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House negotiators are moving closer a debt deal that would lift the debt ceiling and cap spending for two years. Plus, two workers at Mar-a-Lago moved boxes of papers the day before the FBI visited the former President's home to pick up classified documents last year. And, airports brace for the busiest Memorial Day weekend since 2005, as airlines face staffing shortages and air traffic control pr...

Among the top stories we're covering on today's show:  Ron DeSantis is now officially a presidential candidate. However, his campaign launch on Twitter was, as predicted by some, overshadowed by technical glitches.  With just one week to go until a possible default, a key credit rating agency puts the US on watch. Meanwhile, Kevin McCarthy is set to send House members home for the weekend with no...

Among the top stories we're covering on today's show:  As expected, Ron DeSantis will officially announce his 2024 White House run today. What wasn't expected: He'll make the announcement on Twitter with Elon Musk. Why? Donald Trump now has a court date in the Stormy Daniels hush money probe. He'll stand trial in March 2024, right in the middle of the presidential campaign.  A super typhoon is las...

A driver faces charges of threatening to kill, kidnap or inflict harm on a president, vice president or family member after ramming a U-Haul truck into barriers near the White House. The Secret Service says the crash may have been intentional. Plus, E. Jean Carroll files a request for more damages in her civil lawsuit against Trump after comments he made about her during his CNN Town Hall. And, in...

Ten days left, that's it. The debt ceiling negotiations are deadlocked as Biden races back to DC for a new round of talks with Speaker McCarthy. Plus, the Republican 2024 field is expanding with Senator Tim Scott about to announce his bid, and Governor Ron DeSantis expected to jump in later this week. And, a CNN exclusive: Paul Whelan is an American the US says is wrongfully imprisoned in Russia....

President Zelensky is to attend the G7 Summit in Japan, with Russia's War set to be a top agenda item as world leaders vow to step up sanctions, and Biden signals he won't stop allies from sending F-16 jets to Ukraine. Plus, Disney scraps a billion-dollar development, losing Florida 2,000 jobs amid its feud with Governor DeSantis. And, an emotional Harrison Ford is honored at the premiere of the l...

The suspect behind the leak of military secrets from the Pentagon was repeatedly warned about his mishandling of classified documents, but was still never removed from his post, according to new court records. Plus, the cab driver that drove Harry and Meghan during a paparazzi chase yesterday says the couple was nervous and scared. The Royal couple describe the ordeal as a near catastrophic chase....

North Carolina Republicans override the Governor's veto and ban abortions after 12-weeks. A former Democratic State Representative who campaigned on abortion rights before switching parties last month, cast the deciding vote. Plus, the Secret Service is investigating how an intruder made his way into National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan's home despite being under its 24/7 protection. And, an Il...

CNN obtains video footage of a man chasing a screaming woman with a bat minutes before he allegedly attacked staffers at a Virginia Congressman's field office. Plus, the Durham is report is out after three-years in the making. The special counsel found the FBI should have never launched a full investigation into connections between former President Trump’s campaign and Russia. And, a 5th Grade Flo...

President Zelensky meets with British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak in the latest in a series of high-stakes meetings with NATO countries to bolster support for Ukraine, as Russia experiences a string of battleground setbacks. Plus, illegal border crossings drop by 50% in the days after immigration policy 'Title 42' was lifted according to Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. He also warns...

Title 42 expired at midnight. Officials are bracing to handle tens of thousands of migrants in the coming weeks. Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas joins to discuss the challenges ahead. Plus, prosecutors file manslaughter charges against the former Marine who choked Jordan Neely to death on a New York City subway. And, Elon Musk says he’s found Twitter’s new CEO.Also this morning: a C...

Last night, former President Trump had a 70-minute CNN Town Hall to make his case to be president again. He refused to admit he lost in 2020, described January 6 as “a beautiful day", and called the overturning of Roe vs. Wade a “big victory”. We take you through all of the key moments. Plus, ‘Title 42’ is set to expire tonight as migrants line up at the border. CNN’s Nick Valencia reports live fr...

A jury finds Trump sexually abused and defamed E. Jean Carroll and recommends $5 million in damages in the civil case. Carroll joins CNN This Morning to speak out about the verdict. Plus, Republican Congressman George Santos is expected in a federal court after being criminally charged by prosecutors. The specific charges remain under seal, but Santos’ campaign finances have been previously called...

