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Alaska governor orders investigation into Peltola campaign after bombshell report
Eyes on Alaska: The governor ordered an investigation into whether criminal charges or civil penalties should be brought over alleged Democratic efforts to confuse voters by recruiting a Senate candidate with the same name as GOP incumbent Dan Sullivan. President Donald Trump had called for Democrat Mary Peltola to drop out of the race and face criminal charges. Dueling rallies: Former President Barack Obama took shots at Trump at a rally in Georgia.
Trump backs Ramaswamy ad, piling pressure on dissenting Republicans
• Ohio controversy: President Donald Trump defended Vivek Ramaswamy’s ad featuring rival Amy Acton’s estranged mother, telling him to keep it up and thank God. A source said Trump thinks Republicans are “weak” for criticizing the ad. Trump spoke on Ohio even as he rallied in Iowa, where he stumped for Senate candidate Ashley Hinson, who says the ad “needs to come down.” • GOP struggles with younger voters: CNN examined voting data in three states that have started early in-person voting.
Early in-person voting begins in Texas as Democrats hope for major Latino shift
• All eyes on Texas: Early in-person voting opens today in the Lone Star State, home to marquee races for US Senate and governor. Democrats are hoping they can break through statewide for the first time in 32 years. Follow CNN’s early voting tracker here. • The Latino shift: Polls suggest the nation’s 36 million Latino voters are shifting in significant numbers in Democrats’ favor. If that mirrors election results, Latinos could be responsible for handing Democrats control of the House and Senate.
Nobel Peace Prize 2026 winner will soon be announced
• The recipient of the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize will soon be revealed, with more than 250 candidates nominated. Candidate names are a closely guarded secret, with the list of nominees only made public 50 years after the prize is awarded. • US President Donald Trump has repeatedly claimed he deserves the peace prize, saying this week that it “would be a great discredit” to the Nobel committee if it does not select him for the honor.
Trump and Iran issue conflicting statements about talks
• US-Iran talks: Envoy Steve Witkoff is en route to Doha, hours after President Donald Trump said the US will meet with Iran in Qatar today. But Iran said no negotiations are scheduled with the US in the coming days, though an expert Iranian delegation will travel to Doha later this week. • In Israel: Defense Minister Israel Katz said Trump insisted on linking the wars in Lebanon and Iran during ceasefire talks, despite his country’s desire to handle them as separate conflicts.
Strait of Hormuz traffic steadily increasing but well below pre-war levels
• Strait of Hormuz: Traffic through the strait is steadily increasing, according to MarineTraffic data, but is still well below pre-war levels. The increase comes as Iran and the US agreed to set up a hotline for the strait to “prevent and resolve any misunderstandings” with countries as ships transit the chokepoint, according to Iran’s chief negotiator.
Iran and US make ‘encouraging progress’ in crucial talks, mediators say
• Switzerland talks: Recently concluded talks between the US and Iran were “positive and constructive” according to mediators Qatar and Pakistan. A High Level Committee to oversee mediation and a “line of communication” for the Strait of Hormuz are being set up, mediators said. Technical talks will continue this week in Switzerland. • Tense moments: Talks had previously stalled when President Donald Trump angered Iran’s top negotiator by threatening the Tehran delegation.
Witkoff heading to Switzerland for Iran talks, US official says Original
• US negotiators head to talks: Envoy Steve Witkoff is traveling to Switzerland, a US official said, as Washington and Tehran work to get technical talks back on track after a postponement. President Donald Trump’s son-in-law Jared Kushner is also expected to join. Negotiators face a 60-day deadline to reach a final deal. • Lebanon ceasefire: Israel and Hezbollah have renewed their truce after the conflict jeopardized US-Iran negotiations.
