Ed Lavandera
Ed Lavandera is a seasoned journalist and correspondent for CNN, known for his insightful reporting on a variety of topics, including politics, social issues, and human interest stories. He has covered major events across the United States and internationally, bringing a keen understanding of the nuances and complexities of the stories he investigates. Recently, Lavandera reported on SpaceX's Starbase in Texas as it seeks to gain city status, exploring the implications of Elon Musk's influence on local communities.
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Ed Lavandera is a CNN journalist who reported on the secluded nature of the crime scene related to Nancy Guthrie's disappearance.
Secluded location and intense scrutiny put pressure on investigators in Nancy Guthrie’s disappearance
United States· 2026-02-04
CNN's Ed Lavandera speaks with Yousif about the consequences and if he’ll ever get back into Ford Field again.
Fan loses season tickets after verbal spat with NFL coachUnited States· 2025-10-11
CNN Senior National Correspondent Ed Lavandera reports from near the detention facility in Texas.
Details emerge in fatal shooting of ICE detainees in DallasUnited States· 2025-09-24
Ed Lavandera is a CNN Senior National Correspondent reporting on the latest developments in Kirk’s murder investigation.
Video: Suspect in Charlie Kirk’s shooting jailed in UtahUnited States· 2025-09-13
Father describes desperate search for missing daughter in Texas.
Video: Home washes away during floods in New MexicoUnited States· 2025-07-09
CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
Texas Gov. says ‘losers’ blame others for flood responseUnited States· 2025-07-09
Father describes desperate search for missing daughter in Texas.
Disc-shaped UAP captured on videoUnited States· 2025-07-09
Father describes desperate search for missing daughter in Texas.
Video: Officials face questions over preparedness for Texas floodsUnited States· 2025-07-09CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
CNN reporters press officials on timeline of their response to floodsUnited States· 2025-07-08
CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
Mexican rescue team president: Never seen disaster ‘to this magnitude’United States· 2025-07-08
Ed Lavandera describes the aftermath at summer camp in Texas where multiple people are still missing after flooding.
Video: Why ex-NOAA chief thinks DOGE cuts may have hurt flood responseUnited States· 2025-07-08Ed Lavandera reports on the aftermath at summer camp in Texas where multiple people are still missing after flooding.
CNN reporters press officials on timeline of their response to Texas floodsUnited States· 2025-07-08
CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
City official pressed on why they didn’t evacuate before floodingUnited States· 2025-07-08
CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
Camp Mystic girls evacuate from flood devastationUnited States· 2025-07-08CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
Volunteers line up to look for Texas flood victimsUnited States· 2025-07-08
CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
CNN anchor remembers her time at Camp MysticUnited States· 2025-07-08CNN correspondent describes floodwater impacts in Texas.
Jon Stewart mocks Trump’s ‘big, beautiful bill’United States· 2025-07-08
CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
Which countries received a Trump tariff letter?United States· 2025-07-08CNN correspondent describes floodwater impacts in Texas.
Terminated hurricane scientist reacts to Trump job cuts amid Texas floodsUnited States· 2025-07-08
CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
Dr. Gupta discusses US measles cases surpassing 25-year-highUnited States· 2025-07-08Ed Lavandera reports on the aftermath of flooding in Texas.
Video: Man reunites with family he helped save from Texas floodwatersUnited States· 2025-07-08
CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
Remembering victims of the Texas floodsUnited States· 2025-07-08Father describes desperate search for missing daughter and friends in Texas.
Video: Rescue swimmer, who is credited with saving 165 people in floods, speaks to CNNUnited States· 2025-07-07
CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
Video: US Coast Guard rescue swimmer describes arriving at the scene in TexasUnited States· 2025-07-07CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
Drone video captures aftermath of Texas floodingUnited States· 2025-07-07Father describes desperate search for missing daughter and friends in Texas.
Video: ‘We didn’t even have a warning’: Kerrville mayor gives emotional interview after floodingUnited States· 2025-07-07CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
Volunteers comb through debris as search for missing continuesUnited States· 2025-07-07CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the ground in Texas after months-worth of torrential rain triggered deadly floods.
Camp Mystic confirms 27 campers and counselors have died in floodsUnited States· 2025-07-07Ed Lavandera reports on a father describing his desperate search for his missing daughter and friends in Texas.
Video: Meteorologist explains what triggered deadly Texas floodsUnited States· 2025-07-07
CNN’s Ed Lavandera reports on the aftermath of the flood at Camp Mystic.
Video: Pamela Brown reports from Camp Mystic, where she went as a childUnited States· 2025-07-07
