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Man pleads guilty to threatening to kill Rep. Eric Swalwell and staffers
A Pennsylvania man previously arrested for impersonating Donald Trump's family members in fraud scheme pleaded guilty on Friday to threatening to kill a member of Congress and his staff. → Read More
Biden to host French President Macron at White House for first state visit
President Joe Biden will host his first state visit at the White House for French President Emmanuel Macron on December 1, the White House confirmed, marking the return of a tradition not seen since before the Covid-19 pandemic. → Read More
Former Meadows aide 'covered new ground' in recent deposition, source says
A former aide to Trump White House chief of staff Mark Meadows "covered new ground" this week in her deposition before the House select committee investigating the January 6 insurrection, a source familiar with the meeting said. → Read More
The Guardian: Trump tested positive for Covid-19 ahead of 2020 debate with Biden
Then-President Donald Trump tested positive for Covid-19 three days ahead of his first 2020 presidential debate with Joe Biden -- though he also had a negative result in that same timeframe, according to excerpts from a forthcoming book from the former Republican president's chief of staff reported by The Guardian. → Read More
Former Trump aide Dan Scavino served January 6 committee subpoena after struggle to locate him
Former Trump aide Dan Scavino has been served a subpoena from the House select committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol, a source familiar with the matter told CNN, bringing an end to the panel's struggle to physically locate him. → Read More
France recalls its ambassadors to the US and Australia over new national security partnership
The French government has immediately recalled its ambassador to the US for consultation in response to the recently announced national security partnership with the United Kingdom and Australia. → Read More
'Ridiculous': Rob Reiner blasts Larry Elder's comments on women
Legendary actor and political activist Rob Reiner details the high political stakes of California's recall election, telling CNN's Jim Acosta the idea of current GOP frontrunner Larry Elder governing the state "makes your head explode." → Read More
Tucker Carlson is 'hating the US' with rhetoric, says retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman
Retired Army Lt. Col. Alexander Vindman, a key witness to President Donald Trump's impeachment inquiry, tells CNN's Jim Acosta about his bond with Capitol police officers who responded during the January 6 insurrection. He also adds that the attacks on their credibility by Fox News host Tucker Carlson and others demonizes the United States. → Read More
Why GOP lawmaker's staffer alerted law enforcement before the Capitol insurrection
Alex Ferro, a top aide to Rep. Carlos Gimenez (R-FL), says he spoke with both the Capitol Police and the FBI on the morning of January 6 after overhearing a man in tactical gear talk about storming the FBI building just hours before the deadly insurrection. CNN's Jim Acosta speaks with the Florida congressman about what his staffer observed while the pair were standing inside the lobby of the… → Read More
Space Force commander fired after comments he made on a conservative podcast
A Space Force commander has been removed from his post following claims he made on a conservative podcast. CNN's Jim Acosta reports Lt. Col. Matthew Lohmeier made the comment that Marxist ideologies are invading the US military on "The Steve Gruber Show," and did not immediately respond to CNN's request for comment. → Read More
Jim Acosta: Problem isn't cancel culture, it's the 'cancel cult' of Donald Trump
CNN's Jim Acosta argues that the right-wing voices railing against "cancel culture" are the same ones that love to cancel and silence anyone who won't buy into Donald Trump's big lie about the 2020 election. → Read More
Georgia lawmaker gives a warning on bills targeting protesters
More than 90 anti-protest bills have been introduced in at least 36 states, some of which grant immunity to drivers who unintentionally injure or kill protesters while attempting to flee. CNN's Jim Acosta discusses with Rep. Nikema Williams (D-GA), who cautions the Republicans pushing for the legislation. → Read More
Ex-defense secretary Chuck Hagel criticizes Trump's statement on Afghanistan troop withdrawal
Chuck Hagel, former Republican senator and defense secretary under former President Barack Obama, talks to CNN's Jim Acosta about former President Donald's Trump's scrutiny of President Joe Biden's timeline for withdrawing US troops from Afghanistan. → Read More
Trump requests mail-in ballot ahead of local Florida election despite baseless fraud claims
Former President Donald Trump requested a mail-in ballot ahead of a local municipal election in Florida, according to Palm Beach County records, despite his frequent attacks on voting by mail. → Read More
Trump says he'll campaign against Murkowski in Alaska next year
Former President Donald Trump said Saturday he plans to campaign against GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski in Alaska next year. → Read More
Trump says he'll campaign against Murkowski in Alaska next year
Former President Donald Trump said Saturday he plans to campaign against GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski in Alaska next year when she's up for reelection, intensifying his pledges to oppose GOP lawmakers who have bucked him. → Read More
Weighing bid for California governor, Grenell to meet with Trump Saturday
Richard Grenell, who is expected to meet with former President Donald Trump Saturday, may consider a run for California governor if efforts to recall Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom succeed in garnering enough signatures to qualify for the ballot, according to a source familiar with the situation. → Read More
Trump makes fundraising moves ahead of CPAC speech
Former President Donald Trump is weighing the creation of a super PAC as he seeks to assert his authority over the Republican Party and expand his post-presidential political operation. → Read More
Trump returns and Republican 2024 prospects seek breakout moments at CPAC gathering
Republican politicians, media personalities and activists are gathering this weekend in Florida for the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, an event that could offer an early window into the party's 2024 presidential contest while also amplifying false claims that the 2020 election was stolen. → Read More
Giuliani not currently representing Trump 'in any legal matters,' adviser says
Former President Donald Trump's longtime personal attorney, Rudy Giuliani, is "not currently representing President Trump in any legal matters," senior Trump adviser Jason Miller told CNN on Tuesday. → Read More