Iran warns Israel over Lebanon strikes as Trump slams Netanyahu
• Lebanon tensions: President Donald Trump said Israel had been fighting Iran-backed Hezbollah for “too long” and that “too many people are being killed.” Trump said Syria might “do a better job” at dealing with Hezbollah. Iran’s military threatened a “harsh response” if Israel’s offensive continues. • US-Iran agreement: Trump vowed to publicly release the text of the agreement within days.
US bases in Middle East face second round of retaliatory Iranian attacks Original
• Iran attacks US bases: Iran’s Revolutionary Guard’s said they carried out retaliatory strikes targeting US bases in the region. Americans in Jordan were warned to take cover, while Kuwait’s military said it was intercepting strikes, and sirens sounded in Bahrain. • Second night of US strikes: The US military said it had completed strikes against targets in Iran targeting surveillance capabilities, communication systems and air defense sites.
Frustrated Trump more seriously thinking of restarting combat operations in Iran: sources
• Ceasefire hangs by a thread: Some Trump aides said he is now more seriously considering a resumption of major combat operations in Iran. The president said the truce is on “life support” after he rejected Iran’s counterproposal to end hostilities, which he said did not address nuclear issues. • Trump’s China trip: Sources said a major decision on how to proceed is unlikely to be made before Trump’s departure to China later today.
US to start guiding ships through Strait of Hormuz
• Strait of Hormuz: The US military will begin guiding ships through the oil trade chokepoint today, though a US official said the initiative is not an escort mission. Top Iranian official Ebrahim Azizi warned the plan is a violation of the ceasefire. • State of negotiations: President Donald Trump said his representatives “are having very positive discussions” with Iran. The Iranian Foreign Ministry said Tehran is reviewing the US reply to its latest peace proposal.
Guerra de EE.UU. e Israel con Irán y ataques en Medio Oriente, en vivo: última hora, noticias, reacciones
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La inflación podría aumentar y el crecimiento económico podría desacelerarse en todo el mundo si el conflicto en Medio Oriente se prolonga, han advertido los economistas Los precios del petróleo y del gas natural subieron y los mercados bursátiles cayeron este martes. En paralelo, los inversores están preocupados por las consecuencias económicas de una situación que evoluciona rápidamente.
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Live updates: War with Iran, US-Israel attacks trigger retaliation across Middle East, Trump warning
• War with Iran: President Donald Trump told CNN the “big wave” of the US attack on Iran is yet to come. Trump laid out his war objectives for reporters, saying he wanted to destroy Iran’s missile capabilities, annihilate its navy, end its nuclear ambitions and stop it arming militant groups. • Americans warned: The US State Department urged Americans to leave the Middle East immediately. Trump told CNN “the biggest surprise” of the war has been Iran’s attacks against Arab countries in the region.
Live updates: Blasts heard in Gulf cities as top official says Iran won’t negotiate with US | CNN
• Expanding conflict: Explosions have been heard in multiple Gulf cities including Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Doha, while Israel and Hezbollah are trading blows as the war with Iran widens. Here’s a look at the conflict in maps and charts. • Americans killed: President Donald Trump acknowledged there could be more US casualties after three US service members were killed in Kuwait.
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police say
• Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, police said • Police had previously said they were assessing evidence in relation to revelations in the so-called Epstein files. Police have arrested Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor on suspicion of misconduct in public office, Thames Valley Police said Thursday. Police arrived at Mountbatten-Windsor’s home in Sandringham, north of London, according to UK media reports.
Live updates: The death of Rev. Jesse Jackson aged 84, tributes and reactions
Jesse Jackson: 'We're tired of being used as target practice' 08:23 • Source: CNN Jesse Jackson: 'We're tired of being used as target practice' 08:23 • The Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson, the towering civil rights leader whose moral vision and fiery oratory reshaped the Democratic Party and America, has died, a spokesperson confirmed to CNN. He was 84. • Jackson, a protégé of the Rev.
