Politics Here's who has qualified for the September debates so farCNN - By Grace Sparks, David Wright(CNN) — The third round of Democratic primary debates, hosted by ABC and Univision, will take place the second week of September. Presidential candidates have until late August to reach polling and grassroots
Kirsten Gillibrand Gillibrand releases mental health care plan focused on 'growing crisis' in AmericaCNN - By Dan Merica, CNN(CNN) — Democratic presidential candidate Kirsten Gillibrand released a plan on Tuesday to expand mental health coverage in the United States. The plan, which labels mental health a "growing crisis in
Guns The political battle lines on guns are shiftingCNN - Analysis by Ronald Brownstein(CNN) — On the politics of gun control, Democrats are suddenly facing an arms race. After downplaying the issue for most of the past two decades, Democrats in Congress and on the presidential campaign
Politics Fact check: Trump falsely claims Google 'manipulated' millions of 2016 votesCNN - By Daniel Dale, CNNWashington (CNN) — In a tweet on Monday, President Donald Trump made a sensational allegation about Google. "Wow, Report Just Out! Google manipulated from 2.6 million to 16 million votes for Hillary Clinton
Democratic National Committee CNN Poll: Joe Biden regains double-digit lead over 2020 Democratic fieldCNN - By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Polling DirectorWASHINGTON (CNN) — Joe Biden has expanded his edge over the Democratic field in a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS, with 29% of Democratic and Democratic-leaning registered voters saying they back the former
Julián Castro qualifies for September Democratic primary debates with new pollCNN - By Grace Sparks, CNN(CNN) — Former Secretary of Housing and Urban Development Julián Castro got his fourth qualifying poll on Thursday, meaning he has now met both the polling and fundraising thresholds to participate in
Joe Biden airs first TV ad in IowaCNN - By Arlette Saenz, CNN(CNN) — Joe Biden is airing the first TV ad of his 2020 presidential campaign in Iowa Tuesday as part of a six-figure television and digital ad purchase in the first-in-the-nation caucus state. The sixty-second
Barack Obama President Obama's high school basketball jersey nets $120,000 at auctionCNN - By Allen Kim, CNN(CNN) — President Barack Obama's game-worn high school basketball jersey went up for auction in Dallas over the weekend. The winning bid: $120,000, by a buyer who wanted to remain anonymous. Obama wore
Jill Biden Jill Biden emphasizes electability in 2020 race: 'You've got to look at who's going to win this election'CNN - By Paul LeBlanc, CNN(CNN) — Former second lady Jill Biden made the case for her husband to be the Democratic presidential nominee Monday with a blunt assessment for how to beat President Donald Trump: "Electability." "I that
Hong Kong Pence talks tough to China over Hong Kong protests as trade war continuesCNN - By Maegan Vazquez, CNNWashington (CNN) — Vice President Mike Pence said Monday that chances of a trade deal with China would diminish if Hong Kong's laws are violated, also criticizing the country's human rights violations
Politics Why the 2020 election is already very differentCNN - Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-largeWashington (CNN) — The 2020 election isn't for another 442 days. But people are ready! Almost 6 in 10 respondents in a new Fox News national poll say they are "extremely" interested in the 2020 election.
Peter Navarro Fact-checking Peter Navarro's claims that the yield curve is not invertedCNN - By Cristina Alesci, CNNNew York (CNN) — On Sunday, White House trade adviser Peter Navarro brushed off concerns of an impending recession. Navarro, known for his outside-the-mainstream positions on economic policy, told CNN's
News Adnan Syed's lawyers file petition for Supreme Court to take up 'Serial' caseCNN - By Paul LeBlanc, CNNWashington (CNN) — Lawyers for Adnan Syed, whose murder conviction was the focus of the first season of the popular "Serial" podcast, filed a petition Monday asking the Supreme Court to take up the case.
