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When Jeffrey Epstein needed medical treatment for himself or a friend, he often received VIP treatment at Mount Sinai Health System in New York City — one of the country’s most prestigious hospital systems — according to the Justice Department’s Epstein files. CNN’s MJ Lee reports.

As Trump signals a possible breakthrough with Tehran, Iranian state media is framing the talks as proof that resistance worked. Messages of victory, defiance, and military readiness dominate coverage even as diplomacy advances.

CNN's Omar Jimenez sits down with New York Governor Kathy Hochul, who says she will work with President Trump where possible but won't be intimidated.

A law enforcement source and police dispatch identified Cain Clark as a suspect in a shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego, an attack authorities are investigating as a hate crime. People who knew the 17-year-old told CNN they were in shock. Another 18-year-old suspect has yet to be identified. Three people were killed, and the two suspects were later found dead.

Incumbent Cornyn suffers major defeat in Texas GOP primary runoff

In a rare political move, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth made a campaign stop to throw support behind Ed Gallrein, the Trump-endorsed Republican challenger to incumbent Thomas Massie, just one day before Kentucky’s primary. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.