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Opinion by Christopher McCallion (CNN) — America currently finds itself embroiled in three major geopolitical crises, in three distant parts of the world, pitting it against three consequential powers, on behalf of three countries that are not treaty allies of the United States. Notwithstanding the temporary truce and hostage deal announced Tuesday, US forces are still on hand in

Opinion by Sara Stewart (CNN) — When comedian Maria Bamford was writing her memoir, she wanted to pack it with as many financial details about herself as possible. “As a Minnesotan, I am ashamed to admit that I love money. I love a fair exchange of goods and services, and I love full disclosure,” she said in a

Opinion By Julian Zelizer, CNN (CNN) — If the nation learned one thing during Donald Trump’s presidency, it’s that he does what he says he will do. Which is why recent comments by Trump, the leading nominee in the Republican primary for the 2024 presidential election, once again shattering the norms of political speech, have justifiably raised alarm. On Veteran’s

Opinion by Bill Perkins (CNN) — When you’re planning a vacation, you probably think about where you want to go, how you’ll get there, and what you want to do once you’re there. When you know all that, you can easily figure out how much money you’ll need to make this vacation a reality. But

Opinion by Frida Ghitis, CNN (CNN) — Editor’s note: Frida Ghitis, a former CNN producer and correspondent, is a world affairs columnist. She is a weekly opinion contributor to CNN, a contributing columnist to The Washington Post and a columnist for World Politics Review. The views expressed in this commentary are her own. View more opinion on CNN. The

Opinion by Amy Klein (CNN) — The sound is so painfully loud I have to leave. I’ve seen plenty of gun ranges on TV and movie screens, but nothing comes close to the ear-splitting BOOM BOOM BOOM that’s making my soul shake despite my soundproof headphones — which are not so soundproof after all. So

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — The Gaza hostage deal represents a rare moment of humanity in a savage conflict that has inflicted unfathomable violence on both Israeli and Palestinian civilians. For the child and female hostages expected to be released during a pause in the fighting and their families, it represents everything —

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — It was kind of funny when whoever posts Instagram photos for Joe Biden celebrated the president’s birthday this week with an image of Biden smiling in front of a cake with a bonfire of candles – presumably 81 – on top of it. “Turns out on your

Opinion by Peniel E. Joseph (CNN) — John F. Kennedy’s abbreviated presidency, while often overshadowed by his successor’s on this front, was a crucial component of America’s second Reconstruction. As the world acknowledges the somber occasion, 60 years ago this week, of Kennedy’s assassination in Dallas on November 22, 1963, it’s important to reflect on

Opinion by Jill Filipovic (CNN) — The biggest tech news this week is the ouster of Sam Altman from his role as CEO of OpenAI, a move that has shaken the company and the industry. Hundreds of OpenAI employees have threatened to resign. Altman has already moved on to a role at Microsoft. And OpenAI, the company behind ChatGPT, is

Analysis by Oliver Darcy, CNN (CNN) — Elon Musk has an ever-deepening crisis on his hands. Days after the billionaire conspiracy theorist endorsed an antisemitic post on his hate-drenched platform, X, there is mounting pressure for others to take additional action against the unhinged businessman. Musk’s attention, however, has not been focused on profusely apologizing

Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — The battle over the most consequential technology in decades is getting ugly, fast. OpenAI’s incredible upheaval — with former CEO Sam Altman caught in the middle — could have broad implications for who gets to control the future of artificial intelligence. A year ago, OpenAI was

Analysis by Ronald Brownstein, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden’s weakness in polls among non-White voters is boosting Republican hopes that the GOP is poised to extend its most important political breakthrough of modern times – and potentially to reshape the competition between the two parties along the way. The most consequential political gain for

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump may have found his “heads-I-win, tails-you-lose” legal challenge. However the ex-president’s appeal ends against a limited gag order imposed in his federal election subversion case, he can expect a benefit. If Trump prevails – or the three judges who heard the case Monday narrow the terms

Analysis by Marshall Cohen and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals panel appears inclined to restore the limited gag order in former President Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case, but may loosen some restrictions so he can more directly criticize special counsel Jack Smith. A three-judge panel of the DC US Circuit Court

Opinion by Dean Obeidallah, CNN (CNN) — A Colorado judge ruled last week that former President Donald Trump “engaged in an insurrection” on January 6, 2021, as defined by Section 3 of the US Constitution’s 14th Amendment. She didn’t disqualify Trump from the state’s ballot, however, finding that the “insurrectionist ban” in the 14th Amendment does not apply to US presidents. Everything

CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Donald Trump may have found his “heads-I-win, tails-you-lose” legal challenge. However the ex-president’s appeal ends against a limited gag order imposed in his federal election subversion case, he can expect a benefit. If Trump prevails – or the three judges who heard the case Monday narrow the

Analysis by Marshall Cohen and Devan Cole, CNN (CNN) — A federal appeals panel appears inclined to restore the limited gag order in former President Donald Trump’s federal election subversion case, but may loosen some restrictions so he can more directly criticize special counsel Jack Smith. A three-judge panel of the DC US Circuit Court

Opinion by Sheryl Sandberg (CNN) — Conflicting reactions to the recent attack on Israel and subsequent war in Gaza have led to heated and even violent disagreements in communities, colleges, Congress and coffee shops. People across the globe are protesting on all sides and shouting in the streets. But for one moment, I urge us

CNN By Nima Elbagir, Barbara Arvanitidis, Alex Platt, Tamara Qiblawi and Pallabi Munsi, CNN Adre, Chad (CNN) — Mahdi, 16, was blindfolded when a strange man felt for his biceps. He was looking for a “strong” boy to use as a farmhand. The size of his muscles helped the man determine Mahdi’s price as he