CNN By Kaitlan Collins, Hannah Rabinowitz, Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department is investigating Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over possible obstruction of federal law enforcement, sources familiar with the matter told CNN. A person familiar with the matter told CNN that a grand jury has issued subpoenas for
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CNN By Andi Babineau, Nick Watt, CNN (CNN) — Tyler Robinson, the 22-year-old man accused of killing Charlie Kirk, is in a Utah court Friday afternoon for what could be a consequential hearing in the case. Robinson’s defense attorneys allege a conflict of interest exists at the Utah County Attorney’s Office and are arguing to
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CNN By Ariel Edwards-Levy, Jennifer Agiesta, Edward Wu, CNN (CNN) — Public opinion on nearly every aspect of President Donald Trump’s first year back in the White House is negative, a new CNN poll conducted by SSRS finds, with a majority of Americans saying Trump is focused on the wrong priorities and doing too little
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CNN, POOL, WJLA, FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPT. By Lauren del Valle, Dakin Andone, CNN (CNN) — The au pair who was having an extramarital affair with Brendan Banfield when he allegedly killed his wife and another man in February 2023 said she finally agreed to cooperate with prosecutors a year after her own arrest because
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CNN, KARE, WCCO By Danya Gainor, Karina Tsui, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — For the second time in a week, a shooting involving an immigration agent sparked heated clashes in Minnesota – prompting the president to threaten to use the Insurrection Act. According to the Department of Homeland Security, federal agents were conducting a “targeted
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CNN By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Four astronauts aboard a SpaceX Crew Dragon capsule splashed down early Thursday in the Pacific Ocean, ending a weeklong effort to get an unnamed crew member home to evaluate a medical issue. “NASA was ready. The team responded quickly and professionally, as did the teams across the agency,
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CNN By Danya Gainor, Karina Tsui, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — For the second time in a week, a shooting involving an immigration agent sparked heated clashes in Minnesota – prompting the president to threaten to use the Insurrection Act. According to the Department of Homeland Security, federal agents were conducting a “targeted traffic stop”
Continue Reading KARE, CNN By Danya Gainor, Karina Tsui, Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — For the second time in a week, a shooting involving an immigration agent sparked heated clashes in Minnesota – prompting the president to threaten to use the Insurrection Act. According to the Department of Homeland Security, federal agents were conducting a “targeted traffic
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CNN By Jackie Wattles, CNN (CNN) — Four astronauts are now en route home from the International Space Station, marking the first time NASA has brought a crew home prematurely amid a health concern. And their unprecedented early departure leaves behind a bare-bones staff to look after the outpost. Only three people remain on the
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CNN By Isobel Yeung, Adam Cancryn, Aida Karimi, Catherine Nicholls, Augusta Anthony, CNN (CNN) — US President Donald Trump indicated Wednesday that Iran had backed away from executing a detained Iranian protester for joining anti-government demonstrations after his case drew the attention of human rights activists and the US State Department. “We were told that
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CNN By Katelyn Polantz, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The longtime government contractor whose activity prompted the controversial search of a Washington Post reporter’s home acknowledged he mishandled classified information, prosecutors said, according to a court hearing transcript obtained by CNN. Aurelio Perez-Lugones told federal investigators he was angry about “recent government activity,” Assistant US
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CNN By Shimon Prokupecz, Matthew J. Friedman, Rachel Clarke, CNN (CNN) — Jurors heard the first explanation from former school district police officer Adrian Gonzales of what he did before the Uvalde massacre when an interview he had with investigators was played in court Tuesday. Prosecutors showed the interview after questioning Texas Ranger Ricardo Guajardo,
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CNN, POOL, FAMILY PHOTOS , WUSA, FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE DEPARTMENT, WJLA, FAMILY PHOTOS / WUSA By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The au pair who was having an affair with Brendan Banfield when he allegedly killed his wife and another man in February 2023 told jurors Tuesday about the killings – and the elaborate
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CNN By Evan Perez, Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration’s efforts to investigate Renee Good and others around her, and not the ICE officer who shot her in Minneapolis, is wreaking havoc on the US attorney’s office in Minnesota, which is leading the probe. At least half a dozen federal prosecutors in Minnesota
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CNN By Alisha Ebrahimji, Caroll Alvarado, CNN (CNN) — Hours before a destructive arson fire at the oldest synagogue in Mississippi, the 19-year-old suspect posted an antisemitic meme on Instagram, an account that appears to belong to him shows. Stephen Spencer Pittman, identified by the FBI as the person responsible for an early-morning fire Saturday
