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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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Trump calls CBS correspondent Norah O’Donnell a ‘disgrace’ 0 (0)

US President Donald Trump called CBS News’ Norah O’Donnell a “disgrace” in a terse response after she read excerpts from writings by Cole Tomas Allen, the suspected gunman in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting incident, on “60 Minutes.” CNN chief media analyst Brian Stelter reports on the interview and CNN political analysts weigh in on Trump’s confrontation with O’Donnell one day after he projected a message of unity at his press conference following the shooting. 0:00 Trump has angry response to Norah O’Donnell’s question during “60 Minutes” interview 1:19 CNN chief media analyst on what was surprising about Trump’s [See More…]

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How the WH Correspondents’ Dinner shooting unfolded 0 (0)

After shots were heard during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, President Donald Trump was rushed off the stage unhurt, and he and his Cabinet members are all safe. CNN’s Victor Blackwell, Jim Sciutto and Julia Benbrook look back at how the shooting incident unfolded. Also, Associated Press photojournalist Alex Brandon recounts his perspective from inside the event and shares the images that he captured. CNN senior law enforcement analyst Charles Ramsey and CNN senior national security analyst Juliette Kayyem discuss how someone with a gun was able to get into the event and how big of a risk the suspect [See More…]

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WHCD shooting: What the person closest to Trump saw 0 (0)

Mentalist Oz Pearlman found himself on the ground, face to face with President Donald Trump moments after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, where he was performing. Pearlman was performing a trick for Trump, the first lady and the press secretary when the chaos broke out, he said. At first, he thought it could have been a bomb threat, Pearlman told CNN’s Dana Bash. Also, Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) recounts the moment he heard the shots as he was having a conversation with Kerry Kennedy, daughter of the late Sen. Robert F. Kennedy. Watch more CNN here: [See More…]

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‘Extremely frightening’: Wolf Blitzer sees gunman open fire a few feet away 0 (0)

CNN’s Wolf Blitzer was just a few feet away from a gunman when shots were fired outside the main ballroom at the White House Correspondent’s Dinner. Blizter had just left the men’s restroom on an upper floor outside the ballroom at the Hilton Hotel when he saw a man with “a very, very serious weapon.” Also, video appears to show the suspect running into the venue, and authorities brief the public on his apprehension. 0:00 Wolf Blitzer describes how close he was to the shooter 4:16 Surveillance video appears to show the suspect 5:30 CNN chief law enforcement and intelligence [See More…]

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Shots fired at WH Correspondents’ Dinner; Trump rushed off stage 0 (0)

President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted off stage by Secret Service after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington, DC, on Saturday. Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Cabinet members are all safe, sources said. Authorities have identified the suspect as Cole Tomas Allen, a 31-year-old from California, three sources told CNN. He will be charged with using a firearm during a crime of violence and assault on a federal officer using a dangerous weapon, US Attorney Jeanine Pirro said. CNN’s Kaitlan Collins describes the scene inside the dinner as Trump was rushed from the stage. [See More…]

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The Gen Z creators behind viral Iranian Lego-style AI videos 0 (0)

After decades of outdated propaganda, Iran is trying something new. Lego videos, raps and memes pushing pro-government points of view are dominating social media. But what’s behind this shift? CNNs Leila Gharagozlou has more. Also, CNN Creators hosts discuss the role social media has played in getting Iran’s message out during the conflict with the US and Israel. 0:00 Iran’s Lego-style political satire videos go viral 1:28 Who is responsible for making the viral videos? 2:45 One of the video makers comments on his group’s connection with the Iranian government 5:32 CNN Creators hosts discuss the shift in Iranian propaganda [See More…]

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20 minutes of Harry Enten running this week’s numbers 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten runs the numbers of the week: from the popularity of President Trump’s tariffs to approval numbers for Congress and inflation. 0:00 Enten says tariffs have been “a political disaster” for Trump 3:36 Record public disapproval of US Congress 7:02 Enten on the odds the stock market stays high 9:46 Trump’s sinks to worst-ever inflation approval numbers 13:04 Has the latest redistricting vote changed the midterm election landscape? 16:31 The number of Americans who smoke is trending down Watch more CNN here: https://cnn.it/4kh5RPe #Trump #Inflation #News CNN is the world leader in news and information [See More…]

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Enten: Trump’s TX redistricting push ‘one of your all-time backfires’ 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten looks at changes in the Congressional electoral map since President Donald Trump began his push to have Texas redraw its districts to gain more Republican House seats. Also, an Inside Politics panel of political analysts discuss the chances that Florida will draw new maps after Virginia’s redistricting referendum passed in favor of Democrats. 0:00 Harry Enten details prediction market odds that the GOP will hold House control 2:24 How much have things changed since the Texas redistricting push started? 3:26 Is Florida redistricting the GOP’s last hope to gain an advantage in the midterm [See More…]