5 years after Jan. 6 insurrection, political divide persists

From CNN. On the fifth anniversary of the January 6, 2021 attack at the US Capitol, the facts of the day continue to fuel deep divisions that have created dueling political realities. Democratic former members of the House January 6 Select Committee held an unofficial hearing. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has declined to hang…

Samsung unveils new futuristic phone

From CNN. CNN’s Lisa Eadicicco tries the new Samsung Galaxy Z Trifold, a phone that folds in two places, at the CES tech conference in Las Vegas ahead of its upcoming US release. #cnn #samsunggalaxyztrifold #ces

Why ‘QAnon Shaman’ no longer supports Trump

From CNN. Five years after the January 6 Capitol attacks, CNN’s Donie O’Sullivan caught up with Jacob Chansley, the ‘QAnon Shaman.’ He shares why after years of loyalty and being pardoned by Donald Trump, he no longer supports him. #cnn #cnnnews

A brief history of Venezuela’s politics

From CNN. CNN’s Nic Robertson explains a brief history of Venezuela’s political landscape after the US captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and President Donald Trump said the US will “run” the country. #CNN #news

Louisville police release new footage of UPS plane crash

From CNN. Newly released body-camera, dash-camera and aerial footage from the Louisville Metro Police Department shows the aftermath of a deadly UPS cargo plane crash that killed 15 people on November 4, 2025. The incident occurred shortly after the plane took off from the Louisville, Kentucky, airport. #CNN #News

‘Trump has had an iron grip’: Enten on GOP support for Venezuela action

From CNN. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs the numbers on Republican support for President Donald Trump’s move to topple Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro. 00:00 CNN chief data analyst on GOP support for Trump’s Venezuela military action 01:20 Harry Enten on Trump’s approval rating with Republicans 03:46 House Speaker Mike Johnson says Venezuela action…

‘Frankly stupid’: Danish official on Trump’s latest Greenland salvo

From CNN. CNN’s Erin Burnett speaks with Anders Vistisen, Danish member of the European Parliament, about comments from members of President Donald Trump’s administration regarding control of Greenland. 00:00 President Donald Trump speaks about needing Greenland 00:31 British Prime Minister Keir Starmer on Greenland’s future 01:35 Danish lawmaker reacts to Trump’s remarks about Greenland 07:09…

Who is Jorge Rodriguez?

From CNN. Venezuelan lawmaker Jorge Rodriguez was sworn in on Monday as president of the National Assembly, pledging to uphold the country’s constitution and laws during an installation session broadcast on state television.

Contaminated water kills at least 10 in India

From CNN. At least ten people have died after the drinking water in Indore, India, was contaminated, according the city’s mayor. For the last 8 years Indore has been rated as India’s cleanest city but locals feel their concerns about the cleanliness of its water have been ignored.

Life during blackouts in Ukraine

From CNN. As Russia continues to target Ukraine’s energy infrastructure, Kyiv residents on average in December had no electricity for 9.5 hours a day, forcing them to adapt to regular blackouts. #CNN #news

MTG delivers a parting message to Republicans as she leaves Congress

From CNN. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has a message for her fellow Republicans hours before she leaves Congress 00:00 The Source/Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, (R) Georgia 00:05 Greene voted for President Trump. Is he what she expected? 02:27 Should Marco Rubio, Stephen Miller, Pete Hegseth, and JD Vance be running for Venezuela? 05:22 What does…

Hell on Earth: Inside the jail where Maduro is being held

From CNN. Ousted Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, who just days ago was living in a presidential palace in Caracas, is now being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn—one of the most notorious federal prisons in the United States. CNN senior legal analyst Elie Honig looks back at the history of the MDC, a…

Analysis: ‘Prophetic’ Jack Ryan clip goes viral

From CNN. A clip from "Tom Clancy’s Jack Ryan" has been going viral in the wake of the US abduction of the ousted Venezuelan president, Nicolás Maduro, some calling it "prophetic." But was it actually prophetic, or simply plausible given Venezuela’s long-standing strategic relevance in the region? CNN’s Jake Tapper explains.

Pentagon moves to cut Sen. Kelly’s pay as punishment

From CNN. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced that the Pentagon is seeking to punish Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), a retired Navy captain, by moving to cut his retirement pay for participating in a video where he and other Democratic lawmakers reminded US service members of their duty to refuse illegal orders. CNN’s Zachary Cohen…

Why China is watching Venezuela closely

From CNN. China, recipient of the bulk of Venezuelan oil exports, has swiftly condemned the US military action against its key partner in South America. But the dramatic arrest of Nicolás Maduro has also triggered discussion about Taiwan on Chinese social media. CNN Beijing Bureau Chief Steven Jiang explains. #CNN #News

Maduro and his wife transported to court

From CNN. Ousted Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores were transported to a New York courthouse in an armored vehicle and helicopter. Maduro will make his first court appearance where he faces drugs and weapons charges. #CNN #News

Why China is watching Venezuela closely

From CNN. China, recipient of the bulk of Venezuelan oil exports, has swiftly condemned the US military action against its key partner in South America. But the dramatic arrest of Nicolás Maduro has also triggered discussion about Taiwan on Chinese social media. CNN Beijing Bureau Chief Steven Jiang explains.

Venezuelan opposition says US will be its main ally

From CNN. Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado’s adviser has remained adamant that she is the most trusted leader in the country, despite President Donald Trump’s suggestion that she lacks support at home. 00:00 Venezuelan opposition politician reacts to the US strikes 01:33 Adviser to opposition leader María Corina Machado on Trump’s skepticism about her…

Bluefin tuna sells for record $3.2m

From CNN. A Japanese sushi restaurant has bid a record $3.24m (510 million yen) at auction for a giant bluefin tuna. Weighing 536 pounds, the prized catch went to Kiyomura Corp, the Tokyo-based operator of sushi chain Sushi Zanmai.