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Trump ‘the biggest threat’ to election integrity: Panelist 0 (0)

President Donald Trump tried to convince Americans in a primetime address Thursday night that their elections are vulnerable to fraud and need immediate attention. While he did not repeat his frequent mantra that he actually won the presidential election he lost in 2020, Trump did declassify documents he said showed an influence campaign by China, a coverup by US intelligence officials and fraud in Michigan. The evidence, offered mostly in highly redacted out-of-context emails, did not live up to those claims. But it will certainly be grist for Trump’s efforts to curtail mail-in voting and add new voter ID requirements. [See More…]

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Is ICE compatible with America? | Debate roundup 0 (0)

A day after Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents were directed to halt most traffic stops in the wake of two fatal shootings by federal officers, President Donald Trump urged them to resume. Trump’s administration ordered the pause on most ICE traffic stops on Tuesday, after the fatal shootings of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston and Joan Sebastian Durán Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine, prompted calls for independent investigations and reignited criticism of the agency. Both were killed during federal immigration enforcement operations, but neither man was the target of those operations, sources have said. 0:00 One person killed in ICE-involved shooting [See More…]

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Trump approval at all-time lows after Iran war: ‘What was the point?’ 0 (0)

The US and Iran have signed an initial agreement, kicking off a 60-day period of negotiations on a final deal to end the war. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten unpacks what the numbers are saying on America’s opinion of President Trump’s performance. Also, CNN NewsNight debates how economic prosperity played a role in Trump’s decision. 0:00 President Trump: The political cost of war 2:55 Panel: Trump ties Iran agreement to thread of ‘worldwide depression’ 5:50 Inflation outpaces wage growth: How has the war impacted Americans? Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://youtube.com/live/GotlA1KKWoo?feature=share #Trump #Iran #News CNN is the [See More…]

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Enten & NewsNight: Why this TX Senate race is different 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten explores the Texas Senate race in the wake of President Trump’s endorsement of Attorney General Ken Paxton in the GOP primary, and the “NewsNight” panel debates the value of a Trump endorsement. 0:00 Harry Enten runs the numbers 0:50 Enten: “James Talarico could very well win in Texas” 2:11 How popular is Ken Paxton? 3:10 Enten: given national polls and Trump popularity, “Texas is absolutely in play” 3:44 Trump’s Paxton endorsement upends GOP TX Senate race 5:38 Fmr. Rep. Denver Riggleman (R-VA) on what it’s like to be targeted by Trump 9:12 Ana Navarro: [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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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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Tucker Carlson apologizes for endorsing Trump for president 0 (0)

Tucker Carlson was once one of President Donald Trump’s biggest backers, now he is apologizing to his audience for that support. On his podcast, the conservative commentator said he is “tormented” by helping to get Trump reelected. CNN panelists react to Carlson’s change of heart and debate whether his support made a difference for Trump in the 2024 election. 0:00 Tucker Carlson says he regrets supporting Trump during his podcast 2:06 Geraldo Rivera says he thinks Carlson can’t rewrite history 3:21 Tucker Carlson’s past text messages blasting Trump 5:04 GOP strategist Scott Jennings reacts to Carlson’s about face on Trump [See More…]

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‘Incompetent’: Panel debates Trump admin response to Iranian school bombing 0 (0)

The Trump administration says an Iranian school bombing is under investigation. President Trump claimed Iran could be responsible, as video evidence indicates a U.S. Tomahawk missile destroyed a naval base neighboring the school building. If the U.S. is at fault, will the Pentagon reveal the results of the investigation? The CNN NewsNight panel debates. 0:00 New evidence of a U.S. missile striking Iranian base next to school 3:07 “Hegseth is incompetent” 4:54 Will the Pentagon release the results of the investigation?    7:36 “Why is the President of the United States misleading about some basic information?” Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe [See More…]

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Scott Jennings: The idea SCOTUS belongs to Trump ‘was obliterated today’ 0 (0)

The ruling Friday raised new questions about how the court’s broad parsing of federal law would play out in practical terms for American businesses, consumers and voters heading into a midterm election. In a combative news conference hours after the decision, Trump attacked several justices and announced he would rely on other legal authorities to keep tariffs in place. 0:00 Plaintiff on tariffs refund 1:06 Scott Jennings muses the tariffs ruling 3:52 The Trump losing streak 6:35 Abby Phillip cites Chief Justice John Roberts Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #TrumpTariffs #SCOTUS #News CNN is the world leader in news and [See More…]