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Justice Department reaches another settlement with Trump adviser Michael Flynn
Former Trump adviser Michael Flynn has reached another settlement with the Justice Department — this time for over $38,000 in retirement funds the Army had withheld from the former general after officials found he earned money from speaking at an event tied to the Russian government in 2015.
Mitch McConnell, Joe Biden and the growing epidemic of politicians hiding health problems
Politicians are increasingly hiding their health problems, despite a national reckoning over the problem during the presidency of Joe Biden.
Trump admin reimposes oil sanctions after Iran strikes ships near Strait of Hormuz
The Trump administration is reimposing sanctions on Iranian oil sales in retaliation for a series of attacks on commercial ships near the Strait of Hormuz.
See Trump’s shifting blame game on the Russia-Ukraine war
President Donald Trump’s inability to find peace in Ukraine — a war he once claimed would be over the day he took office — has caused him enormous frustration. But the focus of his ire has zig-zagged throughout his second term in office.
Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for three weeks and his team won’t say why. What we know.
US Sen. Mitch McConnell has been hospitalized for three weeks and it’s still not clear why he was admitted or what his condition is.
Why Democrats need Graham Platner to go away
A lot of people called for Graham Platner to drop out of Maine’s Senate race Monday night, after a rape allegation surfaced against the Democratic nominee. But relatively few of them were Republicans.
Trump told interesting stories about George Washington and the Panama Canal. They’re both fake
Last week, President Donald Trump’s annual financial disclosure showed he made more than $1 billion from cryptocurrency ventures in 2025. On Monday, after a reporter asked him a question related to crypto, he eventually pivoted to a colorful anecdote about the nation’s first president.
Strength training: The secret weapon for women’s heart health
Mobility coach Dana Santas shows how integrating resistance training into a weekly fitness regimen can benefit women’s heart health.
As Israel becomes Democratic litmus test, Jewish progressives warn about a tilt into antisemitism
For many liberals, longtime policy priorities like universal healthcare or stopping climate change are now intertwined with opposing Israel. An ascendant faction of the left argues there’s no such thing anymore as “progressive except for Palestine” — a phrase that took off in the years following Hamas’ October 7, 2023, attack and the ensuing war in Gaza — and sees opposition to Israel as a Democratic litmus test.
Crypto, red cards and Trump’s corruption problem
Last week, President Donald Trump’s financial disclosures showed he earned more than $2 billion in 2025 — including an astonishing more than $1 billion from his family’s entry into the largely unregulated world of cryptocurrency.
Sports analyst on Trump’s involvement in FIFA suspension reversal: ‘Never seen anything like it’
An anti-inflammatory diet may lower dementia risk, even in people with early signs of Alzheimer’s
Healthy eating may help protect the brain, even after early biological changes linked to Alzheimer’s disease have begun, a study suggests. Dr. Leana Wen explains.
Inside the GOP border security feud derailing Trump’s agenda in Congress
Speaker Mike Johnson had just delivered President Donald Trump his biggest legislative win of the year, but as he sat in his office in mid-June surrounded by a group of furious senior Republicans, the mood was sour.
He was Trump’s boyhood friend. Now he’s pushing Trump to declare a ‘national emergency’ and seize control of the midterms
In Peter Ticktin’s world, there always seems to be a conspiracy or cover-up lurking.
Trump’s red card call stirs political storm around World Cup
For 24 days, the World Cup seemed to achieve a rare feat in America in 2026: It had almost nothing to do with Donald Trump.
White House report accuses Smithsonian leadership of radical ideology
The White House has accused Smithsonian Institution leadership of adopting a divisive ideological framework that erases American heritage.
DC experiences ‘Code Red’ air quality after massive fireworks display
Residents of Washington, DC, on Sunday briefly experienced the worst air quality of any major city in the world, according to a company that ranks pollution globally, as the capital reckoned with the aftermath of a massive, 40-minute Fourth of July fireworks show.
Mallory McMorrow drops out of Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary
Mallory McMorrow dropped out of the Democratic Senate primary in Michigan on Sunday, narrowing the field to two as the party faces a crucial choice next month in picking a nominee to defend a must-win seat.
