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Dec 10, 2025 · President Donald Trump confirmed today that the US has taken control of an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela. Follow for live updates.

Dec 4, 2025 · Young Americans are “a generation under profound strain” with little confidence in institutions and widespread economic concerns, according to a Harvard Institute of Politics survey of …

3 days ago · It’s the start of a consequential new week for President Donald Trump, with deadlines looming for the release of the Epstein files and addressing key health care subsidies.

Dec 2, 2025 · President Donald Trump will hold a meeting at the White House this evening about next steps on Venezuela, sources told CNN, as his administration seeks a peace deal in Ukraine. Follow …

Dec 10, 2025 · A collection of all CNN's political podcasts, featuring episodes from: CNN Inside Politics, CNN Political Briefing, State of the Union and more.

Feb 3, 2025 · President Donald Trump signed stiff new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on Saturday, fulfilling a campaign promise to impose significant new taxes on imports from the three …

Dec 9, 2025 · It is unusual for a federal appellate judge to attend political events like these. Federal appellate judges enjoy lifetime appointments, in part to insulate them from partisan politics.

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