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US strikes another boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing four, amid escalating questions about its counter-drug offensive

By Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — The US military carried out a strike Thursday on a suspected drug boat in the Eastern Pacific, killing four people on board, according to a social media post from US Southern Command. “Southern Spear conducted a lethal kinetic strike on a vessel in international waters operated by a Designated

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Unclassified report on Hegseth’s use of Signal details risk to troops, lack of cooperation with investigation

By Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information that could have endangered US troops through his use of Signal to discuss attack plans, a Pentagon watchdog said in an unclassified report released Thursday. It also details how Hegseth declined to fully cooperate with the probe. The investigation was

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Lawmakers split after viewing boat strike video: Democrat calls it ‘one of the most troubling things I’ve seen’

By Katie Bo Lillis, Ellis Kim, Morgan Rimmer, Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Top House and Senate lawmakers emerged divided along party lines after a private briefing with the military official who oversaw September’s attack on an alleged drug vessel that included a so-called double-tap strike that killed surviving crew members, with a top Democrat

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Americans under 30 are ‘under profound strain’ and deeply mistrust institutions, poll finds

By Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN (CNN) — Young Americans are “a generation under profound strain” with little confidence in institutions and widespread economic concerns, according to a Harvard Institute of Politics survey of adults younger than 30 released Thursday. Young adults say, 57% to 13%, that things in the country are generally on the wrong track,

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Lawyers for New York attorney general’s office expected in court to seek disqualification of another US attorney

By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — Lawyers for the New York attorney general’s office are expected to appear in federal court in Albany on Thursday to try to disqualify a US attorney from investigating the state’s civil case against President Donald Trump. New York Attorney General Letitia James, a Democrat, is challenging the appointment of

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US Institute of Peace renamed for Trump after his administration gutted it earlier this year

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s name has been installed on the building and signage around the US Institute of Peace (USIP) – an independent agency that the administration gutted earlier this year. The president’s moniker appeared on the Washington, DC, headquarters ahead of a peace agreement signing ceremony between Rwanda and

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Trump pardons former top entertainment executive who was charged by his own Justice Department

By Samantha Waldenberg, Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump issued a “full and unconditional pardon” for Oak View Group co-founder Tim Leiweke, who was indicted by the president’s own Justice Department earlier this year, according to a document released online. A federal grand jury indicted Leiweke, then the CEO of the live entertainment

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Pro-Trump conspiracy theorist Mike Lindell files to run for Minnesota governor in 2026

By Marshall Cohen, CNN (CNN) — Mike Lindell, the MyPillow CEO and right-wing conspiracy theorist, has filed paperwork to run for governor of Minnesota next year. The Minnesota Campaign Finance Board website indicates that he created a “Mike Lindell for Governor” committee on Wednesday. However, in an interview with the Minnesota Star Tribune, Lindell said

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Rep. Henry Cuellar

Trump pardons Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar

CNN By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is issuing a “full and unconditional” pardon to Texas Democratic Rep. Henry Cuellar and his wife, Imelda, using a lengthy social media post to accuse the Biden administration of targeting political opponents, even within its own party. “One of the clearest examples

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Special Counsel Jack Smith delivers remarks on a recently unsealed indictment including four felony counts against former U.S. President Donald Trump on August 1

Jack Smith is expected to privately testify before House Judiciary Committee in mid-December

By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — Jim Jordan, the Republican Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said he has issued a subpoena to former Special Counsel Jack Smith to privately testify before the committee in mid-December. The subpoena follows Smith’s continued calls to allow him to testify publicly about his investigations and cases against President

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Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks in front of President Donald Trump during a cabinet meeting at the White House in Washington

Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

CNN By Zachary Cohen, Jake Tapper, CNN (CNN) — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to share highly-sensitive attack plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to four sources familiar with the contents

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Exclusive: Watchdog finds Hegseth risked endangering troops by sharing sensitive war plans on Signal, sources say

By Zachary Cohen, Jake Tapper, CNN (CNN) — Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth risked compromising sensitive military information, which could have endangered American troops and mission objectives, when he used Signal in March of this year to share highly-sensitive attack plans targeting Houthi rebels in Yemen, according to four sources familiar with the contents of

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Trump announces plan to rescind Biden-era fuel-economy standards for vehicles

By Alayna Treene, Alejandra Jaramillo, Betul Tuncer, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday unveiled plans to rescind fuel-economy standards for vehicles put in place under the Biden administration. “These policies forced automakers to build cars using expensive technologies that drove up costs, drove up prices, and made the car much worse,” Trump said

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How Trump is intensifying his crackdown on every form of immigration to the US

By Michael Williams, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s latest immigration crackdown, prompted by the shooting of two National Guard members, means he has now halted or significantly tightened every legal and illegal form of foreign entry into the US, prompting widespread fear and confusion among immigrants who are unsure what will happen

