Congress faces make-or-break moment to secure bipartisan deals on key Biden priorities
President Joe Biden‘s bipartisan push faces a crucial moment on Capitol Hill this month where talks over several big-ticket items could lead to…
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Warren calls for larger child care investment in Biden’s infrastructure plan: ‘This one is personal for so many of us’
Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday called for universal government-subsidized child care as part of President Joe Biden’s infrastructure proposal,…
Continue Reading Caitlyn Jenner on Biden: ‘He is our President. I respect that’
While former President Donald Trump continues to spread falsehoods about the 2020 election, California recall candidate Caitlyn Jenner told…
Continue Reading First on CNN: Senators ask airlines to change terms or refund flight credits
Would-be air travelers hold billions of dollars in credits for future flights, and two US senators want airlines to drop restrictions like expiration…
Continue Reading What we know about the pipeline ransomware attack: How it happened, who is responsible and more
One of the largest US fuel pipelines remained largely paralyzed Monday after a ransomware cyberattack forced the temporary shutdown of all operations…
Continue Reading Kinzinger: Cheney ‘is being run out for one thing: her consistency’
Republican Rep. Adam Kinzinger on Monday came to the defense of soon-to-be-ousted House GOP conference chair Liz Cheney, arguing their party is…
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Here’s what we know about the Colonial Pipeline ransomware attack
One of the largest US fuel pipelines remained largely paralyzed Monday after a ransomware cyberattack forced the temporary shutdown of all operations…
Continue Reading Biden to focus on child care, state and local funding and employer assistance in economic remarks
President Joe Biden will focus in a speech Monday on how the administration is providing funding for states and localities, bolstering child care…
Continue Reading Biden administration scrambles to respond to cyberattack on critical pipeline
Biden administration officials worked urgently Monday to ascertain the scope and fallout of a ransomware attack on the Colonial Pipeline, which…
Continue Reading Big Texas pipeline operator hopes to restore service by week’s end
HOUSTON, Texas — The operator of a major U.S. pipeline hit by a cyber-attack says it hopes to have service mostly restored by the end of the week.…
Continue Reading Biden administration says it will enforce federal transgender health care protections, undoing controversial Trump-era reversal
The Biden administration will work to protect transgender Americans from discrimination in health care, undoing a controversial Trump-era decision to…
Continue Reading Biden to host two crucial Democratic senators Monday to talk infrastructure at start of critical week
President Joe Biden on Monday will host two critical Democratic senators for individual meetings at the White House as he enters a crucial week for…
Continue Reading Hogan criticizes GOP as a ‘circular firing squad’ that had ‘worst four years’ under Trump
Republican Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan on Sunday lambasted the GOP as a “circular firing squad” attacking each other and said the party…
Continue Reading Biden administration formally launches task force to ensure scientific decisions are free from political influence
The Biden administration announced Monday the formal launch of its Scientific Integrity Task Force which will review the federal government’s…
Continue Reading Several states are no longer ordering their full allocation of vaccine doses
Several states are no longer ordering their full allocation of vaccine doses from the federal government, CNN has learned, as demand drops in…
Continue Reading Fact-checking Sen. Ron Johnson’s anti-vaccine misinformation
Under the guise of “just asking the questions,” Republican Sen. Ron Johnson of Wisconsin spread anti-vaccine misinformation on a…
Continue Reading House Republicans are preparing to oust Liz Cheney from leadership this week. Here’s what to watch.
House Republicans could vote as early as Wednesday to replace Rep. Liz Cheney as GOP conference chair, a move that would underscore former President…
Continue Reading White House chief of staff says he ‘wouldn’t want to estimate or underestimate’ Trump if he decides to run in 2024
White House chief of staff Ron Klain says that while President Joe Biden will likely seek re-election in 2024, the Biden administration is…
Continue Reading Criminal group originating from Russia believed to be behind Texas pipeline cyber-attack
WASHINGTON, DC — A criminal group originating from Russia named “DarkSide” is believed to be responsible for a ransomware…
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Colonial Pipeline says some smaller lines back online but main pipeline still down after cyberattack
HOUSTON, Texas — Colonial Pipeline Company, which was the recent victim of a ransomware cybersecurity attack, says it is working to develop a…
Continue Reading McCarthy confirms he’s backing Stefanik for No. 3 House Republican post
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy confirmed on Sunday that he backs Rep. Elise Stefanik for the role of House Republican conference chair, as Rep.…
Continue Reading Elizabeth Warren says she’ll run for reelection to the Senate in 2024
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, a progressive Democrat from Massachusetts who ran for president in the 2020 election, said Sunday that she will run for…
Continue Reading Caitlyn Jenner says she favors path to citizenship for California immigrants
California Republican gubernatorial candidate Caitlyn Jenner said she favors granting a path to citizenship to the 1.75 million undocumented…
Continue Reading Clyburn says Democrats should not stall police reform talks over push for ‘perfect’ bill and ending qualified immunity
House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Sunday said Democrats should not delay new policing reform legislation even if a provision on ending civil…
Continue Reading Utah GOP governor defends Republicans’ push to end enhanced unemployment
Utah GOP Gov. Spencer Cox on Sunday defended Republicans’ push to end enhanced unemployment, saying that although some families continue to…
Continue Reading Biden says he no longer understands Republicans. He has a chance to figure the GOP out this week.
President Joe Biden used a fleeting handshake moment below Air Force One this week to pitch two Republican senators on his plan for infrastructure.…
Continue Reading Top White House Covid official urges Americans to follow expert guidance as pace of vaccinations slows
The White House Covid-19 response coordinator on Sunday said the country is “turning the corner” on the pandemic, but stressed that…
Continue Reading Top White House Covid official urges Americans to follow expert guidance as pace of vaccines slows
The White House Covid-19 response coordinator on Sunday said the country is “turning the corner” on the pandemic, but stressed that…
Continue Reading Chinese rocket debris is expected to crash into Earth soon. It’s not the first time.
The large Chinese rocket that is out of control and set to reenter Earth’s atmosphere this weekend has brought about an alarming but not…
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Why Republicans are ready to kill the $300 pandemic unemployment boost
Even as Congress raced to rescue the nation from the coronavirus pandemic last spring, Republican lawmakers were raising red flags about expanding…
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