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Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — Three years ago, as the long-struggling Citigroup was in a tailspin over a billion-dollar fat-finger error, the bank announced its next CEO, Jane Fraser. At the time, given Citi’s chronic problems, it might have looked like a classic Glass Cliff hire — the well-worn corporate strategy

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — A staggering 24 hours that cracked the political foundation of Joe Biden’s reelection bid leave him facing the most high-pressure presidential news conference in modern history on Thursday. The stakes for Biden’s solo appearance at the conclusion of the NATO summit multiplied by the hour as his political

Analysis by Zachary B. Wolf, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden and his advisers keep issuing unequivocal declarations that he’s staying in the 2024 race, but Democrats aren’t hearing it. “It’s up to the president to decide if he is going to run. We’re all encouraging him to make that decision because time is running

Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — In lower Manhattan, a jury is now weighing a case against a little-known investor who made it big, lost everything, and briefly brought Wall Street to its knees. But the story of Bill Hwang and his trading firm’s colossal failure is more than a rags-to-riches-to-rags tale

Analysis by Oliver Darcy, CNN New York (CNN) — Editor’s Note: A version of this article first appeared in the “Reliable Sources” newsletter. Sign up for the daily digest chronicling the evolving media landscape here. George Stephanopoulos, sporting a T-shirt, shorts, and over-the-ear headphones, was traversing the New York City streets by foot on Tuesday when he

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. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell sent investors mixed messages

Analysis by Matt Egan, CNN New York (CNN) — The biggest danger facing the American economy for years has been inflation. Now, another problem is emerging as a credible threat on the horizon: Unemployment. Just as inflation continues to cool, yellow lights are flashing in the still-strong jobs market. The Federal Reserve must now confront

CNN Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday clung onto the Democratic nomination on a high-stakes day in Washington, but the risks of his refusal to step aside were laid bare when one of his party’s senators warned on CNN that Donald Trump could win in a “landslide.” Biden’s stubbornness

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — President Joe Biden on Tuesday clung onto the Democratic nomination on a high-stakes day in Washington, but the risks of his refusal to step aside were laid bare when one of his party’s senators warned on CNN that Donald Trump could win in a “landslide.” Biden’s stubbornness leaves

Opinion by Jill Filipovic (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump wants to win the White House back. And that means softening the Republican Party’s stated position on abortion rights — even if he and the GOP have no intention of actually following through. Trump’s obvious posturing toward the center was evident on Monday, when the

Opinion by Norman Eisen, Timothy C. Parlatore and Joshua Kolb (CNN) — Former President Donald Trump quickly seized on the Supreme Court’s historic presidential immunity ruling last week to attempt to wriggle out of his other criminal legal troubles. First he succeeded in New York court in getting a delay until September for his sentencing

Opinion by Daniel R. DePetris (CNN) — A year ago, NATO heads of state gathered in Vilnius, Lithuania, for their annual summit. A gathering designed to send Russian President Vladimir Putin a message about NATO’s resolve and commitment became clouded instead, however, by the question of Ukraine’s eventual membership in the alliance. The communique released after the multi-day event reaffirmed a commitment given by

CNN Analysis by Angela Dewan, CNN International Climate Editor (CNN) — The optics of Vladimir Putin personally driving Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi around in a mini electric car at his residence show just how chummy the two leaders have become. Modi’s controversial visit to Moscow — which coincided with Russia raining missiles down on

Analysis by Angela Dewan, CNN International Climate Editor (CNN) — The optics of Vladimir Putin personally driving Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi around in a mini electric car at his residence show just how chummy the two leaders have become. Modi’s controversial visit to Moscow — which coincided with Russia raining missiles down on a

Analysis by Allison Morrow, CNN New York (CNN) — For officials at Friedman Memorial Airport in Hailey, Idaho, this week is reportedly known as the “annual fly-in event.” In other circles, it’s known as “summer camp for billionaires.” Every year, some of the richest and most powerful leaders in business, media and politics touch down

Opinion by Marie Le Conte (CNN) — France’s legislative election results shocked — but also delighted — much of the public, especially those on the left. The seemingly relentless march to power by the likes of far-right stalwart Marine Le Pen has been halted — at least for now. The left wing of French politics once again

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. You can’t keep the dollar down. The US dollar

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — A year of global elections, in which nations with half the world’s population are casting votes is proving punishing for incumbents struggling with the painful economic aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic and the scandals and exhaustion that afflict leaders who spend years in power. Elections in recent days

Analysis by Ronald Brownstein, CNN (CNN) — The stakes for Democrats in their extraordinary public schism over whether President Joe Biden should withdraw from the 2024 presidential race extend far beyond the White House. A decisive loss at the top of the ticket could cost Democrats control of the US Senate for the remainder of

Analysis by Stephen Collinson, CNN (CNN) — The NATO summit was long planned to celebrate the alliance’s 75th anniversary, to lock in longterm military support for Ukraine and even to future-proof the West against a possible second term for Donald Trump. But no one expected the meeting in Washington this week to turn into a