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CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian.

A Deceitful Propaganda Campaign Marketed as a ‘Prank’

CBC-funded TV producers using fake names are ambushing Canadians who take a positive view of their country—including an 82-year-old Ontario grandfather who invited the film crew into his home.

Hochul Argle Bargle Gargle: Trump's Responsible for the Long Island Railroad Workers Strike

National Police Week and Not a Single Democratic Face at the Congressional Vigil

The Science Misinformation Gap

The transatlantic battle over social media and censorship.

Newsom's Former Chief of Staff Pleads Guilty to Fraud

Thursday's Final Word

Trump says Xi agreed US became a ‘declining nation’ during Biden years

President Donald Trump turns Xi Jinping's apparent swipe at Western decline into an attack on Biden, saying the U.S. "suffered immeasurably" under the prior administration.

Supreme Court preserves access to mail distribution of widely used abortion pill

The decision maintains access nationwide to medication abortion, the most common way of ending pregnancies in the United States, while litigation continues.

Xi warns Trump that mishandling Taiwan could spark ‘conflicts’

China’s leader made clear his top priority is the fate of the contested island and its U.S. military support, a striking move given President Donald Trump’s effort to mend ties and deliver trade deals.

Creators and Destroyers of Worlds

Despite the dangers, we must seize the gifts bequeathed by world-altering technologies, since these amount to life in unprecedented abundance.

A Republican’s Mysterious Absence Reflects Congress’s Silence on Health

Presidents are expected to tell the public basic health information, but members of the House and Senate often stay silent about medical conditions, even those that affect their ability to do their jobs.

As Powell Steps Down, the Fed Confronts ‘Regime Change’

Jerome H. Powell is passing the chair’s baton to Kevin M. Warsh at the Federal Reserve, an institution that President Trump’s pick says needs an overhaul.

Ex-counterterror chief Joe Kent says Trump was 'poised' to make better Iran deal than Obama-era JCPOA

Ex-counterterrorism chief Joe Kent claims President Donald Trump was positioned to strike a better Iran deal than the JCPOA before the current Middle East conflict.

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court.

Trump reveals Xi’s stance on arming Iran as Hormuz tensions rattle markets

President Donald Trump says Chinese President Xi Jinping pledged not to supply Iran with military equipment, calling it a major win from the bilateral summit.

Another ‘Scientific’ Attack on Free Will

We know free will exists because we each experience it every day. Claiming that is merely an illusion is the true illusion.

Staring at the Sea

It would be very difficult to make a great film from a source as flawed as Camus’s novel, but Ozon has managed to make a very good one.

Takeaways from Nebraska Democratic primaries filled with plot twists

Democrats knew they couldn’t unseat a GOP senator, so they backed an independent and fielded a candidate who promised to drop out if she won. Then it got complicated.

Christopher Nolan Has Been Dreaming of 'The Odyssey'

In exclusive interviews, the director and his stars discuss the film he's been dreaming of for more than 20 years.

How Maximum Partisan Warfare Gives Way to a More Centrist Politics

The GOP’s recent victories in the redistricting wars could yet be pyrrhic.

Supreme Court keeps broader access to abortion pill mifepristone in place while legal fight continues

The Supreme Court kept broader access to abortion pill mifepristone in place, allowing telehealth prescribing and mail delivery to continue.

The Moral and Political Wisdom of C.S. Lewis

In delightful literary forms, he conveys moral and political insights that remain all the more true for being so profoundly countercultural.

Trump's Head-Scratching Iran Comments

Thursday, May 14th on RealClearPolitics - Joined by RCP Contributor Richard Porter and Michael R. Auslin, Hoover Fellow and Author of National Treasure: 00:0...

Mail-Order Abortions Have Quickly Become Common

Pills shipped to states with bans are a reason abortion has increased since Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Bob Dylan's Baffling Social Media Experiment

Dylan's cryptic content has turned his Instagram and Patreon into a captivating puzzle, fueling endless speculation.

Rubio is banned from China, but Beijing may have found a way around it

Chinese officials are using a different transliterated character for the secretary of state's name, perhaps to allow him to visit without lifting the 2020 ban.

Mapping where the redistricting fight stands and where it’s headed

As Trump pushes for a more Republican-friendly House map, more than half a dozen states are potential targets for mid-decade tweaks to congressional boundaries.

