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Trump Pauses U.S. Effort to Guide Ships Through Strait May 06, 2026

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Just hours after his Secretary of State flat out said the initial mission against Iran, Operation Epic Fury, was over, President Trump said the operation that replaced it is on pause. The president said the US will pause “Project Freedom,” a naval effort aimed at guiding commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz, to see whether a deal with Iran can be finalized. Also, a major test tonight of the president's grip on his own party. We have results from Indiana where the president is seeking revenge on seven Republican state senators who defied him and helped defeat his redistricting effort there late last year. Plus, a look ahead at tonight's CNN debate between the seven top contenders in a crowded and consequential race to become California's next governor.

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Strait of Hormuz Tension Escalates May 05, 2026

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Tonight, how to square the president's initiative for securing the Strait of Hormuz with how relatively easy it is to shut it down with mines. Plus, is Vladimir Putin bracing for a coup attempt? What a new intelligence report, obtained by CNN, says about that, and the steps he seems to be taking to reduce the risk.

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Trump: It's "Treasonous" to Say U.S. is Not Winning War May 02, 2026

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President Trump, late tonight, claiming those who say the United States is not winning the war with Iran, are guilty of treason, which is an offense that can be punishable by death. The president also said today he’s not satisfied with Iran’s latest peace proposal and cast doubt on the country’s ability to ever make a deal. Plus, Anderson's conversation today with the Artemis II crew back from their history-making mission around the moon that captured the world's attention.

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Senators Confront Hegseth About Iran War’s Unpopularity May 01, 2026

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New footage has been released, showing the moments before the shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner that President Donald Trump and administration officials attended at the Washington Hilton hotel in DC on Saturday night. Prosecutors filed the video, along with other images of the alleged attacker, his hotel room, and the other weapons and gear the suspect allegedly had, including a pistol, knives and tape. Plus, a new report tonight on a suicide note purportedly written by Jeffrey Epstein that's been kept hidden for years.

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Trump: Putin Offered Help with Iran's Uranium Stockpiles Apr 30, 2026

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Iran is expected to submit a revised peace proposal soon, sources say, and President Trump and Russian President Vladimir discussed the Iran ceasefire and other topics in a 90-minute phone call. The President told reporters Putin said he’d “like to be involved” in helping settle the issue of Iranian nuclear enrichment. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth sparred with Democrats on the House Armed Services Committee in his first testimony since the war began, describing lawmakers who criticize the effort as “the biggest adversary.”

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Arrest Warrant Issued for Former FBI Director James Comey Apr 29, 2026

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Former FBI Director James Comey was indicted Tuesday over a photo of seashells officials said threatened President Donald Trump, marking the administration’s second attempt to prosecute one of his biggest political opponents, three sources first told CNN. An arrest warrant has now been issued for Comey, but it’s unclear whether he will be taken into custody by law enforcement or turn himself in and tonight, Mr. Comey responded to the charges. Plus, an historic day in Washington, as King Charles becomes only the second British royal ever to address a joint meeting of Congress.

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Suspected Gunman Charged with Attempted Assassination of the President Apr 28, 2026

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The alleged attacker at the White House Correspondents' Dinner is charged with attempted assassination of the president. Plus, CNN's investigative team takes a deep dive into the alleged gunman's social media accounts that show a turn from video gaming to political anger. And, Anderson speaks to mentalist Oz Pearlman about how he found himself face-to-face with the President on the ground after the gunshots rang out.

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US Envoys Head to Pakistan This Weekend for Iran Talks Apr 25, 2026

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Breaking news tonight, U.S. envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner will travel to Pakistan tomorrow for talks with Iran, according to the White House. Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi is in Pakistan to meet with mediators, but his spokesman denied a direct meeting is planned with the U.S., marking the latest conflicting messages from Washington and Tehran. Plus, the far-reaching impact from not only the war in Iran but also fighting on the Israeli-Lebanon border. Vast amounts of food, oil, and supplies stuck on ships, and threatening the global supply chain.

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Trump: "I Want to Get a Great Deal" with Iran Apr 24, 2026

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President Trump says “don't rush me" when asked how long he'd wait for a "unified response" from the Iranians, and tells Americans to anticipate spending more money on gasoline “for a little while.” Plus, a U.S. special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was arrested and charged for allegedly betting on that operation, winning him $400,000 in profits.

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U.S. Navy Secretary Ousted as Naval Blockade of Iran Continues Apr 23, 2026

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The White House says President Trump has not set a “firm deadline to receive an Iranian proposal” to end the war. Plus, the New York Times is reporting tonight that the FBI began investigating one of their reporters last month after she wrote an article about Director Kash Patel's girlfriend.

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