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Trump reacts to being booed by Knicks NBA Finals crowd 0 (0)

President Donald Trump described the reaction he received at Madison Square Garden during Game 3 of the NBA Finals as “amazing” despite loud boos being heard from the crowd. CNN’s Audie Cornish discusses Trump’s reaction to the boos with her CNN This Morning panel. Also, CNN’s Abby Phillip and the Newsnight panel look at whether Trump attending the game in the face of a potentially hostile audience was smart politics. 0:00 President Trump gets booed during the national anthem at Madison Square Garden 0:38 Sports commentator Stephen A. Smith blasts Trump for attending the game 3:11 Was Trump’s MSG visit [See More…]

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How (un)popular is Trump in NY ahead of Knicks game visit? 0 (0)

Law enforcement officials in New York are employing their version of a full-court press off the basketball court this month, ramping up security with the NBA Finals coming to Madison Square Garden for the first time since 1999 and as President Donald Trump plans to attend a game. Extra deployments, additional monitoring of cameras, more intelligence sharing and even drone deployments are part of an aggressive, proactive approach in an elevated threat environment, officials say. CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten looks at Trump’s sinking approval ratings in New York state, and sports commentator Bomani Jones explains why he’s surprised [See More…]

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One of Trump’s ‘most heated’ interviews: Media analyst reacts 0 (0)

President Donald Trump abruptly ended an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker. CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter details the questions led to Trump’s quick exit. Also, CNN anchors John Berman and Audie Cornish discuss the interview with their panels of political and media reporters. 0:00 President Trump storms off from NBC interview 1:01 CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter reacts 4:59 Why did Trump get upset after being questioned about the California elections? 7:29 Trump questioned about “no endless wars” Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Trump #Election #News CNN is the world leader in news and [See More…]

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CBS’ Bari Weiss addresses Scott Pelley’s firing from ’60 Minutes’ 0 (0)

CBS News fired veteran “60 Minutes” correspondent Scott Pelley on Tuesday, one day after he sharply criticized the newsmagazine’s new leadership in front of the staff. CBS said Pelley was terminated for cause, and industry analysts immediately predicted that Pelley might take legal action against the network. CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter has the details. 0:00 Scott Pelley responds after being fired from “60 Minutes” 1:57 “60 Minutes” executive producer Nick Bilton’s letter to Pelley 3:30 CBS editor-in-chief Bari Weiss releases a statement about Pelley Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #ScottPelley #CBS #News CNN is the world leader in [See More…]

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Why Dems are in the ‘strongest position in decades’ 0 (0)

Democrats are in a historic position headed toward midterm elections, CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten argues, given enthusiasm, the economy and polling results. Enten unpacks consumer sentiment, polls, and how many people are likely to vote in November. 0:00 Why both Dems and Trump are in a historic position 2:27 “Who you gonna vote for?” Where does the midterm polling stand right now? 3:01 How does GOP redistricting affect the polling? 4:11 Who’s likelier to show up and vote in November? 6:06 Here’s how Trump is in a historic position too 6:51 How Trump is like Nixon in 1974 [See More…]

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After 3 days of silence, WH releases Trump medical report 0 (0)

The White House released the results of President Donald Trump’s May physical, sharing a memo from his physician recommending he lose weight and exercise more while noting he is in excellent health. The letter from White House physician Dr. Sean Barbabella was released late Friday evening, three days after Trump’s physical exam at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Tuesday. 0:00 White House releases Trump medical summary after three days of silence 0:42 CNN medical analyst Dr. Jonathan Reiner asks why both of Trump’s hands are bruised from handshaking 3:07 What’s missing from the report 4:34 What does it mean [See More…]

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GOP senator unfiltered: Tillis picks apart Trump admin on Iran & more 0 (0)

Senator Thom Tillis (R-NC) speaks with CNN’s Jake Tapper about the emerging Iran Deal, whether Congress can rescind the Justice Department’s anti-weaponization fund, and what it’s like to be unfiltered in his last months in office. 0:00 Sen Thom Tillis says Trump’s rumored deal with Iran doesn’t make sense 1:43 Has Hegseth advised President Trump well on Iran? 2:50 Sen. Tillis gives details of a meeting about Trump’s anti-weaponization fund 5:12 Tillis responds to Trump calling him a RINO 8:40 How will Tillis approach his job differently without reelection looming Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #ThomTillis #Trump #News CNN is [See More…]

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White House shooting: CNN reporter describes moment shots rang out 0 (0)

Secret Service officers shot and killed a person who the agency said approached a security checkpoint Saturday near the White House and fired at them. Shortly before 6 p.m. ET, an individual approached a checkpoint just outside the White House complex and began firing at officers, a Secret Service spokesperson said, citing a preliminary investigation. CNN’s Julia Benbrook describes the moment she heard shots and was ushered into lockdown in the White House press briefing room. Also, CNN’s Brian Todd has more from the scene of the shooting and CNN law enforcement analyst Jonathan Wackrow details the Secret Service response. [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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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…]