President Donald Trump defended a series of taxpayer-funded video ads featuring himself and his administration’s agenda, arguing they are not political because he is not on the ballot.
The United States announced it had completed its withdrawal from Iraq on Wednesday, more than 20 years after invading the country to topple Saddam Hussein, in a move that was celebrated by the Iraqi government and the Pentagon – as well as Iran and its allies, who claim years of pressure forced the American departure. In 2024, the Iraqi government and the Biden administration agreed to a phased withdrawal of US troops, a plan the Trump administration has honored. The pullout, however, leaves a new Iraqi government with the daunting task of loosening Iran’s grip on its neighbor, which has long been trapped in a cycle of sectarianism, foreign meddling and civil conflict. 0:00 Trump announces last US forces are leaving Iraq 2:22 Former…
A federal appeals court on Wednesday halted the execution of Christa Pike, a woman convicted of the murder at the age of 18, about an hour before she was set to die by lethal injection in Nashville, Tennessee. The court of appeals sought to review whether her allegations of childhood sexual abuse and rape were fully considered at her sentencing. CNN’s Ryan Young reports.
With their university under fire in the wake of a sexual assault lawsuit, students are having difficult conversations about Greek life, campus rituals and the possibility for lasting changes.