian Stelter, CNN (CNN) — Millions of taxpayer dollars have already been spent on President Donald Trump’s hagiographic ads, according to estimates by a leading political ad-tracking firm. And a total of $20 million has been allocated for the effort, which watchdog groups have deemed illegal. The TV
Mamdani unveils strategy to combat antisemitism in New York CityBy Katherine Koretski, CNN (CNN) — New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani announced a strategy to combat antisemitism Tuesday, including tens of millions of dollars in funding for hate crime prevention and Jewish cultural centers. Mamdani, who has faced accusations of antisemitism from some Jewish groups over his criticisms of Israel and his handling of