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Trump’s most tone-deaf comments on Iran and the economy, ranked
President Donald Trump has repeatedly dismissed Americans’ economic pain and military casualties from the Iran war with comments critics call insensitive.
Inside the ‘highly complex’ preparations for Trump’s UFC fight: $60M for staging, port-a-potties and other logistics
Building a televised sporting event accommodating more than 100,000 people without any existing arena infrastructure is a massive production. Doing so at the White House adds significant logistical complications.
The largest scorpion to walk the Earth was the size of a baseball bat
Scientists describe a baseball bat-size scorpion — the world’s largest — and suggest that the 400 million-year-old creature was also amphibious.
Can Graham Platner beat the ‘true unicorn’ of American politics now that he’s the Dem nominee for Maine Senate?
Trump administration proposes new rules on prediction markets that would still allow most sports activity
The Trump administration on Wednesday proposed a set of new federal regulations for prediction markets that appear to largely leave the booming industry intact.
Three of four Republicans who forced the release of the Epstein files are now out of jobs
With GOP Rep. Nancy Mace’s embarrassing fifth-place finish in the South Carolina gubernatorial primary Tuesday, three of the four House Republicans who forced the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files will soon no longer hold elected office.
Nearly 1 in 3 middle-aged Americans don’t understand how to dose their meds
Medical visits are often quick, leaving patients to rely on written instructions. But many aren’t taught to interpret the information they are given, a new study says.
Bill Gates to face congressional investigators about ties to Jeffrey Epstein
Bill Gates will testify behind closed doors on Capitol Hill Wednesday after the release of the Jeffrey Epstein files earlier this year raised questions about the billionaire’s ties to the late convicted sex offender – marking one of the most high-profile appearances before congressional investigators to date.
Iran war ripple effects are increasing risks of acute hunger for millions, World Food Program chief says
Ripple effects from the war in Iran are threatening millions more of the most vulnerable people with crisis levels of hunger or worse, World Food Program (WFP) acting Executive Director Carl Skau told CNN.
Trump wanted to star at the World Cup, but politics may spoil the party
Donald Trump thought he’d miss out on the chance to stride the globe’s biggest sporting stage, lamenting in 2018, when the US won the right to co-host this year’s World Cup finals, that “I won’t be here” owing to presidential term limits.
Graham Platner tears into Republicans after clinching Susan Collins matchup in Maine, and other primary night takeaways
Graham Platner was all but certain to win Maine’s Democratic Senate primary on Tuesday. But the progressive populist Platner was on course to earn about three-fourths of primary voters’ support — effectively ending any question about whether Maine Democrats wanted him to be their standard-bearer against Republican Sen. Susan Collins in one of the nation’s marquee races in November.
Republican Steve Hilton will advance to November election in California governor’s race, CNN projects
Republican Steve Hilton will advance to the November election in California’s gubernatorial race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. Hilton, a former Fox News host who has President Donald Trump’s endorsement, will face former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat.
Live results: Maine primary election results
See Maine election results and maps for the 2026 primaries.
Why the GOP’s voter fraud theories in California don’t make sense
The last week has brought the largest resurgence of election denialism since the aftermath of the 2020 election. Many on the right have cried foul over late shifts toward Democrats in results from California’s June 2 primary.
Is Social Security keeping up with your cost of living? Share your story
Many older Americans are finding it even harder to keep up with the ever-rising cost of living these days.
Southern Poverty Law Center chair put on defensive during heated congressional hearing: ‘We don’t fund hate groups’
The Southern Poverty Law Center’s interim president and CEO faced tough questions from Republican lawmakers during a hearing Tuesday over the organization’s former program of running informants in racist groups.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding is a ‘cloak and dagger’ operation
You’re invited to experience the American royal wedding like the rest of us: totally in the dark.
