The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer and Pamela Brown

Today's show begins with new CNN reporting about President Trump's plans to begin eliminating the Department of Education as soon as today and thus eliminating thousands of jobs. The head of the nation's largest teachers union says this shows Trump "doesn't care about opportunity for all kids." Plus: Ukrainian President Zelensky is "thankful we are not alone," referencing the support from European leaders at their emergency meeting in Brussels. 

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In a 5-4 ruling, the Supreme Court rejects President Trump's plan to keep billions in foreign aid frozen - money that had been approved by Congress. Our coverage of this very significant development begins with CNN Chief Legal Affairs Correspondent Paula Reid. 

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Target says its prices will likely rise in the next couple of days, as President Trump escalates his trade war. Plus, new CNN reporting on the pause of US military aid to Ukraine as Russia attacks a key Ukrainian city with nearly 100 drones in an overnight aerial assault.  

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European leaders are rallying around Ukrainian President Zelensky, but President Trump remains defiant since that fiery Oval Office meeting. We bring you new reaction from the Kremlin. Meanwhile, as Trump prepares for his State of the Union address, a new poll finds most Americans believe he has not paid enough attention to the country's most important problems. 

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United States-Ukrainian relations are in shambles after tensions between President Trump and President Zelensky explode in the Oval Office with Vice President JD Vance and Trump rebuking Zelensky and then booting him from the White House. Officials in Vladimir Putin’s Kremlin are now cheering and gloating.  

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President Trump just wrapped up another critically important meeting with a key ally European ally at the White House. Trump and the British prime minister turn their focus to Ukraine peace talks. Plus, concerning silence from the nation’s top health agency amid a deadly measles outbreak in Texas. 

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Sources say Elon Musk’s welcome is wearing thin with some Trump officials. This as the administration is embracing Musk’s aggressive approach and is taking steps towards mass federal layoffs across the country.

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The White House finally reveals who is officially in charge of the Department of Government Efficiency and it is not Elon Musk. Questions are now swirling over Musk’s active role in DOGE. Also, a source tells CNN the United States and Ukraine just agreed on a natural resources deal sought by President Trump. 

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A major reversal from the Trump administration as the federal government now says its employees don’t need to respond to that email from Elon Musk asking them to justify their existence or face termination. Plus, President Trump hosts French President Macron at the White House at a sensitive moment for negotiations over Ukraine. 

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The Trump administration scores a big win in court as a judge allows the president to move forward with dismantling USAID. It is yet another victory for his aggressive push to slash and remake the federal government. Plus, President Trump turns up his attacks on Volodymyr Zelensky again. 

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky says his talks with a top Trump enjoy are giving him hope in spite of the growing feud between Trump and Zelensky and the deep uncertainty over reaching a deal to end Russia’s bloody invasion. Also, a major shakeup at the Pentagon could be imminent.

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President Trump’s top allies are rallying around him after he falsely called Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky a dictator. This as Vice President JD Vance is warning Zelensky against disgraceful criticism of President Trump’s plans to end the war. 

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President Trump levels a false accusation against Ukraine, claiming Kyiv started the war with Russia. This comes hours after United States officials wrapped up talks with Russian diplomats without any Ukrainians present. Plus, a federal judge just sided with President Trump’s Department of Government Efficiency in a major fight over access to federal data. 

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A stunning crash landing leaves a Delta Air Lines plane upside down on the tarmac in Toronto, Canada. We are awaiting new information on the injured, the evacuation, and what may have caused this latest airline emergency. 

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New fallout from the Justice Department’s push to drop criminal charges against New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Plus, Vice President JD Vance meets with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Munich after berating European leaders and liking them to Cold War tyrants. 

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President Trump shares new details on his phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin, their agreement to launch talks on ending the war in Ukraine, and their plans to meet face-to-face soon. Plus, the new attorney general, Pam Bondi, is pushing back at Elon Musk, declining to support his call for a wave of judicial impeachments.  

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Elon Musk joins President Trump in the Oval Office to defend their aggressive overhaul of the federal government and to complain about judges, and other people, standing in their way. Plus, President Trump claims the United Staes has the authority to take over Gaza. 

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A judge just extended the deadline for federal workers to accept or reject the Trump administration’s so-called “buyout” offer. Thousands of government employees are in limbo right now as the court weighs whether the plan is legal. Plus, the White House is being accused of failing to comply with court orders to unfreeze federal grants and to reinstate USAID staffers. 

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A setback for the Trump administration’s dismantling of USAID after a federal judge temporarily blocks plans to put thousands of employees of the humanitarian aid agency on leave tonight. We take a close look at how the organization helps people in need around the world. Plus, the president says he is planning to fire some FBI agents who worked on January 6th investigations. 

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A marathon meeting just wrapped up at the White House with major questions about passing Trump’s agenda still unanswered. We are learning new details about the growing Republican power struggle. Plus, President Trump’s so-called buyouts for federal workers has been paused by a federal judge. We bring you details on the legal challenges to that program and what happens now. 

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President Trump is now expected to get back the classified documents and other materials the FBI seized from Mar-a-Lago. This as the new attorney general is carrying out Trump’s plans to overhaul the Justice Department. Also, as Trump’s plan for a U.S. takeover of Gaza sends shockwaves around the world, his administration is suggesting he didn't mean it when he clearly and publicly said he thought Palestinians should leave their home permanently. 

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President Trump meets with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House after declaring Palestinians have “no alternative” other than to leave Gaza.

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President Trump is pausing punishing new tariffs on Canada just hours after agreeing to a similar delay for Mexico. Tonight, the Trump White House says both countries are bending the knee. Also, Secretary of State Marco Rubio says his department is taking control of USAID and reviewing its fate.

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In the midair crash investigation, flight data appears to show the Black Hawk helicopter was 100 feet above the maximum allowed altitude and off course just before the deadly collision with the American Airlines jet. Plus, an inside look at the nation’s air traffic control system. 

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An urgent search for answers after a midair collision kills 67 people in the nation’s capital in the first fatal United States airliner crash in 16 years. Dive teams are scouring the Potomac River for airplane passengers.  

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The White House rescinds a memo freezing trillions of dollars in federal funds. It marks a major reversal for the Trump administration after the rule sparked nationwide outrage and confusion. Plus, after a heated Senate hearing, it is still unclear if RFK Jr. has the votes to win confirmation as the nation’s top health official. 

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A federal judge has just temporarily blocked part of President Trump’s plan to freeze all federal grants and loans. The controversial new rule is now on hold until at least Monday. Plus, the state school board in Oklahoma just voted to enact a new rule that would require families to prove their citizenship or legal status when enrolling their kids. 

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President Trump fires more than a dozen Justice Department officials who prosecuted him as he orders investigations into prosecutors who tried cases against other January 6th defendants. Plus, Trump is hosting House Republicans at his Florida golf club as they strategize over his legislative agenda. 

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President Trump just landed in Los Angels to tour wildfire devastation as he is now threatening to get rid of FEMA and warning that disaster aid from the federal government to California may come with strings attached. 

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Defense secretary nominee Pete Hegseth clears a hurdle towards confirmation despite new Republican opposition. This as new details are now emerging about a $50,000 payment Hegseth made to a woman who accused him of sexual assault. Also, President Trump loses the first legal test of his bid to end birthright citizenship. 

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President Trump begins the process of wiping out diversity, equity, and inclusion programs across the federal government. All DEI staffers are ordered on administrative leave after the deadline passed just a little while ago. Plus, as more January 6th rioters go free, sources now say the Trump White House is in talks to host some of the convicts. 

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President Trump is defiant tonight in defending his sweeping pardons and commutations of January 6th rioters including leaders of the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys. Plus, the president intensifies his shakeup of the Justice Department by sidelining top prosecutors. 

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A looming ban on TikTok could become a reality in just hours after the Supreme Court unanimously cleared the way. Donald Trump suggests he may step in to save the popular app. Plus, the Trump inauguration is moving indoors as the nation’s capital is threatened by frigid weather on Monday. 

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War ravaged Gaza awaits the next steps in the ceasefire-hostage deal as CNN is told the full Israeli cabinet is now expected to vote on the deal on Saturday. This as far-right members of the Netanyahu government are threatening to quit if the deal moves forward. 

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The new Gaza ceasefire and hostage deal between Israel and Hamas is expected to begin Sunday after 15 months of war and bloodshed. Key Biden White House official John Kirby joins to discuss the path forward in the Middle East and the United States’ role in finally sealing this deal. 

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We are getting a read on Trump’s nominee for secretary of defense. Senator Tammy Duckworth, a Democrat and war veteran who took place in the hearing, joins to discuss the confirmation hearing. Plus, just weeks before the infernos in Los Angeles, local firefighters publicly warned they were at a breaking point. 

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Forecasters now say the return of powerful winds could lead to an explosive growth of the blaze that is still raging in the Los Angeles region, threatening progress made by firefighters. Plus, a look at California’s worsening insurance crisis. Also, the final report of the January 6th federal election subversion case against Trump could be released within hours. 

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Residents in Los Angeles are coming to grips with unimaginable devastation. Thousands of people have lost everything in an instant. According to a CNN investigation, widespread fire destruction was inevitable but damage could have been minimized.  

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More than 180,000 people are under evacuation orders tonight, as forecasters warn that ferocious winds are returning to Los Angeles County, adding fresh fuel to an already dire situation. Plus, former presidents pay respects to President Jimmy Carter. 

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In Southern California, catastrophic wildfires are ripping through the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to evacuate, scorching entire neighborhoods, and killing at least two people so far. Plus, in Washington, Donald Trump is making final preparations before he takes the oath of office. 

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Donald Trump comes out swinging at special counsel Jack Smith as a federal judge blocks the release of the report on the president-elect's criminal investigations. Trump lays out his grievances and his plans for the Justice Department during a lengthy news conference. Plus, Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announces major changes for both Facebook and Instagram.

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Congress officially seals Donal Trump's presidential victory. Today's certification drawing zero obligations from lawmakers exactly four years after a pro-Trump mob stormed the US Capitol. Plus, Rudy Giuliani has just been held in contempt by a federal judge for failing to turn over information to those two Georgia election workers he defamed.

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A New York judge is ordering Donald Trump to appear for sentencing one week from today after rejecting the President-elect’s efforts to throw out his wish money conviction. Also, speaker Mike Johnson survived a dramatic vote on the House floor to keep his gavel. 

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Exclusive new footage emerges of the New Orleans attacker unloading the truck used in the slaughter on Bourbon Street as authorities now believe he acted alone. The Louisiana state attorney general joins with an update on the investigation. We examine how ISIS remains a deadly threat around the world. 

