Happening now breaking news direct shots a key witness tells CNN it was clear

who the El Paso gunman was aiming for as we're learning that the suspect

admitted to police that he was targeting Mexicans.

Predicting progress, President Trump is sounding optimistic about the prospect of new background

check legislation, but GOP leaders and the NRA seem to suggest otherwise.

More raids coming after the arrest of hundreds

of undocumented immigrants in Mississippi.

A source tells CNN that the White House

is ordering ICE to conduct additional operations that may separate more children from their parents.

And race cars.

The President claims some Democrats are calling him a white supremacist out of political desperation.

Is he being helped or hurt by the attacks?

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We are following breaking news on a chilling confession reportedly made by the man charged in the El Paso shooting massacre.

An arrest affidavit shows the alleged gunman told police he was specifically targeting Mexicans.

When he opened fire inside a Walmart with an assault. was specifically targeting Mexicans.

When he opened fire inside a Walmart with an assault-style weapon.

Tonight, the score manager tells CNN

the shooter was precise and, quote, very focused,

and it was clear who he was aiming for as he fired direct shots.

Nearly a week after the shootings in Texas and Ohio President Trump claims

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