These teens are vying to win Trump’s civics contest. Some have mixed feelings about patriotism and the president
Earlier this year, Ishant Jawali, a 16-year-old from Raleigh, North Carolina, was scrolling on Instagram when he stumbled upon a little-known way to win money for college: The Trump administration was putting on a national civics contest for America’s 250th birthday.
Social Security retirement trust fund will run dry in 2032 unless Congress acts
Tens of millions of retirees and other Americans could see smaller monthly Social Security checks in six years if lawmakers don’t act to shore up the program’s finances, according to an annual report released Tuesday by Social Security’s trustees.
A first test for Platner and other key races to watch in Tuesday’s primaries in Maine and beyond
Primaries in four states on Tuesday will offer clues about how much tolerance voters have for candidates embroiled in controversies, while testing President Donald Trump’s sway in a crowded Republican primary and setting up a key race for governor in one of the country’s premier presidential battleground states.
What screwworm means for your beef prices
The screwworm, a flesh-eating parasite and longtime foe of American ranchers, is back in US cattle after decades.
Inside Hegseth’s Pentagon, where distrust and suspicions of loyalty are rampant
Nearly from the beginning of his tenure, multiple sources said, Pete Hegseth has been distrustful of officials around him — civilian and military alike — and suspicious about their loyalties.
How many times has Trump claimed an Iran deal is around the corner?
It’s been more than two months since President Donald Trump announced a ceasefire with Iran, saying at the time that the two sides were close to a deal.
Vance recommends DOJ criminal investigation into Tim Walz and Minnesota AG over state’s fraud scandal
Vice President JD Vance, who leads the White House anti-fraud task force, has referred allegations of complicity surrounding fraud in Minnesota, including against Democratic Gov. Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison, to the Department of Justice for criminal investigation.
‘What evidence?’: Speaker Johnson asked about unsubstantiated claims of ‘rigged’ LA mayor election
Nithya Raman, not Spencer Pratt, will advance in the LA mayor race and face off against incumbent Karen Bass in November
Nithya Raman will advance over Spencer Pratt to face Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass in November, CNN projects
Nithya Raman will advance to the November election in the Los Angeles mayoral race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects, after overtaking Spencer Pratt for second place as more votes were counted in the days after the June 2 primary.
Jeffrey Epstein’s longtime executive assistant to testify on Capitol Hill
Trump formally nominates his former personal lawyer Todd Blanche to serve as attorney general
President Donald Trump has formally tapped acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to take on the top law enforcement job on a more permanent basis, sending his nomination to the Senate on Monday.
A judge ruled Brendan Sorsby can play for Texas Tech after gambling on his own teams. It’s the latest college sports stunner
This is how sports betting and athletes have intersected for much of the past six months.
Trump’s name removed from Kennedy Center website branding
The Kennedy Center website logo no longer includes “Trump” after a federal judge ruled President Donald Trump’s name had to be removed from the institution’s branding.
7 of the best back braces for easing lower back pain, recommended by healthcare experts
To find the best back brace for lower back pain, I asked healthcare professionals to share the models they recommend for delivering comfort, support and stability to the spine.
Scott Pelley sits down with The New York Times for his first interview since being fired from ‘60 Minutes’
Decoding AI: Oklahoma Gov. Kevin Stitt on regulating AI in political ads: ‘We want to make sure voters aren’t confused’
Federal judge voids Trump’s $100,000 fee requirement for H-1B visas
A federal judge on Monday voided President Donald Trump’s requirement of a $100,000 application fee for H-1B visas, ruling that he lacked authority to impose the new policy for a program used by companies to hire highly skilled foreign workers in specialized fields.
California, and the dangerous sudden resurgence of GOP voter fraud fever
Even Republicans who previously kept such voter-fraud claims at arm’s length are embracing theories that something is off in California, despite zero evidence.
Pentagon updates list of recognized religious affiliations after backlash from Mormon lawmakers
The Pentagon has updated its list of verified religious affiliations for service members used in HR systems and removed the “Christian” designation from several faiths after facing backlash over the weekend that the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints was not designated as Christian.
