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EXCLUSIVE: Prosecutors prepare for court battle to force former White House officials to testify about Trump’s January 6 conversations

July 28, 2022 3:27 PM CNN Newsource

By Evan Perez and Katelyn Polantz, CNN Justice Department prosecutors are preparing to fight in court to force former White House officials to…

First on CNN: Trump DOJ official cooperating with Justice Department’s criminal Jan. 6 probe

July 28, 2022 3:24 PM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice Former Justice Department staffer Ken Klukowski, who worked with Jeffrey Clark at the agency, is…

Controversial Saudi-backed golf tournament to begin Friday at Trump golf course

July 28, 2022 3:20 PM CNN

CNN By Michael Warren, CNN The top controversies upending both the sporting world and international relations are coming together this week at Donald…

Jon Stewart and Democrats rail against stalled burn pits legislation: ‘This is bullshit’

July 28, 2022 3:15 PM CNN

CNN By Kristin Wilson and Jessica Dean, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democrats and comedian and activist Jon Stewart railed against Senate…

Doug Mastriano under fire for relationship with antisemitic website and its founder

July 28, 2022 3:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Dan Merica, CNN Doug Mastriano, the Republican gubernatorial nominee in Pennsylvania, is facing bipartisan criticism for his ties to Gab, a…

Secret Service director delaying retirement amid investigations into agency

July 28, 2022 2:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Whitney Wild, CNN US Secret Service Director James Murray is delaying his retirement from the service as the agency faces inquiries from Congress…

Paul Whelan’s brother applauds Biden administration’s ‘very positive’ proposed prisoner exchange with Russia

July 28, 2022 2:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN The brother of Paul Whelan, an American who has been held by Russia for alleged espionage since 2018, on Thursday applauded a…

January 6 committee preparing report on National Guard, chairman says

July 28, 2022 2:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles and Paul LeBlanc, CNN The House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol is…

DOJ offers to begin settlement discussions with sexual assault survivors of disgraced USA Gymnastics doctor Nassar

July 28, 2022 2:09 PM CNN Newsource

By Evan Perez, Manu Raju and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN The Justice Department has offered to begin settlement discussions with sexual assault survivors…

Barack and Michelle Obama to return to White House for portrait unveiling

July 28, 2022 1:53 PM CNN Newsource

By Dan Merica and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden will host former President Barack Obama and former first lady…

Jan. 6 committee expands interest into possible use of the 25th Amendment against Trump with Mnuchin and other Cabinet interviews

July 28, 2022 1:50 PM CNN

CNN By Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles and Zachary Cohen, CNN The House select committee investigating January 6 is zeroing in on former officials from…

Group of Republicans and Democrats form new political party to appeal to moderates

July 28, 2022 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Brian Rokus, CNN A group of former Republican and Democratic officials are forming a new political party called Forward, in an attempt to appeal…

Group of Republicans and Democrats form new political party to appeal to moderates

July 28, 2022 12:52 PM CNN

CNN By Brian Rokus, CNN A group of former Republican and Democratic officials are forming a new political party called Forward, in an attempt to…

CNN Poll: About two-thirds of Americans disapprove of overturning Roe v. Wade, see negative effect for the nation ahead

July 28, 2022 12:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Polling Director Nearly two-thirds of Americans disapprove of the US Supreme Court decision that overturned Roe v. Wade,…

Jon Stewart and Democrats rail against stalled burn pits legislation: ‘This is bullshit’

July 28, 2022 11:34 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristin Wilson, CNN House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Democrats and comedian and activist Jon Stewart railed against Senate Republicans who voted…

President’s granddaughter announces White House wedding ceremony set for South Lawn

July 28, 2022 10:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Bennett, CNN The eldest grandchild of President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden has announced she will be married in a ceremony on the…

Top Democrats want $21 billion to fight Covid and other outbreaks

July 28, 2022 9:48 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, CNN Senate Democrats have included $21 billion in possible appropriations funding to provide resources for the coronavirus…

Clean energy package would be biggest legislative climate investment in US history

July 28, 2022 9:47 AM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen, CNN Sen. Joe Manchin’s stunning reversal on a clean energy package has suddenly put Democrats in a position to pass the largest…

Jan. 6 committee expands interest into possible use of the 25th Amendment against Trump with Mnuchin and other Cabinet interviews

July 28, 2022 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, Ryan Nobles and Zachary Cohen, CNN The House select committee investigating January 6 is zeroing in on former officials from…

Biden dismisses recession fears despite US economy shrinking again in second quarter

July 28, 2022 8:21 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday dismissed fears that the US is in a recession after a government report showed the US economy…

Biden urges Democrats to quickly pass Manchin and Schumer’s climate and economic deal: ‘Pass it for America’

July 28, 2022 8:04 AM CNN Newsource

By Betsy Klein, Manu Raju, Alex Rogers and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden on Thursday urged congressional Democrats to quickly pass the…

Mick Mulvaney, ex-White House acting chief of staff, testifies before the January 6 committee

July 28, 2022 8:02 AM CNN Newsource

By Melanie Zanona, CNN Former acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney was seen by reporters leaving his interview Thursday with the House…

Biden set to speak on Manchin-Schumer climate and economic deal

July 28, 2022 7:45 AM CNN

CNN By Betsy Klein, CNN President Joe Biden will speak Thursday on the economic and climate package announced by Sen. Joe Manchin and Senate Majority…

House Democratic leadership will announce legislation in August banning lawmakers from trading stocks

July 28, 2022 7:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, CNN House Democratic leadership will announce legislation next month that would ban lawmakers, their spouses and senior staff from…

Congress passes bill boosting US semiconductor production

July 28, 2022 6:55 AM CNN Newsource

By Kristin Wilson, Clare Foran and Melanie Zanona, CNN The House of Representatives on Thursday passed a long-awaited bill aimed at boosting US…

Biden administration officials frustrated at Moscow’s lack of substantive response to proposed US prisoner swap

July 28, 2022 6:33 AM CNN Newsource

By Chandelis Duster, Darya Tarasova, Kylie Atwood and Kaitlan Collins, CNN Biden administration officials are frustrated that Moscow has yet to…

West Virginia House passes abortion ban in special legislative session

July 28, 2022 5:52 AM CNN

CNN By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN The West Virginia House on Wednesday passed a bill that would ban abortions with some exceptions, significantly…

What’s in the Manchin-Schumer deal on climate, health care and taxes

July 28, 2022 5:20 AM CNN

CNN By Tami Luhby and Katie Lobosco, CNN The Democrats’ budget reconciliation package has gained more heft after West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin…

Controversial Saudi-backed golf tournament to begin Friday at Trump golf course

July 28, 2022 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Michael Warren, CNN The top controversies upending both the sporting world and international relations are coming together this week at Donald…

Biden administration announces $400 million investment in high-speed internet for rural communities

July 28, 2022 3:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, CNN The Biden administration on Thursday announced it would be directing more than $400 million in loans and grants to support…