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Preparations are underway for the state funeral of Jimmy Carter. As we examine the legacy of the late president, we bring you the latest details on how Carter will be honored by President Biden just days before the Trump inauguration. Plus, what investigators are now learning of the deadly crash of a passenger plane in South Korea. 

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Investigators dig deeper into the possibility that Russia may be responsible for the deadly crash of a passenger plane. A United States official is saying Moscow’s air defenses potentially misidentified the jet as a Ukrainian drone. Plus, Elon Musk is at the center of a new feud within President-elect Trump’s MAGA base. 

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 A new United Staes assessment that a Russian anti-aircraft system may have downed a passenger plane in neighboring Kazakhstan. We provide an update on the deadly crash as questions swirl over who is to blame. Plus, President-elect Trump leaves a trail of provocative Christmas Day posts threatening and insulting United States allies. 

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New details in the just released House Ethics Committee report on Matt Gaetz including texts and other evidence that the former Republican congressman paid tens of thousands of dollars for drugs and sex, including with a 17-year-old girl. Plus, Luigi Mangione pleads not guilty to New York State terror and murder charges in the killing of the Unitedhealthcare CEO. 

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The United States House of Representatives appears to be on the verge of approving a bill to avert a federal shutdown. President Biden was essentially nowhere to be found publicly during this debate. 

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We are standing by for a vote on a new deal to avoid a government shutdown. A plan was quickly cobbled together by Republicans after Trump blew up the previous bill. The new bill is expected to fail amid a conservative revolt and a Democratic opposition.  

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House Speaker Mike Johnson is scrambling to rescue his must past government funding plan from angry conservatives. Now Johnson’s fight just got more difficult with Donald Trump publicly trashing the bill. Plus, multiple sources now tell CNN the House Ethics Committee has secretly voted to release its investigation into former Republican Congressman Matt Gaetz. 

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A New York grand jury has just indicted CEO killing suspect Luigi Mangione on multiple charges including murder in the first degree and murder in the second degree as a crime of terrorism. Also, police in Madison, Wisconsin are pleading with the public for information about the 15-year-old female suspect behind yesterday’s deadly school shooting. 

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At least two people are dead after a shooter opened fire at a K-12 school in Madison, Wisconsin. Police say the suspect, a 17-year-old female student, is also dead. Plus, sources now tell CNN the United States government is sending drone detection systems to New Jersey after a series of unexplained sightings. 

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The search intensifies for the source of unexplained drones rattling nerves in the Northeast United States. Homeland Security secretary Alejandro Mayorkas on what federal officials are doing to find answers. Plus, the FBI now says it received a tip from police in San Francisco about suspected CEO killer Luigi Mangione. 

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Sources are telling CNN authorities have executed as many as three search warrants in the CEO killing investigation and ABC News is reporting a New York grand jury is already hearing evidence in the case against the suspect, Luigi Mangione. Plus, fear and frustration are mounting in New Jersey as mysterious drone sightings terrify residents.  

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Police are claiming two major forensic breakthroughs in the CEO murder investigation. The NYPD now says Luigi Mangione’s fingerprints match those found on evidence near the crime scene and that the gun found on Mangione matches shell casings found at the shooting. Plus, the FBI director, Christopher Wray, announces his resignation. 

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The suspect in the killing of the UnitedHealthcare CEO is now in custody. We are standing by for the 26-year-old to be arraigned in Pennsylvania after being arrested in a McDonald’s following a tip by an employee. Plus, CNN is on the ground in the Syrian capital of Damascus one day after the shocking fall of the Bashar al-Assad regime. 

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Police now believe the suspect in the killing of UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has left New York City. Plus, the jury in the trial of a man who killed a fellow New York subway rider with a chokehold deadlocks leading the judge to drop the top charge in the case. 

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Intriguing new clues in the search for the gunman who fatally shot a healthcare CEO on a Manhattan sidewalk. Sources say police are looking carefully at words written on ammunition tied to the killing and whether they offer hints about a motive. Plus, Pete Hegseth holds a fresh round of meetings on Capitol Hill as some key Republican senators still won’t commit to backing him for defense secretary.  

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A massive manhunt is underway for a suspect on the run after the CEO of UnitedHealthcare was shot and killed outside a hotel in New York City. We break down why the police say the attack was targeted. Plus, Pete Hegseth is ready to fight to salvage his imperiled nomination as sources tell CNN the Trump transition team could replace him with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. 

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An ominous sign for Trump’s pick for defense secretary Pete Hegseth. Senator Lindsey Graham just now calling the allegations against Hegseth disturbing and telling reporters that his confirmation fight will be difficult. Plus, major political turmoil is shaking a major United States ally as South Korea’s president declares and then rescinds martial law.  

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New fallout from President Biden’s controversial pardon of his son Hunter. That decision is sparking bipartisan backlash as sources tell CNN the president bypassed the United States Justice Department when he made the call. Plus, Donald Trump’s picks for attorney general Pam Bondi and defense secretary Pete Hegseth hold meetings with Capitol Hill senators today. 

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Stunning developments out of Syria where rebels have just entered the major Syrian city of Aleppo for the first time in eight years. The surprise offensive is catching Bashar al-Assad’s government forces off guard in a drastic escalation in the country’s civil war. Plus, we are tracking new threats of political violence, this time against Democrats. 

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Some residents are returning to their homes in Lebanon as the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah seems to be holding nearly 24 hours after taking effect. Plus, the Trump transition team says some of the president-elect’s cabinet picks and appointees have been targeted with bomb threats. 

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After an 11th hour round of attacks, a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah is expected to take effect in Lebanon within just hours. President Biden is touting the United States backed deal and promising a new push for a pause in the fighting in Gaza as well. Also, fears of a global trade war are rising as Trump vows to slap big tariffs on goods from Mexico, China, and Canada as soon as he’s back in the White House. 

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A judge has just granted special counsel Jack Smith’s request to dismiss the 2020 election subversion case against Donald Trump. Smith is also seeking an end to the classified documents case. Also, the Israeli cabinet is preparing to vote on a ceasefire deal with Hezbollah in Lebanon. 

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New reporting on Trump’s choice to be the nation’s next top intelligence official. Plus, Trump’s second choice for attorney general is winning praise from key Senate Republicans who will consider her confirmation. We take a closer look at Pam Bondi and what the former Florida attorney general would bring to the Justice Department. 

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Matt Gaetz is out and Donald Trump’s search for the next United States attorney general is back on. We have new reporting on a phone call with Trump that prompted Gaetz to withdraw. Plus, a newly released police report reveals graphic details about a 2017 sexual allegation against Trump’s pick for defense secretary. 

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Republicans on the House Ethics Committee vote to block the release of the panel’s report on Matt Gaetz. Trump’s embattled choice for attorney general has been on Capitol Hill trying to shore up support among GOP senators. Plus, the United States just reopened its embassy in the Ukrainian capital where fears of a significant air attack by Russia briefly prompted it to close. 

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President-elect and Elon Musk are standing by for the splashdown of the most powerful rocket ever built. We are tracking the SpaceX test flight as well as Elon Musk’s growing influence over Trump and his incoming administration. Plus, someone gained unauthorized access to confidential files including a deposition from a woman who said she had sex with Matt Gaetz when she was 17-years-old. 

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A new account of damning testimony against Trump’s pick for attorney general, Matt Gaetz. The lawyer for two women questioned by the House Ethics Committee says one of them told the panel she personally witnessed Gaetz having sex with a minor. We break down what the lawyer said and the potential impact of Gaetz’s confirmation. 

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Donald Trump has his eye on yet another controversial firebrand to take on a critically important role. Sources say Trump is considering one of his fiercest allies Kash Patel to become the next FBI director. Plus, House Speaker Mike Johnson is pushing back on calls to release an ethics investigation into Trump’s choice for attorney general, Matt Gaetz. 

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President-elect Trump chooses RFK Jr. to be his Health and Human Services secretary. Public health officials are sounding the alarm over RFK Jr.’s anti-vaccine activism and other provocative views after Trump vowed to let him go wild. Plus, pressure is building for the House of Representatives to release its ethics report on Matt Gaetz as the now former congressman faces a tough confirmation fight to become Trump’s attorney general. 

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President-elect Trump chooses controversial congressman and MAGA-firebrand Matt Gaetz to be the attorney general of the United States. We break down Trump’s most jaw-dropping picks yet and how these loyalists might use their power on his behalf. 

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President-elect Trump just revealed his choice for CIA director as he is rapidly expanding his team of loyalists and MAGA die-hards. Also, a new report suggests Trump is being presented with a way to purge United States military generals after he has openly expressed concern over their loyalty and fitness to serve. 

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The Trump team of loyalists is taking shape as more of the president-elect’s choices are revealed with former New York Congressman Lee Zeldin added to the list to lead the Environmental Protection Agency. Also, we are expecting the architect of Trump’s mass deportation policy to make a major White House comeback. 

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The Democratic blame game is reaching new heights after Donald Trump’s stunning victory and Nancy Pelosi is pointing the finger at President Biden for not dropping out sooner. Plus, sources tell CNN that critical White House positions could be announced as soon as today. 

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President-elect Donald Trump has just made his first announcement on who he will be bringing with him to the White House. He has revealed his campaign manger Susie Wiles will be his White House chief of staff. We bring you what this may mean for his administration. This as President Biden promises the American people that there will be a peaceful transition of power in Washington. 

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Vice President Kamala Harris delivered her concession speech after Donald Trump recaptured the office he lost four years ago. As of tonight, the president-elect has 291 electoral votes and Harris has 223 with states still outstanding. 

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All across the United States, from Arizona to Pennsylvania, Michigan to Georgia, and battlegrounds in between, the final hours are underway in one of the closest and most consequential presidential races ever. The American people will decide whether to elevate Kamala Harris to the top job or return to former President Donald Trump. We are getting closer to the first major round of poll closings and the CNN’s first chance to make projections. 

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One of the most unprecedented and unpredictable presidential campaigns ever is about to come to an end. The first polling places will begin closing in less than 24 hours from now. Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are making a last minute push for every undecided voter with dueling rallies in the all important battleground state of Pennsylvania. CNN journalists are covering the final hours of this historic contest. 

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Kamala Harris is defending Liz Cheney after Donald Trump takes his violent rhetoric to a new extreme suggesting the former Republican congresswoman should be fired upon. We are also taking a closer look at the massive gender gap in this year’s presidential campaign. Plus, we check in with CNN’s John King on the fifth and final leg of his battleground tour. 

