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Veronica Stracqualursi

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Political|US

'Volcanic eruption of outrage': Van Jones on Democrats' reaction to Schumer helping GOP avoid shutdown

Congress averted a government shutdown just hours before the funding deadline, after the Senate approved a House-passed spending bill that exposed deep rifts within the Democratic Party. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and others are facing backlash after they helped to clear a path for the bill’s passage. CNN senior political commentator Van Jones joins Erin Burnett to discuss.

'Volcanic eruption of outrage': Van Jones on Democrats' reaction to Schumer helping GOP avoid shutdown
Political|US

Congress averts government shutdown after Senate passes stopgap funding bill

Congress averts government shutdown after Senate passes stopgap funding bill

Congress averts government shutdown after Senate passes stopgap funding bill
Election|Political|US

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen won’t seek reelection in 2026

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen won’t seek reelection in 2026

New Hampshire Sen. Jeanne Shaheen won’t seek reelection in 2026
Americas|Political|US

See moment Democrats sing and defy Johnson on House floor

Ten Democrats joined with House Republicans to censure Rep. Al Green for his protest during President Donald Trump’s address to Congress. After the vote, Green led a group of Democrats to sing “We Shall Overcome” on the House floor.

See moment Democrats sing and defy Johnson on House floor
Election|Political|US

Rep. Al Green is removed from chamber during President Trump’s address

Minutes into President Donald Trump’s joint address to Congress, a disturbance from Democratic Rep. Al Green of Texas resulted in him being escorted out of the chamber by the House Sergeant at Arms.

Rep. Al Green is removed from chamber during President Trump’s address
Political|US

10 Democrats join with Republicans to censure Rep. Al Green for Trump speech protest

10 Democrats join with Republicans to censure Rep. Al Green for Trump speech protest

10 Democrats join with Republicans to censure Rep. Al Green for Trump speech protest
Election|Political|US

Slotkin looks to ‘level with’ American people as Democrats try to counter Trump address

Slotkin looks to ‘level with’ American people as Democrats try to counter Trump address

Slotkin looks to ‘level with’ American people as Democrats try to counter Trump address
Election|Political|US

Democrats tap freshman Sen. Elissa Slotkin to deliver response to Trump’s March 4 joint address to Congress

Democrats tap freshman Sen. Elissa Slotkin to deliver response to Trump’s March 4 joint address to Congress

Democrats tap freshman Sen. Elissa Slotkin to deliver response to Trump’s March 4 joint address to Congress
Crime|Election|Political|US

Political conference in DC interrupted by death threats against speakers critical of Trump

Political conference in DC interrupted by death threats against speakers critical of Trump

Election|Political|US

'Can he answer the question?': Klobuchar pushes Patel on his past FBI remarks

During the confirmation hearing for Trump's FBI director nominee Kash Patel, Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) pressed Patel about past remarks he made about shutting down the FBI's main headquarters and turning it into a "museum of the deep state."

'Can he answer the question?': Klobuchar pushes Patel on his past FBI remarks
Election|Political|US

Senate confirms Kash Patel as Trump’s FBI director

Senate confirms Kash Patel as Trump’s FBI director

Senate confirms Kash Patel as Trump’s FBI director
Education|Health|Political|Science|US

Federal judge expands block on Trump administration effort to cut public health funding

Federal judge expands block on Trump administration effort to cut public health funding

Federal judge expands block on Trump administration effort to cut public health funding
Crime|Political|US

FBI says it has discovered new files on JFK assassination

FBI says it has discovered new files on JFK assassination

FBI says it has discovered new files on JFK assassination
Americas|Political|US|World

‘Not going to rule that out’: Kristi Noem on migrants staying indefinitely at Guantanamo Bay

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem told CNN's Dana Bash about the first migrants arriving to Guantanamo Bay and what future plans are to house migrants in tents.

‘Not going to rule that out’: Kristi Noem on migrants staying indefinitely at Guantanamo Bay
Political|Technology|US

Noem says she is comfortable with Musk having access to Americans’ personal data

Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem told CNN’s Dana Bash that she has no problem with Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) team having access to Americans’ personal data.

Noem says she is comfortable with Musk having access to Americans’ personal data
Political|US

Homeland Security Secretary Noem says DOGE team has access to agency data

Homeland Security Secretary Noem says DOGE team has access to agency data

Homeland Security Secretary Noem says DOGE team has access to agency data
Education|Political|US

Education Department employees placed on paid leave as part of Trump administration’s DEI purge

Education Department employees placed on paid leave as part of Trump administration’s DEI purge

Education Department employees placed on paid leave as part of Trump administration’s DEI purge
Americas|Economy|Political|World

Canadian PM candidate slams Trump tariffs as 'act of economic warfare'

In an interview with CNN's Fareed Zakaria, Canadian prime minister candidate and former foreign and financial minister Chrystia Freeland slams Trump's tariff on imports from Canada as a "betrayal" and "utter madness."

Canadian PM candidate slams Trump tariffs as 'act of economic warfare'
Economy|Political|US

WH press secretary confirms Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China are coming

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt answers questions regarding Trump's plans to impose tariffs on countries like Canada, Mexico and China.

WH press secretary confirms Trump's tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China are coming
Business|Economy|Political|US

With tariffs signed, Trump warns of ‘pain’ to come for Americans

With tariffs signed, Trump warns of ‘pain’ to come for Americans

With tariffs signed, Trump warns of ‘pain’ to come for Americans
Election|News|US|World

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts

Hillary Clinton casts Harris in the lineage of female political firsts
Health|News|Opinion|US

Arizona Supreme Court rejects attempt to block abortion initiative from November ballot

Arizona Supreme Court rejects attempt to block abortion initiative from November ballot

Arizona Supreme Court rejects attempt to block abortion initiative from November ballot
Election|News|US

Dick Cheney says he’s voting for Harris in November and Trump ‘can never be trusted with power again’

Dick Cheney says he’s voting for Harris in November and Trump ‘can never be trusted with power again’

Dick Cheney says he’s voting for Harris in November and Trump ‘can never be trusted with power again’
Election|News|US

Dick Cheney will vote for Kamala Harris, Liz Cheney says

Former Republican Rep. Liz Cheney said that her father, former Vice President Dick Cheney, is voting for Democrat Kamala Harris over GOP presidential nominee Donald Trump in November.

Dick Cheney will vote for Kamala Harris, Liz Cheney says
Election|News|Political|US|Videos

John King reacts to Cheney declaring he’ll vote for Harris

Former Vice President Dick Cheney said that he will vote for Democrat Kamala Harris over fellow Republican Donald Trump in the November election. CNN's Wolf Blitzer, John King, and a panel of experts discuss.

John King reacts to Cheney declaring he’ll vote for Harris

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