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CNN will provide special coverage across TV and Digital platforms of US President Donald Trump’s unprecedented second State Visit to the United Kingdom this week.

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Poland asks Nato to impose no-fly zone over Ukraine to stop Russian drones: Latest Poland offers to shoot down Russian drones over Ukrainian territory as UK pledges Typhoon jets to Nato air defence mission

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Poland asks Nato to impose no-fly zone over Ukraine to stop Putin’s drone incursions
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A special election in Minnesota will determine who will fill the seat of the late Democratic state Rep. Melissa Hortman, just over three months after she and her husband were fatally shot in what Gov. Tim Walz at the time called "a politically motivated assassination." https://cnn.it/3VjYf2L

When is Charlie Kirk's funeral? All we know so far Funeral details for Charlie Kirk have been announced by his nonprofit, Turning Point USA.

The funeral service for Charlie Kirk will take place Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025, in Glendale, Arizona. It will be held at State Farm Stadium.

Officials say Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson is in custody State and federal officials say a suspect was taken into custody on Thursday night in connection with Wednesday's fatal shooting of Charlie Kirk on a Utah college campus.

BREAKING: Officials say Charlie Kirk shooting suspect Tyler Robinson is in custody

Venus Williams twirls back time to reach last 16 in US Open doubles | CNN Venus Williams has one of tennis’ most iconic celebrations. She steps onto the court, raises a hand to acknowledge the crowd, takes a little skip and twirls around, soaking up the applause.

Not since the 2018 French Open has the 45-year-old reached this stage of a grand slam. https://cnn.it/45HgEwx

Tensions Between Trump and Powell at Tipping Point Ahead of Fed Meeting President Trump wants lower interest rates, but Jerome H. Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, is not yet ready to deliver them.

Tensions between President Trump and Jerome Powell, the chair of the Federal Reserve, are unlikely to ease any time soon, with the Fed once again expected to stand pat on interest rates on Wednesday. https://nyti.ms/4lPMkFr

U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff to travel to Israel to address humanitarian crisis in Gaza President Donald Trump said this week that the U.S. would send more aid to Gaza, especially food, as the hunger crisis worsens.

President Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff will travel to Israel to address the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, one source familiar with the move and one senior White House official say.

Statement by the Israeli Foreign Ministry

“Israel rejects the statement by the Prime Minister of Canada. The change in the position of the Canadian government at this time is a reward for Hamas and harms the efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Gaza and a framework for the release of the hostages.”

Some key Brazilian exports spared from Trump's new 40% tariff U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Wednesday imposing a 40% tariff on Brazilian exports, bringing the country's total tariff amount to 50%. Some of Brazil's major exports, however, were exempted from the tax.

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US, China to discuss tariff deadline extension in Stockholm, Bessent says U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that he will meet his Chinese counterpart next week in Stockholm and discuss what is likely to be an extension of an August 12 deadline for a deal to avert sharply higher tariffs.

US, China to discuss tariff deadline extension in Stockholm, Bessent says reut.rs/3IDMelP

Breaking News: Speaker Mike Johnson said he would shut down the House until September to block a vote on calling for the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files.

Trump Tax Law to Add $3.4 Trillion to US Deficits, CBO Says President Donald Trump’s recently enacted tax and spending law will add $3.4 trillion to US deficits over a decade and leave millions without health care coverage, according to a new estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office.

President Donald Trump’s recently enacted tax and spending law will add $3.4 trillion to US deficits over a decade, according to a new estimate from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office

Trump's spy chief claims the Obama administration 'manufactured' intel on Russia Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has published the latest in a series of reports that scrutinize years-old intel community conclusions about Russian interference in the 2016 election.

Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard has published the latest in a series of reports that scrutinize years-old intel community conclusions about Russian interference in the 2016 election.

63% of voters disapprove of the Trump admin's handling of the Epstein files. Just 17% approve, according to Quinnipiac polling.

That includes:
36% of Republicans disapproving
71% of Independents disapproving

House Gives Final Approval To Trump's $9 Billion Cut To Public Broadcasting And Foreign Aid The House has approved President Donald Trump’s request to claw back about $9 billion for public broadcasting and foreign aid.

