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By Betsy Klein, CNN Riyadh, Saudi Arabia (CNN) — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he plans to lift sanctions on Syria following last year’s fall of the Assad regime, saying the move will “give them a chance at greatness.” Trump said in remarks to a Saudi investment forum in Riyadh that he made the

By Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Former President Joe Biden did not recognize George Clooney when he arrived for a record-breaking June 2024 fundraiser the movie star was co-hosting, according to a forthcoming book from CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson. Backstage before the fundraiser, Clooney greeted the president when he arrived after a

CNN By Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Former President Joe Biden did not recognize George Clooney when he arrived for a record-breaking June 2024 fundraiser the movie star was co-hosting, according to a forthcoming book from CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson. Backstage before the fundraiser, Clooney greeted the president when he arrived after

By Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Tuesday he is placing a blanket hold on all Justice Department political nominees, as he seeks answers related to the Trump administration’s plans to accept a luxury jet from the Qatari royal family to use as Air Force One. “News of the Qatari

CNN By Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Former President Joe Biden did not recognize George Clooney when he arrived for a record-breaking June 2024 fundraiser the movie star was co-hosting, according to a forthcoming book from CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson. Backstage before the fundraiser, Clooney greeted the president when he arrived after

By Jeremy Herb, CNN (CNN) — Former President Joe Biden’s physical deterioration was severe enough in the second half of his presidency that his aides privately discussed putting him in a wheelchair for his second term, according to a new book from CNN’s Jake Tapper and Axios’ Alex Thompson. Axios reported Tuesday on the new

By Arit John, CNN (CNN) — The 2028 presidential primary contests are still nearly three years away, but the early jockeying to replace President Donald Trump has already started in earnest — at least among Democrats. Former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, who narrowly won the 2020 Iowa caucuses, is back in Cedar Rapids on Tuesday

By Paula Reid, Casey Gannon and Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — Two senior Justice Department officials appointed by President Donald Trump to run the Library of Congress were denied access on Monday, according to a person familiar with the interaction. Paul Perkins and Brian Nieves are expected to hold positions at the Library of Congress,

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — A flight carrying a group of 59 White South Africans granted refugee status in the United States by the Trump administration arrived at Washington Dulles airport in Virginia on Monday, a State Department official said. US Deputy Secretary of State Christoper Landau and Department of Homeland Security Deputy Secretary

By Alejandra Jaramillo, Kaitlan Collins and Michael Williams, CNN (CNN) — White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said Monday that the legal details on accepting a Boeing 747-8 jet to replace Air Force One as a gift from the Qatari royal family, are “still being worked out.” “Any donation to this government is always done

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump signed a sweeping executive order Monday morning that promises to crack down on “unreasonable or discriminatory” practices by foreign countries that result in Americans paying far higher costs for prescription drugs. “Starting today, the United States will no longer subsidize the health care of foreign countries,

CNN By Jade Walker, CNN (CNN) — “Sinners,” the new period piece/crime thriller/vampire horror hybrid from director Ryan Coogler, scored top marks with critics and fans (97% on Rotten Tomatoes) and has earned more than $200 million at the box office. But the closest movie theater to Clarksdale, Mississippi, which served as the inspiration for

By Kaitlan Collins and Kit Maher, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said Sunday night that the Defense Department plans to accept a Boeing 747-8 jet to replace Air Force One as a “GIFT, FREE OF CHARGE.” CNN reported earlier Sunday that the Trump administration was set to accept a luxury plane from the Qatari

CNN By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Top US officials involved in high-level trade negotiations with China emerged from two days of talks touting “substantial progress” and appearing to confirm that a deal between the two countries had been reached, which could have massive implications for the global economy. “I’m happy to report that we’ve

By Betsy Klein, CNN (CNN) — Top US officials involved in high-level trade negotiations with China emerged from two days of talks touting “substantial progress” and appearing to confirm that a deal between the two countries had been reached, which could have massive implications for the global economy. “I’m happy to report that we’ve made

By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — A key federal prosecutor in the classified documents case against President Donald Trump is expected to privately testify in front of the House Judiciary Committee in the coming days, a source familiar with the process told CNN. Jay Bratt’s deposition, which was first reported by The Guardian, is scheduled

By Holmes Lybrand, CNN (CNN) — The battle over immigration came to a dramatic head Friday afternoon when Democratic lawmakers faced off with Homeland Security Department officers as they tried to visit a Newark, New Jersey, Immigration Customs and Enforcement facility, despite Congress’ oversight authority of federal facilities. Three members of Congress from New Jersey,