Live updates: Homan to speak in Minnesota as he takes the reins on immigration crackdown
Video shows physical clash between Alex Pretti and federal agents 11 days before he was fatally shot 01:22 • Source: CNN Video shows physical clash between Alex Pretti and federal agents 11 days before he was fatally shot 01:22 • On the ground: White House Border Czar Tom Homan will address the press in Minneapolis after being sent to take the reins on the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown in Minnesota.
Venezuelan opposition leader to speak in Norway in aftermath of US oil tanker seizure | CNN
• Opposition leader to speak: Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado will soon speak in Norway, after her daughter accepted this year’s Nobel Peace Prize on her behalf in the capital Oslo yesterday.
Live updates: Immigration crackdown underway in New Orleans, Minneapolis and St. Paul
The Trump administration cracks down on immigration enforcement in New Orleans 03:26 • Source: CNN The Trump administration cracks down on immigration enforcement in New Orleans 03:26 • The immigration enforcement blitz dubbed “Operation Catahoula Crunch” is underway in New Orleans.
Live updates: Ukraine peace plan, EU leaders to discuss proposal as Rubio touts ‘productive talks’
U.S. touts ‘productive’ talks with Ukraine 04:05 • Source: CNN U.S. touts ‘productive’ talks with Ukraine 04:05 • Talks on a plan to end Russia’s war in Ukraine are set to continue on a technical level today after meetings with US and Ukrainian officials praised by Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky as “substantive.” Washington said the Ukrainians believe the current draft amendment of a 28-point peace proposal “reflects their national security interests.” • US Secretary of State Marco...
Live updates: Federal immigration crackdown in Charlotte
Federal agents smash car window and detain man with REAL ID 00:55 • Source: CNN Federal agents smash car window and detain man with REAL ID 00:55 • Dozens of people were arrested in North Carolina’s largest city over the weekend in the Department of Homeland Security’s latest targeted immigration blitz, dubbed Charlotte’s Web.
Live updates: Trump signs rare-earths agreement with Japan as leaders laud strong ties | CNN Politics
Live updates: Hamas says it has handed over all hostage bodies it can access | CNN
Palestinian woman describes ongoing struggle in Gaza following ceasefire 00:27 • Source: CNN Palestinian woman describes ongoing struggle in Gaza following ceasefire 00:27 • Hostage release: Hamas said it has handed over all hostage remains it can access, saying “significant efforts and special equipment” are needed to recover the remaining dead captives in Gaza.
Three more Israeli hostages identified as Israel says it will restrict aid to Gaza- live updates | CNN
Welcome back to our coverage of events in the Middle East. Yesterday, we reported on the pressure piling on Hamas to speed up its release of dead hostages, as well as the progress in talks to end the war in Gaza. Only eight of the 28 deceased hostages in Gaza have been released by Hamas, prolonging anguish for many families. Israel expects Hamas to return more deceased hostages today, an Israeli source told CNN.
Live updates: Deadly church shooting and fire at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Michigan
00:37 • Source: CNN What we know about deadly shooting and fire at Michigan church 00:37
Trump meets South Korea’s president, eyes potential National Guard deployment to Chicago - live updates | CNN Politics
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Live updates: Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ awaits House vote
Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images Live Updates House to take final vote on Trump’s megabill Cody Froggatt/AP Live Updates Liverpool star Diogo Jota dies in car crash Live Updates Video Ad Feedback Republicans advance megabill to full House vote - Source: CNN Republicans advance megabill to full House vote • Holdouts fall in line: A group of House Republican holdouts fell in line behind President Donald Trump and agreed to allow his agenda to come to the floor, reversing course after days of...
Live updates: Trump Middle East visit, deals in UAE, Qatar and Saudi Arabia
Live Updates Video Ad Feedback Trump in Abu Dhabi for the final leg of his Middle East tour 04:36 - Source: CNN Trump in Abu Dhabi for the final leg of his Middle East tour 04:36 • Today’s agenda: President Donald Trump is in the United Arab Emirates, the third and final stop of his Middle East trip after he visited Qatar and Saudi Arabia. He’s expected to attend a roundtable before touring the Abrahamic Family House — an interfaith complex that houses a mosque, synagogue, and church.
