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CNN2 hours agoSpecial counsel Jack Smith filed never-before-seen evidence under seal in the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump. CNN’s Paula Reid reports.
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- 1:57Special counsel files ‘never-before-seen’ evidence against Trump in Jan 6 caseCNNSpecial counsel Jack Smith filed never-before-seen evidence under seal in the election subversion case against former President Donald Trump. CNN’s Paula Reid reports.2 hours ago
- 0:57Venezuelans crossing Darien Gap say they lost hope following presidential electionAssociated Press VideosVenezuelans trekking across the Darien Gap – a rugged jungle passage between Colombia and Panama – say they're making the perilous journey because they've lost hope for change after the country's contentious elections. Last year, more than half a million migrants – a record number – crossed through the Darien on their way to the United States. (AP Video: Abraham Terán)3 hours ago
- 1:50Vance, Walz face potential game-changing moment with VP debateThe HillSen. JD Vance (R-Ohio) and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D) are set to take to the debate stage next week at a critical moment in the presidential race, with more than a month to go before Election Day and polls showing a razor-tight race.7 hours ago
- 0:30Rudy Giuliani disbarred in DC over 2020 election subversion effortsThe HillA federal appeals court disbarred Rudy Giuliani on Monday over efforts he took to prevent the transfer of power after then-President Trump lost the 2020 election.8 hours ago
- 0:38Haiti's top official grateful for solidarity with Springfield migrantsReuters VideosSTORY: :: Haiti's top official says he's thankful for solidarity with migrants in Springfield, Ohio :: Edgard Leblanc Fils, Head of Haiti's transition council "On behalf of the entire Haitian people, I would like to extend a brotherly greeting to all friends of Haiti that have shown solidarity towards the migrants from our country, and in particular, those living in Springfield, Ohio, in the United States.” // "The passions that naturally arise during an election campaign should never serve as a pretext for xenophobia or racism in a country such as the United States, a country forged by immigrants from all countries and which has become a model of democracy for the world.” :: September 26, 2024 Springfield has become a flashpoint in the U.S. presidential election after baseless claims by Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump and his running mate, U.S. Senator JD Vance, that migrants in the town were eating cats and dogs. City and state officials have repeatedly debunked the false claims from Republicans about Haitians living in Springfield, though Trump has since stood his ground, saying he would try to deport members of the community. The majority of the 15,000 Haitian Americans in Springfield are in the U.S. legally. Springfield has faced a wave of bomb threats to schools and other facilities in the wake of the claims. Leblanc heads Haiti's transition council, a government body installed in April to bring security back to the violence-racked Caribbean nation.11 hours ago
- 2:05How this Gen Z group uses games to understand politicsCNNCNN podcast host Audie Cornish interviews Lakshya Jain, the young co-founder of Split Ticket, an election analysis website that uses interactive games and creative framing to tell political stories. Jain explains why his Gen Z team ‘gamified’ their data analysis to tell more complex political stories.15 hours ago
- 3:52Why the odds of knowing who won Pennsylvania on election night are ‘almost zero’CNNFour years after covering the 2020 election results in Pennsylvania, CNN’s Sara Murray is back in the Keystone State to find out what’s changed as the threat of misinformation spreads around the state’s mail-in voting.1 day ago
- 3:40New CBS poll shows Trump with 2-point lead in GeorgiaCBS News VideosA new CBS News poll finds former President Donald Trump leads Vice President Kamala Harris 51% to 49% in Georgia. CBS News deputy director of elections and data analytics Kabir Khanna breaks down what the numbers mean for the 2024 election.1 day ago
- 0:59Harris and Trump try to shore up key weaknesses on the border, abortionThe HillVice President Harris and former President Trump are seeking to ease their sharpest electoral vulnerabilities as the clock ticks down to Election Day. For Harris, the topic is immigration, where polls show Trump with a significant advantage — and where President Biden’s record is viewed dimly by many voters.1 day ago
