On CNN’s State of the Union Sunday, White House Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Director Russ Vought launched a scathing critique of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), charging that the agency “does nothing more than DEI research.” Vought argued that while the world faced a deadly pandemic, NIH leadership engaged in mismanaged science that helped create risks rather than solving them.
Columbia University activist Mahmoud Khalil refused to condemn Hamas during a CNN interview on Tuesday, despite repeated questioning from anchor Pamela Brown. Khalil, previously detained by the Trump administration for pro-Hamas-aligned protests, dismissed the inquiry as “disingenuous” and accused Israel of targeting civilians.
CNN is facing criticism after airing claims that egg prices have increased under President Donald Trump—a narrative that contradicts the official numbers. Since President Trump assumed office in January 2025, egg prices have dropped by more than 50 percent, from $6.55 per dozen to $2.89.
A tense CNN panel debate ignited national attention Monday after senior political commentator Ana Navarro sparked outrage with a racially charged remark, targeting fellow panelist Brad Polumbo for being a White man.
A San Francisco judge has ruled that former CNN anchor Don Lemon may proceed with key parts of his lawsuit against Elon Musk, X (formerly Twitter), and former X CEO Linda Yaccarino. The legal dispute stems from the sudden termination of Lemon’s show deal with the social media platform, following a contentious interview with Musk in March 2024.
A CNN panel criticized partisan figures who immediately seized on Texas’s flash‐flooding disaster for political objectives, urging focus on prevention and response, not point‑scoring.
Kentucky Governor Andy Beshear confirmed Sunday he is considering a run for president in 2028. Speaking on CNN’s “State of the Union,” the Democrat said he plans to focus on finishing his current term, which ends in December 2027, but admitted that the idea of seeking national office is on the table.