Live updates: Trump Middle East trip, Al-Udeid Air Base visit, Abu Dhabi meetings
Live Updates Video Ad Feedback 'Why would we buy influence?': Qatari PM downplays luxury jet gift to Trump 02:57 - Source: CNN 'Why would we buy influence?': Qatari PM downplays luxury jet gift to Trump 02:57 • Today’s agenda: President Donald Trump is in Doha, where he will visit the biggest US military installation in the Middle East before traveling to Abu Dhabi. His trip has yielded a growing list of deals after a series of meetings with regional leaders.
Live updates: Trump Middle East trip, deals with Saudi Arabia, Qatar visit
Live Updates Video Ad Feedback Trump Middle East business deals have tripled since first term 03:21 - Source: CNN Trump Middle East business deals have tripled since first term 03:21 • Historic deals: The US signed several defense and economic deals with Saudi Arabia, as President Donald Trump and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman highlighted the countries’ deepening ties.
Live updates: Trump visits Saudi Arabia to kickstart Middle East trip
Live Updates Video Ad Feedback National security analyst explains concerns with Trump accepting Qatar plane 03:30 - Source: CNN National security analyst explains concerns with Trump accepting Qatar plane 03:30 • Middle East trip: President Donald Trump is on the first major international trip of his second term as he works to shore up relations with a trio of key allies and prove his might as a dealmaker on the world stage.
Live updates: Trump news, tariff pause and China retaliation, CNN town hall with members of Congress
Live Updates Video Ad Feedback 3-time Trump voter has now lost 50% of his business. Hear why he's still a supporter 03:24 - Source: CNN 3-time Trump voter has now lost 50% of his business. Hear why he's still a supporter 03:24 • Markets soar on tariff pause: President Donald Trump’s announcement of a 90-day pause on all “reciprocal” tariffs prompted a soaring rally in US markets, which helped boost Asian and European markets. Fears of a bond market catastrophe convinced Trump to hit the brakes.
Trump news, Ukraine war talks, tariff fallouts and congressional funding: Live updates | CNN Politics
Live Updates Video Ad Feedback 'Since intelligence was shut off, we’re seeing real gains from the Russians,' warns Fmr. NATO Commander 11:41 - Source: CNN 'Since intelligence was shut off, we’re seeing real gains from the Russians,' warns Fmr. NATO Commander 11:41 • Ukraine war talks: Top Trump administration officials will meet with a Ukrainian delegation in Saudi Arabia soon.
US and Russian officials to discuss Ukraine war deal in Saudi Arabia | CNN Politics
Live Updates Video Ad Feedback NATO Secretary General to Europe: ‘Get your act together’ 08:04 - Source: CNN • Ukraine war talks: US and Russian officials will meet in Saudi Arabia today for initial talks on ending the Ukraine war. Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelensky said his government “knew nothing about (the talks)” and would not participate. • Musk’s role: Court filings from the Trump administration have revealed further details on Elon Musk’s role in the US government.
European leaders to host Ukraine summit as Trump pushes peace talks with Russia | CNN Politics
Live Updates Video Ad Feedback Russia expert on 'most important' issue for US to raise during talks with Russia 02:46 - Source: CNN • European leaders will hold an emergency summit on Ukraine and their continent’s security today as concern grows that US President Donald Trump’s push to work with Russia to end the war has left Kyiv and Europe isolated.
Live updates: Los Angeles wildfires, Palisades and Eaton fires, returning Santa Ana Winds
The weather pattern that will bring the coldest temperatures of the year to the Eastern US will also prevent rainfall and potentially bring another Santa Ana Wind event to Southern California next week. The National Weather Service in Los Angeles warns of a 60% chance of red flag warnings being issued on Monday and an 80% chance of red flag warnings being issued on Tuesday.
