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Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump risks being doomed by what he wrought in North Carolina. An already fiercely fought presidential contest in the critical swing state was thrown into greater turmoil Thursday by a stunning CNN investigation revealing a porn-site scandal surrounding Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson. Lt. Gov. Robinson, whose

Analysis by Tamara Qiblawi Beirut (CNN) — Hezbollah is on the backfoot. The first sign of that was the absence of a public gathering – typically consisting of high-level party officials and supporters – to watch the militant group’s leader Hassan Nasrallah deliver a televised speech on Thursday. The second sign was that Nasrallah’s address

Analysis by Brian Stelter, CNN New York (CNN) — For several weeks after Kamala Harris became the Democratic nominee for president, media observers and critics questioned her decision to remain inaccessible to the press. Some Donald Trump allies assailed the vice president as incapable of getting through an interview. Half a dozen interviews later, her

Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Jerome Powell, the unflappable Federal Reserve chair, would never march into a press conference, declare victory over inflation and drop the mic while giving a middle finger to his haters. That’s not his style. But in his own way (very demure, very mindful) that is what

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s obsession with election fraud that doesn’t exist in any significant form could drive the country into a government shutdown — and may even put the Republican House majority at risk. In a fresh show of governing futility, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday failed to

CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump’s obsession with election fraud that doesn’t exist in any significant form could drive the country into a government shutdown — and may even put the Republican House majority at risk. In a fresh show of governing futility, Republican House Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday failed

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Far be it from anyone to identify a defined strategy in the cat memes that have overtaken the American political conversation in a pivotal election year. But it’s worth considering why, rather than move on from insults against “childless cat ladies” and false stories about Haitian migrants

CNN Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Far be it from anyone to identify a defined strategy in the cat memes that have overtaken the American political conversation in a pivotal election year. But it’s worth considering why, rather than move on from insults against “childless cat ladies” and false stories about Haitian

Analysis by Ben Wedeman, CNN Beirut, Lebanon (CNN) — For years Hezbollah was seen as the world’s premier non-state actor: the well-equipped, well-trained, well-led, highly disciplined and secretive jewel in the crown of Iran’s allies across the Middle East. In May 2000, the group managed to drive Israel out of southern Lebanon after a grueling

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — Haiti clearly holds a place in the heart of Ohio’s Republican Gov. Mike DeWine. He’s been to the country at least 25 times with his wife, he said at a press conference Monday in Springfield. He helped found a school in Haiti that bears the name of

CNN Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Over the past couple of years, the US economy has wrung out inflation like dirty mop water from just about every sector — except for the housing market, which remains paralyzed by high prices and chronically low supply. But the action that could help solve

Analysis by Kara Alaimo, CNN (CNN) — It’s a familiar struggle in many households: trying to pry kids’ phones away before bedtime. The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended that children not use screens in the hour before bed to ensure they sleep well. But for parents and guardians it can be near impossible to

Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Over the past couple of years, the US economy has wrung out inflation like dirty mop water from just about every sector — except for the housing market, which remains paralyzed by high prices and chronically low supply. But the action that could help solve America’s

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Voters want more from Kamala Harris. But while the Democratic nominee has been clear about what she is not — Donald Trump — she is either unwilling or unable to spell out a comprehensive blueprint for exactly what she would do as the 47th president. In an interview

Analysis by Simone McCarthy, CNN Hong Kong (CNN) — As Russia’s military last week launched globe-spanning drills widely seen as a show of strength directed at the United States, President Vladimir Putin made clear which country he sees as standing by Moscow’s side. In an opening video address, Putin said 15 “friendly” nations would observe what

Analysis by Nick Paton Walsh, CNN London (CNN) — Is it a prelude to a wider attack or the totality of the message to Hezbollah? This is the key question for the next 48 hours in the Middle East, as the Lebanese militant group comes to terms with the wholesale disruption and violation of their

Analysis by Harry Enten, CNN (CNN) — One of the best pollsters in America recently came out with its latest survey, and it’s good news for Kamala Harris. The Des Moines Register/Mediacom Iowa poll, conducted by Selzer & Co., found Donald Trump at 47% to the vice president’s 43% – within the margin of error

Analysis by Ronald Brownstein, CNN (CNN) — Whether measured by campaign advertising, candidate visits, organizational effort or nervous obsessing over poll results, Michigan, Wisconsin and above all Pennsylvania have moved to the top of the priority list for both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump – just as they have in seemingly

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Ex-President Donald Trump responded to a second apparent assassination attempt that he blames on incendiary political rhetoric by inflaming the situation even more. When a bullet grazed his ear in a horrific shooting that killed a rally goer in July, Trump initially acted like a changed man, telling

CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Ex-President Donald Trump responded to a second apparent assassination attempt that he blames on incendiary political rhetoric by inflaming the situation even more. When a bullet grazed his ear in a horrific shooting that killed a rally goer in July, Trump initially acted like a changed man,