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Painting of iconic Trump raised-fist scene from Butler rally now hangs in Grand Foyer of White House

Painting of iconic Trump raised-fist scene from Butler rally now hangs in Grand Foyer of White House

Painting of iconic Trump raised-fist scene from Butler rally now hangs in Grand Foyer of White House
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Hear what Trump has to say amid sharp decline in market futures

President Donald Trump responds to a reporter's question about any "pain in the market" amid plunging stocks.

Hear what Trump has to say amid sharp decline in market futures
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Brown challenges Lutnick: Will Trump back down on tariffs?

Stock markets across Asia-Pacific and Europe fell Thursday and US markets tumbled after President Donald Trump announced new tariffs on trading partners around the world. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says President Trump will not back down on these tariffs.

Brown challenges Lutnick: Will Trump back down on tariffs?
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump’s team offers mixed messaging on tariff negotiation, downplays market volatility

Trump’s team offers mixed messaging on tariff negotiation, downplays market volatility

Trump’s team offers mixed messaging on tariff negotiation, downplays market volatility
Business|Political|US

DOGE expected to take aim at DHS with staffing cuts, including at US Secret Service

DOGE expected to take aim at DHS with staffing cuts, including at US Secret Service

DOGE expected to take aim at DHS with staffing cuts, including at US Secret Service
Europe|Political|World

‘Putin’s philosopher’ compares ‘Trump’s America’ with ‘Putin’s Russia’

Russian philosopher and political theorist often referred to as “Putin’s brain” Alexander Dugin joins CNN’s Fareed Zakaria from Moscow to discuss Russian President Vladimir Putin and President Donald Trump, and where he sees commonalities between the two figures.

‘Putin’s philosopher’ compares ‘Trump’s America’ with ‘Putin’s Russia’
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump criticizes Putin and threatens adversaries with new tariffs as he barrels toward April 2 deadline

Trump criticizes Putin and threatens adversaries with new tariffs as he barrels toward April 2 deadline

Trump criticizes Putin and threatens adversaries with new tariffs as he barrels toward April 2 deadline
Business|Economy|Political|US

Kelley Blue Book’s top editor breaks down how Trump’s auto tariffs will affect prices

Kelley Blue Book's executive editor, Brian Moody, explains how President Donald Trump's auto tariffs could affect pricing on new, used, and currently-owned vehicles.

Kelley Blue Book’s top editor breaks down how Trump’s auto tariffs will affect prices
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if auto prices rise because of tariffs

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if auto prices rise because of tariffs

Trump says he ‘couldn’t care less’ if auto prices rise because of tariffs
Political|US

Trump administration targets US Institute of Peace with mass Friday firings

Trump administration targets US Institute of Peace with mass Friday firings

Trump administration targets US Institute of Peace with mass Friday firings
Americas|Business|Economy|Political|US

Canada warns Trump on tariffs: Retaliation is coming April 2

Canada warns Trump on tariffs: Retaliation is coming April 2

Canada warns Trump on tariffs: Retaliation is coming April 2
Political|US

Vance says media won't force Trump to fire anyone over Signal chat

Vice President JD Vance said that the administration takes the Signal group chat scandal "very seriously," showing support for National Security Adviser Mike Waltz and sending a firm message that he and President Trump are "standing behind" their national security team.

Vance says media won't force Trump to fire anyone over Signal chat
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

JD Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland

Vice President JD Vance made the highest-profile case to date for American control of Greenland during a controversial visit. Vance said Denmark had neglected its territory and that America could no longer ignore Russian and Chinese alleged designs on the island.

JD Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland
Europe|Political|US|World

Danish lawmaker warns alliance with US is at stake over Greenland

Vice President JD Vance and his wife, Second Lady Usha Vance, are planning to visit Greenland. Denmark’s prime minister is accusing the US of putting pressure on the island, as President Trump has repeatedly said he wants to make Greenland part of the US. Danish Conservative lawmaker Rasmus Jarlov joins CNN’s Jim Sciutto to discuss.

Danish lawmaker warns alliance with US is at stake over Greenland
Europe|Political|US|World

JD Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland, makes highest-profile case for US control of the island

JD Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland, makes highest-profile case for US control of the island

JD Vance accuses Denmark of neglecting Greenland, makes highest-profile case for US control of the island
Election|Political|US

White House pulls Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination amid concern over narrow Republican House majority

White House pulls Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination amid concern over narrow Republican House majority

White House pulls Stefanik’s UN ambassador nomination amid concern over narrow Republican House majority
MidEast|Political|US

CNN's Brian Stelter explains why Goldberg released Hegseth's messages

The Atlantic published more messages from a group chat among top Cabinet members, in which the magazine’s editor in chief was inadvertently added. The messages reveal that specific sensitive information about strikes on Houthi targets in Yemen was shared in the Signal chat, rebutting claims from top Trump officials that strike plans were not discussed. CNN's Brian Stelter reports.

CNN's Brian Stelter explains why Goldberg released Hegseth's messages
MidEast|Political|US

Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages

Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages

Sources say the details shared by Hegseth in Signal chat were classified as Atlantic publishes additional messages
Business|Political|US

‘Shock and concern’: Reactions to WH easter egg roll sponsorships

The White House, through an outside event production company called Harbinger, is soliciting corporate sponsors for this year’s Easter Egg Roll, which is prompting major concerns from ethics experts and shock from former White House officials from both parties. CNN's Betsy Klein reports.

‘Shock and concern’: Reactions to WH easter egg roll sponsorships
Business|Political|US

‘This is not your grandmother’s Easter Egg Roll’: White House seeks corporate sponsorships for Easter event

‘This is not your grandmother’s Easter Egg Roll’: White House seeks corporate sponsorships for Easter event

‘This is not your grandmother’s Easter Egg Roll’: White House seeks corporate sponsorships for Easter event
Celebrity|Election|Europe|Political|US

From high-powered lawyer to high-profile public figure, Usha Vance settles into a new role

From high-powered lawyer to high-profile public figure, Usha Vance settles into a new role

From high-powered lawyer to high-profile public figure, Usha Vance settles into a new role
Political|US

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is the designated survivor for Trump’s address to Congress

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is the designated survivor for Trump’s address to Congress

Veterans Affairs Secretary Doug Collins is the designated survivor for Trump’s address to Congress
Crime|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Melania Trump’s congressional address guests include Comperatore family, Marc Fogel, mother and sister of Laken Riley

Melania Trump’s congressional address guests include Comperatore family, Marc Fogel, mother and sister of Laken Riley

Melania Trump’s congressional address guests include Comperatore family, Marc Fogel, mother and sister of Laken Riley
Political|US

Melania Trump advocates against ‘mean-spirited and hurtful online behavior’ in first public remarks of new term

Melania Trump advocates against ‘mean-spirited and hurtful online behavior’ in first public remarks of new term

Melania Trump advocates against ‘mean-spirited and hurtful online behavior’ in first public remarks of new term
Political|Technology|US

Melania Trump to use first public remarks of this term to shine a light on victims of deepfake revenge porn

Melania Trump to use first public remarks of this term to shine a light on victims of deepfake revenge porn

Melania Trump to use first public remarks of this term to shine a light on victims of deepfake revenge porn

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