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James Solomon wins Jersey City mayor’s race, denying Jim McGreevey a political comeback, CNN projects

By Molly English, CNN (CNN) — City councilman James Solomon will become the next mayor of Jersey City after winning Tuesday’s runoff, according to a projection from CNN’s Decision Desk. Solomon’s victory denies a comeback attempt by former New Jersey Gov. Jim McGreevey, who was attempting to reenter elected office for the first time in

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Classified Pentagon watchdog report on Hegseth’s use of Signal sent to lawmakers

By Natasha Bertrand, Zachary Cohen, CNN (CNN) — A classified final version of the Pentagon inspector general’s report into Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use of Signal to discuss sensitive military operations has been delivered to the House and Senate Armed Services committees for review, three people familiar with the matter told CNN. A declassified,

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Trump and Hegseth insist they didn’t know of follow-up strike that killed survivors on suspected drug boat

By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth on Tuesday sought to distance themselves from the decision to launch a follow-up strike on a suspected drug boat in the Caribbean, insisting they weren’t aware of what the military had done after the first strike didn’t kill everyone on board.

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Sabrina Carpenter calls White House video using her song ‘evil and disgusting’

By Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — The White House social media team is in hot water with one of the world’s biggest pop stars after using Sabrina Carpenter’s song “Juno” in a video depicting law enforcement apprehending individuals in apparent immigration actions. The Grammy-winning singer and songwriter called the video “evil and disgusting.” “Do not

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Accused National Guard shooter held without bond after pleading not guilty to murder and assault charges from hospital bed

By Casey Gannon, Holmes Lybrand, Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — An Afghan man appeared in court virtually from his hospital bed in Washington, DC to plead not guilty to charges related to the shooting of two National Guardsmen in the capital. Rahmanullah Lakanwal is accused of shooting two National Guard members near the White House

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Lawsuit from James Comey’s friend could disrupt plans to re-indict the former FBI director

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN (CNN) — James Comey’s friend and former lawyer Daniel Richman is suing the Justice Department over evidence gathered from him years ago that was used in the recently dismissed criminal case against Comey, which could disrupt the Trump administration’s imminent plans to re-indict the former FBI director. The evidence the Justice

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Rep. Elise Stefanik

Stefanik and Johnson in public spat over 2016 Russia probe provision, complicating defense bill vote

By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — A new headache is emerging for House Speaker Mike Johnson. For years, GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik, one of President Donald Trump’s most vocal allies in Congress, had been trying to pass legislation in response to the FBI’s investigation into Trump’s 2016 presidential campaign and Russia. With Republican control of

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Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem attends a meeting in the Oval Office of the White House

First on CNN: DHS recommends travel ban list include at least 10 more countries following DC shooting

By Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is recommending that the Trump administration’s travel ban list include between 30 to 32 countries, marking an increase from the current list of 19 countries, according to a source familiar with the matter. Nationals of countries on the travel ban list face restrictions on

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Juan Orlando Hernández presents his national statement during day two of COP26 at SECC on November 1

Trump formally pardons former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández

By Kaitlan Collins, Maria Santana, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump has formally pardoned former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, telling reporters at the White House on Tuesday, “I feel pretty good about it.” Hernández’s attorney Renato Stabile and a White House official told CNN earlier Tuesday that Trump had pardoned the former Honduran president.

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Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset

By Kathryn Squyres, CNN (CNN) — Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, normally a conservative stronghold, is giving Democrats hope that their recently successful message of affordability can help them spring a major upset. The contest pits Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps against Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn. The winner will replace former

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Republican congressional candidate Matt Van Epps

Tennessee special election stirs Democratic hopes and GOP fears of an upset

CNN By Kathryn Squyres, CNN (CNN) — Tuesday’s special election in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District, normally a conservative stronghold, is giving Democrats hope that their recently successful message of affordability can help them spring a major upset. The contest pits Trump-backed Republican Matt Van Epps against Democratic state Rep. Aftyn Behn. The winner will replace

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Supreme Court skeptical of New Jersey’s subpoena of faith-based pregnancy centers

By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — A majority of the Supreme Court appeared skeptical Tuesday of New Jersey’s effort to subpoena donor information from “crisis pregnancy centers” without federal court review, fearing that the probe may have chilled the First Amendment rights of anti-abortion supporters. The justices appeared likely to side with a religious nonprofit,

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D91 pledges to “maintain safe environment & reduce distractions” as schools host run-off election

Idaho Falls School District 91 students will head to class tomorrow, coinciding with the crucial Idaho Falls Mayoral Run-Off election. The decision comes as Superintendent Karla LaOrange addresses several questions from concerned parents regarding student safety and potential disruption from increased voter traffic at polling locations in local schools.

“We are mindful that elections bring additional traffic into our buildings and will continue our longstanding practice of working closely with the Idaho Falls Police Department, our school resource officers, and the Bonneville County Elections Office to maintain a safe environment and reduce disruptions,” said Superintendent LaOrange.