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The Harris campaign is seizing on Trump’s vow to protect women whether they like it or not. The vice president is blasting the remark as offensive while her allies suggest it could expand her already wide advantage with female voters. Plus, John King is covering new ground on his tour of swing states. After talking with voters in Arizona, Nevada, and Wisconsin, Michigan is his stop tonight as he visits five battlegrounds in five days. 

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris will soon be holding dueling events in Wisconsin as President Biden denies that he labeled all Trump supporters as garbage. Harris is on damage control as Trump is seizing on the president’s remark despite his own repeated references to the United States as a garbage can. Also, CNN’s new battleground poll show Harris has a slim lead in Wisconsin and Michigan and is tied with Trump in Pennsylvania. 

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Vice President Kamala Harris is about to deliver her closing argument to voters with one week away from Election Day. Plus, former President Trump is getting ready to rally voters in a Pennsylvania city with a very large Latino population just hours after defending his Madison Square Garden rally that was filled with racist and hateful rhetoric. 

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Donald Trump is campaigning in Georgia a day after his inflammatory and divisive rally where speakers unleashed vulgar and racist remarks. Plus, Kamala Harris is condemning Trump for spreading hate and division. Also, federal authorities are investigating how and why fires erupted in ballot drop boxes in Washington and Oregon. 

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Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump for likening the United States to a garbage can for the world. Plus, the far-Right House Freedom Caucus chair suggests North Carolina could assign electors to Trump before votes are even counted. 

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Kamala Harris is about to hold a star-studded campaign event in Georgia. This will be the first one featuring both her on stage with former President Barack Obama. Superstar Beyonce will hit the trail with the vice president tomorrow. Plus, a former swimsuit model is talking with CNN about her claim of being groped by Trump in the nineties in an alleged attempt to show off in front of Jeffrey Epstein. 

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Vice President Kamala Harris is preparing to field questions in the crucial battleground of Pennsylvania at a CNN presidential town hall. This as Harris is speaking out on a bombshell report for Trump’s apparent fondness for authoritarian leaders. We break down the state of the race for the White House with our team of experts and key politicians from both sides of the aisle. 

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Kamala Harris is declining to say whether she would pardon Donald Trump if she wins the presidency in a new interview just two weeks out from Election Day. Plus, The Atlantic is now reporting that then-president Donald Trump privately told at least two people in the White House that he needed the kind of generals that Hitler had. 

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Kamala Harris will soon hold her third event of the day as she barnstorms across 'blue wall' battleground states that could make or break her presidential bid. Former Republican congresswoman Liz Cheney is with the vice president the Harris camp’s closing argument is increasingly about Donald Trump. Also, Trump is capping a day of campaigning focused on North Carolina. The former president is lacing his closing argument to voters with profanity, vulgarity, and inflammatory rhetoric. 

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are holding dueling events in the battleground state of Michigan. Trump is now lashing out at Harris as she seizes on a report that he’s exhausted by the campaign. Also, sources say the Trump team is in talks with Nikki Haley for her to appear with the former president. Plus, we are learning the Israeli’s may use Yahya Sinwar's body as a bargaining chip to persuade Hamas to release its remaining hostages.  

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Israel confirms its forces have killed the Hamas leader accused of masterminding the October 7th terror attack. Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu is declaring a victory over evil while warning that the war against Hamas will continue until all hostages are released. Plus, Kamala Harris is campaigning in battleground state of Wisconsin and is blasting Donald Trump for calling January 6th a day of love. 

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Republican vice presidential nominee JD Vance just weighed in on whether Trump lost the last presidential election, embracing false claims about the 2020 presidential results. Plus, Kamala Harris is ramping up her warning that Trump is a danger to democracy, backed up by dozens of Republicans in the battleground state of Pennsylvania.

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Donald Trump is getting ready to hold an event in the battleground state of Georgia with only three weeks to go until the election. The former president began the day on the defensive of his economic policy and a whole lot more. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris wrapped up a town hall where she spent much of the hour directly reaching out to Black voters and harshly criticizing Donald Trump.  

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Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are holding dueling campaign events in the battleground state of Pennsylvania tonight. New polling shows the 2024 presidential race remains close and may even be getting closer with just 22 days to go until Election Day. Plus, Vice President Harris is out with a new plan to create more economic opportunities for Black men. 

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Donald Trump stokes anti-immigrant fears in Colorado while Kamala Harris courts Latinos and other voters in Arizona. Both sides are ramping up their appeals to voting groups as the presidential race remains neck-and-neck with 25 days to go. Plus, new reporting on Trump’s efforts to tighten his security ahead of the election. 

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The death toll is rising after Hurricane Milton’s destructive assault on Florida and the danger is ongoing from the menacing flooding to the wreckage the storm left behind. Plus, CNN is on the scene of a Florida community that was battered by at least 9 tornadoes. 

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Hurricane Milton is bearing down on Florida’s Gulf Coast, threatening to be the storm of the century when it hits land with deadly force. A new forecast warns landfall may begin soon. Conditions in the hurricane strike zone are growing more dangerous by the minute as Hurricane Milton unleashes ferocious winds, torrential rains, and a slew of destructive tornadoes. 

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Hurricane Milton is back to powerful Category 5 strength and is expected to double in size as it gets closer and closer to Florida’s Gulf Coast. We break down a brand new forecast of Milton’s potentially catastrophic power and path. More than a million Floridians have now been ordered to evacuate. Plus, new revelations about Donald Trump’s secret talks with Russia’s Vladimir Putin while Trump was president and after. 

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A monster Category 5 hurricane just strengthened even more on its potentially devastating path towards Florida. Hurricane Milton is rapidly intensifying as officials are pleading with millions of residents in the Tampa area to get out and get out now. Also, Kamala Harris is warning Trump needs to stop playing politics with hurricanes. 

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Kamala Harris is hoping to get a boost from one of her party's biggest stars — Barack Obama. He is set to launch a 27 day campaign swing through battleground states. Plus, President Biden offers his thoughts on Israel’s expected retaliation against Iran. 

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A federal judge has just unsealed a huge trove of new evidence from Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case. Prosecutors outline in great detail Trump’s alleged crimes as he schemed to perpetuate himself in power. The special counsel’s filing is already becoming a major issue in the race for the White House as Trump’s team is claiming the Justice Department is trying to interfere in the election.

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Israel is vowing to retaliate after Iran launches a major strike, firing about 200 ballistic missiles at Israel which Iran insists was only a portion of its power. The attack marks a sharp escalation between the two sides. One that could tip the region further into an all out war. 

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Water and widespread destruction after western North Carolina was hammered by Hurricane Helene. We speak with the FEMA administrator on the ground in Asheville amid apocalyptic conditions as the storm’s death toll across the southeast is rising. Also, Israel warns it is heading what it is calling the next stage of the war with Hezbollah as a limited ground invasion of Lebanon may be imminent. 

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A major new escalation in the Middle East after Israel says it targeted the leader of Hezbollah when it attacked the group’s headquarters in Beirut. As fears of an all out war intensify, United States Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin joins to discuss. Plus, we track Hurricane Helene and its danger. 

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Our special coverage of Hurricane Helene continues as the storm picks up speed and strengthens while it churns along Florida’s Gulf Coast on a potentially catastrophic collision course with the Big Bend region. We bring you moment to moment updates as the National Weather Service is warning of “unsurvivable” storm surge in Apalachee Bay.

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Donald Trump talks of blowing Iran to smithereens after a briefing on threats to assassinate him. Meanwhile Kamala Harris drives home the differences between her economic vision for the country and Trump’s. We break down their messages in key battleground states. Plus, Hurricane Helene is now forecast to be a monster Category 4 storm.  

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With exactly six weeks until Election Day, CNN’s new national poll drives home the historic closeness of the race. This as Donald Trump tries to boost his support among women by promising to be their “protector.” Also, Independent Sen. Joe Manchin declares we won’t endorse Kamala Harris, slamming her call to gut the Senate filibuster rule for a national abortion rights bill. 

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We are learning about a possible move by Kamala Harris aimed at helping her close the gap in the swing state of Arizona as the former president is showing strength in new polling of Sunbelt battlegrounds. Plus, a look at how younger voters view the Trump versus Harris matchup and whether they’re feeling energized or apathetic about the race. 

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Kamala Harris rallies Georgia voters on the issue of abortion rights as Trump allies on the state’s election board approve a controversial new rule that would require many ballots to be counted by hand. This as we’re learning Donald Trump personally made a pitch to Nebraska officials seeking an election rule change that could potentially hurt the Harris campaign. 

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CNN is uncovering past comments made by the Republican nominee for governor in North Carolina. Plus, Oprah Winfrey is using her star power to help Kamala Harris in the key battleground state of Michigan hoping to appeal to a broad range of voters and mobilize Black women whose support is considered crucial to the Harris campaign. 

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The Federal Reserve slashes interest rates by a half percentage point in a major move that could impact the presidential race with voters ranking the economy as their top issue. Also, the death toll is rising in Lebanon after booby-trapped walkie-talkies and pagers belonging to Hezbollah members explode over two days of attacks. 

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Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was just denied bail in order to remain behind bars after pleading not guilty to sex crimes charges. We break down the case and the graphic allegations of sex trafficking, assault, forced labor, and more. Also, Kamala Harris slams Donald Trump for spreading false claims about migrants in Springfield, Ohio. 

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Authorities say Donald Trump has the highest level of protection right now including his security at Mar-a-Lago after the apparent attempt to assassinate him on the golf course. We bring you the latest information from authorities about the suspect and the investigation. 

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Kamala Harris is on the trail in Pennsylvania saying she feels good about her prospects there as she turns to Oprah Winfrey in hopes of getting a new campaign boost. This as Donald Trump is heading to the key battleground state of Nevada and defending a far-right promoter of conspiracy theories who’s entered his inner-circle. 

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Donald Trump says he won’t participate in a second debate with Kamala Harris as he tries to spin their showdown this week as a win even as his allies are in damage control after his rocky performance. Plus, Vice President Kamala Harris is firing right back saying they owe it to voters to debate again. Also, U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland slams efforts to turn the Justice Department into a political weapon.

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Donald Trump is on the defensive as he finds himself face-to-face with Kamala Harris just hours after she baited and outperformed him in their fiery debate. We break down the pivotal moments, voter reaction, and what it all means for the final stretch of the campaign. Also, how much will Taylor Swift’s endorsement of the Harris-Walz campaign impact the presidential race?  

