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Trump wants to ditch his signature trade deal 0 (0)

Six years ago, President Donald Trump hailed his US-Mexico-Canada Agreement, or USMCA, as the “fairest, most balanced, and beneficial trade agreement we have ever signed.” Now, as the pact is up for review, Trump says he’s ready to abandon it. “I’m not looking to renew it,” Trump said last month. “We don’t need anything that Canada has. We don’t need anything that Mexico has, but they need everything that we have. They have to treat us better.” The USMCA, which replaced the North American Free Trade Agreement, facilitates roughly $2 trillion in annual trade among the three neighboring countries. All [See More…]

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America’s Fourth of July? Or Donald Trump’s? 0 (0)

Ten years ago, Congress created and funded a bipartisan organization, America 250, to plan and execute celebrations across the country. Those are still going on, but President Trump wanted something else. The White House, after staffing disagreements, set up Freedom 250 — a separate, public/private entity — to do things more to his liking, It seems predictable that, rather than a Fourth of July celebration for Americans of all political persuasions, he’s advertising the massive fireworks display on the National Mall as “the most spectacular TRUMP RALLY of them all, a ‘TRIBUTE TO AMERICA.’” Abby Phillip’s “NewsNight” panel debates the [See More…]

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Trump to give ‘really long’ July 4th speech despite heat wave 0 (0)

There’s a growing sense of worry inside the White House over celebrations to commemorate America’s 250th birthday. Ahead of Donald Trump’s expected speech on the National Mall Saturday, gripes about crowd size and an unprecedented heatwave are raising concerns about turnout. CNN White House reporter Adam Cancryn has details about Trump’s speech and the ongoing “Great American State Fair.” Also, CNN’s Tom Foreman and Jeff Zeleny report on the heatwave and Trump’s high expectations for his Fourth of July celebration. 0:00 Trump says to expect a long speech from him on July 4th 3:17 How hot will it be on [See More…]

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‘Onslaught of corruption’: Trump’s ex-lawyer on his $1B+ disclosure 0 (0)

President Donald Trump collected billions of dollars through an array of cryptocurrency holdings, royalty payments and property investments last year, according to his latest annual financial disclosure released on Tuesday. The 2025 report, which totals 927 pages, provides the most extensive look so far at the growing fortune that the president has amassed since returning to office, including through his stakes in companies co-founded by family members. CNN’s Erin Burnett discusses the legality of Trump’s earnings with former White House lawyer Ty Cobb. Also, CNN’s Anderson Cooper speaks with New York Times reporter Eric Lipton, CNN contributor Kara Swisher and [See More…]

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Affordability interest sky high as Trump dumps housing bill | Enten & Warren react 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten breaks down a sharp rise in Google searches for ‘affordability’ as President Trump refuses to sign a bipartisan housing affordability bill. Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) says she thought it was a joke when she heard about Trump cancelling the bill signing ceremony. 0:00 “Affordability” searches spike while Trump cancels housing affordability bill signing 2:14 Which party do voters trust to lead on affordability? 3:09 Sen. Warren says Republicans should be taking credit for the housing bill 7:00 Republican senator explains why he voted against the bill Watch 24/7 live news with CNN Headlines: https://bit.ly/4eIvlTr [See More…]

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‘You are all that matters to me’: Aide’s notes to Trump revealed | Haberman & Swan 0 (0)

In their new book, “Regime Change,” journalists Maggie Haberman and Jonathan Swan provide glimpses inside the West Wing of President Donald Trump’s second term. 0:00 Why did you title this book “Regime Change”? 1:31 “It’s unilateral expressions of power like we haven’t seen in our lifetimes”: Swan 1:54 New details about adoring notes White House aide wrote to Trump 5:57 What are White House aides saying about signs of Trump’s aging? 6:56 “I’m not even sure that his most senior aides have a clear picture of his health”: Swan 8:35 Trump: “I won every f*cking time” Watch 24/7 live news [See More…]

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Trump Reflecting Pool: Arrested man’s attorney laughs at charges 0 (0)

Three-time US Olympian David Hearn told CNN that police arrested him Friday after he said he touched a flap of blue material partially detached from the bottom of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Hearn, who says he has a background in material science, told CNN he checked it out following a bike ride after reading reports of algae in the water and paint or sealant peeling off the bottom. Hearn’s attorney Norm Eisen speaks with CNN’s Anderson Cooper about what he calls “a meritless prosecution.” Also, The Atlantic staff writer Matt Viser has details about the type of algae plaguing [See More…]

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Could Trump’s DOJ investigation actually help Gavin Newsom? 0 (0)

The Department of Justice is investigating Gavin Newsom’s wife, according to a person familiar with the matter, in a move the Democratic California governor blasted Monday as politically motivated. The disclosure of the probes became the latest example of Donald Trump’s Justice Department investigating people the president considers adversaries. The person familiar with the matter, however, insisted the agency’s political leadership wasn’t involved in opening the investigation, saying the probe was instead prompted by whistleblower reports last year. 0:00 CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs the numbers on Trump & Newsom 0:48 Google interest in Gavin Newsom 2:22 Enten: [See More…]

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Iran ‘deal’: Ex-NATO commander reveals ‘the bad news’ 0 (0)

The US and Iran say they have reached an agreement that will end a US blockade of Iranian ports and reopen the Strait of Hormuz. The two countries have offered conflicting accounts of what will follow a signing ceremony in Geneva on Friday and no text has been released. CNN senior military analyst and former NATO Supreme Allied Commander James Stavridis identifies potential roadblocks to the deal. Also, former Pentagon official Sabrina Singh says Iran may be gaining leverage by moving the nuclear negotiations closer to US midterm elections. 0:00 Ex-NATO commander reacts to Iran memorandum of understanding 2:27 Can [See More…]

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‘Netanyahu’s political luck may have finally run out’ with Israelis 0 (0)

What does the Iran war mean for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ‘s political prospects? Do Netanyahu’s and President Trump’s political interests align? CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten unpacks political opinion in Israel, while Middle East expert Aaron David Miller examines how Netanyahu is dependent politically on Trump. 0:00 What is the Iran war’s impact on Israeli politics? 1:24 If the Iran war ended today, would it be in Israel’s security interests? 2:07 What do Israelis think about the handling of Hezbollah? 3:11 Aaron David Miller on if Israel would defy the US 5:04 Israeli journalist Nadav Eyal on [See More…]