Speaker Johnson says House will pass Trump’s voter ID bill through arduous process after GOP revolt
House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to move quickly to advance President Donald Trump’s signature voter ID legislation through the arduous budget reconciliation process once the House returns to Washington, downplaying the heightened tensions within the GOP after he sent lawmakers home early for the holidays after a few Republicans brought the floor to a halt.
Protecting the Declaration of Independence: An up-close look at one of America’s most important documents
Burgum: White nationalists and ‘people who say reprehensible things about President Trump’ are protected by free speech.
America has been deeply divided before. Here’s why today’s divisions are different
At 250 years, America’s fault lines are showing. Partisan and regional divisions rival the most intense internal conflicts it has faced since the Civil War.
Want to leverage wearable tech like a World Cup athlete? Here are the metrics to track
Millions of people around the world wear smart rings and fitness trackers to keep tabs on their sleep, workouts, heart rate and even body temperature, all in the name of better understanding their health. But at the World Cup, that same technology is being pushed to an elite level.
How the Supreme Court has changed on transgender rights since 2020
In 2020, when the Supreme Court declared that transgender workers were covered by federal anti-discrimination law, the opinion authored by Justice Neil Gorsuch marked a legal breakthrough.
Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper got a hilarious surprise visit from this TV legend
Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper lost it when Cheri Oteri provided a heavenly visit from late host Barbara Walters.
America held a big birthday party — and a soccer extravaganza broke out
The game the rest of the world knows as football is teaching America something about itself on its 250th birthday and reminding foreigners that the nation is far more welcoming and complex than its bitter political caricature.
Trump posts new image of $100 bill with his signature
President Donald Trump posted a new image Friday of a $100 bill bearing his signature, months after the Treasury Department announced that, for the first time, a sitting president’s signature would be featured on US paper currency.
Where is the Democratic Party headed? One Dem. governor says disruption, not ideology, is driving voters’ choices
Diarrhea-causing parasite that can contaminate raw produce causing misery across several states
This 4th of July weekend, you may want to give those raw berries or green salad the side-eye.
I shopped Best Buy’s 4th of July sale to find the 10 best tech deals worth buying
4th of July deals on TVs, speakers, headphones and more are live at Best Buy through the end of the holiday weekend.
What we know about Trump’s July Fourth fireworks event
President Donald Trump’s celebration for America’s 250th anniversary will culminate Saturday with a record-breaking fireworks show on the National Mall amid scorching temperatures and controversy over his efforts to put himself at the center of the commemoration.
Top general fired by Trump administration criticizes use of military for political missions
The former top US general whom Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth fired last year offered a sharp criticism of the Trump administration in an op-ed published Friday, pointing to its political use of the military, such as deploying troops to clamp down on crime in major cities.
US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears that Israel would assassinate mediators
US officials attempted to warn Iran of fears they had that Israel would assassinate meditators during talks this spring, two US officials said.
Strength training for seniors is crucial for aging comfortably. This is the equipment you need to start your journey
I asked aging and fitness experts for their recommendations on the best strength-training products for seniors. Here’s what they say is worth buying.
Tricorn hats or Trump rally? Americans have July Fourth options
The United States is celebrating a jubilee – July 4th is the 250th anniversary, or semiquincentennial, of the signing of the Declaration of Independence, the foundational document for western democracy.
Trump heads to Mount Rushmore, where efforts to impose his likeness have stalled
President Donald Trump returns to Mount Rushmore on Friday, and though the president has openly mused about adding his likeness to the storied national monument, it’s unclear if he can move the mountains necessary to make it happen.
CNN analysis: Turnout in this year’s primary elections clearly favors Democrats so far
This year’s primary turnout continues a trend that’s been building since Donald Trump’s return to the White House – Democrats are more motivated than Republicans to vote.
Political commentator calls CNN story on deportee caught in Venezuela earthquake 'absolutely ridiculous'
'Fox News @ Night' panelists discuss CNN's story on a deportee caught in the Venezuela earthquakes and an MS NOW guest saying Democrats have 'gone off the rails.'
Supreme Court declines to halt daily $800 fine for ex-Fox News reporter refusing to divulge sources
The Supreme Court on Thursday declined to intervene after a judge ordered an $800-a-day fine for Catherine Herridge, a former Fox News reporter, if she refuses to reveal her confidential source for stories about a Chinese American scientist who was investigated by the FBI but never charged.
