(CNN) — The Department of Homeland Security’s top spokesperson, Tricia McLaughlin, is stepping down, a Trump administration official told CNN. McLaughlin is expected to leave her position as assistant secretary next week. Her departure comes on the heels of high-profile shootings in Minnesota, where conflicting accounts called into question the department’s credibility. During the first Trump administration, McLaughlin worked as the chief of staff for nuclear arms control at the State Department and in the public affairs office at the Treasury Department. She is the latest top DHS official to leave about a year into the new administration.

CNN’s chief polling expert says Donald Trump would get wiped in an electoral rematch against Kamala Harris. He explained that in April 2025, a polled redo of the election between Trump and Harris showed Harris winning by a point, not Trump. A polled re-do of the 2024 election suggests that Kamala Harris would defeat Trump by a considerable margin. U.S. President Donald Trump prepares to board Air Force One at Pope Army Airfield after a visit to Fort Bragg. President Donald Trump, 79, has been “setting new records” when it comes to disappointing approval ratings, the data guru said on Monday.

Rules to follow for a prosperous Lunar New YearAs millions celebrate the start of the Lunar New Year, it's not just about the festivities but also about honoring key traditions that are believed to bring good fortune. From giving red packets to ensuring your home is properly prepared, CNN's Mike Valerio outlines the essential do's and don’ts that can help set the tone for a successful year ahead.

His decision comes at a time of turmoil at “60 Minutes.” Cooper appeared on the show Sunday night, introducing a brief piece on filmmaker Ken Burns. “Being a correspondent at ‘60 Minutes’ has been one of the great honors of my career,” Cooper said in a statement. He has contributed stories to “60 Minutes” since the 2006-2007 television season in a unique job-sharing arrangement with CNN. “’60 Minutes’ will be here if he ever wants to return.”His exit comes at a time of unease at the Sunday night newsmagazine known for its ticking stopwatch. President Donald Trump sued “60 Minutes” for how it handled an interview with his 2024 election opponent, Kamala Harris.

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In June 2017, in one of those strange turns of life, I found myself at a dinner in a palazzo in Turin, Italy, sitting next to Jeff Bezos. For reasons I could scarcely understand, the deal required laying off 39 journalists and more than 2,000 other employees. The cuts, the paper’s leaders said, were aimed at stemming losses and enticing Bezos to keep investing. In the intervening years, Bezos has apparently decided that his flattery is better aimed at a different audience: Donald Trump. In this new gilded age, maybe we should set aside trust and — as Bezos himself once urged — embrace skepticism.

Anderson Cooper will leave the CBS News program 60 Minutes after nearly two decades, he said on Monday, in the latest staffing shake-up to hit the storied news magazine amid broader newsroom changes under the new editor-in-chief, Bari Weiss. “Being a correspondent at 60 Minutes has been one of the great honors of my career. Cooper, who hosts his own show on CNN, has also been a 60 Minutes correspondent for CBS through a deal between the two networks since the 2006-2007 season. Cooper joined CNN in 2001 and has reported on the Iraq war, Hurricane Katrina and the Gulf of Mexico oil spill. Lachlan Cartwright’s Breaker newsletter first reported Cooper’s impending departure from 60 Minutes.

A powerful explosion ripped through an upstate New York church and injured five peopleBOONVILLE, N.Y. -- A fiery explosion ripped through a church in upstate New York on Tuesday, injuring five people including a firefighter who was badly burned while responded to reports of a gas odor in the building, officials said. New York State Police were investigating the cause of the blast, which occurred around 10:30 a.m. at the Abundant Life Fellowship Church in a rural area about 50 miles (80 kilometers) northeast of Syracuse. Two were listed in critical condition, including a firefighter who responded to the scene. Police said there was no initial indication of criminal activity related to the explosion, which sent thick plumes of black smoke into the air and severely damaged the church. The church was reportedly heated by propane cylinders, according to state troopers.

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›A mother in her mid-30s fatally shot her young daughter before turning the gun on herself inside a Las Vegas hotel room, according to police. Officers were initially called to the Rio Hotel & Casino for a welfare check, but after receiving additional information from family and friends, hotel security later discovered the two victims dead. The detailsPolice say the mother and daughter had traveled to Las Vegas for a dance or cheer competition. After officers initially responded for a welfare check and left, hotel security later went back to the room and discovered the bodies. Around 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, hotel security discovered the bodies after receiving additional information from family and friends.

A prominent editor has unleashed a scathing attack on journalism schools for what he claims is their retrograde attitude toward artificial intelligence. By removing writing from reporters’ workloads, we’ve effectively freed up an extra workday for them each week. Quinn also takes several shots at journalism schools for teaching their students that AI is evil. As Kiesow suggests, AI and journalism can turn into a toxic mix very quickly. At the same time, though, many newsrooms are not going to follow the common-sense ethical guidelines that Quinn lays out.

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Claim: The White House posted an image of a candy heart on Valentine's Day in 2026 with the words "DADDY'S HOME." Rating: About this rating TrueIn mid-February 2026, a rumor spread online that the White House posted an image that said "DADDY'S HOME" on a candy heart, in an apparent reference to U.S. President Donald Trump. The official White House Facebook, Instagram and X accounts did, in fact, post a picture on Valentine's Day featuring a candy heart that said "DADDY'S HOME." The White House has previously leaned into the nickname, such as by posting a June 2025 video of someone making a "DADDY'S HOME" T-shirt design featuring Trump. Snopes has previously fact-checked other real posts from the White House, including a parody MySpace page and a depiction of Trump as a Minecraft character.

Fox News host Sean Hannity is launching a new podcast. This podcast is a chance to slow down and have those conversations, no scripts, no talking points, just real discussions with people who have something meaningful to say,” Hannity said. The podcast is part of Fox News Media, which also includes the podcasts Ruthless, Will Cain Country, Planet Tyrus and The Riley Gaines Show. “Sean Hannity remains one of the most influential voices in media, grounded by the same values and work ethic that defined his early days. We’re thrilled to expand our podcast portfolio with one of the most accomplished broadcasters to ever pick up a microphone,” said Porter Berry, president of Fox News Digital and New Media.

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