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Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Joe Manchin is going home to the place he belongs. But the West Virginia senator’s Thursday announcement that he won’t seek reelection next year only refreshed a perennial question arising from his savvy instinct for accumulating power: What exactly is he up to? Manchin’s departure will relieve one headache for those Democrats

Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Hollywood writers and actors are going back to work after one of the longest strikes ever in the entertainment industry. Now the big question is: What does that work look like? Unions are celebrating their hard-won bumps in pay and protections from the encroachment of AI.

Analysis by AJ Willingham, CNN Atlanta, GA (CNN) — With a celebration of new talent, old favorites and legends lost, the 2023 Country Music Association Awards hit a very clear note of inclusivity. “Things a Man Oughta Know” singer Lainey Wilson was named Entertainer of the Year, making her the first woman to win the

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — While the Trump family has spent time in a New York court answering questions about whether it inflated the value of its billions in real estate assets, the new House speaker, Louisiana Republican Rep. Mike Johnson, the man who is tasked with negotiating a must-pass government spending

Opinion by Holly Thomas (CNN) — Barbra Streisand is that rare breed of megastar who transcends time and fashion. She’s sold over 150 million records and won eight Grammys, two Oscars, four Emmys and a Tony. Her new memoir, “My Name Is Barbra,” is a nearly 1,000-page epic charting her rise from a Brooklyn housing project to a position in 20th-century

Analysis by Brian Lowry, CNN (CNN) — Life in Hollywood often means dealing with people you don’t particularly like or trust. Those skills should come in handy after sacrificing more than half of 2023 to strikes by writers and actors, meaning the first order of business now that the Screen Actors Guild strike is tentatively

Opinion by Todd Graham (CNN) — Whether it was due to a less crowded debate stage or the experienced bench of moderators, the third Republican presidential debate held in Miami on Wednesday night was easily the smoothest debate yet. But that doesn’t mean everyone performed well. I scored the five candidates with letter grades, ranging from

Analysis by Krystal Hur, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. The US presidential election is less than a year

Opinion by Hani Almadhoun (CNN) — I keep waiting for someone to wake me up. As I witness the surreal and staggering devastation on the streets of Gaza, where my parents live, and the tragic loss of more than 10,000 Palestinian lives unfolding in real time, my heart keeps sinking. I hold on to the hope that

Opinion by CNN contributors (CNN) — CNN Opinion asked political contributors to weigh in on the third Republican presidential debate of the 2024 race. The views expressed in these commentaries are their own. Roxanne Jones: DeSantis finds his mojo Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis was out to prove at the Republican debate in Miami on Wednesday night that

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — Republicans admit abortion rights are a huge challenge for them in 2024 but judging by their presidential debate Wednesday, they’re nowhere near defusing an issue that has cost them votes ever since Roe v. Wade was overturned last year. A day after Democrats leveraged reproductive rights to rack

CNN Opinion by Elliot Williams, CNN (CNN) — Capped off by Ivanka Trump’s testimony Wednesday, the civil trial over the fate of the Trump Organization has brought its share of star power to a Manhattan courtroom. Still, the allegations in the case are far less splashy than others in which the former president is currently

Opinion by Elliot Williams, CNN (CNN) — Capped off by Ivanka Trump’s testimony Wednesday, the civil trial over the fate of the Trump Organization has brought its share of star power to a Manhattan courtroom. Still, the allegations in the case are far less splashy than others in which the former president is currently a

Opinion by Lanhee J. Chen (CNN) — Tuesday night’s elections produced some disappointing outcomes for Republicans who were hoping that they might be able to win unified control of government in Virginia and the governor’s office in Kentucky. Here are three key takeaways from Election Night 2023. The power of incumbency Two sitting governors from

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — The good news for Democrats is their commitment to abortion rights resonates across the country and their messages exceeded expectations in off-year elections Tuesday. The bad news for Democrats is most people don’t like their president and there’s real concern he could be the first Democrat to

Opinion by Kate Bedingfield (CNN) — Editor’s note: Kate Bedingfield served as White House Communications Director in the Biden administration, and was the deputy campaign manager on Biden’s 2020 presidential campaign. She also worked in the Obama White House and is a veteran of Democratic Senate and House campaigns over the last 20 years. The views

Opinion by Mary Ziegler (CNN) — A CNN interview with GOP presidential hopeful Vivek Ramaswamy capped off a dismal election night for Republicans on Tuesday —Ramaswamy implausibly suggested that Republicans could right the ship on abortion if they simply talked more about sexual responsibility for men. In some ways, it’s not all that surprising that Ramaswamy’s

Opinion by Keith Magee (CNN) — Editor’s note: Keith Magee is senior fellow and visiting professor in cultural justice at University College London Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose. He is the author of “Prophetic Justice: Essays and Reflections on Race, Religion and Politics.” The views expressed in this commentary are his own. Read more opinion on CNN. The

Opinion by Corey Mintz (CNN) — A new initiative by DoorDash, if successful, could redefine the meaning of tipping. “Orders with no tip might take longer to get delivered — are you sure you want to continue?” This message is currently prompted to some customers placing an order without adding a tip. It even clarifies the potential

Analysis by Nicole Goodkind, CNN New York (CNN) — A version of this story first appeared in CNN Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. The quickly changing prices of wheat, oil and even