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CNN By John Fritze, Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — The Supreme Court’s conservative majority indicated Tuesday it is likely to side with two states that have enacted bans on transgender athletes playing on girls’ sports teams, delving into a divisive culture war dispute that could have implications far beyond sports. For over three hours, the
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CNN By Annie Grayer, CNN (CNN) — Bill and Hillary Clinton refused to testify on Capitol Hill Tuesday in the House Oversight Committee’s Jeffrey Epstein probe despite lawmakers’ threat to hold them in contempt. “You will say it is not our decision to make. But we have made it. Now you have to make yours,”
Continue Reading WJLA, FAIRFAX COUNTY POLICE, FAMILY PHOTO, FACEBOOK, FAIRFAX COUNTY COMMONWEALTH’S ATTORNEY’S OFFICE, CNN By Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — The au pair who was having an affair with Brendan Banfield when he allegedly killed his wife and another man in February 2023 told jurors Tuesday about the killings – and the elaborate scheme she
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WLBT, BETH ISRAEL CONGREGATION, US DISTRICT COURT, CNN By Zoe Sottile, CNN (CNN) — It’s the oldest synagogue in Mississippi, a thriving religious center that has served Jackson’s small but vibrant Jewish community for more than half a century. Now, the Beth Israel synagogue is indefinitely closed, its historic interiors blackened with ash, after authorities
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CNN, POOL VIA WIFR, WINNEBAGO COUNTY SHERIFF’S OFFICE, ROB MISLEH, WBNS, WIFR, COLUMBUS POLICE DEPARTMENT, WLWT, WSYX By Elise Hammond, Melissa Gray, CNN (CNN) — The clock is ticking for the man accused of killing a couple in their Columbus, Ohio, home to be sent back to the Buckeye State to face charges. Michael David
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CNN By Elisabeth Buchwald, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump said on Monday that countries that do business with Iran will face a new 25% tariff. The announcement appears to mean goods from China, a major trading partner of both Iran and the United States, would become significantly more expensive to import. “Effective immediately, any
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CNN By Kristen Holmes, CNN (CNN) — Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has told people that he is unhappy with the decision to criminally investigate Fed Chair Jerome Powell, a source with knowledge of the matter told CNN. Bessent has expressed concern that the decision will negatively impact the markets. He has warned President Donald Trump
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KPTV, DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY, CNN By Taylor Romine, Lauren Mascarenhas, CNN (CNN) — A Border Patrol agent shot two people in Portland, Oregon, during a traffic stop after authorities said they were associated with a Venezuelan gang, another incident in a string of confrontations with federal authorities that have left Americans frustrated with immigration
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WCCO, CNN By Danya Gainor, Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — The state of Minnesota and the Twin Cities are suing the Trump administration, arguing the unprecedented federal immigration operation in the state is “a federal invasion,” and seeking a court order halting the crackdown, according to a lawsuit filed Monday. “This has to stop; it
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WAPT By Chris Boyette, CNN (CNN) — The suspect in an investigation of a fire at a prominent Jackson, Mississippi, synagogue confessed to starting the blaze because of its “Jewish ties,” according to a criminal complaint submitted by the FBI. The suspect set fire to Beth Israel Congregation – the state’s largest Jewish house of
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CNN, IRANWIRE, POOL, IRIB, VAHIDONLINE, KABC, KHOU, SUSIE SHOSHANA, X , @SHANGOOLANS, X / @Shangoolans By Alayna Treene, Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is weighing a series of potential military options in Iran following deadly protests in the country, two US officials told CNN, as he considers following through on his recent
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CNN By Caitlin Danaher and Mostafa Salem, CNN (CNN) — Robina Aminian, a 23-year-old studying at university in Tehran, had dreams of moving to Milan to pursue a career in fashion. Her Instagram account showed her proudly displaying various traditional Kurdish outfits. On Thursday, she left the Tehran Shariati Technical University, where she was studying
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WCIV, CNN By Leah Asmelash, CNN (CNN) — When Janell Green Smith first announced her pregnancy this past summer, her family was ecstatic. After participating in more than 300 births as a certified nurse-midwife and doctor of nursing practice in South Carolina, with a particular focus on helping Black women give birth safely, she was
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CNN By Lex Harvey, Holly Yan, Taylor Romine, CNN (CNN) — Oregon authorities are investigating a shooting by a Border Patrol agent in Portland that wounded two people authorities say are tied to a violent international gang – an incident that renewed questions about the Trump administration’s handling of its immigration crackdown in the city
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CNN By Vanessa Yurkevich, CNN New York (CNN) — The food pyramid is getting turned upside down, with protein and dairy gaining more prominence in the suggested American diet. Sugar and processed foods are getting shunned even more with warning labels. It has whiffs of MAHA, as the new dietary guidelines for Americans promote controversial
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