Manchin on Leaving Democrat Caucus: ‘I Will Make My Decision Whenever I Make the Decision’
Wednesday, during an appearance on CNN’s “The Lead,” Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) touted his independence, differentiating himself from the Democratic Party.
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Bolton Admits to Planning Coups During CNN Appearance
On Tuesday on CNN’s “The Lead,” former Trump White House national security adviser John Bolton made a weird admission: he had “helped plan” coups d’état previously.
Paul Begala: Democrats’ Problem ‘Is Not that They Have Bad Leaders — They Have Bad Followers’
Democratic strategist Paul Begala on Monday reacted to Arndrea Waters King, the daughter-in-law of Martin Luther King, Jr. saying President Joe Biden has put more effort in getting infrastructure legislation passed than voting rights legislation.
Durbin: Perhaps Biden ‘Went a Little Too Far in His Rhetoric’ in Push for Voting Bill
Wednesday on CNN’s “The Lead,” Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL) discussed President Joe Biden’s speech in Atlanta a day earlier promoting congressional Democrats voting legislation.
Liz Cheney: Republicans Denying Trump Is Responsible for ‘Insurrection’ Are ‘Shameful’
Representative Liz Cheney (R-WY) said Tuesday on CNN’s “The Lead” that she believed Republicans denying the severity of the January 6 Capitol riot and former President Donald Trump’s responsibility were “shameful.”
Elise Stefanik Releases Emails Showing Jake Tapper Tried to Book Her on His Show Despite Claims He Banned Her Over January 6
Elise Stefanik (R-NY) released emails on Friday showing CNN’s Jake Tapper repeatedly tried to book her on his show after the January 6 U.S. Capitol riot—and as recently as May of this year.
CNN’s Tapper Suggests Trump, McCarthy Engage in Antisemitism Similar to IIhan Omar with ‘Rogue’ Control Room Bit
Wednesday on CNN’s “The Lead,” host Jake Tapper made light of charges of antisemitism aimed at freshman Rep. IIhan Omar (D-MN) with a “rogue” control room routine that included footage of President Donald Trump. During the segment, “The Lead” host
Tapper: Those Trying to Stop the Mueller Probe Are ‘Unpatriotic’
Thursday in an appearance on CBS’s “The Late Show,” CNN’s Jake Tapper accused members of Congress that were trying to halt the Department of Justice’s probe led by special counsel Robert Mueller into possible interference by Russia in the 2016
CNN’s Symone Sanders: U.S. Efforts to Stop Illegal Border Crossings ‘Harkens Back’ to Times of Slavery
Monday on CNN’s “The Lead,” Symone Sanders, the press secretary for Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) 2016 presidential campaign and a CNN contributor, likened the efforts to stop illegal border crossing at the U.S.-Mexico border to what the country did “during
Aly Raisman: How Good Would USA Gymnastics Have Been if Our Doctor Wasn’t Traumatizing Us?
In an interview with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Olympian gymnast Aly Raisman slammed USA Gymnastics for only caring about winning and their reputation, saying if they really cared about winning, they would have had a team doctor that was not molesting their gymnasts
Flashback — CNN’s Mudd: ‘The Government Is Going to Kill’ Trump
Friday’s comments from CNN counterterrorism analyst Philip Mudd relaying the FBI had a score to settle with President Donald Trump for his release of a House Intelligence Committee memo wasn’t the first time he said something hyperbolic regarding the relationship
Marsha Blackburn: ‘It Would Be Very Helpful’ If Trump Campaigned With Me for U.S. Senate in Tennessee
Thursday on CNN’s “The Lead,” Rep. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) welcomed President Donald Trump’s help in her bid to fill the U.S. Senate currently occupied by Sen. Bob Corker (R-TN) in an interview with fill-in host Dana Bash. Corker announced earlier this
Rand Paul: Sessions ‘a Hardliner on Russia’; Hearings ‘a Political Operation,’ ‘Aren’t Getting Anywhere’
Monday on CNN’s “The Lead,” host Jake Tapper asked Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) if it might be a mistake for Attorney General Jeff Sessions to invoke executive privilege in his testimony tomorrow before a Senate Intelligence Committee hearing on Russian
CNN Panel: ‘I Think We’ve Got Much Bigger Issues to Focus on Than Kathy Griffin’
Tuesday on CNN’s “The Lead,” host Jake Tapper hosted a panel discussion that included The Atlantic’s Molly Ball, former White House communications director Jen Psaki and CNN contributor David Urban about comedienne Kathy Griffin posing with the severed head of
CNN Highlights Clinton Fdn Donations From Countries With Poor Human, Women’s Rights Records
Friday on CNN’s “The Lead,” CNN investigative correspondent Drew Griffin highlight some of the donations the Clinton Foundation had accepted from foreign governments prior to presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton’s tenure as secretary of state. Host Jake Tapper highlighted