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Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris face off tonight for the first time in ABC’s presidential debate in Philadelphia. Our team of experts break down the candidates and their key policy issues as polls show it’s a tight race just eight weeks before Election Day.

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Kamala Harris has just landed in Philadelphia on the eve of her high-stakes debate with Donald Trump. The vice president is predicting the former president will lie and insult her on stage. She is declaring that she is ready to respond to what she calls his tired playbook. A top Harris campaign adviser joins to discuss. 

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Boeing’s troubled Starliner undocks from the International Space Station and heads to earth, leaving two astronauts behind for safety concerns. Plus, new wins for Trump and Harris with just several days until their debate. Also, the 14-year-old suspect in the Georgia school shooting is arraigned on murder. His father is also in court facing charges for allegedly giving his son a weapon knowing he was a threat. 

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The judge in Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case just announced the schedule going forward that would allow prosecutors to release never before seen evidence against Trump before the November election. Plus, Trump reveals new economic proposals including giving Elon Musk a broad role in the oversight of federal government spending.  

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New details on the mass shooting at a Georgia high school. Authorities are revealing that two teachers and two students are dead and that the 14-year-old suspect will be charged with murder as an adult. Plus, new reaction to the Georgia shooting from the campaign trail.

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Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are now just one week away from their first pivotal debate. We have new details on how Harris is planning for the debate. Plus, Trump just pleaded not guilty to a revised indictment to the federal election subversion case against him. Also, Israel is rocked by a third straight day of mass protests. 

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Kamala Harris and Joe Biden speak together at a campaign rally in the key battleground state of Pennsylvania. Also, Israeli Prime Minster Benjamin Netanyahu is vowing Hamas will pay a heavy price after the bodies of six hostages were recovered in Gaza. He is asking for forgiveness amid huge protests over his failure to secure a hostage release deal. 

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Key lawmaker Rep. Mikie Sherrill of the Armed Services Committee joins to comment on the Army’s rebuke of Trump’s camp over a recent cemetery visit. Plus, the Ukrainian defense minister sits down for a one-on-one to answer if Ukraine has been successful in convincing American officials to green light new targets in Russia with U.S.-made weapons. 

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A brand new excerpt from CNN’s exclusive interview with Kamala Harris and Tim Walz. We speak with CNN’s Dana Bash who is the first journalist to sit down with the pair for a joint interview at length. Plus, we are awaiting a Harris campaign rally in Georgia as polls show Democratic gains in the critical battleground state. 

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Kamala Harris and Tim Walz are just now kicking off their post convention campaign swing through Georgia. Plus, the FBI is releasing new information and photographs from the Trump assassination attempt investigation. Also, the Israeli military launches deadly new raids in the West Bank in the biggest Israeli military push in the occupied Palestinian territory since the October 7th attack on Israel. 

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Special Counsel Jack Smith files a reworked indictment in Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case. We look at why prosecutors are slimming down the allegations against the former president. Plus, Donald Trump now says he’s agreed to participate in the debate verse Kamala Harris using the original rules including microphone muting while candidates are not speaking. 

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The race for the White House heats up as the debate over the debate takes center stage. The Trump and Harris campaigns battle over crucial details of the debate casting doubt on whether debate will occur. Plus, tensions flare in the Middle East after Israel intercepts Hezbollah drones and rockets and strikes back in Lebanon. 

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Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has suspended his presidential campaign bid as he throws his support behind Donald Trump who eagerly accepted his endorsement. Plus, we’re learning new details on Vice President Harris’ plans for the next phase of the race as she prepares for a debate with Donald Trump. 

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Vice President Kamala Harris is about to deliver what is arguably the biggest speech of her life as she becomes the first Black and Asian American woman to win a major party’s nomination for president of the United States. 

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Night three of the Democratic National Convention is about to kick off in Chicago. Speakers scheduled tonight include Gov. Tim Walz, Kamala Harris’ running mate. He is expected to accept the vice presidential nomination for the Democratic ticket. 

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We are moments away from the second night of the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Illinois and the speaker list includes former President Obama, Michelle Obama, and Doug Emhoff. 

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Energy and excitement for Democrats in Chicago as the Democratic National Convention will soon begin. Tonight, Biden is expected to delver a primetime address, passing the torch to Harris. Plus, a look at expected speakers at this week’s convention. 

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The 2024 battle for the economy heats up as Kamala Harris unveils her plan, leaning into a populist agenda which includes tax cuts for the middle class. We break down her vision and the Trump campaign’s response. Plus, Biden says mediators are closer than ever to a Gaza ceasefire and hostage agreement after a new round of talks. 

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At a new conference held at his golf club in New Jersey, Donald Trump attacked Harris on the economy and immigration. Plus, the Gaza Health Ministry has stated that over 40,000 Palestinians have been killed in the last 10 months of war. 

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Donald Trump is on the campaign trail in battleground North Carolina, using what was billed as a speech on the economy to attack Kamala Harris and the Democrats. We break down his message as some of his allies plead with him to discuss substantive policy issues. Plus, the CIA director will be in the room when high-stakes talks on a Gaza ceasefire will get underway soon. 

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As Israel remains on very high alert, U.S. officials say they believe Iran has not yet decided on how to follow through on its threat of retaliation for the killing of a Hamas leader in Tehran. Plus, President Biden says he is concerned about the prospects for a Gaza ceasefire deal. 

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The Israeli military is on high alert amid warnings that Iran may attack within days or hours. Plus, Donald Trump is unleashing fresh attacks on Kamala Harris’ record after making false claims that her huge crowds were faked. This as Harris is gaining in battleground states. Also, Trump is now seeking $100 million in alleged damages from the Department of Justice over the Mar-a-Lago classified documents search. 

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At least 61 people are dead after a passenger plane crashed into multiple homes near São Paulo. The Brazilian president said everyone on board died. Plus, Donald Trump is about to hold his first rally since the Democratic ticket was announced. This as Vice President Kamala Harris and Gov. Tim Walz continue their battleground swing in Arizona. 

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Donald Trump comes out swinging at Kamala Harris and Tim Walz at a Mar-a-Lago press conference as he tries to blunt the momentum of the new Democratic ticket. Plus, new details about the alleged terror plot against Taylor Swift's concerts in Austria. Authorities now say all three suspects are teenagers. Also, Israel braces for potential attacks from Hezbollah. 

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Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz work to gain voters in key battleground states by speaking together today. Plus, President Biden shares a chilling warning about the peaceful transfer of power in a new interview. Also, sources now tell CNN that Hezbollah is poised to strike Israel independent of any potential attack by Iran. 

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Sources say Kamala Harris has yet to make a final decision on her running mate with less than 24 hours until she is scheduled to appear along side her eventual pick. Plus, President Biden and Kamala Harris wrap an urgent national security meeting at the White House as a revenge attack on Israel from Iran may be imminent. Also, recession fears send shockwaves through United States markets. 

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Kamala Harris wins enough votes from delegates to lock up the party’s nomination. Also, the Dow Jones closes down 600+ points, triggering fears of a recession. Plus, the United States is sending warships to the Middle East amid fears of an Iranian revenge attack on Israel. 

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Freed Americans Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan are on their way back to the United States after their lengthy imprisonment in Russia. Their release was part of a historic prisoner swap between Moscow and the West, bigger than any exchange since the Cold War. Former Director of National Intelligence James Clapper joins to discuss what may have gone into the negotiations.  

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Rep. Steven Horsford, chairman of the Congressional Black Caucus, joins to discuss Trump attacking Harris over her racial heritage when he sat down for a Q&A at the National Association of Black Journalists convention. Plus, the United States reaches a plea deal with some of the organizers of the 9/11 attacks in 2001. 

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The 2024 battle for Georgia is intensifying as Vice President Kamala Harris is about to hold a rally in Atlanta. This as we learn new details in the search for her running mate, including the timeline and the process. Plus, the political ad wars are heating up between Trump and Harris.

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Vice President Kamala Harris enters a critical week and the lead up to her vice president announcement and the Democratic National Convention. Both Harris and Trump are now sharpening their lines of attack. Plus, top contenders to be Harris’ running mate are hitting the campaign trail and the airwaves. Also, Biden lays out his proposal for sweeping Supreme Court reform. 

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Trump says he is planning on returning to the Pennsylvania city where a would-be assassin tried to take his life. Plus, Trump’s running mate is stirring up more controversy, now accusing Democrats as a whole of being anti-family and anti-child. Also, Kamala Harris talks about convention plans, and her vision for final stretch of the presidential campaign.

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Vice President Kamala Harris meets with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as she’s weighing how her stance on Gaza may change from President Biden’s position. Plus, Harris is on the brink of getting one of her most significant endorsements—Barack Obama. Also, Jennifer Aniston slams JD Vance’s “childless cat ladies” comment. 

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CNN has learned that Vice President Kamala Harris is less than two weeks away from naming her running mate as Democrats push towards making her their presidential nominee. This as we await remarks from Biden about why he chose to end his reelection bid. Plus, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces the U.S. congress, offering a strident defense of the war in Gaza and dismissing the anti-war protestors as “useful idiots.” 

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“We will win again.” Kamala Harris begins her campaign to secure the Democratic Party presidential nomination as part of her bid for the White House. This as President Biden is back at the White House where he is gearing up for a primetime address tomorrow night where he'll explain his decision to exit the presidential race. 

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Now that President Biden has stepped away from the 2024 presidential race himself, he assured Democrats that he will still be fully engaged on his presidency. This as Kamala Harris gains momentum for the Democratic nomination as many top Democrats come out in support of her. 

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The pressure on Biden to drop out of the presidential race intensifies by the hour as top democrats are caught in what some are calling a doom-loop. Plus, Donald Trump is getting ready to take his campaign on the road as he prepares for his first campaign event since the attempt on his life. Also, a massive global tech outage causes chaos around the world. 

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CNN has learned that former President Donald Trump has met with the head of Secret Service on Tuesday to discuss the assassination attempt that occurred on Saturday. CNN is learning that law enforcement had identified the shooter as suspicious a full 19 minutes before the shooting took place but failed to locate him. Also, Lou Dobbs, veteran cable news anchor dies at 78. 

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According to sources, President Trump is closely watching growing calls for President Biden to drop out of the race. This as the White House announced the president currently has Covid and is experiencing mild symptoms. Plus, a look inside the third day of the Republican National Convention. 

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As questions remain over how a gunman was able to shoot at former President Trump during a rally, new details emerge on the shooter the day of the assassination attempt. Plus, President Biden speaks at the NAACP convention, saying Kamala Harris is not only a great vice president, she “could be president.” 