Exclusive: Trump administration plans to boost worksite immigration enforcement after increase in criminal probes
The Trump administration is planning for an increase in worksite enforcement operations, with multiple federal agencies involved in determining how to boost the number of immigration arrests and placate the president’s base, according to five sources familiar with the discussions.
FBI assigns 260 staff members to Georgia 2020 election probe
The FBI has ramped up its investigation into the 2020 election in Georgia by dedicating more personnel to what an internal memo refers to as a “priority,” a person familiar with the matter told CNN.
Two different parties, two strikingly similar immigrant stories. Lawmakers from both parties share what being American means
Former Olympic canoeist indicted by a grand jury after arrest at the Reflecting Pool
David Hearn, a former Olympic canoeist, has been indicted by a grand jury in Washington, DC, Superior Court, after being arrested last month when he reached into the Reflecting Pool, a source familiar with the charges told CNN.
US service member arrested at Capitol after calling for Trump’s impeachment
A US Air Force major was arrested on the steps of the US Capitol on Wednesday after delivering a speech calling for the impeachment and removal of President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance.
Trump-backed organizer of America’s 250th birthday events may have duped donors, report from House Democrats alleges
Donors who intended to support a bipartisan nonprofit that’s organizing celebrations for America’s 250th anniversary were allegedly redirected – without their knowledge – to a separate nonprofit behind events being promoted by President Donald Trump, according to a report from a group of House Democrats, citing confidential, unnamed sources.
Ocasio-Cortez endorses Abdul El-Sayed in Michigan Senate race
New York Democratic Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez gave her coveted endorsement Thursday to Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive Senate candidate in Michigan who party leaders have worried might be too left-leaning to win in the swing state.
Securing America’s 250: Law enforcement faces shifting plans and World Cup demands
The day after the White House kicked off celebrations for America’s 250th birthday with a UFC fight on the South Lawn, FBI Director Kash Patel announced that law enforcement had thwarted a plot to attack the event using drones and snipers to target Trump and others.
The 9 Senate seats most likely to flip in 2026
Four months into the primary calendar, most of the battlefield is set in the race for control of the US Senate. Now the real fight begins.
Takeaways from a divisive Supreme Court term that expanded Trump’s power
After berating the Supreme Court for much of the year — while simultaneously inviting some of the justices over to the White House for dinner — President Donald Trump’s final assessment of the court’s momentous term this week felt something like a ceasefire.
The Iran MOU is a mess. It still might work
The 14-point “Memorandum of Understanding” is among the oddest international agreements in recent memory. Short on detail, its two pages purport to grant significant up-front American concessions to Iran in exchange for opening the Strait of Hormuz, which was already open before the war President Donald Trump started in February and now hopes to end.
Colorado governor fires two clemency board members who spoke out about Tina Peters’ commutation
Colorado Gov. Jared Polis on Wednesday fired two members of the state’s clemency board after they spoke out against his controversial decision to grant clemency to Tina Peters – an election denier whose sentence was cut in half by the outgoing Democratic governor in May.
Stephen A. Smith slams President Trump calling his behavior gluttonous after he made $2 billion while in office
EMS recording shows emergency response for ‘unconscious’ person at Sen. McConnell’s house on same day he was hospitalized
An EMS audio recording published by an independent journalist indicates that emergency responders were called to the Washington, DC, home of Sen. Mitch McConnell for an “unconscious” person the same day he was hospitalized last month.
Soaring revenue at Mar-a-Lago shows how Trump’s business interests and politics intersect
As President Donald Trump’s wealth has soared since retaking office, a new financial disclosure shows his two premier Florida resorts have also delivered record-breaking surges in revenue.
Soaring revenue at Mar-a-Lago shows how Trump’s business interests and politics intersect
As President Donald Trump’s wealth has soared since retaking office, a new financial disclosure shows his two premier Florida resorts have also delivered record-breaking surges in revenue.
The president’s getting richer — but many midterm voters aren’t
Many Americans may not be feeling Donald Trump’s economic “golden age” — but the president’s bank account is.
