Bash presses Deputy AG on Trump in Epstein files, Don Lemon arrest

From CNN. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche defended the Justice Department’s actions on multiple fronts Sunday, signaling that no new charges will be brought in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, downplaying Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard’s involvement in a probe into alleged voter fraud in Georgia, and defending the decision to arrest former CNN anchor…

Fareed’s Take: The real threat to Western civilization

From CNN. CNN’s Fareed Zakaria breaks down how the second Trump administration is threatening the Western order, and explores how the rest of the world views the Trump administration. 0:00 Unbounded state power in America? 1:44 The Trump administration has declared war on civil society 3:28 The Trump administration is expanding state power within the…

Iranian FM on Trump negotiations and war

From CNN. Iran is open to participate in a "fair and equitable" deal talks with the United States amid rising tensions between the two nations. CNN senior international correspondent Frederik Pleitgen sat down with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi to discuss the topic. Thousands of people were killed in the brutal crackdown on recent protests…

How Dubai helped Rory McIlroy complete golf’s grand slam

From CNN. In 2006, a 16-year-old Rory McIlroy arrived at Emirates Golf Club with little more than a dream — and a Tiger Woods poster on his bedroom wall. Twenty years on, Rory sits down with CNN’s Becky Anderson to reveal how the Hero Dubai Desert Classic helped lay the foundations of a legendary career.…

Deep freeze encases fountain in ice

From CNN. CNN’s Derek Van Dam reports from Virginia Beach, where below-freezing temperatures have caused fountains to freeze. Millions across the Southeast are under extreme weather alerts as a winter storm is expected to turn into a bomb cyclone, bringing tropical storm-force wind gusts to the region. #cnn #news

Bomb cyclone could drop 10 inches of snow on Southeast

From CNN. A winter storm already spreading snow across the Southeast will strengthen rapidly into a bomb cyclone with hurricane-force wind gusts over the next 24 hours. The most snow in 20 years is falling in parts of the Southeast. That combined with lingering icy conditions on roads have already caused hundreds of accidents and…

Epstein Files release has references to Trump, other powerful figures

From CNN. President Donald Trump is mentioned more than 1,000 times in the three million Jeffrey Epstein documents released Friday, after the president initially resisted the effort. While some of the references are benign, others include newly disclosed unverified sexual assault claims against Trump as well as fresh details about how some of Epstein’s victims…

Maine Democrats split over who could unseat Susan Collins

From CNN. CNN’s Manu Raju asks Democratic voters in Maine a key question in one of the nation’s most consequential Senate races: Which candidate is best positioned to defeat Republican incumbent Susan Collins—Governor Janet Mills or newcomer Graham Platner? For more of Manu’s reporting from Maine, watch "Inside Politics Sunday with Manu Raju" on Sunday…

ICE detention kept father from his son’s funeral

From CNN. Maher Tarabishi has been in ICE detention since October. He was not allowed to attend the funeral of his 30-year-old son Wael Tarabishi, who had been battling health complications from a serious and rare inherited disorder. CNN has reached out to the Department of Homeland Security for comment about the decision. #CNN #News

How Don Lemon’s indictment may have huge implications for journalism

From CNN. Independent journalists Don Lemon and Georgia Fort were arrested and charged Friday after livestreaming a January 18 incident where dozens of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protestors interrupted a Minnesota church service, leading to tense confrontations. CNN legal analyst Elliot Williams breaks down how the arrests could impact journalism.

Epstein files key findings: Musk discussed visiting island in 2013

From CNN. The Justice Department released more than 3 million pages of files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein today. The documents contain references to President Donald Trump and other powerful figures, including Elon Musk, Bill Clinton and a former Obama White House counsel. 0:00 Bill Clinton, Elon Musk, and Howard Lutnick 2:00 Chief…

Catherine O’hara dead at 71

From CNN. Catherine O’Hara, the radiant actress whose singular comedic delivery helped elevate movies and TV shows like “Beetlejuice,” “Home Alone” and “Schitt’s Creek” to cult classic status, has died. She was 71.

Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty

From CNN. Luigi Mangione will not face the death penalty for allegedly killing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024, a federal district judge ruled Friday, dealing a blow to US prosecutors who were adamant about pursuing the ultimate sentence. Kara Scannell reports.

New Epstein files released by Trump DOJ

From CNN. The Justice Department is releasing more than 3 million pages of files related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein today, with Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche saying the department has now completed its review of the Epstein files. For live updates, visit https://cnn.it/4kbTJin 0:00 Justice Department releasing remaining Epstein files 0:32 Deputy AG…

Maine’s Senate showdown: The race that could tip the balance

From CNN. Maine’s US Senate race is shaping up to be one of the most critical battlegrounds of the midterms, with control of the chamber potentially on the line. Democrats are aiming to unseat Republican incumbent Susan Collins, while a competitive Democratic primary is heating up between two-term Governor Janet Mills and newcomer Graham Platner.…

White Lotus season 4 cast released

From CNN. HBO Max announced some the cast in season four of The White Lotus, which will be set in France. The list includes several stars including Helena Bonham Carter, Chris Messina and Steve Coogan. #CNN #News #WhiteLotus #Entertainment

Why Don Lemon’s arrest is shocking

From CNN. Two independent journalists, Don Lemon and Georgia Fort, have been arrested in connection with a protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota. CNN’s Jake Tapper discusses the arrest of Lemon and explains why this arrest is shocking. #cnn #donlemonarrest

DOJ releases more Epstein files

From CNN. Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche announced that the Justice Department released more than 3 million pages of files, including videos and images, related to the investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. #CNN #News #Epstein

Banfield takes stand in double-murder trial

From CNN. Brendan Banfield, who is on trial for allegedly killing his wife and another man, has told a jury how he found his wife being attacked in their bedroom and shot the man who was stabbing her. Here’s everything you need to know about the case.

Can Cuba keep the lights on?

From CNN. Cuba used to depend on Venezuela for more than one third of its oil, according to energy industry analysts. But with the socialist country now under de facto American control, Havana has lost its biggest oil supplier. To make matters worse, President Trump is threatening to impose tariffs on any country that “directly…

Don Lemon arrested after MN church protest: What we know

From CNN. Journalist Don Lemon was taken into custody on Thursday night in connection to a protest at a church in St. Paul, Minnesota, according to his attorney. Lemon was with dozens of anti-Immigration and Customs Enforcement protesters as they rushed into Cities Church in St. Paul, Minnesota, earlier this month, interrupting a church service…

Roof collapses under snow in Arkansas

From CNN. Security camera footage from the Saline County Courthouse shows the roof of a building from apparent snow buildup. No injuries or fatalities were reported, according to the county government’s Facebook page. #news #cnn