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NY Times: Reflecting Pool contract has ‘inflated’ profit margin
Video Ad Feedback NY Times: Reflecting Pool contract has 'inflated' profit margin New York Times investigative reporter David Fahrenthold breaks down government records showing the company given a no-bid contract for President Trump's Reflecting Pool renovations is being paid an excessive profit margin far above the norm.
Toobin: Former LAPD detective Mark Furhman ‘is really the reason the O.J. Simpson case was more than just a soap opera’
Video Ad Feedback Toobin: Former LAPD detective Mark Furhman 'is really the reason the O.J. Simpson case was more than just a soap opera' Mark Fuhrman, the former LAPD detective known for his controversial role in the O.J. Simpson murder trial, has died.
$1.8 billion fund for Trump’s allies may put taxpayers on the hook
Video Ad Feedback $1.8 billion fund for Trump’s allies may put taxpayers on the hook Keeping Them Honest: A shocking settlement to the president's $10 billion dollar lawsuit against the government he runs, the nearly $1.8 billion dollars of your money the deal contains and the January 6th insurrectionists who'll likely be getting it.
Trump has called Iran’s missile capabilities ‘degraded,’ ‘depleted,’ and ‘decimated’ but reports of U.S. intel say otherwise
Video Ad Feedback Trump has called Iran's missile capabilities 'degraded,' 'depleted,' and 'decimated' but reports of U.S. intel say otherwise CNN and The New York Times have reported that Iran retains much of its missile capabilities despite what the Trump administration has claimed. CNN National Security Analyst Alex Plitsas reacts to the reporting.
Court overturns Alex Murdaugh’s murder convictions, orders new trial
Video Ad Feedback Court overturns Alex Murdaugh's murder convictions, orders new trial A stunning development in the Alex Murdaugh saga. CNN's Randi Kaye explains why a court threw out his murder convictions and what happens next.
State Dept. announces new passports featuring picture of Trump
Video Ad Feedback State Dept. announces new passports featuring picture of Trump The U.S. will soon begin issuing passports with an image of President Trump on the inside. CNN senior political commentator Adam Kinzinger, a former Republican congressman, talks about how the people around him are just "buying time" with the president. 3:54 • Source: CNN Highlights from Anderson Cooper 360 16 videos Video Ad Feedback State Dept.
Sen. Mark Kelly reacts to James Comey indicted for second time by the DOJ
Video Ad Feedback Sen. Mark Kelly reacts to James Comey indicted for second time by the DOJ Democratic Sen. Mark Kelly was targeted for retribution by the Trump administration. He weighs in on the DOJ indicting James Comey for a second time saying, "It's very clear that the president wants to throw people he doesn't like into jail." 5:27 • Source: CNN All There Is with Anderson Cooper 14 videos Video Ad Feedback Sen.
James Comey faces an arrest warrant after he’s indicted a second time
Video Ad Feedback James Comey faces an arrest warrant after he's indicted a second time Anderson Cooper reports on the Trump administration's journey to prosecute former FBI Director James Comey (again).
Pam Bondi Ousted as Attorney General
Video Ad Feedback Pam Bondi Ousted as Attorney General Former federal prosecutor Jeff Toobin weighs in on the president firing Attorney General Pam Bondi, in part, for her handling of investigations into Trump's perceived political enemies with Toobin saying her failure to prosecute his opponents should actually be a "cause for relief, not dismissal." 1:27 • Source: CNN Highlights from Anderson Cooper 360 16 videos Video Ad Feedback Pam Bondi Ousted as Attorney General 1:27 Now playing •...
Kara Swisher on Meta and YouTube being found liable in landmark social media addiction trial
Video Ad Feedback Kara Swisher on Meta and YouTube being found liable in landmark social media addiction trial CNN Contributor and podcast host Kara Swisher has reported on the rise of social media companies for decades. She weighs in on a jury finding Meta and YouTube negligent in a landmark social media addiction case and the impact this could have on the tech industry.
Drone warfare: Cheap, deadly and the future
Video Ad Feedback Drone warfare: Cheap, deadly and the future Cheap and deadly drones are just the beginning of the future of autonomous modern warfare. Former Secretary of the Air Force Frank Kendall and Rahm Emanuel, who served as President Obama's first chief of staff, discuss with Anderson.
Fareed Zakaria: Iran is an imperial trap
Video Ad Feedback Fareed Zakaria: Iran is an imperial trap The U.S. is succumbing to some of the same imperial temptations with Iran that Britain did with its missions in Asia in the 20th century, says CNN's Fareed Zakaria.