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Live from the Republican National Convention, excitement is building after Trump picks Ohio Sen. JD Vance as his vice presidential running mate. We bring you the latest on the nomination and what is next for the Trump campaign. 

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In a stunning development in the criminal trial for Alec Baldwin, the judge has dismissed the indictment against Alec Baldwin, effectively throwing out the case. Plus, Biden will speak in Michigan after a high-stakes news conference fails to end Democratic rebellion. 

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As we await a high-stakes news conference from President Biden, he is facing an intensifying pressure to exit the race for the White House. Anxious Democrats are watching very closely to see how the president does tonight as more and more members of his own party are now going public with their fears that President Biden no longer has what it takes to defeat Donald Trump. 

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Actor and megadonor George Clooney tops an expanding list of high-profile Democrats calling on President Biden to step down from his re-election bid. The Biden camp is saying there is zero chance that will happen. This as Biden is busy hosting Nato leaders. We speak with White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby about the global scrutiny facing Biden right now. 

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Biden shares remarks with allies amid a pivotal summit as his presidential campaign faces scrutiny and shaky poll numbers. Plus, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-N.J.) becomes the seventh House Democrat to publicly say Biden should not run for re-election. Also, CNN is on the scene of a children’s hospital that was hit by a Russian missile strike in Kyiv. 

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President Biden is unbowed by the growing pressure within his own party to end his 2024 presidential bid. We’re getting new reaction from Democratic lawmakers and donors. Plus, White House records reveal a Parkinson’s disease specialist visited with the president's physician earlier this year. Also, Trump looks to reclaim the spotlight with vice presidential rollout. 

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President Biden takes his fight for political survival to Wisconsin, insisting he is staying in the race for the White House and will beat Donald Trump. Plus, Sen. Mark Warner is reportedly putting together a list of Senate Democrats who will ask Biden to step down. Will he succeed? Also, Trump is seeking a pause in the classified documents case after the Supreme Court immunity ruling. 

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As Democrats debate Biden’s political future despite his remarks that he will remain in the race, we examine who could replace Biden on the ticket if he eventually drops out. Plus, we break down what Biden told Democratic governors during a recent meeting at the White House and what his plans may be going forward. 

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President Biden is about to meet with Democratic governors who want answers about his shaky debate performance. We ask one of those governors what he wants to hear from Biden as the president remains defiant about stepping down. Plus, the Department of Justice plans to pursue Trump cases even if he’s reelected in November. 

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The White House goes on defense amid a barrage of questions about Biden’s ability to win the 2024 election. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear joins to discuss whether Biden should step aside from the Democratic nomination. Plus, Donald Trump’s sentencing in the New York hush money case has been delayed after the Supreme Court’s historic ruling on presidential immunity. 

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President Biden is expected to speak soon on the Supreme Court immunity ruling that delivered a serious blow to the January 6th criminal case against Donald Trump. We bring you new reaction to the historic high-court decision that Trump has immunity for official acts he took as president. Plus, Biden is scrambling to try to ease the growing fallout from his debate performance. 

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President Biden tries to bounce back from his struggles on the debate stage, holding a fiery campaign rally today and vowing to win the election. However, many Democrats are in panic mode right now suggesting, at least privately, that he should consider stepping aside. Meanwhile, Trump is seizing on Biden’s performance and is calling the president incompetent. 

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Continuing the countdown to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers.

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Counting down to the CNN Presidential Debate. Wolf Blitzer and Kaitlan Collins anchor with a panel of CNN experts, including: Nia Malika Henderson, Jonah Goldberg, Phil Mattingly, Jamie Gangel Manu Raju, Shermichael Singleton, Kristen Soltis Anderson, Ashley Allison, and Bakari Sellers.

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The final countdown is underway to CNN’s historic presidential debate between President Biden and former President Trump. We are getting new behind-the-scenes details on how the candidates hope to impress voters and attack one another. Plus, the Supreme Court reportedly tips its hand, briefly posting a draft ruling on a pivotal abortion case.  

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The preparations for the Trump-Biden debate on CNN are shifting into high-gear with only two days to go until the candidates face-off. We are getting new information on how both candidates hope to score points on the debate stage. Plus, the judge in the classified documents case is not buying the Trump claim that the Mar-a-Lago warrant was invalid. 

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The judge in the Trump classified documents case is deciding on whether to impose a gag order on the former president. We break down the signals she seems to be sending about her impending ruling. Plus, the Supreme Court added two opinion days as the blockbuster term nears end with major rulings still expected. 

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Trump and Biden are prepping for the CNN presidential debate just days away and are setting expectations of what can occur. Plus, the judge in the Trump classified documents case just wrapped up a hearing on whether special counsel Jack Smith was legally appointed after pushing Trump’s lawyer to defend an argument she called ominous. Also, the Supreme Court upholds law banning domestic abusers from owning guns. 

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We take you inside the radically different campaigns of Donald Trump and President Biden ahead of their CNN debate just days away. Plus, new details on the judge in the classified documents case who apparently ignored advice to step aside. Also, the Biden administration appears to expand an agreement with Ukraine, allowing counterstrikes inside of Russia using U.S. weapons. 

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Vladimir Putin wraps up his visit to North Korea, claiming his ties to Kim Jong Un have reached a whole new level. We break down their new mutual defense treaty and how this partnership of adversaries threatens the West. Also, a state of emergency as wildfires rage in New Mexico and turn deadly. CNN is on the scene where flames are forcing thousands of people to flee. 

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Biden and Trump trade attacks in an escalating fight over immigration. Plus, one senator is calling the Boeing CEO congressional testimony a moment of reckoning after growing worries over the safety of Boeing airplanes. Also, Kim Jong Un gives Putin a hug and the red-carpet treatment in North Korea as the two countries increase their military cooperation. 

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The Biden campaigns slams Donald Trump as a “convicted criminal” who is only out for himself in a scathing new ad. This as Trump has been plotting his 2024 strategy with House Speaker Mike Johnson. Plus, a potentially ominous meeting is revealed as Russia’s Vladimir Putin is set to hold talks with North Korea’s Kim Jong Un in North Korea. 

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With less than two weeks away, new details on how Biden and Trump are preparing for the CNN presidential debate. Plus, tracking the fallout after a major Supreme Court ruling strikes down the ban on bump stocks, a controversial gun accessory. 

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Donald Trump returns to Washington to rally Republicans on Capitol Hill. Our sources inside the meeting share details, including the moment the former president shook hands with one of his toughest critics turned supporter, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell. Plus, we're following President Biden at the G7 summit in Italy, where he just signed a historic ten-year security agreement with Ukraine. The Ukrainian ambassador to the United States joins to discuss. 

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A CNN exclusive interview with the special prosecutor forced to step down from Georgia’s case against Donald Trump. Hear why Nathan Wade says he believes Trump could still stand trial even if Trump wins reelection. Also, the U.S. House of Representatives votes to hold Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress. What this means for Republican lawmakers’ efforts to secure the tape of President Biden’s interview with Special Counsel Robert Hur. 

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Hunter Biden has been found guilty on three felony gun charges, becoming the first child of a sitting president to be convicted of a felony. We get reaction from the defense team, the special counsel, the Trump campaign, and the first family. Plus, Trump tells probation officials that he has a gun in Florida that he didn’t turn over to police after his indictment. 

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Israeli police have just released video of the moment hostages were rescued during a daring and deadly raid inside Gaza. The U.S. ambassador to the United Nations joins to react. Plus, the Hunter Biden gun trial is now in the hands of a Delaware jury. Also, Donald Trump holds a virtual meeting with a probation official. 

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Court insiders offer a new portrait of the judge overseeing the Trump classified documents case describing her as isolated and inexperienced. Plus, the NAACP is now calling on President Biden to immediately stop weapons shipments to Israel over the enormous civilian death toll in Gaza.  

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President Biden marks 80 years since the D-Day invasion by warning that democracy is more at risk now than any other time since World War Two. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is with President Biden in France and joins to discuss emerging global hot spots and emerging threats here at home. 

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The election subversion case against Donald Trump in Georgia was just put on hold indefinitely. The state appeals court ordered a pause until it rules on the latest effort to get District Attorney Fani Willis disqualified from the case. Plus, Trump is renewing his threat to get revenge for his criminal conviction in New York. The former president turned felon suggested he may prosecute and even jail his political opponents if he returns to the White House. 

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President Biden is launching a new crackdown on illegal immigration at the southern border with strict limits on asylum seekers set to take effect at midnight. Senator Joe Minchin joins to give his reaction live. Plus, sensational testimony and evidence in the Hunter Biden federal gun trial as prosecutors introduce his infamous laptop and illegal drug photos found on it. 

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A jury was selected in Hunter Biden’s federal trial on gun charges with opening statements expected tomorrow morning. We break down the legal issues and the political stakes in this unprecedented prosecution of a sitting president’s child. Plus, chaos erupts as a Republican-led House panel grills Anthony Fauci about the Covid-19 pandemic. 

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Donald Trump is raging after his historic criminal conviction, condemning it as a scam and promising an appeal. We look at the road ahead for the former president and his campaign to return to the White House. Plus, top Republicans are rushing to Trump’s defense with House Speaker Mike Johnson taking it to a whole new level by saying the Supreme Court should step in. 

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Donald Trump’s historic hush money trial is now in the hands of jurors who are already making request to rehear testimony from two key prosecution witnesses, former lawyer and Trump fixer Michael Cohen and former National Enquirer boss David Pecker. Our experts breakdown all the possible outcomes as the jurors review evidence to determine the fate of Donald Trump. 

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The prosecution in Donald Trump’s criminal trial in New York is getting the last word before the judge sends the case to jurors who will decide the former president’s fate. We break down the latest in the final lap of the criminal trial, from gavel to gavel, bringing you all the latest details and analysis. 

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An Israeli airstrike turned a camp for displaced people in Gaza into a fiery death trap. Top U.N. officials say the scenes are horrific and a testament to how the city of Rafah has been turned into a "hell on earth.” This as the Israeli prime minister is now claiming the killing of dozens of civilians was a mistake. Plus, both sides are preparing to make their final pitches to jurors in the New York hush money cover up trial. 

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The Biden campaign launches a new attack ad warning that Donald Trump has “snapped.” The president’s team is sharpening its pre-debate strategy against Trump as Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s potential as a spoiler is on display with a new appeal to the Libertarian Party. Also, why Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin is returning to the hospital. 

