Is Trump's name going back on the Kennedy Center?
CNN's Sunlen Serfaty reports on The Lead.
August 19, 2026CNN's Sunlen Serfaty reports on The Lead.
August 19, 2026
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August 19, 2026
Two new executive orders take aim at aspects of birthright citizenship the high court did not address in its June 2026 ruling.
August 19, 2026
Betting on November's U.S. midterm elections has already hit $133 million, surpassing the $92.4 million wagered during the 2024 congressional election cycle, the Anti-Corruption
August 17, 2026
A super PAC affiliated with U.S. House Democrats plans to increase its campaign advertising reservations in Cleveland, Ohio, by roughly $6 million on Friday, in response to Republican Rep. Max Miller’s decision to proceed with his reelection campaign despite allegations of abuse by his ex-wife Emily Moreno
August 15, 2026
President Donald Trump has fired his embattled Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem
March 06, 2026
GOP Alaska Senator Dan Sullivan is raising alarms about an 11th hour challenger: Dan J. Sullivan. He's warning it could cost the GOP a seat by confusing the electorate and giving a leg-up to Democrats. CNN's Manu Raju caught up with Sen. Sullivan about his concerns in an exclusive interview.
June 07, 2026
Immigration and Customs Enforcement’s plan to give officers gloves that deliver painful electric shocks is facing criticism from Democratic elected officials and civil rights advocates, who call it unnecessary and cruel
August 13, 2026
President Trump signed two executive orders on Thursday, including one limiting the number of people eligible for citizenship after being born in the U.S. Another focused on stopping people from coming to the U.S. to give birth. Former U.S. Attorney, Harry Litman, believes the first order "goes against the constitution" and "will not stand". Birthright citizenship has become a key rallying point in the President’s second term anti-immigration agenda.
August 12, 2026
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August 11, 2026
CNN Poll: A third of Democrats now identify as democratic socialists
July 30, 2026
Sen. Graham repeatedly moved in the direction South Carolina and Republican politics were headed rather than where they had been.
July 15, 2026
President Donald Trump's administration asked the U.S.
July 28, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday called on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates, saying the U.S. should have the lowest interest rate in the world.
July 27, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Monday Washington was in "very deep talks with Iran" and warned that he is ready for "strong military action" if diplomacy failed.
July 27, 2026
Laura Loomer became infamous for spreading conspiracy theories online
July 26, 2026
Michigan, Missouri primaries will again lay bare the Democratic divide over Israel
July 26, 2026
President Donald Trump announced a non-binding pledge by U.S. power producers and data centers on Thursday to fund
July 24, 2026
Laura Loomer, President Donald Trump's ally with a reputation for incendiary social media comments, has sat down with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a dramatic about-face regarding the war
July 24, 2026
Democratic members of the House Homeland Security Committee say one ICE officer has been referred for discipline over a use-of-force incident since the Trump administration began
July 23, 2026
U.S. Rep. Andy Biggs has won the Republican nomination for Arizona governor
July 21, 2026
Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance have welcomed their fourth child
July 20, 2026
Georgia Sen. Jon Ossoff has attracted national attention and praise from across the political left with his sweeping indictments of President Donald Trump
July 18, 2026
Donald Trump has shifted his tone on former President Jimmy Carter, whom he once sharply criticized
July 18, 2026