Jim Spellman is a CGTN-America Correspondent based in Washington DC.
Spellman joined CGTN-America in 2013 and covers a variety of subjects including Intelligence, Defense, Science and Technology.
Before coming to CGTN-America he was a journalist at CNN for over a decade, most recently posted in Denver, Colorado. He reported for CNN, CNN International, HLN and CNN.COM.
Spellman has covered the legalization of marijuana, the tragic Aurora theater shooting and the 2008 and 2012 elections. He specialized in disaster reporting: covering the 2010 earthquake in Haiti as well as Hurricanes, Wildland Fires, Floods, Blizzards and Tornadoes
In 2005 he was part of the CNN team that won the prestigious Peabody Award for coverage of Hurricane Katrina and the 2005 Alfred DuPont- Columbia University Award for coverage of the Tsunami in South Asia.
Before beginning his journalism career Spellman played drums an alternative rock band Velocity Girl, touring the world and recording albums, winning. The group was awarded a Platinum record for their contribution to the soundtrack for the 1995 movie Clueless.
Forbes magazine is out with its annual “Billionaires List” of the world’s wealthiest people. Many of those lucky enough to be included are close with U.S. President Donald Trump. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports. Read More...
Revelations that Jeffrey Goldberg, editor-in-chief of The Atlantic magazine, was inadvertently included on a text thread with a group of high-ranking U.S. national security officials continue to stir up Washington. During the chat they discussed an attack on Houthi rebels in Yemen. CGTN’s Jim Spellman […] Read More...
U.S. President Donald Trump has been accused of trying to increase his office’s power by ignoring constitutional laws, bypassing rules on government workers and funding, and deporting migrants without a fair process.The White House says his orders are legal and he’s working for the […] Read More...
The Trump administration plans more mass firings and layoffs. The latest round is focused on the Federal Aviation Administration, even as the U.S. investigates multiple airplane disasters. Read More...
The U.S. is dealing with more extreme weather. Snow in the east, a tornado in Florida and heavy rain expected in the west. CGTN’s Jim Spellman reports. Read More...
It’s the biggest day in U.S. sports: Super Bowl Sunday. The National Football League’s premiere event will see the Philadelphia Eagles take on the reigning champions, the Kansas City Chiefs in New Orleans. CGTN’s Jim Spellman has a preview. Read More...
This website uses cookies to improve your experience. We'll assume you're ok with this, but you can opt-out if you wish. AcceptRejectRead More
Privacy & Cookies Policy
Privacy Overview
This website uses cookies to improve your experience while you navigate through the website. Out of these, the cookies that are categorized as necessary are stored on your browser as they are essential for the working of basic functionalities of the website. We also use third-party cookies that help us analyze and understand how you use this website. These cookies will be stored in your browser only with your consent. You also have the option to opt-out of these cookies. But opting out of some of these cookies may affect your browsing experience.
Necessary cookies are absolutely essential for the website to function properly. This category only includes cookies that ensures basic functionalities and security features of the website. These cookies do not store any personal information.
Any cookies that may not be particularly necessary for the website to function and is used specifically to collect user personal data via analytics, ads, other embedded contents are termed as non-necessary cookies. It is mandatory to procure user consent prior to running these cookies on your website.
CGTN America