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Donald Trump is out on the campaign trail as Republicans are increasingly closing ranks around him including his onetime bitter opponent turned supporter, Nikki Haley. Plus, partisan sparring over Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito and whether he has crossed ethical lines amid growing controversy over politically provocative flags flown at his home. 

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Nikki Haley declares she will vote for Trump in the upcoming presidential election after fiercely attacking him during her 2024 presidential bid. We are breaking down her announcement and the timing of this development in the upcoming election. Also, the judge in the Trump classified documents case holds the first hearings since delaying the trial and a shouting match erupts. 

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The judge and lawyers in Donald Trump’s criminal trial just wrapped up pivotal talks on jury instructions that could potentially influence the final outcome. Closing arguments are now set for next week followed by jurors’ deliberations on the former president’s fate. Plus, new details on a commercial flight that turned deadly. 

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Fireworks in the courtroom as the defense begins presenting its case in the New York hush money cover up trial. The defense is calling a witness who was reprimanded by the judge for snide remarks and eye-rolling. This after star prosecution witness Michael Cohen admitted on the stand to stealing from the Trump Organization. Plus, the United States is denouncing the International Criminal Court as it seeks war crimes arrest warrants for the leaders of Israel and Hamas. 

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New reaction to video obtained exclusively by CNN show rapper and producer Sean “Diddy” Combs physically assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Venture back in 2016. Hear what Ventura’s husband is now saying about it. Also, President Biden wraps up his outreach to Black voters who could potentially make or break his reelection bid.

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The bruising cross-examination of Michael Cohen by Donald Trump’s lawyer wraps up for the day after the defense repeatedly hammered the prosecution’s star witness for his past lies and aggressively tried to catch him in new lies under oath. Trump’s team scored major points in its bid to undercut Cohen’s credibility. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel with new testimony transcripts and look ahead to what’s next. 

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The first Biden-Trump debate of 2024 is now set for June 27th on CNN. Plus, Michael Cohen is bracing for round two of his fiery cross-examination in Donald Trump’s hush money cover up trial. Also, a CNN exclusive look inside the illegal gun trade in Haiti as the country is devastated by gang violence. 

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In the Trump trial, Michael Cohen wraps his second day of incriminating testimony against Donald Trump. He was grilled by the defense in a sometimes testy cross-examination. Trump’s lawyers seized on Cohen’s past lies and recent attacks on the former president in hopes of discrediting the prosecution’s star witness. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel with all the latest developments. 

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In the New York hush money cover up trial, star witness Michal Cohen is wrapping up his first day of blockbuster testimony, detailing the Stormy Daniels hush money deal and how Donald Trump was allegedly involved in covering up his relationship with the adult film star and her $130,000 payoff. 

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New testimony in the New York hush money cover up trial sets the stage for the star witness against Doanld Trump. His longtime lawyer and fixer Michael Cohen is now expected to take the stand on Monday. The judge is warning Cohen should not speak publicly about the case as Trump fumes about his gag order. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel breaking down all the latest. 

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The judge in the New York hush money cover up case denies Donald Trump’s request for a mistrial and refuses to modify Trump’s gag order. The Trump team is urging the judge to intervene after Stormy Daniels’ salacious testimony about her alleged sexual encounter with Trump. This as a new transcript of Daniels’ combative cross-examination has just been released. 

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An exclusive new CNN interview with President Joe Biden where he explains his decision to pause some U.S. bomb shipments to Israel. Plus, on Capitol Hill, the House kills an effort led by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to oust Speaker Mike Johnson. 

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A very dramatic and contentious day in court as Stormy Daniels begins testifying in the Trump hush money trial. The adult film star detailed her alleged sexual encounter with Donald Trump and the hush money agreement to buy her silence. Defense attorneys wasted no time, hitting back during a combative cross-examination, attacking Daniels’ credibility and prompting her to testify under oath that she hates Trump and wants to see him held accountable. 

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Prosecutors cut straight to the heart of the case against former President Trump, grilling two Trump Organization employees about the alleged scheme to disguise hush money money payments as legal fees. Plus, Hamas accepts a ceasefire proposal brokered by Egypt and Qatar. But, Israel says there are still significant gaps between the two sides. 

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A longtime trusted aide to Donald Trump takes the stand in the hush money money cover trial, wrapping her blockbuster testimony just a short while ago. Hope Hicks took jurors inside Trump world as the Stormy Daniels story broke and described how Trump feared allegations of sexual misconduct would hurt his 2016 presidential campaign. Hicks teared up at one point as she faced cross-examination with her former boss only a few feet away.  

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CNN just received a new court transcript on the critical testimony by Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer who revealed new details about the hush money payment he negotiated for the adult film star. The defense seized on the lawyer’s history of celebrity clients with sensational cases in hopes of undermining his credibility. We break down all the latest in the trial. 

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Police in riot gear are now on the scene of escalating protests at Fordham University in New York. Law enforcement is making arrests at multiple U.S. college campuses after days of student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war. This as pro-Israel and pro-Palestinian groups violently clash at UCLA. We cover the protests live and from every angle. 

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We just got a transcript of today’s testimony inside Trump’s trial, including new details from Stormy Daniels’ former lawyer about the adult film star’s hush money deal and a prediction that if her affair allegations goes public it could be the final nail in the coffin for Trump just weeks before the 2016 election. The explosive testimony wrapped up shortly after Trump was forced to take down inflammatory posts, complying with the judge’s ruling that he’s violated his gag order. Trump is now on notice that he could be jailed if he is found in contempt again. 

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Campus unrest boils over as colleges across the United States attempt to crack down on protests against the Israel-Hamas war. Police are confronting and arresting demonstrators at the University of Texas at Austin. In New York, Columbia University announced they have begun suspending students who have defied an ultimatum to clear encampments.  

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The Trump trial follows the money trial. After two full weeks in the courtroom, the hush money case against Donald Trump begins to zero-in on the payoff to adult film star Stormy Daniels with testimony from Michael Cohen’s banker. Also on the stand is Donald Trump’s longtime assistant known for her appearances on The Apprentice. 

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Double courtroom drama in the Trump trial and at the Supreme Court. In New York, sensational testimony against Donald Trump just wrapped up for the day, focusing for the first time on the hush money deal with adult star Stormy Daniels that’s central to the case. In Washington, Trump’s bid for criminal immunity has played out before the nation’s highest court. The justices offered some clues on how they may rule. 

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New protests erupt across college campuses in the United States as student demonstrations against the Israel-Hamas war are growing. We track the confrontations and rising tensions with police and the political impacts. Also, the judge Donald Trump’s hush money trial could decide anytime if the former president violated his gag order. 

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Explosive new testimony in the Trump trial after heated clashes between the judge and the former president’s lawyer. We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel as the historic hush money criminal case unfolds. Tabloid executive David Pecker has wrapped up a second day on the stand as we await the judge’s ruling on whether Trump violated his gag order. 

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The transcript of the opening statements in Trump's hush money trial has just been released. Prosecutors laid out their case as a criminal conspiracy and the defense argued that there is "nothing wrong with trying to influence an election." The first key witness, tabloid executive David Pecker, is set to resume his testimony in the trial tomorrow and one of Trump's former lawyer weighs in. Plus, a hearing is set for tomorrow morning on whether Trump violated a gag order and his legal bills are draining his leadership PAC.

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Opening statements are now set for Monday in Trump’s hush money trial. This after a New York panel of twelve jurors and six alternates is completed. Also, we are keeping a close eye on the Middle East after Israel launched an overnight strike inside Iran. American officials tell CNN the U.S. government was briefed ahead of the attack but did not endorse the response. 

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We take you inside the courtroom from gavel to gavel in the Trump hush money cover up case. The twelve jurors plus one alternate juror who will decide Donald Trump’s fate have now been selected. Also, Trump complains he can’t campaign after the jury is selected as Biden hits the campaign trail in Pennsylvania with the Kennedy family.

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House Speaker Mike Johnson says the House will vote on bills for Ukraine, Taiwan, and Israel this Saturday. The speaker is moving ahead despite deepening anger among conservatives and efforts to take away his gavel. Plus, Senate Democrats move to dismiss impeachment charges against Homeland Secretary Mayorkas. 

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The second day of Donald Trump’s hush money trial comes to a close with seven jurors now seated after another contentious day in court including a stern warning from the judge to the former president. Plus, in another case that could impact Trump, the Supreme Court hears arguments from January 6th defendants who say federal prosecutors overstepped. 

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Donald Trump’s unprecedented hush money case begins. It’s the first time a former U.S. president has ever stood trial on criminal charges. Jury selection is now underway as the judge, the defense attorneys, and the prosecutors narrow down a massive list of potential jurors who will consider Trump’s fate. Plus, the Middle East is on edge after Israel vows to exact a price for an Iranian attack. 

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Donald Trump just threw another wrench into his hush money trial. Attorneys for the former president are asking the judge to change the jury questionnaire only three days before selection is set to begin. Trump said he would take the stand. Plus, Vice President Harris hammers Republicans on the issue of abortion rights for women. A southwestern state is now the latest backdrop in the battle over reproductive rights with an extremely restrictive Civl War era law soon to take effect. 

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O.J. is dead at the age of 76. Simpson’s family says the NFL legend, whose career was eclipsed by the double murder trial and his high-controversial acquittal, died after a battle with cancer. In Washington, the FBI director delivered a stark warning amid Republican infighting over a key surveillance law. Plus, the former interpreter for MLB player Shohei Ohtani is now charged with stealing $16 million from the star’s bank account. 

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Donald Trump just lost his newest bid to delay his first criminal trial, the third time this week he has tried and failed to put the hush money case on hold. Plus, Trump and Biden are weighing in on the bombshell Arizona Supreme Court ruling reinstating a century old abortion ban. Also, tornados and torrential rains are sweeping through the south, leaving a trail of destruction and flooding. 

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A historic new flashpoint in the legal and political battle over abortion rights after Arizona’s highest court ruled the state must adhere to a century-old ban on nearly all abortions. Arizona’s attorney general joins with her reaction. Also, an unprecedented sentencing as the parents of the Michigan school shooter are ordered to serve 15 years in prison. Plus, the city of Chicago released disturbing body cam video of a traffic stop that resulted in the drivers death with police firing more than 90 shots in 41 seconds. 

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As a historic solar eclipse draws crowds and excitement across the United States, former astronaut Mae Jemison joins to share lessons from the solar eclipse. Plus, Trump sues the New York judge overseeing the hush money case amid his efforts to delay the trial. Also, Donald Trump weighed in the hot button issue of abortion, specifying that states should decide abortion legislation. 