DOJ: Yale Medical School Discriminated in Admissions

Lawmakers raise alarm over Neville Roy Singham's $278M network spreading CCP propaganda in the U.S.

Members of Congress raise concerns about pro-CCP propaganda spread by nonprofits tied to Shanghai-based Marxist mogul Neville Roy Singham's network.

McMaster revives Trump-backed push to oust Biden kingmaker from Congress

Gov. Henry McMaster calls South Carolina special legislative session on redistricting amid GOP infighting and Trump pressure to oust Rep. Clyburn.

The Cult of DEI is Still Running Some Institutions

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics.

Vance Blames Democrats as U.S. Halts Some Medicaid Payments, Claiming Fraud

Vice President JD Vance traveled to Maine for a speech, making a midterm election pitch that only Republicans could root out fraud in public benefits.

Kamala Harris Dials Up the Democrats’ Radical Assault on the Rules of American Democracy

If people with the ideas of Kamala Harris and Hakeem Jeffries gain power, the American system of constitutional governance will be done for.

Why Trump’s Conflict with the Pope Will Continue

‘The conflict between the Vatican and the White House isn’t going to fade away.’

JD Vance praises Sen. Susan Collins, a GOP moderate and occasional Trump foe

The warm words came at a Maine rally as the vice president touted Republican House candidate Paul LePage and highlighted anti-fraud efforts.

Trump touts ‘fantastic trade deals’ in final Xi meeting amid tariff standoff

President Donald Trump touts an incredible visit and fantastic trade deals with China after his final meeting with Xi, as Beijing agrees to order 200 Boeing jets.

International Courts of Injustice

The politics of corruption at the ICC and ICJ.

Politics of the Day

Politics of the Day

DOJ demands sanctuary states end 'blatantly unlawful' anti-ICE policy as a matter of life and death

The Justice Department orders sanctuary states to stop blocking undercover license plates for DHS agents, citing danger to officers and legal violations.

Tossing the Constitution: The Democrats' Latest 'Save Democracy' Plan

Intifadas Bring Neither Justice Nor Peace

Calls to “globalise the intifada” have produced a wave of antisemitic terror and encourage an unending cycle of violence.

Does Sydney Sweeney Make You Uncomfortable?

Does Sydney Sweeney make you uncomfortable? If so, Suzy Weiss says: good.

Medicare Coverage for GLP-1 Weight Loss Drugs: Cost, Eligibility and What to Know

What you should know about the federal government’s pilot program offering GLP-1s solely for weight loss.

Far-left commentator says Trump ballroom project provides proof of ‘dictatorship’ ambition

Charlamagne Tha God is claiming that Trump's new White House ballroom proves he intends to seek a third term, calling on Republicans to be honest about his power.

A New National Push for Innovation — and Objectivity — for Children in Foster Care  

The Trump administration’s new foster-care initiative pushes states to improve outcomes and expand foster-family capacity.

Having Lost the Game, Democrats Now Want to Change the Rules

Berenson v. Biden a Huge Victory for Free Speech

Does it bother Berenson that the press has refused to cover his case? It does.

Politico: Wasserman Schultz to Appropriate 'Black' District in Florida

Nicholas Kristof and the Pornography of Accusation

Investigating abuse is a duty. Laundering propaganda is not.

China cozies up as Trump touts delegation of richest business heavyweights at Xi summit

U.S. corporate titans like Musk, Cook and Huang traveled with Trump to Beijing, underscoring China's desire for American business and investment.

U.S. Border Patrol Chief Resigns in Latest Homeland Security Shake-Up

Michael Banks is the latest high-profile official to leave the Department of Homeland Security amid President Trump’s immigration crackdown.

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marria…

Claire's Weekly Letter: No Place for Children

The OPT Foreign ‘Student’ Work Program: End It, Don’t Mend It

Optional Practical Training has grown into one of the largest guest worker programs in the country — and it’s ‘a magnet for fraud.’

Dangerous Losers

It's not poverty that drives men to violence, but the experience of losing status.

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts.

Facing headwinds at home, Trump signals eagerness to make deals at China summit

Under pressure from Beijing, the president has indicated an openness to rethinking U.S. support for Taiwan, alarming its backers.

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid.

Frampton Comes Alive! at Fifty

The improbable story of rock’s greatest live album.

The Students Are Lying

The students on NYU’s Executive Committee have been indoctrinated in the language of the human resources department, and they are wielding it like a weapon.

