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Neil deGrasse Tyson to govt.: ‘Bring out the alien’ 0 (0)

The Pentagon recently released what it says are “never-before-seen files” on UFOs outlining various investigations of reported sightings of Unidentified Aerial Phenomena that span decades. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson speaks with CNN’s Dana Bash about the government’s findings and says he is waiting patiently for proof of aliens to emerge. Also, investigative journalist Jeremy Corbell reacts to the new documents and says that the enormous traffic on the government website shows the public is hungry for the truth about UFOs. 0:00 Neil deGrasse Tyson on the legitimacy of the recent release of information about UFOs 3:32 Are rotating flying saucers [See More…]

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‘Steady climb downward’: Enten unpacks Trump’s record low approval rating 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten chronicles the steady decline in President Trump’s approval rating, noting that it’s been negative for more than 400 days in a row. “No wonder Trump is under water in every single poll,” Enten says, pointing to the negative poll numbers on economic issues. CNN also speaks to gas station and grocery store owners about the impact of higher prices on their businesses. 0:00 Harry Enten runs the numbers on Trump’s plunging approval rating 2:47 “It’s the economy, smarty” 3:27 Gas station owners also feeling pain of higher prices 7:24 Americans’ wages no longer outpacing [See More…]

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Trump’s all-time disapproval on gas prices: Enten & NewsNight react 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten notes that President Trump’s disapproval rating on gas prices is the highest ever, more than any other president. Meanwhile, the GOP is downplaying gas prices, saying the public needs to “relax.” Abby Phillip’s “NewsNight” panel debates who’s to blame. 0:00 Gas prices up, Trump’s approval rating down 1:15 Why is Trump being blamed for high gas prices more than other presidents? 3:25 What are the odds the average gas price will exceed $5/gallon? 4:03 Republicans downplay rising gas prices despite ripping Biden on the same issue 5:30 “NewsNight” panel debates who’s to blame Watch [See More…]

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China issues stark new warning to Trump on Taiwan 0 (0)

The talks between Chinese leader Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump have struck a broadly positive tone so far, with Trump calling his counterpart a “friend,” and the two leaders agreeing to establish a new “constructive, strategic, stable relationship,” according to the Chinese foreign ministry. Amid all the talk of cooperation and collaboration, however, one statement stood out: a stark warning from Xi about what’s at stake if the US crosses its so-called red line on the sensitive topic of Taiwan. CNN senior international correspondent Will Ripley shares Taiwan’s response to Xi’s statement. Also, CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman, [See More…]

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How (un)popular is Trump’s ballroom? Enten & NewsNight weigh in 0 (0)

More than two-thirds of Americans think President Trump has the wrong priorities and disapprove of him on government spending. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten breaks down public opinion on Trump’s ballroom plans. Meanwhile, the GOP-controlled Senate Judiciary Committee has requested $1 billion in taxpayer funds for security related to the $400 million ballroom. Abby Phillip’s “NewsNight” panel reacts. 0:00 Enten runs the numbers on Trump’s ballroom plan 2:56 What are the chances the ballroom will be built? 3:31 “NewsNight” panel reacts to $1B funding ask for East Wing security Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Trump #Ballroom #News CNN is [See More…]

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CNN founder Ted Turner dies 0 (0)

Ted Turner, the media maverick and philanthropist who founded CNN, a pioneering 24-hour network that revolutionized television news, died peacefully Wednesday, surrounded by his family, according to a news release from Turner Enterprises. He was 87. The Ohio-born Atlanta businessman, nicknamed “The Mouth of the South” for his outspoken nature, built a media empire that encompassed cable’s first superstation and popular channels for movies and cartoons, plus professional sports teams like the Atlanta Braves. 0:00 A look at Ted Turner’s legacy 2:22 Creating CNN 4:48 Life after media 6:56 Christiane Amanpour remembers Ted Turner Watch ‘Remembering Ted Turner’ now on [See More…]

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‘Absolutely outrageous’: Enten spotlights priciest gas in the US 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten shows that the average price of a gallon of gasoline in California has hit $6.13, $1.65 above the national average of $4.48. Contributing to Californians’ pain at the pump is their gas tax of 71¢ a gallon, more than double the average state gas tax of 33¢/gallon. 0:00 Californians pay the highest gas prices in the country 1:47 How do Californians feel about their high gas taxes? 2:33 Will we see $5 gas by June? CNN business & politics correspondent Vanessa Yurkevich on surging prices 5:23 CNN’s Matt Egan reports that higher gas prices [See More…]