Kurt Russell recalls ‘difficulties’ between Michelle Pfeiffer and 'Tequila Sunrise' director
Kurt Russell says there were 'difficulties' between Michelle Pfeiffer and director Robert Towne on the set of the 1988 crime thriller 'Tequila Sunrise.'
Justice Department moves to strip citizenship from 17 people in unprecedented denaturalization push
The Justice Department announced Monday that it will move to revoke citizenship from 17 people nationwide, marking the latest move in the Trump administration’s unprecedented push to target naturalized citizens.
The Odds: Trump’s hometown
CNN News Central’s John Berman and Chief Data Analyst Harry Enten explore what the latest polling and prediction markets say about the President’s popularity in his hometown of New York City.
Fact check: Trump told NBC that he never promised not to start a new war. He did, repeatedly
President Donald Trump told a bunch of lies before he abruptly walked out of an interview that aired Sunday on NBC’s “Meet the Press.” One of them was about what he had promised Americans about war.
If stress is wreaking havoc on your gut, late-night snacking may make it worse
Eating late at night may compound the harmful impacts of stress on your digestive health and gut microbiome, according to recent research.
Exclusive: Political pressure threatens to undercut EPA science evaluating chemical safety for consumers, sources say
Inside the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency, scientists say they’re under pressure to alter safety reviews of chemicals commonly found in consumer products like household cleaners and cosmetics to make risks to human health and the environment disappear on paper.
Exclusive: Political pressure threatens to undercut EPA science evaluating chemical safety for consumers, sources say
Inside the Trump administration’s Environmental Protection Agency, scientists say they’re under pressure to alter safety reviews of chemicals commonly found in consumer products like household cleaners and cosmetics to make risks to human health and the environment disappear on paper.
Tricycle ambulances are saving lives in Ghana
A fleet of tricycle ambulances is cutting transport time for pregnant women in rural Ghana.
The ultimate hostage negotiation: Why Iran talks are deadlocked
As President Donald Trump searches for a way to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and curtail Iran’s nuclear ambitions, Washington and Tehran appear to be engaged in a standard negotiation.
Platner holds town hall in Portland as he looks to steady Senate campaign
Graham Platner was met by an enthusiastic and supportive crowd Sunday at a town hall-style event in Maine as the Democrat moves to stabilize his Senate campaign after new reports about his past treatment of women.
Nithya Raman narrowly leads Spencer Pratt in race for second spot in Los Angeles mayoral race
Nithya Raman pulled ahead of former reality TV star Spencer Pratt in the race for the second spot in the November election for Los Angeles mayor after a vote update Sunday evening.
Lawsuit aims to stop UFC fight at the White House
Two Virginia residents have filed a lawsuit seeking to stop the UFC fight President Donald Trump is holding at the White House as part of celebrations for the nation’s 250th birthday.
Alexander Zverev wins five-set French Open thriller for first grand slam title
Alexander Zverev is no longer one of the best players never to win a major title. Zverev beat Flavio Cobolli for the French Open title on Sunday.
Dua Lipa and Callum Turner throw a big Italian wedding
Rome (CNN) — On a warm Saturday night in the heart of Sicily’s capital, hundreds of guests piled into the Villa Valguarnera to celebrate the wedding of pop star Dua
Intel was on the brink of downfall. A twist in the AI race could boost its revival
When Lip-Bu Tan took the helm of Intel in March 2025, the company was in desperate need of a turnaround.
Can Marco Rubio convince Trump that a free Cuba is America First?
As Secretary of State, Marco Rubio has been a primary driver of President Trump’s foreign policy. But Cuba is his most personal challenge yet. And as he plots another potential run for the presidency in 2028, it’s the one whose success or failure could most closely define him.
Rep. Mace: If price of an endorsement was ‘to not vote to release the Epstein files, that is a price I am unwilling to pay.’
