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Why were the charges dropped?
Former special counsel Jack Smith says the cases against President Trump were dismissed under DOJ policy that prevents prosecuting a sitting president, emphasizing the decision followed legal guidance, not personal judgment.
Former special counsel Jack Smith says the cases against President Trump were dismissed under DOJ policy that prevents prosecuting a sitting president, emphasizing the decision followed legal guidance, not personal judgment.
January 30, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Why were the charges dropped?
Former special counsel Jack Smith says the cases against President Trump were dismissed under DOJ policy that prevents prosecuting a sitting president, emphasizing the decision followed legal guidance, not personal judgment.
Former special counsel Jack Smith says the cases against President Trump were dismissed under DOJ policy that prevents prosecuting a sitting president, emphasizing the decision followed legal guidance, not personal judgment.
President Trump is facing rare criticism from within his own party after the killing of Alex Pretti.
At least 29 Republican lawmakers are calling for a full investigation, while conservative editorial boards are urging the administration to let the facts — not rhetoric — guide the response.
At least 29 Republican lawmakers are calling for a full investigation, while conservative editorial boards are urging the administration to let the facts — not rhetoric — guide the response.
January 30, 2026 at 6:48 AM
President Trump is facing rare criticism from within his own party after the killing of Alex Pretti.
At least 29 Republican lawmakers are calling for a full investigation, while conservative editorial boards are urging the administration to let the facts — not rhetoric — guide the response.
At least 29 Republican lawmakers are calling for a full investigation, while conservative editorial boards are urging the administration to let the facts — not rhetoric — guide the response.
Governor Andy Beshear warns that U.S. rhetoric on Greenland and the use of force is eroding trust with allies, saying the shift risks undermining NATO and America’s global leadership.
“This policy is incredibly damaging. This is not who we are.”
“This policy is incredibly damaging. This is not who we are.”
January 29, 2026 at 3:29 PM
Governor Andy Beshear warns that U.S. rhetoric on Greenland and the use of force is eroding trust with allies, saying the shift risks undermining NATO and America’s global leadership.
“This policy is incredibly damaging. This is not who we are.”
“This policy is incredibly damaging. This is not who we are.”
CNN analysis of cellphone video shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
The footage appears to challenge the federal government’s initial account.
The footage appears to challenge the federal government’s initial account.
January 28, 2026 at 5:03 PM
CNN analysis of cellphone video shows the moments leading up to the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti by federal agents in Minneapolis.
The footage appears to challenge the federal government’s initial account.
The footage appears to challenge the federal government’s initial account.
ICE activity near schools sparks scrutiny after DHS and a school official offer conflicting accounts involving a five-year-old child.
January 28, 2026 at 12:30 AM
ICE activity near schools sparks scrutiny after DHS and a school official offer conflicting accounts involving a five-year-old child.
Gov. JB Pritzker reacts to the deadly Minneapolis shooting, calling for federal agents to withdraw and cautioning against actions that could escalate violence in U.S. cities.
January 27, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Gov. JB Pritzker reacts to the deadly Minneapolis shooting, calling for federal agents to withdraw and cautioning against actions that could escalate violence in U.S. cities.
Justice for Alex Pretti: Investigate Every Angle
Federal shooting in Minneapolis leaves Alex Pretti dead. Video and witness accounts challenge official narrative. Calls for transparency and justice grow.
Federal shooting in Minneapolis leaves Alex Pretti dead. Video and witness accounts challenge official narrative. Calls for transparency and justice grow.
January 27, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Justice for Alex Pretti: Investigate Every Angle
Federal shooting in Minneapolis leaves Alex Pretti dead. Video and witness accounts challenge official narrative. Calls for transparency and justice grow.
Federal shooting in Minneapolis leaves Alex Pretti dead. Video and witness accounts challenge official narrative. Calls for transparency and justice grow.
After recent fatal encounters involving federal agents, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says the city has “had enough” of ICE’s Operation Metro Surge, emphasizing that local police recovered hundreds of guns last year without firing a shot.
January 26, 2026 at 3:02 PM
After recent fatal encounters involving federal agents, Minneapolis Police Chief Brian O’Hara says the city has “had enough” of ICE’s Operation Metro Surge, emphasizing that local police recovered hundreds of guns last year without firing a shot.
Gavin Newsom at the World Economic Forum on leadership, accountability, and calling out weakness in moments of global uncertainty.
January 26, 2026 at 12:02 AM
Gavin Newsom at the World Economic Forum on leadership, accountability, and calling out weakness in moments of global uncertainty.
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls on President Trump to act after a federal agent shooting, saying the moment demands leadership focused on peace, safety, and American families.
January 25, 2026 at 3:42 PM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls on President Trump to act after a federal agent shooting, saying the moment demands leadership focused on peace, safety, and American families.
Former special counsel Jack Smith responds to questioning, saying information was withheld under a non-disclosure order and was consistent with the law.
•House Judiciary hearing •Congressional testimony
•House Judiciary hearing •Congressional testimony
January 24, 2026 at 4:08 PM
Former special counsel Jack Smith responds to questioning, saying information was withheld under a non-disclosure order and was consistent with the law.
•House Judiciary hearing •Congressional testimony
•House Judiciary hearing •Congressional testimony
Whoopi Goldberg and The View hosts respond to President Donald Trump’s remarks about world leaders following his Davos appearance.
January 24, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Whoopi Goldberg and The View hosts respond to President Donald Trump’s remarks about world leaders following his Davos appearance.
