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By Jamie Gangel, Zachary Cohen and Elizabeth Stuart, CNN Washington (CNN) — The National Archives is pushing back on claims made by former President Donald Trump, his lawyers and his allies over his retention of classified documents, for which he now faces a federal indictment. On Friday, the Archives took the rare step of releasing

By Daniel Dale, CNN Washington (CNN) — In the weeks before Donald Trump was indicted over his alleged mishandling of classified defense documents and alleged attempt to cover it up, the former president kept arguing that it would be unfair to prosecute him given that President Joe Biden took “1,850 boxes” of documents to the

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN (CNN) — Even before former President Donald Trump was indicted this week over his alleged mishandling of classified documents, Bobbie Kilberg was in the “Never Trump” camp. And the veteran Republican fundraiser worries that Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis – given his public feuding with Disney, one of his state’s largest employers

By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US believes that an attack drone manufacturing plant Russia is building with Iran’s help could be fully operational by early next year, National Security Council official John Kirby said on Friday. Iran is shipping equipment for the plant, as well as fully-built drones, to Russia via the Caspian

By Marshall Cohen, Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Washington (CNN) — The federal criminal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s potential mishandling of classified documents escalated in stunning fashion last week with Trump’s indictment. The former president faces a total of 37 counts, including 31 counts of willful retention of national defense information, according

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Biden administration officials are doubling down on efforts to stem the flow of migrants journeying to the US-Mexico border, capitalizing on nearly a month of low border crossings in the wake of the lifting of a Covid-era restriction. The handling of the US southern border has dogged President Joe

By Kevin Liptak, CNN Fort Liberty, North Carolina (CNN) — At the very moment a federal indictment was unsealed detailing former President Donald Trump’s alleged crimes related to his handling of top-secret defense documents, his successor was attempting to promote his legislative agenda, surrounded by beige machines and black hoses. “We’re in an incredible competition

By Ed Lavandera and Josh Campbell, CNN (CNN) — Nate Paul, a real estate investor and close associate of impeached Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, has been charged with eight felony counts of financial crimes. The 23-page federal indictment accuses Paul of making false statements to mortgage lenders and credit unions to secure business loans.

By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Federal prosecutors are investigating conservative-backed efforts in Wyoming to infiltrate the Democratic National Committee ahead of the 2020 election, according to people familiar with the matter. Prosecutors have subpoenaed Richard Seddon, a former British intelligence official, and Susan Gore, a Republican donor and heiress to the Gore-Tex fortune, as

By Dan Berman, CNN (CNN) — It’s been eight years since he rode down the escalator in Trump Tower and more than two years since the January 6, 2021, insurrection, but the legal drama surrounding Donald Trump has never been more intense. He pleaded not guilty last month to 37 federal counts related to the

By Kaanita Iyer, CNN Washington (CNN) — Special counsel Jack Smith’s monthslong investigation into Donald Trump’s alleged mishandling of classified documents has entered a new chapter with the indictment of the former president. Trump faces 37 felony counts, which include charges relating to the willful retention of national defense information, according to the indictment unsealed

By Sara Murray, CNN (CNN) — Former Republican House Speaker Newt Gingrich testified Thursday before a federal grand jury investigating January 6, 2021, according to a person familiar with the matter. Gingrich allegedly communicated with senior advisers to former President Donald Trump about television advertisements that relied on false claims of election fraud, according to

By Tara John and Luke McGee, CNN (CNN) — Ukraine and its allies will be at the whim of American voters once again next year if the winner of the US election is not as enthusiastic about defending democracy on the European continent as President Joe Biden has been over the last fifteen months. Former

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of State Antony Blinken on Thursday reaffirmed the Biden administration’s commitment to normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia as he wrapped up his first solo visit to the Kingdom. At a press conference in Riyadh, the top US diplomat said he discussed the matter of normalization in

By Donald Judd and Maegan Vazquez, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Thursday announced that Covid-19 coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha is leaving the administration. Biden offered effusive praise for the doctor, who succeeded Jeff Zients as the White House Covid-19 Response coordinator in March 2022, writing Jha “has effectively translated and communicated complex scientific

By Steve Contorno and Donie O’Sullivan, CNN (CNN) — The presidential campaign for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis released a video on social media that appears to use images generated by artificial intelligence to depict former President Donald Trump hugging Dr. Anthony Fauci. The images were included in a video posted Monday that first shows Trump

CNN Editorial Research Here’s a look at the life of former New Jersey Governor Chris Christie. Personal Birth date: September 6, 1962 Birth place: Newark, New Jersey Birth name: Christopher James Christie Father: Wilbur “Bill” Christie, an accountant Mother: Sondra (Grasso) Christie Marriage: Mary Pat (Foster) Christie (1986-present) Children: Bridget, Patrick, Sarah and Andrew Education:

By Maegan Vazquez, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Thursday blasted efforts across the country to roll back LGBTQ+ protections, referring to proponents of the restrictions as “hysterical” and “prejudiced.” During a joint news conference at the White House alongside British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak, Biden said the administration’s fight for LGBTQ+ rights is

By Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — A bipartisan group of lawmakers will introduce a bill on Thursday to ban the sale of bump stocks and other devices that enable semi-automatic firearms to increase their rate of fire and effectively operate as fully automatic weapons, the bill’s lead sponsor told CNN. Democratic Sens. Martin Heinrich and

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — The US government’s humanitarian agency has suspended food aid to Ethiopia after determining “that a widespread and coordinated campaign is diverting food assistance from the people of Ethiopia” – a nation where more than 20 million people require food support. In a statement Thursday, a spokesperson for the US

