Politics Archives

This diverse street in Queens has become central to NYC’s debates over quality of life

October 25, 2025 10:47 am CNN Newsource

By Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — Roosevelt Avenue in Queens runs through one of New York City’s most densely populated neighborhoods,… Continue Reading

Furloughed federal workers file for jobless benefits, but aid isn’t easy to get

October 25, 2025 8:09 am CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, Angélica Franganillo Díaz, CNN (CNN) — Right after setting her out-of-office email on October 1, one furloughed US Department… Continue Reading

Kamala Harris hints at another presidential run: ‘I am not done’

October 25, 2025 6:20 am CNN Newsource

By Alejandra Jaramillo, CNN (CNN) — Former US vice president Kamala Harris has hinted she could make another bid for the White House in an… Continue Reading

Frustrated Arizonans have waited more than a month for their new congresswoman to be seated

October 25, 2025 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Steve Contorno, Ashley Killough, CNN Tucson, Arizona (CNN) — For years, immigration attorney Rachel Wilson has relied on her local… Continue Reading

Justice Department to monitor polling sites in six counties in California and New Jersey

October 24, 2025 7:27 pm CNN Newsource

By Kaanita Iyer, CNN (CNN) — The Justice Department announced Friday it will monitor polling sites in six counties in California and New… Continue Reading

“Make Polluters Pay!” : Student environmentalists walk out of class

October 24, 2025 5:25 pm Mina Wahab

SANTA BARBARA, Calif.— Students gathered outside the County Administration building to call on state lawmakers to pass the "Polluters Pay Climate… Continue Reading

A shopper looks at produce at a grocery store in West Milton

Trump administration won’t use contingency fund to pay November food stamp benefits

October 24, 2025 1:36 pm CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — The US Department of Agriculture says it will not tap into its $6 billion contingency fund to cover food stamp… Continue Reading

Letitia James pleaded not guilty to charges brought by Trump’s Justice Department. Here’s what’s next

October 24, 2025 12:22 pm CNN

CNN By Devan Cole, Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell, CNN Norfolk, Virginia (CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to go to… Continue Reading

Letitia James pleaded not guilty to charges brought by Trump’s Justice Department. Here’s what’s next

October 24, 2025 12:22 pm CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, Lauren del Valle, Kara Scannell, CNN Norfolk, Virginia (CNN) — New York Attorney General Letitia James is set to go to trial… Continue Reading

Read excerpts from Reagan’s 1987 speech on tariffs

October 24, 2025 12:10 pm CNN Newsource

By Aaron Blake, Alex Leeds Matthews, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump canceled trade talks with Canada on Thursday, citing a recent ad… Continue Reading

Mamdani defends his Islamic faith and slams Cuomo in a tearful speech

October 24, 2025 11:35 am CNN

CNN By David Wright, Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, stood outside a mosque… Continue Reading

Mamdani defends his Islamic faith and slams Cuomo in a tearful speech

October 24, 2025 11:19 am CNN Newsource

By David Wright, Gloria Pazmino, CNN (CNN) — Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic nominee for New York City mayor, stood outside a mosque Friday… Continue Reading

Fact check: Democratic leaders misleadingly snip White House press secretary’s ‘main priority’ quote out of context

October 24, 2025 11:08 am CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — Top Democrats in the Senate and House of Representatives have taken a Thursday quote from the White House press… Continue Reading

Hakeem Jeffries endorses Zohran Mamdani for NYC mayor

October 24, 2025 10:56 am CNN Newsource

By David Wright, Gloria Pazmino, CNN New York (CNN) — House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries has endorsed Zohran Mamdani, the Democratic… Continue Reading

Pentagon to use $130 million donation from anonymous Trump ‘friend’ to pay military members

October 24, 2025 10:28 am CNN Newsource

By Adam Cancryn, CNN (CNN) — The Trump administration plans to funnel a $130 million donation from an anonymous ally of President Donald… Continue Reading

Trump considering plans to target cocaine facilities inside Venezuela, officials say

October 24, 2025 10:13 am CNN Newsource

By Alayna Treene, Kylie Atwood, Katie Bo Lillis, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump is considering plans to target cocaine facilities and… Continue Reading

Republican tensions rise over Kevin McCarthy’s faltering push to fight California redistricting

October 24, 2025 9:05 am CNN Newsource

By Arit John, Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — This summer, a fired-up Kevin McCarthy vowed to personally lead the fight against California… Continue Reading

Attorney General Letitia James speaks during a press conference in New York on February 16

Prosecutor who resisted bringing charges against NY AG was fired after allegations she sent case info to her personal email

October 24, 2025 8:37 am CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — The Virginia federal prosecutor who resisted bringing mortgage fraud charges against New York Attorney… Continue Reading

Fact check: Grocery prices are up, not ‘way down’ as Trump claimed

October 24, 2025 7:26 am CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — Newly released inflation figures show that President Donald Trump was wrong when he repeatedly claimed this… Continue Reading

A Social Security Administration office in Washington

Social Security monthly benefits will increase 2.8% in 2026

October 24, 2025 5:53 am CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Social Security recipients will receive a 2.8% boost in their monthly benefits in 2026, the Social Security… Continue Reading