Pope Leo XIV delivered a nuanced Christmas message to the Roman Curia, subtly critiquing Vatican culture in a style reminiscent of his predecessors. Read the full analysis of his 2025 address.
CNN's Daniel Dale fact-checks multiple false statements from a recent presidential address, correcting claims on inflation, drug prices, and wars. Read the full analysis.
A CNN fact-check analysis details numerous false claims made by President Donald Trump in his December 17, 2025, prime-time address from the White House.
Donald Trump's national address on December 18, 2025, drew rare bipartisan criticism for its lack of substance, prompting mockery from figures like Gavin Newsom and lawmakers across the spectrum. Read the reactions.
President Donald Trump used a prime-time TV address to announce a special holiday payment for troops and future housing reforms, while blaming predecessor Joe Biden for economic woes.
President Donald Trump used his year-end address to promise major tax cuts and defend his economic record, while attacking Joe Biden's policies. His approval rating sits at 39%.
Former President Donald Trump outlined his vision for 2026 in a major national address. Get the key details and analysis on his proposed policy directions.
Former President Donald Trump has placed new, explanatory plaques with partisan commentary beneath presidential portraits on the White House Colonnade, creating a 'Presidential Walk of Fame.'
U.S. President Donald Trump previewed his 2026 agenda in a national address as his approval ratings decline. Get the full details on his plans and the political context.
U.S. President Donald Trump will address the nation Wednesday, Dec. 17, outlining his administration's first-year accomplishments and plans for the next three years. Details on the speech and key policy highlights.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth defends recent strikes on suspected cartel vessels, asserting President Trump's broad authority to order military action. Full analysis of the legal and security implications.
The U.S. Supreme Court considers a major case that could broaden presidential authority, a move actively sought by former President Donald Trump. Read the latest legal analysis.
U.S. Vice-President JD Vance addresses personal rumors while attending a high-profile ceremony. Get the full story on the political figure's public response.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's office parodied Trump's 'Walk of Fame' with a 'Walk of Fatigue,' highlighting the president's public naps. Newsom also urged Democrats to be 'more culturally normal.'
Tim Leiweke, former CEO of Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, has been granted a presidential pardon by Donald Trump, months after facing indictment. Get the full story.
President Trump's pardon of former Honduran President Juan Orlando Hernández, convicted for smuggling 400 tons of cocaine, draws sharp rebuke from Republican senators and raises constitutional questions.
California Governor Gavin Newsom's office issued a satirical medical report, mocking Donald Trump's recent health assessment. The spoof claims Newsom is the 'healthiest human ever.'
The White House releases results of Donald Trump's MRI, calling his health 'excellent.' Critics point to past diagnosis and reduced public schedule. Read the full analysis.
Preliminary results show conservatives ahead in Honduras' presidential election. Analysts debate the influence of Trump's policies on the race. Get the latest details and analysis.
Former President Trump's claim of a 'perfect' MRI, while admitting he didn't know what it was for, draws criticism and raises questions about transparency and cognitive fitness ahead of the election.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz endorses Kamala Harris for a potential 2028 presidential run, emphasizing Democratic Party unity and a focus on affordability and freedoms.
President Donald Trump announces he'll release recent MRI results while admitting he doesn't know what body part was scanned. Get the latest details on this unusual medical disclosure.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz demands Donald Trump release medical records following Thanksgiving rant, questioning president's mental capacity and fitness for office.
Former President Trump grants clemency to David Gentile, former GPB Capital CEO convicted in $1.8 billion Ponzi scheme. Latest development in ongoing presidential pardon controversies.
Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu formally requests pardon from President Herzog, arguing his corruption trial is tearing Israel apart. President's office calls it 'extraordinary request'.
Hondurans voted in a tightly contested presidential election marked by former U.S. President Donald Trump's unexpected intervention. Get the latest results and analysis.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu seeks presidential pardon from corruption charges, claiming trial divides nation. Opposition calls move dangerous for democracy.
Former President Donald Trump cancels all executive orders signed via autopen by Joe Biden, citing Democratic cover-up of Biden's mental decline. Read the full analysis.
Fox News contributor Lisa Boothe claimed President Trump works tirelessly without sleep, but multiple public appearances show him struggling to stay awake. Read the full analysis.
Former President Donald Trump intensifies criticism of Biden's autopen usage, vowing to reverse actions signed with the device. Political tension rises as Trump challenges presidential authority.