Trump questioned on Greenland after Danish rejection. He argues security outweighs cost in any discussion.
January 23, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Trump questioned on Greenland after Danish rejection. He argues security outweighs cost in any discussion.
Trump pushes back on Nobel criticism, claims multiple peace deals, and leaves open how far he’d go to acquire Greenland.
January 23, 2026 at 5:46 AM
Trump pushes back on Nobel criticism, claims multiple peace deals, and leaves open how far he’d go to acquire Greenland.
Trump Says U.S. Needs Greenland Ownership for National Security
Trump told the World Economic Forum that Greenland’s location makes it central to future defense strategy and said the U.S. must control it outright.
Trump told the World Economic Forum that Greenland’s location makes it central to future defense strategy and said the U.S. must control it outright.
January 22, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Trump Says U.S. Needs Greenland Ownership for National Security
Trump told the World Economic Forum that Greenland’s location makes it central to future defense strategy and said the U.S. must control it outright.
Trump told the World Economic Forum that Greenland’s location makes it central to future defense strategy and said the U.S. must control it outright.
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for calm diplomacy as Greenland tensions trigger the most serious transatlantic strain in decades.
January 22, 2026 at 3:02 PM
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer calls for calm diplomacy as Greenland tensions trigger the most serious transatlantic strain in decades.
Jake Tapper challenges Kristi Noem after showing January 6 video of police under attack — then notes every attacker was pardoned.
A sharp moment in the debate over equal enforcement of the law.
A sharp moment in the debate over equal enforcement of the law.
January 22, 2026 at 3:45 AM
Jake Tapper challenges Kristi Noem after showing January 6 video of police under attack — then notes every attacker was pardoned.
A sharp moment in the debate over equal enforcement of the law.
A sharp moment in the debate over equal enforcement of the law.
America is defined by immigrants — not by fear. Immigrants aren’t the threat to our democracy. Donald Trump is.
January 22, 2026 at 1:01 AM
America is defined by immigrants — not by fear. Immigrants aren’t the threat to our democracy. Donald Trump is.
“Nothing is guaranteed.”
Jon Meacham warns that democracy is human, fragile, and dependent on whether people choose to broaden — or shrink — what America can be.
Jon Meacham warns that democracy is human, fragile, and dependent on whether people choose to broaden — or shrink — what America can be.
January 21, 2026 at 5:05 PM
“Nothing is guaranteed.”
Jon Meacham warns that democracy is human, fragile, and dependent on whether people choose to broaden — or shrink — what America can be.
Jon Meacham warns that democracy is human, fragile, and dependent on whether people choose to broaden — or shrink — what America can be.
“‘We Will Get Involved’: Trump Signals Possible Strike on Iran”
No boots on the ground—but “very hard” consequences if Iran cracks down again.
No boots on the ground—but “very hard” consequences if Iran cracks down again.
January 21, 2026 at 12:01 AM
“‘We Will Get Involved’: Trump Signals Possible Strike on Iran”
No boots on the ground—but “very hard” consequences if Iran cracks down again.
No boots on the ground—but “very hard” consequences if Iran cracks down again.
Greenland is already protected under NATO through Denmark.
Any attack by China or Russia would trigger Article 5.
The claim that the U.S. must acquire Greenland for security is disputed by experts.
Any attack by China or Russia would trigger Article 5.
The claim that the U.S. must acquire Greenland for security is disputed by experts.
January 20, 2026 at 4:45 PM
Greenland is already protected under NATO through Denmark.
Any attack by China or Russia would trigger Article 5.
The claim that the U.S. must acquire Greenland for security is disputed by experts.
Any attack by China or Russia would trigger Article 5.
The claim that the U.S. must acquire Greenland for security is disputed by experts.
Former Vice President Kamala Harris launches her first address of 2026 with a forceful critique of President Trump, condemning federal immigration enforcement and referencing the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
January 20, 2026 at 3:31 PM
Former Vice President Kamala Harris launches her first address of 2026 with a forceful critique of President Trump, condemning federal immigration enforcement and referencing the fatal ICE shooting in Minneapolis.
Liz Cheney says Americans are becoming numb to authoritarian tactics, warning the country is “sleepwalking into a dictatorship” if institutional safeguards fail.
January 19, 2026 at 11:42 PM
Liz Cheney says Americans are becoming numb to authoritarian tactics, warning the country is “sleepwalking into a dictatorship” if institutional safeguards fail.
White House officials promise universal healthcare savings under a future Trump plan.
No legislative text, funding mechanism, or implementation timeline has been released.
No legislative text, funding mechanism, or implementation timeline has been released.
January 19, 2026 at 3:03 PM
White House officials promise universal healthcare savings under a future Trump plan.
No legislative text, funding mechanism, or implementation timeline has been released.
No legislative text, funding mechanism, or implementation timeline has been released.
Greenland becomes the center of a growing rift between the U.S. and Europe.
After White House talks collapsed into “fundamental disagreement,” NATO countries moved quickly to reinforce the Arctic island — amid fears not of Russia, but of American overreach.
After White House talks collapsed into “fundamental disagreement,” NATO countries moved quickly to reinforce the Arctic island — amid fears not of Russia, but of American overreach.
January 19, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Greenland becomes the center of a growing rift between the U.S. and Europe.
After White House talks collapsed into “fundamental disagreement,” NATO countries moved quickly to reinforce the Arctic island — amid fears not of Russia, but of American overreach.
After White House talks collapsed into “fundamental disagreement,” NATO countries moved quickly to reinforce the Arctic island — amid fears not of Russia, but of American overreach.