Live updates: Israel-Hezbollah ceasefire deal, war in Lebanon and Gaza
Diplomats look to old agreement between Hezbollah and Israel to solve crisis 01:42 - Source: CNN • The Israeli cabinet will vote on a Lebanon ceasefire deal today. The US-backed proposal aims to achieve a 60-day cessation of hostilities with Hezbollah that some hope could form the basis of a lasting ceasefire.
Live updates: Russia hit Ukraine with new medium-range ballistic missile, Putin says Original
Video appears to show Russian missile strike on Ukraine 02:43 - Source: CNN • President Vladimir Putin has escalated his threats to countries that allow Ukraine to use their weapons to target Russian territory. He said Moscow was entitled to strike military targets belonging to those countries. • Putin’s warning came after Russia struck the Ukrainian city of Dnipro with a new medium-range ballistic missile that carried multiple warheads.
Live updates: Russia-Ukraine war, Kyiv fires Storm Shadow missiles and ATACMS into Russia
Images show how war has reshaped Ukraine's landscape 02:40 - Source: CNN • JUST IN: Ukraine’s military accused Russia of launching an intercontinental missile in a Thursday morning attack on the city of Dnipro. The air force did not say what kind of ICBM Russia deployed and CNN has not been able to verify the claim.
Live updates: Ukraine-Russia war, Kyiv launches US-made missiles into Russia’s Bryansk region | CNN
Putin rattles nuclear saber over US role in Ukraine 02:51 - Source: CNN • The US has called on Russia to stop its “irresponsible rhetoric” after President Vladimir Putin updated his military’s nuclear doctrine, refining the circumstances in which Moscow may use such weapons. The US said it doesn’t see any indication that Russia is preparing to use a nuclear weapon in Ukraine.
Live updates: Israel-Hezbollah war ceasefire deal, war in Gaza, tensions with Iran
Lebanon says more than 3,500 people killed in Israeli attacks 04:45 - Source: CNN • US envoy Amos Hochstein is expected in Beirut today, according to two Lebanese official sources. His trip is seen as a sign of progress in ceasefire negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah, but does not mean a deal is imminent. • An Israeli attack has killed at least five people in central Beirut.
Live updates: Israel strikes Gaza and Lebanon, ceasefire talks expected, Iran warning on THAAD
Soldier says his unit used Palestinians as human shields 04:20 - Source: CNN • An Israeli airstrike on a school in central Gaza sheltering displaced Palestinians has killed 17 people and wounded 42 others. Most of the casualties were children and elderly Palestinians, hospital officials said. • Lebanon has been forced to shut down a third of its health care facilities, the WHO warned, as Israel heavily bombards the country in its war against Hezbollah.
Evan Gershkovich and Paul Whelan expected to be freed in Russia prisoner swap, official says | CNN Original
There is expected to be a large-scale prisoner swap between the US and Russia, including a number of Americans, according to a source familiar. The parties have agreed to a prisoner transfer and that prisoners are expected to soon be in US custody, according to a senior administration official. Some of the Americans that have been discussed as part of the negotiations are Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich and former US Marine Paul Whelan.
Voters set to elect first female president
With more than 98 million eligible voters, some 70,000 candidates and over 20,000 public offices being contested, Mexico’s general election on June 2 will be the largest in the country’s history. But it’s not just the massive scale of the event that makes it so important in the eyes of observers across the border in the United States. For the first time in history, the country looks set to elect its first female president.
Trump conviction reaffirms that "no one is above the law," Biden says
Trump conviction reaffirms that "no one is above the law," Biden says President Joe Biden speaks on May 31, 2024, in Washington, DC, from the White House. Pool President Joe Biden said that Donald Trump’s conviction in the hush money trial on Thursday reaffirmed “the American principle that no one is above the law.” He said the jury was made up of regular Americans, "12 people like you," who heard evidence and returned a unanimous verdict.
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