Former Trump National Security adviser has a warning for Europe
Video Ad Feedback Former Trump National Security adviser has a warning for Europe John Bolton says European leaders' response that Iran is not their war could invite President Trump to walk away from the war in Ukraine 5:38 • Source: CNN Highlights from Anderson Cooper 360 16 videos Video Ad Feedback Former Trump National Security adviser has a warning for Europe 5:38 Now playing • Source: CNN Video Ad Feedback CNN reporter calls his parents using AI voice.
Kennedy Center shake-up
Video Ad Feedback Kennedy Center shake-up Richard Grenell is out as head of the Kennedy Center, ending a tenure marked by cancellations of high-profile performances and plunging ticket sales. CNN's Sunlen Serfaty reports.
Former Rep. Kinzinger and David Axelrod on the Trump administration’s presentation of the Iran war
Video Ad Feedback Former Rep. Kinzinger and David Axelrod on the Trump administration's presentation of the Iran war CNN political commentator Adam Kinzinger, a former congressman, and David Axelrod weigh in on how President Trump and his administration are portraying the war in Iran and their attempt to downplay its impact to the American people. 5:25 • Source: CNN Highlights from Anderson Cooper 360 16 videos Video Ad Feedback Former Rep.
Epstein’s home videos and photos reveal an island paradise that was a nightmare for victims
Video Ad Feedback Epstein’s home videos and photos reveal an island paradise that was a nightmare for victims For guests, Epstein’s island was a Caribbean dream; for victims, a nightmare with no escape. CNN's Kyung Lah reports on what files released by the Department of Justice reveal.
Suspected Iranian drones hit U.S. embassy as Trump telegraphs intensified strikes on Iran
Video Ad Feedback Suspected Iranian drones hit U.S. embassy as Trump telegraphs intensified strikes on Iran With Iran striking targets from Cyprus in the Mediterranean, to Dubai in the Gulf, the State Department warns U.S. citizens to leave the region now. President Trump signals intensified strikes ahead on Iran, and Iranian drones slam into the U.S. embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
The massive winter storm stretching from New Mexico to New England is set to break records this weekend
The massive winter storm stretching from New Mexico to New England is set to break records this weekend With heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, the monster winter storm could prove to be unprecedented in many ways. Meteorologist Chris Warren reports.
Trial of Uvalde Police Officer Adrian Gonzales begins as CNN obtains new video from day of the shooting
Trial of Uvalde Police Officer Adrian Gonzales begins as CNN obtains new video from day of the shooting CNN's Shimon Prokupecz' exclusive analysis shows Uvalde school police officer was told where gunman was before he got into school building. Now that former officer is on trial, facing 29 felony counts of child endangerment or abandonment.
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio: ‘I think Mamdani is going to surprise a lot of people’
Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio: 'I think Mamdani is going to surprise a lot of people' Former New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio says mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has "got wind in his sails" and a good shot at implementing his ambitious agenda.
CNN reporter questions Nick Shirley, creator of the viral video alleging fraud at multiple Minnesota child care facilities
CNN reporter questions Nick Shirley, creator of the viral video alleging fraud at multiple Minnesota child care facilities Following a viral video, federal resources have surged to investigate alleged child care fraud in Minnesota. CNN's Whitney Wild had a chance to question YouTuber Nick Shirley about his claims.
New FBI description of Brown shooting suspect: 5’8’ with ‘stocky build’ Original
New FBI description of Brown shooting suspect: 5'8" with 'stocky build’ Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe talks about the distinctive walk of the Brown University suspect and how he “favors his left leg…just slightly.” He and John Miller discuss how these new videos could help find him.
What we can expect to see in Ghislaine Maxwell court documents ordered to be unsealed by a federal judge
What we can expect to see in Ghislaine Maxwell court documents ordered to be unsealed by a federal judge CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig and investigative reporter Julie K.
Trump touts economy in PA after calling affordability a hoax Original
Trump touts economy in PA after calling affordability a hoax President Trump tries selling his record on affordability in swing state Pennsylvania. But, with midterms now less than a year away, will voters buy it, at any price? 4:13 • Source: CNN Highlights from Anderson Cooper 360 16 videos Trump touts economy in PA after calling affordability a hoax 4:13 Now playing • Source: CNN CNN reporter calls his parents using AI voice.
Keeping them Honest: His prince has come
Keeping them Honest: His prince has come Saudi Arabia's crown prince Mohammed bin Salman, who the CIA says likely ordered the murder of a Washington Post journalist, gets a heroes welcome in the White House and President Trump defends him and bad mouths the dead journalist. 3:32 • Source: CNN Highlights from Anderson Cooper 360 16 videos Keeping them Honest: His prince has come 3:32 Now playing • Source: CNN CNN reporter calls his parents using AI voice.
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