By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — When United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak visited the White House on Thursday, he hoped a shared perspective on Ukraine and a new push for economic partnership could reinforce what has been a steady, if rather business-like, working relationship. For President Joe Biden and his team, a relatively low-key

By Donald Judd and Maegan Vazquez, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden will appoint a new federal coordinator to address the increase in book bans enacted across different states – part of a slew of new actions that he announced on Thursday aimed at protecting the LGBTQ+ community. Biden announced the actions during a news

By CNN Staff (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence offered some pointed criticism of the president he served under, Donald Trump, during his campaign launch speech on Wednesday. But hours later, at a CNN town hall in Iowa, Pence echoed some of Trump’s familiar false claims while adding inaccuracies of his own. Like Trump

By Melanie Zanona and Manu Raju, CNN (CNN) — A conservative revolt paralyzing the House has set off a bitter blame game among the upper ranks of GOP leadership, with top Republicans scrambling to defuse internal tensions that have spilled out into public view – and take some of the heat off themselves. Privately, allies

By Kaitlan Collins, Paula Reid, Sara Murray, Jeremy Herb and Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department recently informed Donald Trump’s legal team that he is a target in a federal investigation into the possible mishandling of classified documents, sources familiar with the matter told CNN, a sign that prosecutors may be moving closer

By Donald Judd (CNN) — President Joe Biden officially vetoed legislation Wednesday that would block his student loan forgiveness program, blasting lawmakers who supported the bill for what he called an “unprecedented attempt to deny critical relief to millions of their own constituents.” The bill – which passed Congress earlier this month with support from

By Sara Murray, CNN (CNN) — Steve Bannon, a right-wing podcast host and former White House adviser to Donald Trump, was subpoenaed to provide documents and testimony to a federal grand jury investigating January 6, 2021, according to a person familiar with the matter. Bannon was subpoenaed roughly a month ago. Neither Bannon nor his

By Shania Shelton and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie said Wednesday he was “wrong” about former President Donald Trump, whom he twice supported and advised ahead of the 2020 election. “Turns out I was wrong. I couldn’t make him a better candidate and I couldn’t make him a better

By CNN staff (CNN) — Seven Supreme Court justices released their financial disclosure forms on Wednesday amid increased criticism that the court is not doing enough to ensure transparency when it comes to ethics guidelines. Justices Clarence Thomas and Samuel Alito have received extensions to file the paperwork. Read the other justices’ financial disclosures here.

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of former US House speaker and presidential candidate Newt Gingrich. Personal Birth date: June 17, 1943 Birth place: Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Birth name: Newton Leroy McPherson; adopted at a young age by stepfather Robert Gingrich and took his last name Father: Newton C. McPherson, mechanic

By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — A newly released Defense Department inspector general investigation found that a former senior Pentagon leader berated and belittled subordinates, cursed at them, made some employees cry, and generally created a toxic work environment. Michael Cutrone served as the principal deputy and acting assistant secretary of defense for international security

CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of Democratic US Senator and 2020 presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren. Personal Birth date: June 22, 1949 Birth place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Birth name: Elizabeth Ann Herring Father: Donald Herring, salesman and maintenance man Mother: Pauline (Reed) Herring, department store worker Marriages: Bruce Mann (July

By Zachary Cohen and Paula Reid, CNN (CNN) — Alyssa Farah Griffin, a former White House communications director during the Trump administration who is now a CNN political commentator, voluntarily met with federal prosecutors in recent weeks, sitting for a formal interview as part of the ongoing special counsel probe related to January 6 and

By Eric Bradner, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence is set to field questions from Iowa voters in a CNN town hall Wednesday night after officially announcing off his bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination earlier in the day. The town hall will offer an early window into how Pence, who served

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence announced Wednesday he’s running for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination as he delivered his toughest takedown to date of primary rival and former boss Donald Trump, who he said “should never” be president again for his actions in the aftermath of the 2020 election.

By Rashard Rose and Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — An Indiana man has been charged after allegedly threatening Republican Rep. Jim Banks of Indiana and his family in voicemails, according to a court document. Aaron Thompson, 33, told United States Capitol Police that he’d left the voicemails at Banks’ office because he disagrees with him

By Tierney Sneed and Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department and challengers to Obamacare’s no-cost preventive care requirements said Friday they are working on an agreement to put part of a lower court ruling that overturned some of the mandates on hold while the case is appealed. They told the 5th Circuit US

By Lauren Fox and Nicky Robertson, CNN (CNN) — Senate Republicans say they’ll keep pushing for more funding for Ukraine and defense even in the wake of Kevin McCarthy’s comments that additional funding would face long odds in the GOP-controlled House, potentially setting off a clash between the House Speaker and Senate Minority Leader McConnell.

By Kristen Holmes, Katelyn Polantz and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — Mark Meadows, Donald Trump’s former chief of staff, has testified to a federal grand jury as part of special counsel Jack Smith’s ongoing investigation into the former president, according to one source familiar with the matter. Meadows was asked about the former president’s handling

By Natasha Bertrand, Alex Marquardt and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US received intelligence from a European ally last year that the Ukrainian military was planning an attack on the Nord Stream natural gas pipelines three months before they were hit, three US officials told CNN. The attack on the pipelines last September has

By Kaitlan Collins, Jeremy Herb, Kristen Holmes, Paula Reid, Evan Perez and Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — A grand jury based in southern Florida has heard testimony from multiple witnesses in recent weeks as part of the federal investigation into former President Donald Trump’s handling of classified documents, sources told CNN. Another witness is expected

By Holmes Lybrand (CNN) — A federal judge has given the Department of Homeland Security until next Tuesday to decide how it will handle a conservative think tank’s request for Prince Harry’s US immigration records. The Heritage Foundation has asked the US government via the Freedom of Information Act to see his visa application, citing