After Democrat Scott Colom’s projected historic win in Mississippi, his father tells CNN’s Laura Coates his son’s work ethic is what carried him through the election and that the work is just beginning.
After Democrat Scott Colom’s projected historic win in Mississippi, his father tells CNN’s Laura Coates his son’s work ethic is what carried him through the election and that the work is just beginning.
A US Army sentinel guarding the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier reprimanded Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, his wife, and a group of his senior advisers Wednesday after some in the group laughed and talked near the solemn memorial following a Veterans Day ceremony. The Tomb of the Unknown Soldier is one of the most sacred war memorials in the US, marking the final resting place of an unknown soldier who was killed in World War I. CNN has asked the Pentagon for comment.
Scott Colom will defeat GOP Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith in a major upset to become the first Democrat that voters in deep-red Mississippi have elected to the chamber in more than four decades, CNN’s Decision Desk projects.
CNN's Jake Tapper explains why Scott Colom’s win in deep-red Mississippi is so historic.
After the midterm winners are sworn in, roughly 75% of all Americans will have Democratic governors. CNN’s Eric Bradner explains how this political dominance could shape Democratic priorities over the next two years. Discover more videos, including live streams and exclusive storytelling, on our Watch page.
The newest cohort of lawmakers are bringing their millennial energy to Washington during the post-election orientation this week. CNN’s Aleena Fayaz explains why their excitement is making waves online.
President Donald Trump honored veterans at the Arlington National Cemetery on Wednesday and spoke about building his 250-foot triumphal arch. The proposed construction has been mired in legal challenges, including a lawsuit that argues it obstructs views of the Kennedy family’s gravesites in the cemetery as well as “the memorials of hundreds of thousands of fallen American heroes.”
In an interview with PEOPLE, former President Joe Biden opened up about his prostate cancer diagnosis, saying he would not have continued his reelection campaign had he known about his illness. He reflected on his 2024 debate performance against Donald Trump, which fueled concerns about his fitness for office, and weighed in on this year’s midterm elections results.