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Alina Habba

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says

CNN By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court on Monday found Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, is serving unlawfully as US attorney for New Jersey, dealing a legal blow to the Trump administration that could have far-reaching consequences on other appointments across the country. A panel of three appellate

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Alina Habba

Former Trump personal lawyer Alina Habba is unlawfully serving as the US attorney for New Jersey, appeals court says

By Kara Scannell, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals court on Monday found Alina Habba, President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney, is serving unlawfully as US attorney for New Jersey, dealing a legal blow to the Trump administration that could have far-reaching consequences on other appointments across the country. A panel of three appellate judges

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President Donald Trump steps off Marine One as he arrives to Walter Reed National Military Medical Center to receive a medical checkup in Bethesda

White House releases details of Trump’s medical imaging, saying results were ‘perfectly normal’

By Kit Maher, Samantha Waldenberg, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump’s doctor said in a memo released by the White House on Monday that his October medical imaging was of his cardiovascular and abdominal systems and that both showed “perfectly normal” results. “President Trump’s cardiovascular imaging is perfectly normal. There is no evidence of arterial

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President Donald Trump delivers remarks in the Oval Office of the White House on November 21

Trump holds Venezuela Oval Office meeting amid growing questions about his military moves

By Natasha Bertrand, Alayna Treene, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump and top national security officials huddled at the White House Monday to discuss next steps on Venezuela, as the administration faces renewed called from lawmakers to release more information – particularly about a controversial decision in September to strike a boat in the Caribbean

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Suspended FEMA workers who criticized Trump administration got their jobs back — until DHS leaders found out

By Gabe Cohen, CNN (CNN) — In a dramatic about-face, the Trump administration on Monday re-suspended more than a dozen FEMA employees mere hours after CNN broke the news that they’d been reinstated to the agency following a three-month exile and a probe into alleged misconduct. The staffers were put on administrative leave in August

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Supreme Court leans toward internet service providers in copyright battle with nation’s music industry

By John Fritze, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court appeared sympathetic Monday to an internet service provider locked in a copyright battle with the music industry that some warn could leave millions of Americans disconnected and turn companies that provide connectivity into “internet police.” At issue are peer-to-peer file-sharing protocols like BitTorrent that allow users

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SNAP benefits are flowing again, but many enrollees will soon hit another hurdle

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Food stamp recipients are now receiving their November benefits, but a growing swath of enrollees may soon lose their vital food assistance completely. At the same time as the government shutdown disrupted the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, states began implementing an expansion of the program’s work requirements

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Trump maintains pressure campaign on Venezuela, saying its airspace should be considered closed

By Kristen Holmes, Alejandra Jaramillo, Stefano Pozzebon, CNN Palm Beach, Florida (CNN) — The United States continued its pressure campaign against Venezuela on Saturday as President Donald Trump issued a broad directive on social media, warning airlines, pilots and criminal networks to avoid Venezuelan airspace. “Please consider the airspace above and surrounding Venezuela to be

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How far can Democrats ride the affordability argument? A progressive running in deep-red Tennessee is about to find out

By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — Aftyn Behn, the Democratic nominee for next week’s special election in a heavily Republican Tennessee congressional district, has made affordability concerns a centerpiece of her campaign messaging – mirroring the playbook of the party’s victorious candidates for governor in Virginia and New Jersey earlier this month. Tuesday’s contest is

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Trump pushes long-running attack on Biden autopen use, claiming he’s ‘cancelling’ actions signed with it

By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Friday continued his effort to delegitimize actions taken during Joe Biden’s presidency, claiming in a social media post that he is “cancelling all executive orders, and anything else that was not directly signed” by his predecessor. Trump’s declaration, made in a post on Truth Social,

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An emboldened Trump escalates his anti-immigration crackdown after National Guard shooting

By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is doubling down on the aggressive anti-immigration policies that helped deliver him a second term, launching an interagency federal investigation into the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, DC, while also directing his administration to take steps to stem migration into the US. In

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US military carried out second strike killing survivors on a suspected drug boat that had already been attacked, sources say

By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The US military carried out a follow–up strike on a suspected drug vessel operating in the Caribbean on September 2 after an initial attack did not kill everyone on board, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. That September strike was the first in what became a regular series

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Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’

CNN By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that the United States is preparing to take new action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela, telling service members during a Thanksgiving call that efforts for strikes on land will be starting “very soon.” “In recent weeks, you’ve been working to deter

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Trump says US land action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela will start ‘very soon’

By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump suggested Thursday that the United States is preparing to take new action against alleged drug trafficking networks in Venezuela, telling service members during a Thanksgiving call that efforts for strikes on land will be starting “very soon.” “In recent weeks, you’ve been working to deter Venezuelan

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