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Just days after a deadly airstrike on the Iranian consulate in Syria, a senior U.S. official now reveals active preparations are underway for a significant revenge attack by Iran possibly within the week. Also, the Northeast is rattled by a rare 4.8 magnitude earthquake. Plus, a historic night for women’s college basketball as the women’s Final Four is generating unprecedented excitement. 

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Amid growing anger over the deaths of aid workers in Gaza, President Biden gives Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu an ultimatum: take concrete steps to protect civilians or face consequences. How serious is this U.S. threat to change Israel policy? Plus, Donald Trump loses his bid to dismiss the criminal charges he faces for retaining classified documents. 

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Chef José Andrés is speaking out about the killing of seven aid workers for his food charity in Gaza, accusing Israel of systematically targeting them. The World Central Kitchen founder is sharing powerful warnings about the war and the humanitarian crisis he is likening to a real life Hunger Games. Plus, one of Donald Trump’s newest attempts to delay his first criminal trail is denied. 

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The United States expresses outrage over the airstrike that killed seven aid workers for the Central Food Kitchen organization in Gaza. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling the attack unintentional and is vowing an investigation. We get reaction from an aid group director. Plus, as parts of the United States are already reeling from destructive storms, millions of Americans are at risk for severe weather in the midwest and south. 

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The Manhattan district attorney is asking the judge overseeing the Trump hush money trial to expand the gag order on the former president to include relatives of people involved in the case. Plus, an SUV rams into the gate of an FBI field office in Atlanta attempting to gain entry. Also, Iran is blaming Israel for a deadly airstrike on a consulate in Syria. 

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American journalist Evan Gershkovich is marking one full year of imprisonment in Russia. The U.S. is condemning his wrongful detention while offering hope for his release. Two of his friends join to share how Evan is doing right now. Plus, Donald Trump just appealed a judge’s ruling allowing district attorney Fani Willis to remain on the election subversion case in Georgia. Also, an in-depth look at the migrant crisis at the border where families live in makeshift camps and often face dire and dangerous conditions. 

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The judge in the Georgia election subversion case is weighing Donald Trump’s newest attempt to try to avoid criminal prosecution. We break down the first hearing since district attorney Fani Willis was allowed to stay on the case and why she was a no show today. Also, federal investigators are back onboard the cargo ship that crashed into a bridge in Baltimore causing it to collapse. Plus, the Biden campaign is touting a historic $25 million haul from a fundraiser featuring former President Obama and former President Clinton.  

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Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-Md.) joins to discuss local and federal efforts to provide emergency relief to Baltimore after a cargo ship struck a major bridge, causing it to collapse. Plus, according to sources, Obama will remain mostly behind the scenes until Biden’s campaign kicks into high gear this fall. Also, former Sen. Joe Lieberman has died at the age of 82. 

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The Maryland governor says an active search and rescue mission is ongoing at the site of the Baltimore bridge collapse. At least six people are unaccounted for after a huge cargo ship rammed the bridge and destroyed it. The Baltimore fire chief joins with an update. Plus, the fate of a widely used abortion pill is now up to the United States Supreme Court after oral arguments today for and against a nationwide ban. 

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Donald Trump’s first criminal trial is set to begin April 15th. This as an appeals court hands Trump a win in the fraud case by slashing his bond to $173 million. Plus, new tensions between the United States and Israel over the war in Gaza after Israel cancelled a delegation trip to Washington due to the United States abstention in a UN Gaza ceasefire vote. 

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Princess Kate reveals she has been diagnosed with cancer after weeks of widespread speculation, announcing she is in the early stages of chemotherapy and recounted an incredibly tough time for her family. Plus, ISIS has claimed responsibility for a terror attack at a concert hall in Moscow which killed at least 40 and injured dozens and dozens more. We learning the United States may have tipped off Russia that a terror attack might be coming. 

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Donald Trump’s private real estate outside Manhattan could be one step closer to being seized. The New York attorney general just laid new ground work to potentially take some of Trump’s prized assets with the deadline to cover his multimillion dollar bond just four days away. Plus, New Jersey Senator Bob Melendez says he won’t seek re-election in the Democratic primary as he faces federal bribery charges. 

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Donald Trump’s lawyer hits back after the New York attorney general casts doubt on Trump’s claim that he can’t secure a nearly half-billion dollar bond. Also, an appeals court could rule at any time on the fate of a controversial Texas immigration law after putting it back on hold only hours after the Supreme Court gave it the green light. Plus, CNN is on the trail in deep-red Alabama where the fight for reproductive rights is figuring into an unusually competitive election. 

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The state of Texas is now allowed to enforce an aggressive and controversial immigration law after the Supreme Court did an about face and lifted a hold on the measure for now. We’re tracking the impact at the southern border where many migrants may now be at risk of getting arrested. Also, former White House adviser Peter Navarro just became the latest Trump ally to wind up behind bars. Plus, Donald Trump is doubling down on his efforts to drive a wedge between American Jewish voters and Democrats as he continues to feed into ugly anti-semitic views and stereotypes. 

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Donald Trump could soon be at risk of having his properties and other assets seized. His lawyers are declaring it impossible for him to post a nearly half-billion dollar bond in the New York civil fraud case with the court deadline just days away. Plus, President Biden personally warns Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu against the offensive in Rafah as the leaders speak on the phone for the first time in a month amidst their deepening rift over the war in Gaza. 

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Donald Trump’s former vice president, Mike Pence, publicly refuses to endorse Trump for the 2024 presidential bid. He said that Trump’s agenda is at odds with the conservative agenda. Plus, Fulton County district attorney Fani Willis accepts the resignation letter of one the top prosecutors in the Georgia election interference case. 

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Two major developments in Trump’s legal cases. The federal judge overseeing his classified documents trial denied one of his motions to throw out the indictment. Also, prosecutors announced they are not opposed to pushing back Trump’s hush money trial in New York until April. Plus, President Biden makes another stop on his tour of battleground states as Vice President Kamala Harris pays a historic visit to an abortion provider, being the highest ranking official to do so. 

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Donald Trump is now facing fewer charges in the Georgia election subversion case after the judge dismissed some of the counts against him. What does this mean for the prosecution as district attorney Fani Willis waits to learn if she will be thrown off the case? Also, Sen. Joe Manchin joins to discuss updates in the 2024 presidential race after Biden and Trump officially clinch the nomination of their respective party. 

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The special counsel in the Biden classified documents probe defends his decision not to pursue charges and stands by his characterizations of the president's age and memory. A key Democrat who questioned Robert Hur about his testimony joins. Also, the Biden-Trump rematch is about to get even more intense as they're both expected to officially clinch their party's nominations within hours. Plus, Biden just wrapped up important talks with Poland's top leaders as the U.S. is unveiling a new $300 million weapons package for Ukraine. 

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A central witness in the Trump classified documents case is speaking publicly for the first time. Plus, a dire warning from the FBI director that the terrorism threat against the United States is at a whole new level after the October 7 attack on Israel and the war in Gaza. Also, the Princess of Wales now says she's responsible for editing a family photo that was supposed to ease speculation about her health after abominal surgery. Instead, the image and the controversy are now raising even more questions about what's going on with the British royals. 

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After President Biden gave a forceful speech, with frequent ad-libs, highlighting his work on economic issues for the middle class in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, Biden dialed up attack on Trump at a speech in Pennsylvania. Plus, Trump posts nearly $92 million bond as he appeals his E. Jean Carroll case. 

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We are learning some of what President Biden will say tonight about the state of the union. Details on that and why there's so much focus on how he delivers his message to Congress and to the country. Also, there's breaking news on Donald Trump's $83 million defamation judgment and what a judge just ruled on Trump's request for a temporary delay. Plus, in Uvalde, Texas, parents of murdered children erupted in grief and anger at a new report on the massacre at Robb Elementary, where 19 children and two teachers were shot and killed. 

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Donald Trump tightens his grip on the Republican Party as his last remaining GOP rival Nikki Haley exits. Also, Biden is preparing to address the nation and the many challenges he's facing right now. A key member of the Biden camp joins to answer what the president needs to accomplish in his State of the Union address tomorrow night. Plus, a terrifying close call for the Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky. A Russian missile strikes not far from his convoy and kills five people. 

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Colorado’s top election official responds to the U.S. Supreme Court's historic ruling keeping Donald Trump on the ballot in her state and others. Secretary of State Jenna Griswold joins. The huge stakes of the 2024 election are on vivid display this week as Trump aims to sweep Super Tuesday contests tomorrow and President Biden prepares for his critical State of the Union address Thursday while also facing dismal new poll numbers. 

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First: It's now up to the judge in the Georgia election interference case to decide whether to disqualify the DA Fani Willis following a final, high-stakes hearing. The fate of the criminal case against Donald Trump on the line. 

Plus: Trump's trial date in the classified documents case is still up in the air after a crucial hearing in Florida. 

And: President Biden announces US airdrops of humanitarian aid for Gaza, urging an immediate temporary ceasefire between Israel and Hamas. 

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President Biden and former President Trump put the immigration crisis front and center during dueling stops in Texas, right near the border with Mexico. Both see openings to use the politically charged issue against one another. Our correspondents are on the scene and tonight's coverage begins with Priscilla Alvarez with Biden. 

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The United States Supreme Court says it will hear Donald Trump’s claims of presidential immunity. It’s a major decision that certain to further delay his federal election subversion trial. We’re breaking down the massive impact of the high court’s decision. It is a temporary but significant victory for the former president. 

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Critical primary races in the swing state of Michigan. How Republicans vote could reveal more about Donald Trump’s chances in November and Democrats voting “uncommitted” could send a powerful message to Biden. Also, a partial governmental shutdown deadline is approaching as Biden meets with congressional leaders for talks on funding, tightening the border, and helping Ukraine. Plus, a key witness testifies in the defense effort to remove the district attorney and lead prosecutor in the case against Donald Trump in Georgia. 

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All eyes are on Michigan just ahead of tomorrow's critical primaries. A lot is at stake for both parties as democratic voters are angry over the war in Gaza and are trying to send a message to Biden. Does the uncommitted vote pose a threat to his campaign? On the Republican side, Nikki Haley is vowing to soldier on after Saturday's blowout loss to Donald Trump in her home state of South Carolina.

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As Russia's war against Ukraine hits THE two-year mark, President Biden unveils new sanctions, vowing to punish Vladimir Putin for his aggression abroad and for the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. Plus, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer joins to discuss his talks with President Volodymyr Zelensky in Ukraine. Also, Donald Trump now has 30 days to pay up after a $454 million judgment against him in the New York civil fraud case. 