GOP Congressman on President’s ‘anti-weaponization’ fund: ‘The votes are not there… to give a dime to this fund’
Senator Warner: Trump threw ‘live hand grenade’ into FISA negotiations with Pulte appointment
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan is raising alarms about an 11th hour challenger: Dan J. Sullivan
GOP Sen. Dan Sullivan is raising alarms about an 11th hour challenger: Dan J. Sullivan
Sen. Dan Sullivan and the GOP’s Senate campaign arm are raising major alarms about a same-name rival, warning that it could cost them a seat by confusing the electorate and give a leg-up to his well-funded Democratic challenger, former Rep. Mary Peltola.
Your brain can start changing after just two minutes of this mental practice
New research suggests that if you hang in there for just a few minutes of meditation, your brain can start to shift in meaningful ways.
Even Trump says he doesn’t know ‘where the hell’ his own false claim about Black unemployment came from
President Donald Trump uses a lot of fictional statistics. He usually deploys them with a breezy confidence.
DOJ debunks social media claim of discrepancy in LA mayor voting count
A Los Angeles-based Justice Department official late Friday debunked a baseless claim of a discrepancy in the vote count of the city’s mayoral race that has circulated on social media.
Need to recharge your brain? Stop swiping and turn a page
People are throwing parties in an effort to read more for fun. The meet-ups are more than a social activity or a way to recharge — they can help improve brain health.
The Trump administration makes it harder for some sick Americans to maintain Medicaid
Millions of sick Americans could have a tougher time retaining – or even signing up for – Medicaid coverage after the first-ever federal work requirement begins in January.
Justice Department rushes to defense of Chicago US attorney after weeks of turmoil
After two weeks of turmoil at the US Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Illinois, the acting attorney general has jumped in to publicly defend his leader on the ground in Chicago, Andrew Boutros.
A Maine gubernatorial candidate is running as a political outsider. His last name is Bush
Jonathan Bush, the nephew of former President George H.W. Bush and cousin of former President George W. Bush is trying to break through a crowded GOP field in Tuesday’s gubernatorial primary and put Maine in play this fall.
Vulnerable Republicans increasingly willing to defy Trump’s agenda as midterms approach
President Donald Trump remains the clear leader of the Republican party. Yet his grip is weakening among Republicans on Capitol Hill who’ve grown frustrated by what they view as increasingly brazen decisions in his second term.
A total solar eclipse will occur this summer. Everything you need to know
A total solar eclipse will occur on August 12, visible in parts of Greenland, Iceland, Spain and Portugal.
5 things to know about the Ebola outbreak
Here’s what I want you to know: The best way to protect yourself and the people around you from things like Ebola is to stay informed and remember there’s a global public health effort that’s designed to handle threats just like this one.
CNN Sports picks its players to watch at this year’s World Cup
With less than a week to go until this year’s World Cup, it’s time to start taking a closer look at those who are set to play.
Trump’s proposed 250-foot ‘triumphal arch’ likely poses no risk to aviation, FAA says
The Federal Aviation Administration on Friday said President Donald Trump’s proposed 250-foot “triumphal arch” less than two miles from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport would likely pose no risks to air travel but recommended red obstruction lights be added.
Democrat Xavier Becerra will advance in California governor’s race, CNN projects
Former Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, a Democrat, will advance to the general election in California’s governor’s race, CNN’s Decision Desk projects. It’s not yet clear who he’ll face in November.
Democratic activist withdraws Platner endorsement amid latest revelations
In a visit to farm country, Trump extols ‘beautiful fountains’ back in Washington
As President Donald Trump took his seat Friday for a roundtable conversation on agriculture, speaking beneath a green sign with a giant slogan, “Fighting for American Farmers,” he quickly moved on to other matters on his mind.
‘What else do we have?’ Maine Democrats signal they’ll stick with Graham Platner, some with regret
Graham Platner is still likely to win Maine’s Democratic Senate nomination in Tuesday’s primary — but some voters in the state who once were excited by his campaign now say they’ll hold their noses while casting their ballots after a series of negative reports about his personal behavior.