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CNN Exclusive: A single Iranian attack drone found to contain parts from more than a dozen US companies

January 4, 2023 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Natasha Bertrand Parts made by more than a dozen US and Western companies were found inside a single Iranian drone downed in Ukraine last fall,…

Biden and McConnell show off their bipartisan bonafides in Kentucky

January 4, 2023 4:00 AM CNN Newsource

By MJ Lee, Kevin Liptak and Sam Fossum, CNN A rare scene unfolded Wednesday in Covington, Kentucky: President Joe Biden stood alongside Senate…

First on CNN: McCarthy proposes key concessions after House adjourns for second day without electing a speaker

January 4, 2023 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran, Melanie Zanona, Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN After suffering yet another stinging defeat on Wednesday, in which he lost a sixth…

Rep.-elect George Santos admitted to using stolen checks in Brazil in 2008, documents show

January 3, 2023 10:49 PM CNN Newsource

By AnneClaire Stapleton, Julia Vargas Jones and Marcia Reverdosa, CNN Republican Rep.-elect George Santos admitted to stealing a man’s…

The lack of a new speaker has ground House business to a halt

January 3, 2023 10:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Jack Forrest, CNN House Republicans’ failure to elect a speaker after days of voting has frozen business in the chamber — and some GOP…

Here are the 20 House Republicans who voted against McCarthy for speaker on the third ballot

January 3, 2023 8:51 PM CNN

CNN By Annie Grayer, Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Jessica Dean and Sonnet Swire, CNN Republican leader Kevin McCarthy suffered a third rebuke for…

FDA to allow pharmacies to dispense abortion pills to patients

January 3, 2023 7:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Katherine Dillinger and Evan Perez, CNN The US Food and Drug Administration is allowing certified pharmacies to dispense the abortion medication…

Here are the 20 House Republicans who voted against McCarthy for speaker on the third ballot

January 3, 2023 4:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson, Jessica Dean and Sonnet Swire, CNN Republican leader Kevin McCarthy suffered a third rebuke for speaker…

Supreme Court asked to step in on New York concealed carry firearm law

January 3, 2023 3:33 PM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter New York Attorney General Letitia James asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to allow a new state law…

US had ‘direct conversations’ with Russia on Paul Whelan since Griner’s release, State Department says

January 3, 2023 3:21 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN US officials “have had direct conversations with Russian officials regarding Paul Whelan,” an American…

Jim Jordan nominated for speaker by conservative hardliners amid GOP infighting for House leadership

January 3, 2023 2:30 PM CNN Newsource

By Sonnet Swire, CNN Conservative hardliners nominated Rep. Jim Jordan of Ohio on Tuesday to be speaker of the House during the chamber’s…

4 big student loan forgiveness questions loom

January 3, 2023 12:58 PM CNN Newsource

By Katie Lobosco, CNN Federal student loan borrowers are facing a lot of uncertainty about their future payments. The fate of President Joe…

Two charged with attacks on four power substations in Washington state

January 3, 2023 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN Two men were arrested on New Year’s Eve for allegedly shutting down four Washington state power…

House confronts once-in-a-century fight to elect speaker as McCarthy fails to lock down votes

January 3, 2023 12:16 PM CNN

CNN By Clare Foran, Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer and Kristin Wilson, CNN The new House Republican majority faces a once-in-a-century fight to elect…

McCarthy faces make-or-break moment in vote to elect House speaker

January 3, 2023 9:18 AM CNN

CNN By Clare Foran, Melanie Zanona, Annie Grayer and Kristin Wilson, CNN House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy faces a make-or-break moment on Tuesday, as…

McCarthy faces make-or-break moment in vote to elect House speaker

January 3, 2023 7:23 AM CNN

CNN, KERO, KBAK By Clare Foran, Melanie Zanona, Kristin Wilson and Annie Grayer, CNN House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy faces a make-or-break moment on…

Andy Biggs: Meet the long-shot conservative challenger for speaker

January 3, 2023 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Jack Forrest, CNN Hard-right Arizona Republican Rep. Andy Biggs mounted a long-shot bid against GOP leader Kevin McCarthy on Tuesday in the race…

No. 2 House Republican on GOP’s radar as party gears up for speakership fight

January 3, 2023 6:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN All eyes are on a number of top House Republicans, including Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, as the GOP braces for a…

Florida Gov. DeSantis begins second term with spotlight on presidential ambitions

January 3, 2023 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Gregory Krieg and Jeff Zeleny, CNN When Ron DeSantis takes the oath of office on the steps of the Historic Capitol at noon on Tuesday, far more…

George Santos set to be sworn in to Congress amid mounting scrutiny and condemnation

January 3, 2023 5:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN Congressman-elect George Santos of New York is scheduled to be sworn in to Congress on Tuesday as he faces mounting scrutiny…

For freshman members of Congress, January 3 feels a bit like first day of school

January 3, 2023 4:01 AM CNN Newsource

By Jessica Dean and Clare Foran, CNN The 118th Congress will officially get underway Tuesday — and for freshman lawmakers, the transition can…

House adjourns after chaotic day without electing a speaker as McCarthy fails to lock down votes

January 3, 2023 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran, Annie Grayer, Melanie Zanona and Kristin Wilson, CNN The new House GOP majority is locked in a chaotic once-in-a-century fight to…

Brazilian authorities intend to revive fraud case against George Santos

January 2, 2023 6:56 PM CNN Newsource

By Jack Forrest, CNN Law enforcement officials in Brazil will reinstate fraud charges against Rep.-elect George Santos, the Rio de Janeiro…

Meet the history-makers of the 118th Congress

January 2, 2023 6:11 PM CNN Newsource

By Jack Forrest, Sarah Fortinsky, Andrew Menezes and Gregory Krieg, CNN The 118th Congress, being sworn in Tuesday, will eclipse several records set…

January 6 committee warns White House it can’t ensure identity of anonymous witnesses will remain protected

January 2, 2023 4:41 PM CNN Newsource

By Zachary Cohen and Jeremy Herb, CNN The House January 6 committee has warned President Joe Biden’s White House that it cannot ensure that the…

A record number of women will serve in the next Congress

January 2, 2023 4:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Janie Boschma, Simone Pathe, Maeve Reston and Renée Rigdon, CNN Illustration by Will Mullery, CNN A record number of women won election to the…

GOP dilemma: If not McCarthy, then who?

January 2, 2023 3:18 PM CNN Newsource

By Manu Raju, Melanie Zanona and Lauren Fox, CNN As House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy has struggled to lock down the votes to become speaker, his top…

‘This made us all unemployable’: Trump White House aides respond to January 6 in angry text exchange

January 2, 2023 12:52 PM CNN

CNN By Katelyn Polantz and Annie Grayer, CNN A text exchange between Ivanka Trump’s chief of staff Julie Radford and White House aide Hope…

‘This made us all unemployable’: Trump White House aides respond to January 6 in angry text exchange

January 2, 2023 11:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Katelyn Polantz, CNN Reporter, Crime and Justice A text exchange between Ivanka Trump’s chief of staff Julie Radford and White House aide…

Whitmer urges both parties to ‘stand up’ to violent rhetoric and threats as she embarks on second term

January 2, 2023 6:43 AM CNN

CNN, WDIV By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer of Michigan, sworn in for a second term Sunday, called the sentencing last…