Analysis: Viral video app TikTok represents new Cold War in American pockets

CNN — The new Cold War is not being played out on the high walls that divide the continents, but in the pockets of millions of Americans. congressional hearing Thursday’s focus on the popular TikTok video app became the latest in a string of clarifying moments that exposed not only Washington’s bipartisan animosity toward Beijing’s … Read more

Riley Williams: Capitol rioter who broke into Pelosi’s office gets three years in prison

CNN — A 24-year-old Pennsylvania woman broke into the office of then-House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on January 6, 2021, Riots at the U.S. Capitol She was sentenced to three years in prison on Thursday after a federal judge laughed at the idea that she was a “little girl.” Riley Williams was convicted in November of … Read more

Trump’s intensifying legal drama could bring America closer to historic precipice

CNN — donald trump’s On Wednesday, legal matters seemed to get more volatile. The country is getting closer every day to the political and judicial cliff, which may see the ex-president sued for the first time everThe former commander-in-chief’s entry to the White House in 2024 will make the historic turn all the more provocative … Read more

Trump could run for president if indicted

A version of this story appeared in CNN’s What Matters newsletter.To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. CNN — Can he still run for president?why adult movies The star case precedes any case about protecting democracy? How can you possibly find an impartial jury? Here are the answers to some of … Read more

State Department ends mission restrictions deemed discriminatory

washington CNN — Secretary of State, State Department will no longer issue mission restrictions as a condition of granting security clearances anthony wink A memo obtained by CNN was announced to department employees on Wednesday. The change follows an in-depth review of the practice, which diplomats and Democratic lawmakers say is discriminatory, especially because the … Read more

Leader of white supremacist group arrested for threatening to kill reporter trying to cover group

CNN — A California man was arrested on Tuesday for allegedly threatening to kill a reporter trying to report on his organization, the Justice Department said. Nicholas Welker, also known as “King ov Wrath” and “ilovehate5150,” is the leader of the Feuerkrieg Division, a white supremacist group that prosecutors say aims to “challenge the law, … Read more

Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates clash over 1849 abortion ban in separate arguments

CNN — two candidates vie for seat Wisconsin Supreme Court The clash over the state’s 1849 abortion ban in their only debate Tuesday underscored the high stakes in an election that could decide an issue in one of the nation’s top battleground states. Former Justice Daniel Kelly, a conservative and liberal opponent, and Milwaukee County … Read more

Idaho lawmakers approve bill allowing executions by firing squad

CNN — Idaho lawmakers on Monday approved a bill that would allow executions by firing squad, According to the legislature’s website. State Rep. Bruce D. Skaug confirmed the move in a statement to CNN. “H186 has now passed the Idaho State Senate and House of Representatives with a veto proof majority,” Skaug wrote in an … Read more

FBI treads cautiously as potential Trump indictment sparks sporadic calls for online violence

washington CNN — Federal officials, including those from the FBI and Department of Homeland Security, are monitoring what they say is an uptick in violent online speech, including calls for a “civil war” since former President Donald Trump Ask supporters to ‘protest’ What he said was that he was about to be arrested. But that’s … Read more

Republicans use Trump playbook to defend him ahead of possible indictment

CNN — donald trump’s republicans ally of the house of representatives are doing what the former president taught them to do — using government power to try to stop his legal threats. After Trump warned he could be arrested, his allies have been using their new majority in the House to demand Manhattan District Attorney … Read more