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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After decades of outdated propaganda, Iran is trying something new.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…]

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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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Enten: Trump in ‘worst position ever’ on Americans’ #1 issue 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten details President Donald Trump’s sagging public support on inflation. Also, Rep. Marlin Stutzman (R-IN), Rep. Seth Moulton (D-MA) and CNN senior business reporter discuss the inflationary pressure being driven by conflict with Iran. 0:00 Harry Enten looks at Trump’s shift in support on inflation 1:56 Enten shows a 70-point shift for Trump with independent voters 3:18 GOP rep. reacts to inflation related to the Iran conflict 6:19 Democratic rep. says oil shortages are likely to expand as conflict with Iran continues 8:25 CNN senior business reporter on how long gas prices will stay high [See More…]

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Enten: Americans not giving Trump’s tax plan ‘two thumbs up’ 0 (0)

CNN chief data analyst Harry Enten looks at recent polls showing a decline in support for President Donald Trump’s tax policies. Also, CNN’s Dana Bash leads a panel discussion on the first US Tax Day since President Donald Trump signed his “big, beautiful bill” tax deductions into law in July 2025 0:00 Public support for Trump’s tax policies dips 1:26 Percentage of Americans who think their taxes are unfair flip-flops 3:11 Average tax refunds are up, but less than the Trump administration projected they would be 6:43 Fox News poll shows rise in the number of Americans who say their [See More…]

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Pope Leo pushes back after Trump calls him ‘terrible’ 0 (0)

Pope Leo XIV on Monday strongly pushed back against criticism from US President Donald Trump, defending his position of seeking peace and rejecting violence amid the Iran war. Trump tore into the pope on Sunday evening, denouncing his stance on the Iran war and saying he’s “terrible for foreign policy.” CNN White House correspondent Alayna Treene, CNN Vatican correspondent Christopher Lamb and “Letters From Leo” publisher, Christopher Hale, have more on the spat between Trump and Pope Leo. 0:00 Pope Leo XIV responds to Trump’s harsh remarks about him 1:06 CNN correspondent reports from the White House 3:15 CNN Vatican [See More…]

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MAGA backlash grows over Trump’s Iran ceasefire & threats 0 (0)

Right-wing MAGA influencers Alex Jones, Laura Loomer and Megyn Kelly are attacking President Trump’s threatening rhetoric and his ceasefire agreement with Iran. CNN ‘s Kasie Hunt leads a panel discussion about the MAGA fallout and how it may affect Vice President JD Vance’s potential 2028 presidential run. CNN’s Audie Cornish speaks with former Trump aide Mike Dubke and Democratic strategist Joel Rubin about the implications MAGA backlash could have on the midterm elections. 0:00 Alex Jones, Laura Loomer and Megyn Kelly lash out at Trump 2:10 CNN special correspondent says MAGA base is angry and divided over Iran 4:30 How [See More…]