Laura Coates
United StatespoliticianFemaleb. 19805.0Global Dominance: 0.10%Laura Coates is a prominent legal analyst and CNN anchor known for her insightful commentary on legal issues, politics, and social justice. She holds a law degree from the University of Minnesota Law School and has worked as a federal prosecutor and civil rights attorney. Coates often addresses issues surrounding race, gender, and the law, making her a respected voice in both media and legal circles. Her recent appearance on CNN provided a reality check on the financial implications of cost-cutting measures related to the cryptocurrency Dogecoin (DOGE).
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Laura Coates warns that Iran could emerge stronger after the Trump agreement.
Smerconish: ‘We’re not a two-lane highway’United States· 2026-06-21
Laura Coates warns that Iran could emerge stronger after the Trump agreement.
America’s soccer moment has finally arrivedUnited States· 2026-06-21Laura Coates reacts to the Trump banner hung at her old workplace, Main Justice.
Supreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegalUnited States· 2026-02-20
Laura Coates: “I’m not going to belittle you by explaining why it’s wrong to depict black people as apes.”
Video: Maxwell can clear Trump’s name in Epstein probe in exchange for clemency, attorney saysUnited States· 2026-02-09
Laura Coates stated that she will not belittle anyone by explaining why it is wrong to depict black people as apes.
Laura Coates: “I’m not going to belittle you by explaining why it’s wrong to depict black people as apes.”United States· 2026-02-07
CNN's Laura Coates speaks with a woman who was dragged from her vehicle by federal agents.
‘I wish you would just hold me in contempt’ says federal attorney in MNUnited States· 2026-02-06
CNN's Laura Coates interviewed a woman who was dragged from her vehicle by federal agents.
Minneapolis Mayor says ICE agents leaving ‘is not de-escalation’United States· 2026-02-05
CNN's Laura Coates speaks with a woman who was dragged from her vehicle by federal agents and described her experience to Democratic lawmakers in Washington.
Bill Gates denies Epstein claimsUnited States· 2026-02-04
CNN's Laura Coates speaks with a woman who was dragged from her vehicle by federal agents and described her experience to Democratic lawmakers in Washington.
Sheriff investigates possible ransom notes for Nancy GuthrieUnited States· 2026-02-04
CNN's Laura Coates speaks with a woman who was dragged from her vehicle by federal agents.
Homan: DHS to withdraw 700 personnel from MinneapolisUnited States· 2026-02-04CNN's Laura Coates speaks with a woman who was dragged from her vehicle by federal agents.
Why does Trump attack female reporters who ask about Epstein?United States· 2026-02-04CNN's Laura Coates speaks with a woman who was dragged from her vehicle by federal agents and described her experience to Democratic lawmakers in Washington.
Woman dragged from car by federal agents describes experienceUnited States· 2026-02-04
Laura Coates explains why new Alex Pretti video doesn't change legal case in his shooting.
CNN’s Manu Raju breaks down the deal reached to avert government shutdownUnited States· 2026-01-30
Laura Coates is mentioned in the context of a discussion about the removal of a slavery exhibit.
‘Whitewashing history:’ critics slam removal of slavery exhibitUnited States· 2026-01-24
A disabled Minnesota woman who was dragged from her car by ICE agents last week told CNN’s Laura Coates she was on her way to a doctor’s appointment when she was detained.
Oddest moments from Trump’s first year in officeUnited States· 2026-01-20
Laura Coates reported on a disabled Minnesota woman who was dragged from her car by ICE agents.
Woman dragged from car by ICE speaks exclusively to CNNUnited States· 2026-01-20
Epstein Survivor: 'We are really disappointed. In some ways, we kind of expected this'.
Kennedy Center Name Change Sparks Backlash & Legal ConcernsUnited States· 2025-12-22
Speaking to CNN’s Laura Coates later Friday evening, Grijalva dismissed McLaughlin’s account.
Democratic congresswoman says she was pepper-sprayed during ICE raid in ArizonaUnited States· 2025-12-07
Laura Coates explains the implications of Trump's pardon spree.
Dem. Armed Services member: Hegseth impeachment ‘has to be on the table’United States· 2025-12-05
Top House Democrat questions whether the Trump Administration's boat strikes will be effective.
Why filibuster is trending as the government remains shutUnited States· 2025-10-31
Top House Democrat questions whether the Trump Administration's boat strikes will be effective.
Video: Two federal judges require Trump administration tap into emergency funds to partially cover food stamp benefitsUnited States· 2025-10-31Laura Coates questioned the effectiveness of the Trump Administration's boat strikes.
CA Atty. General: ‘It’s Trump’s shutdown, not the Democrats’ shutdown’United States· 2025-10-31
Top House Democrat questions whether the Trump Administration's boat strikes will be effective.
Mayor Bill de Blasio meets Bill DeBlasio after newspaper snafuUnited States· 2025-10-31
Laura Coates hosts a segment where furloughed government workers share their struggles and fears.
Top Democratic Rep. reacts to Trump’s plan to let his ‘friend’ pay the troops during the shutdownUnited States· 2025-10-25
Furloughed government workers share their struggles and fears on shutdown day 23.
Watch: Government shutdown continues, Trump demolishes the East Wing and decides how much to pay himself in damagesUnited States· 2025-10-25
Arizona AG speaks out on her threat to take Johnson to court over swear-in delay.
Bartender: ‘My American dream has turned into a nightmare’ because of shutdownUnited States· 2025-10-16
Laura Coates provided legal analysis on the indictment of New York Attorney General Letitia James.
‘SNL’ poked at Senate Judiciary Committee with some former cast membersUnited States· 2025-10-12
Military spouse speaks out on losing pay next week.
What happened on Joe Manchin’s boat might be the key to saving AmericaUnited States· 2025-10-11Ex-DOJ pardon Atty: Maxwell “meets literally none of the criteria” for a presidential pardon.
Burbank control tower is unmanned. CNN aviation expert explainsUnited States· 2025-10-07
Laura Coates discovered a rare ‘ancient beast’ fossil in South Dakota.
See why Tony Shalhoub gave this food truck a 340% tipUnited States· 2025-10-06