Vladimir Putin gives a defiant speech during a scaled-back Victory Day ceremony, claiming the “real war” is being waged on Russia, just hours after Russia launched several cruise missiles at Kyiv. Plus, the disturbing online history of the gunman behind the Texas mall massacre reveals an obsession with Nazis and mass shooters. And, President Biden hosts a high-stakes meeting with Congressional lea...

Investigators look at right-wing extremism as a possible motive in Saturdays’ mall shooting in Allen, Texas that left eight people dead. Plus, the death toll rises to eight after an SUV plows into a group of migrants outside a homeless shelter in Brownsville, Texas. And, protests and outrage grow in New York City over the killing of Jordan Neely by a former Marine who put him in a chokehold. Also...

Federal prosecutors in the Mar-a-Lago investigation are now getting cooperation from an insider who worked for Donald Trump at his resort. Plus, police arrest a former UC Davis student in connection with three recent stabbings near campus. He's being held on two counts of murder and one count of attempted murder. And, the UK prepares to officially crown its new king this weekend. The Coronation di...

Russia baselessly accuses the US of being behind a drone attack on the Kremlin. Ukraine also denies any involvement. Plus, another regional bank may be in trouble - PacWest is considering “all options” as its shares plunge more than 50%. And, May the 4th be with Carrie Fisher - the iconic Star Wars actress gets a star on the Hollywood walk of fame today. Also this morning: Police arrest the gunman...

The manhunt in Texas is over after law enforcement arrests a gunman accused of killing five people, including a 9-year-old, following a call to the FBI’s tip line. Plus, the Fed is expected to raise interest rates again. The big question is whether the Fed Chair will signal that a pause is to come. And, the New York Times reports on Tucker Carlson’s text that alarmed FOX leaders ahead of his firin...

The US could default on its debt as early as June 1st, if the debt limit isn't raised or suspended. That's the new and serious warning from Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen. Plus, at least six people are dead after a 70-vehicle pileup on an Illinois highway due to low visibility from a dust storm. And, production will be delayed on some of your favorite television shows after Hollywood’s writers ar...

In the aftermath of the second-largest bank failure in US history, regulators seize control of First Republic Bank, striking a deal to sell its assets to JPMorgan Chase. Plus, the clock is ticking in Hollywood: if a new contract deal is not reached by midnight, the Writer's Guild of America will walk off the job. And, FBI agents in Texas say they have zero leads on the whereabouts of a gunman who...

Former Vice President Mike Pence testifies for five-hours before a grand jury on Trump’s January 6 role. Plus, tributes and reflections pour in for Jerry Springer after the legendary talk show host loses his battle with cancer aged 79. And, the Fed is set to release its preferred measure of inflation, and the data could be critical in determining what it does next with rate hikes. Also this mornin...

Tucker Carlson speaks out for first time since his firing from Fox News, as new and ugly details emerge about why the network got rid of its highest rated prime-time star. Plus, inside the home of the Air National Guardsman accused of leaking sensitive secrets from the Pentagon online. Prosecutors release new pictures and details overnight as they make their case that he poses “a serious flight ri...

Speaker McCarthy scrambles to lock down votes for the GOP's debt plan. But, President Biden says he is going to veto the bill if it manages to pass. Plus, the White House reports the ISIS-K leader behind the Kabul Airport bombing that killed 13 US service members has been killed by the Taliban. And, columnist E. Jean Carroll, who alleges Trump raped her in a Manhattan store dressing room in 1996,...

President Biden formally declares he is running for re-election in announcement video, on the four-year anniversary of his entry into the 2020 race. He comes out swinging against Republicans on abortion rights, book bans, and social security. Plus, Fox News cuts ties with host Tucker Carlson. And, the Fulton County DA says she will decide on charges for Trump relating to interfering in the Georgia...

American diplomats and their families are evacuated from Sudan by US Special Forces amid escalating violence. Approximately 16,000 US citizens remain, many of them dual nationals. Plus, President Biden names the campaign manager for his 2024 re-election effort. And, the FAA investigates a possible bird strike that caused an American Airlines flight to catch fire. Also this morning: Bed, Bath & Bey...