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Blanche Rescinds Anti-Weaponization Fund but Loopholes Remain Aug 04, 2026

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A look at what’s really in the deal that has two Republican Senate hold outs ready to sign off on Todd Blanche as attorney general. Plus, is President Trump about to fire Jeanine Pirro as the U.S. attorney for Washington DC?

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Polls Sink; Trump: U.S. in “Golden Age” Aug 01, 2026

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The overwhelming surge then reversal at Spains border after tens of thousands of migrants from Morocco crossed into a small Spanish territory then went back. Plus, the Justice Department moved to drop the criminal charges against the former Olympian who was accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool on the National Mall.

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U.S. Economic Growth Slows to 1.5%; Inflation Stays High in June Jul 31, 2026

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CNN has learned that Republican Senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis privately met with acting Attorney General Todd Blanche this afternoon as his nomination for the permanent attorney general job hangs in the balance.

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CNN Poll: Most Voters Unhappy with Trump on Iran War & Economy Jul 30, 2026

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A new CNN poll shows President Trump is under water on inflation, Iran, the economy, and even his job performance. Plus, a CNN special report on what is fueling harassment, intimidation, and attacks on Christians in Jerusalem and the occupied West Bank.

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Israel Prepares Major Military Operation in West Bank Jul 29, 2026

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It’s been five months since the start of Trump’s war with Iran. This as Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu visited the White House today. Plus, the Senate votes on President Trump’s pick to lead the US intelligence community.

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Trump Asks Supreme Court to Let Him Curtail Main-in Voting Jul 28, 2026

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President Trump today asked the Supreme Court to allow his administration to implement an executive order aimed at curbing mail-in voting. Plus, wildfires spread out of control across multiple countries in Europe.

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Officials Still Probing Cause of Cyclosporiasis in Nine States Jul 25, 2026

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Two preventable outbreaks spread and infect thousands of Americans. Measles cases in the United States just reached a 35-year high just as the massive cyclosporiasis outbreak is linked to four more states.

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Trump Admin Announces Tariff on 60 Countries Jul 24, 2026

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A brand new tariff rollout happens at the White House after the US Supreme Court kicked their old plan to the curb. Plus, the Iran war widens.

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18 Days in Minnesota: Chaos & Coverups After Renee Good Killing Jul 23, 2026

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A CNN exclusive on the Renee Good and Alex Pretti killings, a look into what happened behind the scenes, how lying about violence committed by federal agents became standard, and more. Plus, CNN is tracking Tropical Storm Bertha which made landfall hours ago in Louisiana.

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Senate Grills Hegseth & Caine as U.S. Ramps Up Attacks on Iran Jul 22, 2026

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A fiery hearing wraps up on Capitol Hill where lawmakers had tough questions for Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine as they seek additional funding for the Iran war.

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