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How Trump’s government-cutting moves risk exposing the CIA’s secrets

How Trump’s government-cutting moves risk exposing the CIA’s secrets

How Trump’s government-cutting moves risk exposing the CIA’s secrets
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Musk associates sought to use critical Treasury payment system to shut down USAID spending, emails show

Musk associates sought to use critical Treasury payment system to shut down USAID spending, emails show

Musk associates sought to use critical Treasury payment system to shut down USAID spending, emails show
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Reporters uncover details about men working for Musk to cut government agencies

CNN's Erin Burnett speaks to Katie Drummond, the global editorial director at WIRED, about the backgrounds of some of the young men working for Elon Musk to cut government agencies. WIRED reports that the men they identified are young and have little to no government experience.

Reporters uncover details about men working for Musk to cut government agencies
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Treasury says Musk’s DOGE has not rejected payments in first attempt to clarify access granted to critical system

Treasury says Musk’s DOGE has not rejected payments in first attempt to clarify access granted to critical system

Treasury says Musk’s DOGE has not rejected payments in first attempt to clarify access granted to critical system
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How Elon Musk set off two weeks of chaos across Washington

How Elon Musk set off two weeks of chaos across Washington

How Elon Musk set off two weeks of chaos across Washington
Economy|Finance|Political|US

How an arcane Treasury Department office became ground zero in the war over federal spending

How an arcane Treasury Department office became ground zero in the war over federal spending

How an arcane Treasury Department office became ground zero in the war over federal spending
Political|US

‘There is confusion’: Jake Tapper pushes Stephen Miller to explain order to freeze federal aid

CNN's Jake Tapper asks President Trump's deputy chief of staff for policy Stephen Miller to clarify the White House's order to freeze all federal aid.

‘There is confusion’: Jake Tapper pushes Stephen Miller to explain order to freeze federal aid
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Inside 45 hours of chaos: The brief life and quick death of Trump’s federal spending freeze

Inside 45 hours of chaos: The brief life and quick death of Trump’s federal spending freeze

Inside 45 hours of chaos: The brief life and quick death of Trump’s federal spending freeze
Election|Political|US

Waltz: Trump is ready to begin deportations ‘minute one’ of being in office

In an interview with CNN’s Dana Bash, incoming national security adviser Mike Waltz discusses the executive orders on immigration that President-elect Donald Trump plans to enact on his first day in office.

Waltz: Trump is ready to begin deportations ‘minute one’ of being in office
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Trump at pre-inauguration rally: ‘As of today TikTok is back’

At his rally in the nation’s capital on the eve of his inauguration, President-elect Donald Trump said, "TikTok is back," before sharing his idea for a possible deal between the United States and the social media platform.

Trump at pre-inauguration rally: ‘As of today TikTok is back’
Election|Political|US

Trump’s team outlines suite of executive orders to top lawmakers ahead of his first day as president

Trump’s team outlines suite of executive orders to top lawmakers ahead of his first day as president

Trump’s team outlines suite of executive orders to top lawmakers ahead of his first day as president
Election|Political|US

Trump expected to sign slew of executive orders on Day 1

President-elect Donald Trump says he plans to get to work very quickly after he's sworn in, as CNN's Alayna Treene reports.

Trump expected to sign slew of executive orders on Day 1
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump prepares for aggressive push of Day 1 executive actions

Trump prepares for aggressive push of Day 1 executive actions

Trump prepares for aggressive push of Day 1 executive actions
Americas|Political|US|World

Trump’s Panama Canal threats leave country’s officials scrambling for answers

Trump’s Panama Canal threats leave country’s officials scrambling for answers

Trump’s Panama Canal threats leave country’s officials scrambling for answers
Americas|Business|Election|Political|US

Trump’s history with Panama may explain his threats about the canal

President-elect Donald Trump’s threats over the Panama Canal may be rooted in his decades-long views of the country, forged by his own attempts to do business there. CNN's Phil Mattingly reports.

Trump’s history with Panama may explain his threats about the canal
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For Joe Biden, a career defined by proving the doubters wrong faces its biggest test

For Joe Biden, a career defined by proving the doubters wrong faces its biggest test

For Joe Biden, a career defined by proving the doubters wrong faces its biggest test
Election|News|Opinion|US

Trump transformed the federal judiciary. He could push the courts further right in a second term

Trump transformed the federal judiciary. He could push the courts further right in a second term

Trump transformed the federal judiciary. He could push the courts further right in a second term
Election|News|US

Inside Biden’s unprecedented exit from the presidential race

Inside Biden’s unprecedented exit from the presidential race

Inside Biden’s unprecedented exit from the presidential race
Election|News|Opinion|Political|US

As his campaign sharpens attacks on Harris, Trump remains fixated on Biden

As his campaign sharpens attacks on Harris, Trump remains fixated on Biden

As his campaign sharpens attacks on Harris, Trump remains fixated on Biden
Business|Environment|News|Technology|US

An EV plant bolstered by Biden’s climate law sparks hope in Northeast Ohio – but not a revival of its Democratic roots

An EV plant bolstered by Biden’s climate law sparks hope in Northeast Ohio – but not a revival of its Democratic roots

An EV plant bolstered by Biden’s climate law sparks hope in Northeast Ohio – but not a revival of its Democratic roots
Business|Economy|Election|News|Opinion|US

The Rust Belt manufacturing collapse devastated their communities. Two men explain who they’re supporting for president

The Rust Belt manufacturing collapse devastated their communities. Two men explain who they’re supporting for president

The Rust Belt manufacturing collapse devastated their communities. Two men explain who they’re supporting for president
Economy|Election|Environment|News|US

Biden’s clean energy law revived this red corner of Georgia. Voters there are backing Trump anyway

Biden’s clean energy law revived this red corner of Georgia. Voters there are backing Trump anyway

Biden’s clean energy law revived this red corner of Georgia. Voters there are backing Trump anyway
Election|News|US|Videos

'She wasn't well received': Georgia state lawmaker reveals how Harris is seen in community

CNN's Phil Mattingly speaks with residents of a community in battleground Georgia, who share their views on the Biden administration and which of the candidates in the 2024 election are resonating most.

'She wasn't well received': Georgia state lawmaker reveals how Harris is seen in community
Business|Economy|Opinion|US

23 Nobel Prize-winning economists call Harris’ economic plan ‘vastly superior’ to Trump’s

23 Nobel Prize-winning economists call Harris’ economic plan ‘vastly superior’ to Trump’s

23 Nobel Prize-winning economists call Harris’ economic plan ‘vastly superior’ to Trump’s

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