In a late night vote, the House approved Trump's request to claw back about $9 billion in funding for public broadcasting and foreign aid

SNAPSHOT Wall Street indexes move lower after FT report says Trump pushes for 15-20% tariff on EU goods Wall Street indexes moved lower on Friday after the Financial Times reported that U.S. President Donald Trump was pushing for a minimum 15% to 20% tariff on all EU goods.

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Trump Calls for Release of ‘Pertinent’ Epstein Documents Following WSJ Article The president threatened to sue the newspaper and News Corp for publishing an article about a letter bearing his name that was included in a 2003 birthday album for Jeffrey Epstein.

President Trump called for the release of additional documents related to the investigation of convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein following the publication of an article in WSJ.

The president said he personally told the Fox Corp mogul the story was a "scam" and warned him not to print it. "But he did, and now I'm going to sue his ass off," Trump wrote on Truth Social. cnn.it/4lTLYgA

Trump disavows supporters pushing Jeffrey Epstein 'bulls---': 'I don't want their support anymore!' In a lengthy Truth Social post, Trump called supporters "weaklings" for pushing the Justice Department to release more files related to Jeffrey Epstein.

Trump disavows supporters pushing Jeffrey Epstein 'bulls---': 'I don't want their support anymore!'

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A close-up of a clear glass holding a bubbly red drink with ice cubes and a bright yellow lemon slice. Headline: It's Not Summer Without a Tinto de Verano

If you’re convinced that red wine should be reserved for the colder months, consider the tinto de verano. It’s a drink built and named for summer. https://trib.al/i9jid5R

Trump Toys With Firing Powell, Then Backpedals This is Washington Edition, the newsletter about money, power and politics in the nation’s capital. Today, White House reporter Josh Wingrove looks at President Trump’s latest escalation against the Fed chief. Sign up here and follow us at @bpolitics. Email our editors here.

Trump said it's unlikely he'll fire Fed chief Jerome Powell -- but didn't rule it out

Kash Patel denies rumors he’s quitting the FBI over DoJ ruling on Epstein files Agency director says ‘conspiracy theories aren’t true’ amid backlash against FBI-DoJ decision to block release of files FBI director Kash Patel has denied swirling resignation rumors over reported unhappiness at a justice department decision to close the book on Jeffrey Epstein after administration officials teased a big reveal earlier in the year. In a Saturday social media post, the agency director said: “the conspiracy theories just aren’t true, never have been. It’s an honor to serve the President of the United States – and I’ll continue to do so for as long as he calls on me.” Continue reading...

Kash Patel denies rumors he’s quitting the FBI over DoJ ruling on Epstein files

Donald Trump fumes at Republican rebellion over his bill: "Ridiculous"

Trump's megabill is the tax-cutting centerpiece of his domestic agenda.

Millions told to avoid driving on 4th of July

Air quality alerts were in effect across multiple states ahead of 4th of July celebrations.

GOP revolt delays House vote on Trump's "big, beautiful bill" What should have been a 5-minute procedural vote stretched for more than 90 minutes with no end in sight.

JUST IN: GOP revolt delays House vote on Trump's "big, beautiful bill"

Who has Medicaid and what could happen if there are cuts? The Congressional Budget Office said there's no way for Republicans to meet their budget goals without making cuts to Medicaid. Here's what to know.

Amid concerns over Medicaid cuts, here's more on what the program is, who it covers and what could happen if Congress approves its massive spending bill:

Live updates: Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs trial verdict, acquitted of racketeering | CNN Jurors in Sean “Diddy” Combs’ federal criminal trial acquitted him of the most serious charges — racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking — but found him guilty of two counts of transportation to e...

A judge has ruled that Sean "Diddy" Combs will remain in jail while he awaits sentencing. The hip-hop mogul was convicted on lesser prostitution charges.

Diddy verdict live updates: Sean Combs to remain in jail after acquittal of sex-trafficking, RICO charges The jury found Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs not guilty of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy, but found him guilty of prostitution-related charges. Get live updates from the courtroom.

It is “impossible” for Sean Combs to prove he would not pose a danger to the public if released on bail, Judge Subramanian said.

He cited Combs’s admitted history of domestic violence during the trial as one reason, echoing an argument prosecutors made.

'A lid on a pot': How does a heat dome work? "If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR.

"If you've made grilled cheese in a pan and you put a lid on there, it melts the cheese faster because the lid helps trap the heat," a National Weather Service official told NPR.