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We're tracking all the fallout from the Alabama Supreme Court ruling that frozen embryos are babies as a major provider is now pausing IVF treatments in Alabama, fearing prosecution. Also, House Republicans are trying to push the Biden impeachment inquiry forward, grilling the president's brother behind closed doors despite the very damning indictment of a former FBI informant accused getting bogus dirt on the Bidens from the Russians.

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The former FBI informant charged with lying about the Biden's dealings in Ukraine told investigators that Rusisan intelligence officials were involved passing false information to him about Hunter Biden. Plus, President Biden is set to impose major new sanctions against Russia aimed at holding the Kremlin accountable for the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny and for nearly two years of war in Ukraine.

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Russians risk arrest to mourn the death of opposition leader Alexey Navalny. His widow is now publicly accusing the Kremlin of hiding Navalny's body to cover up his killing. Also, Donald Trump's refusal to criticize Putin over Navalny's death is giving Nikki Haley new ammunition against the GOP front runner. Plus, Russia advances in Ukraine after capturing an eastern town at a vulnerable moment with U.S. aid in limbo. We're getting new indications of where Russian forces may be planning to strike next.

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Donald Trump speaks out after a New York judge found that Trump was liable for fraud after he issued false financial statements and falsified business records, finding that he should pay $355 million plus interest. In addition, the judge also found that his sons, Eric Trump and Donald Trump Jr., who run the Trump Organization, are also liable and must pay $4 million. The judge did step back from cancelling their business certificates. 

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A high-stakes hearing threatens to derail the Georgia election subversion case against Donald Trump. Fulton County District Attorney Willis angrily pushed back against allegations that she financially benefited from her romantic relationship with the lead prosecutor that she hired during her testimony. Also, former President Trump's historic first criminal trial is now set to begin on March 25, 2024.

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A deadly shooting occurred at the Kansas City Chiefs parade in Kansas City. We just got new information from the police on the victims and the investigation. According to the White House, President Biden has been briefed on the the shooting. Plus, the Chairman of the House Intelligence Committee announces a “serious national security threat” and sources say it’s related to Russia. Rep. Gregory Meeks (D-NY) who was briefed on the threat, joins to express that there is no cause for anybody to panic. 

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New Yorkers brave snow and sleet to vote on who replaces disgraced former Congressman George Santos. How what they decide may give the country a window into what could happen in November's presidential election. Plus, serious progress in Cairo as Americans tell CNN that the CIA director and Middle East negotiators are moving closer and closer to striking a deal that would pause Israel's war in Gaza and get Israeli hostages home. 

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Donald Trump just asked the U.S. Supreme Court to get involved in another one of his legal battles. He's attempting to block a lower court ruling that flatly rejected his claim of presidential immunity in the federal election subversion case. Also, President Biden publicly warns Israel against the ground offensive in the Gaza city of Rafah unless there's a credible plan to protect Palestinian civilians. This just hours after deadly airstrikes on Rafah in connection with an Israeli rescue operation that freed two Israeli hostages. 

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A scathing special counsel report describes President Biden as an elderly man with a poor memory as voters' concerns about the president's age weigh on his re-election bid. Also, fresh tension between the United States and Israel after President Biden calls the Israeli military's operation in Gaza over the top. This as Israel is facing backlash over a planned evacuation and ground offensive in the refugee-packed city of Rafah.

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Donald Trump appears to be on the verge of a major victory at the U.S. Supreme Court as the justices voice deep skepticism with efforts to remove him from the ballot. We'll bring you the latest details from inside the courtroom. Also, a damning special counsel report finds President Biden willfully retained classified information after leaving the vice presidency, but will not face charges. The report lays out key differences between Biden's cooperation with the investigation and Trump's alleged obstruction of his own documents case. 

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The United States conducts another retaliatory strike in the wake of a deadly attack on American forces in Jordan. U.S. officials confirmed the operation successfully targeted and killed an Iran-backed militia commander in Baghdad. Also, the United States Senate rejected the bipartisan border bill despite months of negotiations. What the failure can also mean for aid to Ukraine and Israel. Plus, final preparations for tomorrow's unprecedented U.S. Supreme Court arguments on Donald Trump's Colorado ballot ban are under way. We have exclusive new reporting on the Trump team's strategy just ahead of the historic hearing.

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We're awaiting two key votes in the House of Representatives, including a truly historic vote to impeach the Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, and a separate vote on a standalone bill on sending aid to Israel. This as federal appeals court deals a huge blow to Donald Trump's legal defense ruling he does not have immunity in the federal election subversion case.

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Donald Trump makes a final plea to the United States Supreme Court ahead of critical arguments on Colorado's ballot ban. This hour, we have exclusive new polling on the controversial case and how Americans feel about Trump's legal troubles. Plus, an historic storm is slamming southern California, unleashing dangerous flooding, hurricane-force winds, and heavy snow. Records are falling across the state as forecasters warn of more to come. Plus, in the United Kingdom, Buckingham Palace reveals that King Charles III has been diagnosed with cancer.

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CNN's exclusive new poll shows Donald Trump maintaining a narrow lead over President Joe Biden nationwide as Biden fights for votes in the pivotal battleground state of Michigan. Stand by for our revealing snapshot of the race and new reaction. Also breaking, sources say the former chief financial officer of the Trump Organization, Allen Weisselberg, is in talks to potentially plead guilty to a perjury charge tied to a civil fraud investigation. We'll tell you what that could mean for him and possibly for Trump.

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Powerful tech CEOs are grilled by senators and berated for failing to protect young people from grave dangers on social media with angry victims' relatives in the room. Democratic Senator Richard Blumenthal, a senator that co-sponsored legislation aimed at keeping kids safe online, joins. Also, Donald Trump meets with the Teamsters union, hoping to drive a wedge between president Joe Biden and his traditionally loyal allies in organized labor. Plus, a dire new warning from the FBI director that Chinese hackers are preparing to wreak havoc on the United States.

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The world is awaiting President Biden's next move after he says he's decided how to respond to the drone attack that killed three U.S. soldiers in Jordan. We're breaking down the military options. Also, Israeli special forces conduct a deadly raid on a West Bank hospital disguised as medical staffers and other civilians. We'll take you inside the operation. Plus, there is breaking news on a huge controversy hanging over Donald Trump's election interference case in Georgia. The top prosecutor just entered an agreement that means he won't be questioned in court tomorrow about his alleged affair with the district attorney.

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The United States has identified U.S. soldiers killed in a drone attack Jordan as Biden vows a response. Plus, a new broad framework for a potential release of hostages and a ceasefire in Gaza proposal is being given to Hamas amid a warning that nailing down the details may be difficult. Also, a new bipartisan deal on border security is moving forward right now in the Senate as Donald Trump and House Republicans are trying to kill it. 

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A huge legal and financial blow to Donald Trump as a jury says he should pay more than $83 million in damages to writer E. Jean Carroll for defamatory statements he made about her. We're breaking down the verdict and the message it sends to the former president and the clear front-runner for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination.

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Donald Trump takes the stand in the civil defamation trial against him and we break down what he said under oath and why the judge struck down some of his testimony as the case is now heading into closing arguments. Also, the RNC is considering an unprecedented move to declare Trump the presumptive GOP presidential nominee, siding with the former president and against his remaining opponent, Nikki Haley. Plus, a record close on Wall Street after evidence of a booming U.S. economy with growth beating expectations.

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Donald Trump is powering toward the Republican nomination after his big win in New Hampshire and seething at rival Nikki Haley for refusing to drop out. Also, President Biden just won a key endorsement from the United Auto Workers union. Plus, an exclusive interview with Second Gentleman Doug Emhoff, husband of Vice President Kamala Harris, on the dangerous rise in antisemitism across the United States.

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Donald Trump and Nikki Haley are making final appeals in New Hampshire with the Republican presidential race now a two-person showdown. The first primary votes are just hours away. We're following the candidates and the contest that could effectively decide the GOP nomination. Plus, a CNN exclusive interview with Vice President Kamala Harris. She is speaking out about the Biden campaign, threats to democracy, and whether she's personally worried about a repeat of violence on January 6th.

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The high stakes New Hampshire primary is now just four days away. Donald Trump is getting ready to rollout an endorsement that could rattle Nikki Haley's campaign. Also, court records now show the Trump special prosecutor in Georgia paid for trips he took with the district attorney who hired him. Standby for details on what if anything this could mean for the case against Trump. Plus, more than two years after the fatal shooting on the "Rust" movie set, actor and producer Alec Baldwin was just charged with involuntary manslaughter. We're breaking down the indictment.

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Donald Trump files a new brief urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse Colorado's decision kicking him off the ballot. Our legal experts are standing by with details on the filing and what it could mean for the truly historic oral arguments next month. Also, Nikki Haley sharpens her attacks on her rivals just five days out from the New Hampshire primary. Plus, the U.S. Justice Department releases a scathing report on the law enforcement response to the Uvalde elementary school massacre. Attorney General Merrick Garland speaks exclusively with CNN about fatal mistakes made by police.

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Donald Trump just unleashed a tirade against the judge who threatened to throw him out of a courtroom today. Stand by for the latest on E. Jean Carroll's defamation damages trial against Trump and why the former president was nearly given the boot. Also, Trump is escalating his attacks on GOP presidential rival Nikki Haley referring to her birth name and Indian heritage in an online rant. Plus, President Biden has wrapped up an urgent meeting with top lawmakers. Did they find any common ground on the divisive issues of Ukraine and border security? House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries joins. 

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Donald Trump, Nikki Haley, and Ron DeSantis are all hunting for votes in New Hampshire just hours after Trump's Iowa landslide. Also, former President Trump detours from the campaign trial, returning to court to face his accuser E. Jean Carroll, again, in a second defamation trial. Plus, after two U.S. strikes against Iran-backed militants, the U.S. military central command confirms a third retaliatory attack on Houthi rebel targets inside Yemen.

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Tonight’s The Situation Room showcast has been pre-empted for coverage of the Iowa caucuses. For recent news updates, be sure to visit CNN’s ‘5 Things’ at: https://edition.cnn.com/audio/podcasts/5-things

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U.S.-led airstrikes inside Yemen trigger a vow of retaliation by Iran-backed militants. Mass protests erupt in Yemen and fears of a full-scale regional war intensify. Also, a potential blizzard and bitter cold are disrupting the final push to the Iowa caucuses. We're tracking the candidates and severe weather with only three days to go before the first presidential votes of 2024.

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