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BREAKING: SCOTUS continues to allow mail and telehealth access to the abortion pill mifepristone, for now. I joined @jaketapper with the latest.

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Prior to publication of this story, CNN presented the CIA with extensive details of its reporting. The CIA declined to comment. After publication, CIA spokesperson Liz Lyons released a statement to CNN saying, “This is false and salacious reporting that serves as nothing more than a PR campaign for the cartels and puts American lives at risk,” without specifying what aspect of the reporting is false. cnn.com/2026/05/12/pol…

A harrowing look at how Hamas militants and their allies raped, assaulted and sexually tortured their victims during and after the October 7, 2023 terror attack on southern Israel “to maximize pain and suffering," according to a new report cnn.com/2026/05/12/mid…

Former FBI Director James Comey has been indicted a second time by Trump's Justice Department, two sources familiar told CNN. cnn.it/4tzeVTj

TODAY ON THE SCOTT JENNINGS SHOW ... @PaulaReidCNN live report on Saturday shooter & who is likely to be next AG ... @RepJamesComer calling in Secret Service ... DEMS double down on violent rhetoric ... plus more immigration madness in CA from @susancrabtree. Also joining: @chiproytx @TomWeilerMN + @MarcACaputo on FL redistricting. PACKED SHOW DON'T MISS IT.

BREAKING: Cole Tomas Allen charged with intent to assassinate the President in connection with WHCD shooting which carries a sentence of up to life in prison.

The suspected gunman had written a manifesto that "clearly stated he wanted to target administration officials," the White House tells me & @KristenhCNN Allen's brother had notified New London PD (CT) of an alleged manifesto he​ had sent to his family members minutes before the incident Saturday night, the White House said

The man suspected of opening fire at the White House Correspondents' Association Dinner worked as a teacher and video game developer from Southern California, according to public records. cnn.it/4ubP0kB

Saturday's WHCD shooting is a big test for Trump's top DOJ officials - I joined our live coverage to lay out the stakes for the Acting AG Blanche, FBI Director Patel, & US Attorney Pirro as they oversee the case.

President Trump joined at podium by top two DOJ officials - Acting AG Blanche & FBI Director Patel. Blanche says charges will be filed against gunman soon.

POTUS, flanked by several members of his cabinet and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House, says “a man charged a security checkpoint, armed with multiple weapons" at the White House correspondents dinner tonight

With this long awaited announcement on marijuana, the Acting AG Todd Blanche continues to take actions that will please the boss and Trump supporters. Our write earlier this week on what it’s gonna take to stay atop DOJ. cnn.com/2026/04/21/pol…

This is a 👀 quote from a former top Bondi aide (via @PaulaReidCNN and @caseyagannon)

👀 1966 Protest song "For What It's Worth" by Buffalo Springfield being streamed into DOJ press room ahead of Blanche/Kash presser. m.youtube.com/watch?v=bjSpO2…

Acting Attorney General Blanche traveled to FL on Monday where he met w/new prosecutor handling investigation into former CIA director & Trump critic John Brennan. In his first few weeks on the job, Blanche has tried to show Trump he can deliver on what others could not: cnn.com/2026/04/21/pol… @caseyagannon

NEWS: Joseph diGenova is joining DOJ as counselor to the Attorney General and will work on investigation into former CIA Director John Brennan. DiGenova previously served as Trump legal advisor during Mueller probe and 2020 election challenges. This comes after CNN broke news that lead Brennan investigator has been removed. cnn.com/2026/04/18/pol… w/@evanperez @HBRabinowitz

FIRST ON CNN: Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche sent a series of memos to DOJ staffers Thursday marking his first official day running the agency. In a memo to the staff viewed by CNN he wrote, “Our mission here at the Department remains the same today as it was yesterday. President Trump has promised a safe American and will continue to deliver on that promise.” He also thanked former Attorney General Bondi “for her friendship, service, and selfless dedication to our department and country." In a different memo to his staff also viewed by CNN - Blanche also revealed that he will move up to the fifth floor - where the AG's sprawling office is located - Monday morning. cnn.com/2026/04/09/pol…