Democratic Socialist who ousted 15-term incumbent speaks to OutFront: ‘voters taking power into their own hands’
Trump made $1.2B through crypto in 2025. Jonathan Swan says that likely doesn’t ‘scratch the surface’ of the family’s gains
Trump foe John Brennan sues administration demanding investigative records into him be preserved
Former CIA Director John Brennan, who has been under investigation by the Justice Department, is demanding the Trump administration preserve records about its inquiry into him, and asking for a court’s help, according to a new lawsuit filed in Washington, DC, on Wednesday.
Congressman Tom Kean’s hospital treatment for depression may encourage men’s mental health
When a Republican, male politician spoke publicly about a leave he took to get help for his depression, the US saw something uncommon and needed, experts say.
Canadian boy, 11, dies from rabies after waking up with bat on his mouth
An 11-year-old Canadian boy has died from rabies after waking up with a bat on his nose and mouth.
Victor Willis, Village People front man, dies at 74
(CNN) — Singer Victor Willis, front man of disco group the Village People, died Tuesday at age 74.
Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time
Scientists say they have built a cell from scratch for the first time that feeds, grows and replicates like a natural cell, a breakthrough in synthetic biology.
Trump ‘excited’ for inaugural flight on Qatari-gifted Air Force One
President Donald Trump shared his excitement for the inaugural flight of the new Air Force One, a luxury jet donated by the government of Qatar, saying the US “couldn’t build a plane like this.”
Trump’s audacious bid to end birthright citizenship was not an entire loss at the Supreme Court
When President Donald Trump used his black Sharpie on his first day back in office to sign an executive order in January 2025 limiting birthright citizenship, he said, “This is a big one.”
What older adults need to know before taking a GLP-1 medication to lose weight
Starting Wednesday, millions of Medicare-qualifying adults will have access to popular medications for weight loss at deep discounts through a temporary federal program called the Medicare GLP-1 Bridge.
Taylor Swift might steal America’s thunder on its birthday weekend
(CNN) — Yes, it’s really happening.
How a new super PAC formed to counter AIPAC is fueling democratic socialists’ wins
American Priorities, which started just six months ago, has quickly emerged as an influential force in House Democratic primaries, spending at least $5.6 million to boost Democrats who are fiercely critical of Israel. It helped democratic socialist Melat Kiros defeat Colorado Rep. Diana DeGette on Tuesday.
Trump shifts strategy after major defeat on birthright citizenship
Trump made hundreds of millions from cryptocurrency ventures in first year back in office
President Donald Trump collected billions of dollars through an array of cryptocurrency holdings, royalty payments and property investments last year, according to his latest annual financial disclosure released on Tuesday.
Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s next
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender students playing on girls sports teams, delivering another blockbuster setback to trans youth and their families in a decision that is likely to sustain similar laws in about half of the nation.
Supreme Court upholds transgender sports bans: What to know and what’s next
The Supreme Court on Tuesday upheld state bans on transgender students playing on girls sports teams, delivering another blockbuster setback to trans youth and their families in a decision that is likely to sustain similar laws in about half of the nation.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce expected to marry at Madison Square Garden this week, sources say
The highly anticipated wedding of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce is expected to take place at Madison Square Garden this week, two sources familiar with the plans told CNN Tuesday.
Speaker Johnson loses key vote as House GOP leaders struggle to contain rebellion
Speaker Mike Johnson is once again battling hardline conservatives for control of his own House floor — and he has no clear way out.
Live results: Colorado primary election results
See Colorado election results and maps for the 2026 primaries.
Longtime Clinton aide walks back claim former president visited Epstein island, sources say
A longtime aide to Bill Clinton walked back a prior claim that the former president visited Jeffrey Epstein’s island, according to two sources familiar with closed-door testimony on Capitol Hill.
Supreme Court agrees to review ban on AR-style semi-automatic rifles in major Second Amendment case
The Supreme Court announced Tuesday that it will decide whether cities and states may ban people from owning AR-15 rifles and similar semiautomatic weapons, taking up a major Second Amendment dispute that it had previously declined to address.
Supreme Court lifts Watergate-era caps on campaign spending
The Supreme Court on Tuesday lifted a Watergate-era cap on how much money political parties may spend in coordination with candidates, siding with Republicans in a case initially filed by then-Senate candidate JD Vance that experts say could ultimately benefit the GOP in this year’s midterm election.