Politics Lawmakers slam Trump and Netanyahu at emotional news conference following scrapped Israel tripCNN - By Clare Foran, Ellie Kaufman(CNN) — The first two Muslim women in Congress sharply criticized President Donald Trump and Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu after a trip to visit Israel and the Palestinian territories was
trump news update Donald Trump's latest conspiracy theory target? Fox News.CNN - Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large(CNN) — Before he boarded Air Force One to fly back to Washington on Sunday afternoon, President Donald Trump was asked about a recent Fox News poll that showed him in serious trouble vis a vis the 2020
Guns Fact-checking Trump's vague claims about US background checksCNN - By Holmes LybrandWashington (CNN) — When it comes to tightening gun control laws, President Donald Trump has been consistently vague on what measures he supports, especially regarding background checks. His recent comments
Politics Mental health advocates say reopening institutions won't stop mass shootingsCNN - Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN(CNN) — Ever since mass shootings turned the national focus to gun violence two weeks ago, President Donald Trump has sought to blame anything but guns. He's pointed the finger at Hollywood for violent
Elizabeth Warren 'I have made mistakes': Elizabeth Warren apologizes, turns to policy talk at tribal forumCNN - By Gregory Krieg, MJ LeeSioux City, Iowa (CNN) — Elizabeth Warren did not wait long to address the question that lingered over her visit to a Native American presidential candidate forum Monday in Iowa. After thanking New Mexico
Andrew Jackson Marianne Williamson pledges to remove portrait of Andrew Jackson from the Oval OfficeCNN - By Donald Judd, CNNSioux City, Iowa (CNN) — Author Marianne Williamson pledged Monday to remove a portrait of President Andrew Jackson from the Oval Office if elected president, calling the portrait's current placement of
Politics California raises standard required for use of deadly police forceCNN - By Devan Cole, CNNWashington (CNN) — California's Democratic governor on Monday approved one of the the strictest police deadly force measures in the country, which says officers in the state can only use lethal force it
Elizabeth Warren Why Elizabeth Warren's second attempt to solve her Native American problem is smartCNN - Analysis by Chris Cillizza, CNN Editor-at-large(CNN) — In Iowa on Monday, Elizabeth Warren said sorry. THE POINT -- NOW ON YOUTUBE! In each episode of his weekly YouTube show, Chris Cillizza will delve a little deeper into the surreal world of politics.
Recession Fact-checking Trump's claims on economist recession warningsCNN - By Daniel Dale, CNNWashington (CNN) — During a question and answer session with reporters on Sunday, Washington Post White House bureau chief Philip Rucker told President Donald Trump that "a lot of economists say that should
U.S. House of Representatives Justice Dept. again sides with Trump over House in personal financial records fightCNN - By Katelyn Polantz, CNNWashington (CNN) — The Trump administration's Justice Department has again taken President Donald Trump's side in a fight between him -- as a private citizen -- and the US House of Representatives over
Russia Nuclear monitoring stations went mysteriously quiet after Russian missile facility explosionCNN - By Barbara Starr, Ryan Browne(CNN) — Four Russia-based nuclear monitoring stations that monitor radioactive particles in the atmosphere have mysteriously gone quiet after an August 8 explosion at a Russian missile testing facility,
Politics FEC chair says Trump's claim of election fraud 'undermines people's faith' in systemCNN - By Devan Cole, CNNWashington (CNN) — The Democratic chairwoman of the Federal Election Commission said Monday that President Donald Trump "undermines people's faith" in the election system through his repeated claim that
Planned Parenthood Planned Parenthood drops federal funding over abortion-referral restrictionCNN - By Kate Sullivan, CNNWashington (CNN) — Planned Parenthood announced Monday it will drop federal funding over the Trump administration's rule blocking the reproductive rights organization from talking to patients about abortion
Politics Lawsuit alleges poor medical and mental health care in ICE detention facilitiesCNN - By Geneva Sands, CNNWashington (CNN) — The Southern Poverty Law Center and other immigration advocacy groups filed a class action lawsuit Monday alleging a lack of medical and mental health care inside Immigration and Customs
News Justice Dept. reiterates it believes federal employment discrimination law doesn't protect transgender workersCNN - By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court ReporterWashington (CNN) — The Trump administration reiterated to the Supreme Court on Friday that it does not believe that federal employment law that bans discrimination based on sex also encompasses discrimination
Steve King Only one person attended Rep. Steve King's Iowa forumCNN CNN's Briana Keilar speaks to Jessica Birch, the only person to attend Rep. Steve King's (R-IA) town hall in Grundy County, Iowa.