The Case for Late-Night TV

The ‘leaders of the free world are watching’? Well, because it’s just another version of Morning Joe, served late at night.

U.S. and China Will Start Discussing A.I. Safety, Bessent Says

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not say when these talks would happen. There are fears in the United States and China about the threats from A.I., but neither side is willing to slow down its development.

White House to host 9-hour prayer festival focused on Christian roots of U.S.

Pete Hegseth, Marco Rubio and Mike Johnson will speak at the event, which centers on the idea that the founders wanted the U.S. to be explicitly Christian.

The gerrymandering wars are here to stay

What happens next

Starmer Falling, Yields Rising

At a time of British establishment panic over populism, it is worth asking whether the definition of extremism needs tweaking.

The Democrat-Created Crime Wave

Supreme Court Keeps Telehealth Abortions Legal

The case now goes back to the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

China's Xi Issues Stark Warning on Taiwan

The American president painted a rosy picture of U.S.-China relations despite tensions over Taiwan, the Iran war and its economic fallout.

Bernie Sanders Endorses Slate of Candidates in Bid to Cement Progressive Legacy

The five dozen endorsements mostly feature those seeking state or local office who have previously supported the Vermont senator.

US moving to indict former Cuban leader Raúl Castro: source

A source says the U.S. is moving to indict former Cuban president Raúl Castro, 94, the younger brother of longtime leader Fidel Castro.

Bold Statement Bringing Plane Full of American CEOs to China

President Donald Trump boarded Air Force One for Beijing with Boeing and Citigroup CEOs, sending a powerful message about American business competing.

American Spy Agency Intel on Iran’s Ballistic Missiles

I’m not buying the narrative that a bludgeoning, weeks-long American bombing campaign has done negligible damage to Iran.

The Supreme Court, Like Trump, Goes Wobbly on the Abortion Pill

Somebody should stand up for federal law, state law, science, and human life. Tonight, only two justices of the Court were willing to do so.

Oysterman, Veteran, Prep-School Alum: A Senate Candidate’s Complex Class Story

Democrats are pinning their hopes of flipping the Senate on Graham Platner, who has made his working-class persona key to his campaign. His background defies easy categorization.

Trump-Ordered Citizenship Lists for Voting Are Likely Unreliable, Justice Dept. Says

At a court hearing over a presidential order seeking to exert more control over elections, a government lawyer said no “responsible state” should rely on the lists to update their voter rolls.

Louisiana, at center of voting rights fight, moves to redraw Black House district

Thursday’s vote was one of many in Southern states following the Supreme Court’s recent decision to weaken the Voting Rights Act.

House Again Blocks War Powers Vote to Halt Iran Conflict

But two vulnerable Republicans joined Democrats in the effort to force President Trump to win authorization from Congress, in the latest sign of G.O.P. jitters over the war.

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out.

When Trump and Xi met as peers

The image of two superpowers on similar footing was exactly what Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed to achieve with the visit, analysts said.

Raskin’s Genius Question: Why Can’t ICE Grab Criminal Illegals in Jail…

Supreme Court Allows Abortion Pill Access by Mail to Continue

A federal appeals court ruling against the Food and Drug Administration would have restricted access by mail to mifepristone.

It's a Pattern: Bail Laws Release Danger Onto Streets

Another New Yorker was made the victim of the city's revolving-door criminal justice system last week.

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democr…

On ‘Gender-Affirming Care,’ Canada’s Medical Establishment Refuses to Follow the Evidence

While the British Medical Association now acknowledges that the Cass Review has been ‘vindicated,’ its Canadian counterparts still remain beholden to debunked activist slogans.

How To Think About Spirit Airlines' Failure

If the only way for airlines like Spirit to survive is merge or get bailed out by the government, then it's time to admit there's a problem.

Chicago Closure Another Case Study in Leftist Failure

The last gasp of failing political leaders is to scapegoat companies that decide they cannot continue to operate, due to terrible policies

The Death of the Dating App

Evolutionary psychology suggests an explanation for why so many people have found dating apps a frustrating experience.

Cuba says CIA chief Ratcliffe met with officials in Havana amid US tensions

CIA Director John Ratcliffe held high-level talks in Cuba focused on intelligence cooperation, economic stability and security issues amid strained U.S.-Cuba relations.

SCOTUS Decision Hits Shipping Brokers Like a Ton of Freight

Why Turbulence Will Make China More Assertive

Why turbulence will make Beijing more assertive.