- 1:18Bret Baier: Trump, not Harris, the ‘holdup’ on Fox News debateThe HillFox News anchor Bret Baier said former President Trump, not Vice President Harris, is keeping his network from hosting a second debate between the two candidates before Election Day. “The latest is, I actually believe — this is me talking — that the Harris campaign would do a Fox debate, if the former president has come to the conclusion that there really shouldn’t be another debate,” the anchor said this week during an appearance on conservative radio host Hugh Hewitt’s program.1 day ago
- 1:56Trump on warning to Iran for threatening political candidatesCBS News VideosFormer President Donald Trump addressed voters in North Carolina to discuss his economic policies Wednesday. During his remarks, Trump addressed reports of Iran targeting him and his campaign. Trump said the U.S. should stand against any foreign leader with force for threatening a major American political candidate. CBS News chief election and campaign correspondent Robert Costa has more.1 day ago
- 0:47Biden opens up about decision to exit 2024 race on ‘The View’CNNJoe Biden made an appearance on ABC’s talkshow “The View,” where he opened up about his decision to drop out of the 2024 presidential election and gave advice on how he thinks Vice President Kamala Harris can beat former President Donald Trump in the election.1 day ago
- 3:15Why did Sri Lanka's new president call a snap general election?Reuters VideosSTORY: Sri Lankans woke up on Wednesday (September 25) to newspaper headlines reporting that just days after winning election, the country's new president had dissolved the legislature. That means a snap parliamentary election will happen November 14. "This is just another massive expenditure," this man says. While this man thinks it's a good move to start afresh. :: What can a fresh parliament accomplish? What does President Anura Kumara Dissanayake hope to accomplish with a fresh parliament, and what are the risks for the debt-ridden nation? ::Riding the momentum Dissanayake won Saturday's presidential election with the support of 5.6 million voters, or just over 42%. His nearest rival garnered less than 33% support. The Marxist-leaning leader with no political lineage rode a wave of support as a candidate of change. Change that many felt was desperately needed after Sri Lanka's economic collapse in 2022. He acknowledged in his inaugural speech on Monday that Sri Lankans have a "very negative view" of politicians. "We have a deep understanding that we have a challenging country. Our politics must be cleaner," he said. "We will commit ourselves to that." He's promised to cut taxes and free up revenue for public investment. But to deliver on policy, he needs a parliament that reflects his program. And he's betting a snap election will give him that. ::Parliamentary support The National People's Power alliance, which includes Dissanayake's JVP party, held just three seats in the last parliament. :: International Monetary Fund bailout Sri Lanka agreed to a four-year, $2.9-billion IMF bailout program that has helped boost reserves, stem a fall in its currency and tame runaway inflation. But the bailout came with strings attached, including austerity measures. Angry voters pinned hopes of a better future on their next leader. In his bid for office, Dissanayake said he wanted to revisit the terms of the IMF bailout. But, to pass a budget, he needs parliamentary support. :: Debt rework Sri Lanka is in the middle of restructuring about $25 billion in foreign debt. Getting parliamentary backing will strengthen Dissanayake's hand in negotiations with bondholders. Those creditors may be reassured if the new president can clarify his policy. :: Cabinet numbers With such a narrow bench in parliament, the new president was unable to staff a full roster of ministers. On Tuesday, Dissanayake unveiled cabinet pick - and it only has three members. One is a first-time lawmaker, now prime minister, who will handle five portfolios. Another veteran legislator is now foreign minister - and overseeing five other ministries. Key ministries such as finance, defense and energy are all run by Dissanayake himself. The snap general election was widely expected, as part of Dissanayake's plan to fix many of the issues that have his hands tied.2 days ago
- 1:07Trump threatens to impose 200% tariff on John Deere products built in MexicoYahoo News VideoFormer President Donald Trump said that if he won the election, he would impose a 200% tariff on John Deere products made in Mexico. Trump made the remarks on Monday during a roundtable discussion about farming in Smithton, Pa.2 days ago
