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Breaking down some boldface names in the Epstein files | CNN Politics The major headlines from the latest dump of files related to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein focus on Donald Trump, Bill Clinton, Bill Gates, Elon Musk and the former Prince Andrew, among other...

There are many famous names in the Epstein files

Ukraine’s strategy is to kill 50,000 Russian soldiers a month. A sign of confidence or an indicator of weakness? | CNN Volodymyr Zelensky has been talking up Russia’s battlefield fatalities and has asked his new Defense Minister to make it a priority.

Ukraine’s strategy is to kill 50,000 Russian soldiers a month. A sign of confidence or an indicator of weakness?

2 measles infections confirmed at Texas facility where 5-year-old detained in Minnesota was held DHS said state health officials reported the infections to federal immigration authorities Saturday.

2 measles infections confirmed at Texas facility where 5-year-old detained in Minnesota was held

Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points Democrat Taylor Rehmet has won a special election for the Texas state Senate and flipped a reliably Republican district that President Donald Trump won by 17 points in 2024.

Texas stunner: Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips Republican state Senate district Trump won by 17 points

‘They ruined that for me’: How sports gambling addiction and recovery affects men’s bonds with friends, family and fandom | CNN CNN Sports reports on the way gambling addictions prey on fandom, the convenience of online sportsbooks, and masculine culture of competitiveness to corrupt the role of sports in their lives.

‘They ruined that for me’: How sports gambling addiction and recovery affects men’s bonds with friends, family and fandom

As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race | CNN Politics Gov. Janet Mills was laying out her case against Sen. Susan Collins to several dozen supporters earlier this month when one attendee raised a question on the minds of many voters in Maine.

As Susan Collins awaits, a generational divide splits Maine Democrats in pivotal Senate race

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips a Texas state Senate seat Trump won by 17 points, CNN projects | CNN Politics Democrats notched another victory Saturday in special elections during President Donald Trump’s second term, flipping a seat in the Texas Senate that Trump won by 17 points in 2024.

Democrat Taylor Rehmet flips a Texas state Senate seat Trump won by 17 points, CNN projects

Could FBI raid in Fulton set the stage for takeover of county’s elections? Critics say the Trump administration's investigation into Fulton County could pave the way for the State Election Board to take over the heavily Democratic county's voting.

Could FBI raid in Fulton set the stage for takeover of county’s elections?

Videos appear to show federal officer took gun from Alex Pretti just before fatal shooting, CNN analysis finds | CNN A CNN analysis of video appears to show a federal immigration officer removing a gun from Alex Pretti just prior to officers fatally shooting him.

Videos appear to show federal officer took gun away from Alex Pretti just before fatal shootings.

Live updates: Vance blames Minnesota officials for ICE presence but concedes misconduct should be investigated | CNN An immigration enforcement campaign is underway in Maine, a state that is home to a sizable Somali population, becoming the latest target of the Trump administration’s turbocharged, coast-to-coast cra...

Vance blames local officials for massive Minnesota ICE presence but concedes officer misconduct should be investigated

Oracle’s Larry Ellison joined Nov. 2020 call about contesting Trump’s loss The billionaire GOP donor, the biggest backer of Elon Musk’s attempted Twitter takeover, participated along with Fox’s Sean Hannity and Sen. Lindsey Graham, according to court filings and a participan...

Oracle’s Larry Ellison joined Nov. 2020 call about contesting Trump’s loss

Of course. And everyone remembers how well things worked out for the Titanic. That’s why the movie “Titanic 2: Thank God We Dodged That Iceberg” won so many Oscars.

Judge rejects criminal charge against journalist Don Lemon over church protest Justice Department officials announced at least three arrests related to a disrupted religious service Sunday.

Judge rejects criminal charge against journalist Don Lemon over church protest

Newsom: "He's an invasive species, Donald Trump. He took over the Republican Party. Lindsey Graham -- I mean, speaking of the kneepads. I'm sorry. This is tough stuff. I don't recognize these people any longer. You think what I'm saying about Trump is tough? How about what Graham said about Trump."

How scared are Republican of talking about the Epstein files?

So scared they’d rather talk to Jack Smith, who secured multiple felony indictments against Donald Trump, than about Trump’s associations with Epstein & why the DOJ refuses to release 99% of the Epstein files.

After Newsom trolls Trump in Davos, one of his appearances is blocked | CNN Politics California Gov. Gavin Newsom, long one of President Donald Trump’s chief trolls, took the routine this week to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland – and got a globally televised rise out of...

After Newsom trolls Trump in Davos, one of his appearances is blocked

Why the Trump administration is holding millions of dollars from Venezuelan oil sales in a Qatari bank | CNN Business Hundreds of millions of dollars that the United States is raising from the sale of Venezuelan oil is being sequestered in Qatar. It’s an indirect path that could speed the flow of much-needed money to...

Why the Trump administration is holding millions of dollars from Venezuelan oil sales in a Qatari bank

BREAKING: Keir Starmer says President Trump changed his view on the Chagos Islands 'for the express purpose of putting pressure on me and Britain in relation to my values and principles on the future of Greenland

'He wants me to yield on my position and I'm not going to do so'

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‘Those days are over’: Trump books draw lackluster sales While books about Donald Trump sold big in his first term, a slate of similar works isn’t seeing the same success in his second administration.

‘Those days are over’: Trump books draw lackluster sales

Opinion | How Trump Has Used the Presidency to Make at Least $1.4 Billion (Gift Article) The president took an oath to serve the American people. Instead, he’s focused his second term on enriching himself and his family.

“One year ago, Donald Trump took an oath to serve the American people.
Instead, he has focused on using the presidency to enrich himself.”

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Trump: "Whoo. I'm glad my finger wasn't in that sucker. That could've dome some damage but you know what? I wouldn't have shown the pain. I would've gone back. Boy did you hear that? That was nasty. But I would not have shown the pain. I would've acted like nothing happens as my finger fell off."

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CNN poll: Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders | CNN Politics The Democratic Party has a deeply motivated base and a clear advantage on the generic congressional ballot ahead of this fall’s midterms despite dismal impressions of its current leaders in Congress, ...

Democrats are deeply motivated for the midterms despite having dismal views of party leaders

After a few days off, ⁦#PamelaBrownCNN and I are back in The Situation Room weekday mornings for two hours 10-12 noon Eastern time.

Analysis: Trump purges ‘lame duck’ claims with brute force, retribution and play for global domination | CNN Politics So much for that lame duck in the White House.

Trump purges ‘lame duck’ claims with brute force, retribution and play for global domination

Federal prosecutors open criminal investigation into the Fed and Jerome Powell | CNN Business Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over his June testimony before Congress about the central bank’s $2.5 billion renovation of its headquar...

Federal prosecutors have opened a criminal investigation into the Federal Reserve's $2.5 billion renovation of its headquarters in Washington, DC.

The US is taking control of Venezuela and targeting Greenland. The Dow could still hit 50,000 | CNN Business The United States attacked Venezuela and President Donald Trump is threatening to take Greenland “the hard way.” All the while, the US has an uncertain economic outlook and a weak jobs report.

The US is taking control of Venezuela and targeting Greenland. The Dow could still hit 50,000