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Top Russian negotiator says US businesses would be welcome in Russia if sanctions were lifted

April 3, 2025 5:39 pm CNN

CNN By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Top Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev said Thursday he did not raise sanctions relief in his meetings… Continue Reading

GOP lawmakers, foreign leaders and markets wait to see if Trump’s tariffs are open for negotiation

April 3, 2025 5:28 pm CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN (CNN) — As President Donald Trump departed the White House on Thursday afternoon — his first time in public since… Continue Reading

Top Russian negotiator says US businesses would be welcome in Russia if sanctions were lifted

April 3, 2025 3:57 pm CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — Top Russian negotiator Kirill Dmitriev said Thursday he did not raise sanctions relief in his meetings with… Continue Reading

California’s recidivism rate falls to the lowest level since reporting began; State points to impact of rehabilitative programs

April 3, 2025 1:02 pm Andrew Gillies

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – On Wednesday, the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation published the findings of the latest recidivism report… Continue Reading

Pentagon watchdog launches probe of Hegseth Signal messages

April 3, 2025 11:44 am CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, CNN (CNN) — The acting Inspector General of the Defense Department will review Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s use… Continue Reading

Republican presidential candidate former Vice President Mike Pence arrives at the Republican Jewish Coalition's Annual Leadership Summit at The Venetian Resort Las Vegas in October 2023 in Las Vegas

Mike Pence to receive JFK Profile in Courage Award

April 3, 2025 10:37 am CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence is this year’s recipient of the John F. Kennedy Profile in Courage… Continue Reading

Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ Tariffs Spark Mixed Reactions in Santa Barbara

April 2, 2025 7:40 pm Tracy Lehr

SANTA BARBARA, Calif. — President Trump proclaimed Wednesday as "Liberation Day." The president's 25% tariffs on imported automobiles and auto… Continue Reading

Prosecutors drop charge against man who Rep. Nancy Mace claimed ‘physically accosted’ her

April 3, 2025 10:09 am CNN Newsource

By Shania Shelton, CNN (CNN) — Prosecutors have dropped a charge against a man who Republican Rep. Nancy Mace claimed “physically accosted”… Continue Reading

Hegseth expected to skip key meeting with allies on Ukraine support

April 3, 2025 10:01 am CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand, Alex Marquardt, Haley Britzky and Jennifer Hansler, CNN (CNN) — US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth is not expected to… Continue Reading

An entrance to the US Naval Academy campus in Annapolis

Display of Jewish women graduates restored after US Naval Academy says it was ‘mistakenly removed’

April 3, 2025 9:55 am CNN Newsource

By Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The US Naval Academy has returned photos and memorabilia of Jewish women after they were “mistakenly removed”… Continue Reading

White House fires multiple administration officials after president meets with far-right activist Laura Loomer

April 3, 2025 8:08 am CNN Newsource

By Katie Bo Lillis, Alayna Treene, Kylie Atwood and Kaitlan Collins, CNN (CNN) — The White House has fired multiple administration… Continue Reading

Judge considering whether to hold Trump officials in contempt for violating court orders on deportation flights

April 3, 2025 2:00 am CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole and Tierney Sneed, CNN Washington (CNN) — US District Judge James Boasberg said Thursday that he is looking at whether… Continue Reading

Wide majority of Americans oppose impeaching judges who rule against Trump, new poll shows

April 2, 2025 10:00 pm CNN Newsource

By Dan Berman, CNN (CNN) — A wide majority of Americans –– 70% –– oppose impeaching federal judges who are slowing down President Donald… Continue Reading

Fact check: Trump’s false claims about tariffs and trade

April 2, 2025 3:40 pm CNN Newsource

By Daniel Dale, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump made a series of false claims about tariffs and trade – most of which he has made before… Continue Reading

California man to plead guilty to attempted assassination of Brett Kavanaugh in 2022

April 2, 2025 8:11 am CNN Newsource

By Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN (CNN) — A California man is planning to plead guilty two years after he was charged in an alleged plot to kill Supreme… Continue Reading

Lawyer for Trump co-defendant and alleged US Capitol rioters picked for major role at DOJ

April 2, 2025 3:16 pm CNN Newsource

By Evan Perez, CNN (CNN) — President Donald Trump on Wednesday picked Stanley Woodward, a lawyer for multiple Trump aides over the years and… Continue Reading

Cory Booker’s historic speech energizes a discouraged Democratic base

April 2, 2025 2:45 pm CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi and Ted Barrett, CNN (CNN) — As Democratic Sen. Cory Booker neared Strom Thurmond’s record for the longest speech… Continue Reading

Senate GOP unveils new budget blueprint and braces for another vote-a-rama

April 2, 2025 2:23 pm CNN Newsource

By Lauren Fox, CNN (CNN) — Senate Republicans unveiled their new budget blueprint Wednesday afternoon, paving the way for the Senate and… Continue Reading

Wisconsin loss a warning sign for GOP about Musk’s campaign role

April 2, 2025 1:59 pm CNN Newsource

By Jeremy Herb, Fredreka Schouten, Steve Contorno, Sarah Ferris, Annie Grayer and Jeff Zeleny, CNN (CNN) — Tuesday’s decisive victory for… Continue Reading

Congress appropriated some FEMA money to house and aid migrants. Trump officials want it used to detain them

April 2, 2025 12:32 pm CNN Newsource

By Gabe Cohen and Priscilla Alvarez, CNN (CNN) — Homeland Security officials are discussing using FEMA funds, intended to provide housing… Continue Reading