- 0:48Most ‘Trump Train’ drivers cleared in 2020 encounter with Biden-Harris busThe HillA federal jury in Texas cleared nearly all of the “Trump Train” drivers who surrounded the Biden-Harris campaign bus on a highway days before the 2020 presidential election.2 days ago
- 1:37Trump campaign’s ground game worries some RepublicansThe HillThe Trump campaign is relying on a so far untested get-out-the-vote strategy ahead of November’s election that some Republicans view as a high-risk, high-reward gambit.2 days ago
- 3:12New CNN poll shows virtual tie between Harris and TrumpCNNCNN senior data reporter Harry Enten breaks down the latest CNN poll showing Kamala Harris and Donald Trump’s favorability six weeks before the presidential election.2 days ago
- 2:42Harris and Trump campaign through battleground states with six weeks until electionCBS News VideosWith the presidential election in just six weeks, both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are on a battleground state blitz, with Harris returning to Pennsylvania Wednesday and Nevada this weekend. Trump will stop in Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan.3 days ago
- 3:43Aaron Zebley and Andrew Goldstein talk new book, 'Interference'ABC News VideosRobert Mueller’s top deputy and a lead prosecutor talk for the first time about how they investigated President Trump and the dangers of election interference right now.3 days ago
- 2:17Trump threatens John Deere with tariff hike if it outsources production to MexicoCBS News VideosFormer President Donald Trump mentioned a new policy proposal that could cost an iconic American company big money, just as CBS polls show Vice President Kamala Harris making some gains on the economy in the neck-and-neck presidential race. With 43 days until Election Day, Caitlin Huey-Burns reports tonight from battleground Pennsylvania.3 days ago
- 3:46Examining the gap between voters and lawmakers on climate changeCBS News VideosClimate change has not been one of the key talking points this election cycle when compared to other issues like the economy or immigration, but the planet's future is still on the minds of many voters. CBS News national environmental correspondent David Schechter examines why voters' views on the issue don't always match up with those who represent them.3 days ago
- 1:59‘Deeply involved’: RFK Jr. floats taking on public health role if Trump winsCNNRobert Kennedy Jr. suggested a potential involvement in public health decisions if Donald Trump wins the 2024 presidential election. Dr. Paul Offit, director of Vaccine Education Center, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, reacts.3 days ago
- 3:55‘Way too close to call’: Enten checks out recent polls for November electionCNNCNN senior data reporter Harry Enten and Jake Tapper discuss recent polling in battleground states and the issues many voters are watching closely ahead of the presidential election.3 days ago
- 1:13Tanzania police arrest opposition leaders to thwart protestsReuters VideosSTORY: Tanzanian police arrested three opposition leaders and a number of supporters again on Monday, their party and police said, over anti-government protests in the commercial capital Dar es Salaam. The main opposition party CHADEMA's chairman Freeman Mbowe was detained on the street. His deputy Tundu Lissu was taken from his home. That was amid plans to demonstrate against alleged killings and abductions of government critics. Both men were also briefly arrested, along with hundreds of supporters, last month. On Monday, CHADEMA said another senior official and a number of party members were also arrested at their offices in Dar es Salaam. Police also took into custody three journalists covering the protests, according to their employers, with no reason given. The police were not immediately available for comment. Rights campaigners say President Samia Suluhu Hassan's government is targeting opponents ahead of local elections in December and a national vote in 2025. Police said in total 14 people were arrested for defying the protest ban. There was no immediate comment from Hassan's government, though it has previously said it defends democracy and does not tolerate brutality.4 days ago
- 0:50Anura Kumara Dissanayake sworn in as Sri Lanka's presidentAssociated Press VideosMarxist leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was sworn in as Sri Lanka's president on Monday after an election that saw voters reject an old guard accused of leading the country into economic crisis.4 days ago