National Politics Archives

Austin OKs request for nearly 2,300 National Guard to stay at US Capitol through late May

March 9, 2021 6:44 PM CNN Newsource

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved the request of the US Capitol Police to keep nearly 2,300 National Guard troops to support security efforts…

How much will your stimulus check be?

March 9, 2021 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

A third round of stimulus payments is expected to be on the way later this month. The payments are included in a sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid relief…

Jimmy Carter ‘saddened and angry’ over Georgia voting restriction efforts

March 9, 2021 5:40 PM CNN Newsource

Former President Jimmy Carter on Tuesday denounced recent Republican-led efforts to restrict voter access in his home state of Georgia, saying he is…

Oath Keepers founder directed Capitol rioters on January 6, Justice Department says

March 9, 2021 5:25 PM CNN Newsource

The founder of the Oath Keepers was giving directions before and during the US Capitol riot to alleged extremist conspirators among the right-wing…

Texts show county commissioner, wealthy developer said vaccination drive for wealthy ZIP codes would give Florida governor exposure for potential 2022 reelection

March 9, 2021 4:33 PM CNN Newsource

Text messages show that Manatee County, Florida, Commissioner Vanessa Baugh and developer Rex Jensen said a planned vaccination drive largely serving…

House gears up for vote on Biden’s Covid relief plan

March 9, 2021 4:23 PM CNN Newsource

The US House of Representatives is gearing up for a final vote on President Joe Biden‘s $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan in an effort to send it…

Sister of Uyghur entrepreneur believed to be detained in China urges Biden to act over ‘unspeakable injustice’

March 9, 2021 4:08 PM CNN Newsource

Almost five years ago, Ekpar Asat disappeared upon returning to China after participating in a prestigious State Department program in the United…

Arkansas governor signs near-total abortion ban

March 9, 2021 3:53 PM CNN Newsource

Arkansas on Tuesday became the first state in 2021 to enact a near-total abortion ban — a bold step by abortion opponents seeking to renew…

Sister of Uyghur businessman believed to be detained in China urges Biden to act over ‘unspeakable injustice’

March 9, 2021 3:30 PM CNN Newsource

Almost five years ago, Ekpar Asat disappeared upon returning to China after participating in a prestigious State Department program in the United…

Trump State Department appointee violated his oath of office at Capitol riot, DOJ says

March 9, 2021 2:32 PM CNN Newsource

The Justice Department says a former Trump State Department official violated his oath of office when he allegedly pushed against a police line in…

FBI releases new security footage of person placing pipe bombs outside RNC and DNC headquarters

March 9, 2021 2:16 PM CNN Newsource

The FBI released new security footage Tuesday as authorities continue to seek more information about the person who placed pipe bombs outside the…

Biden plans media and travel blitz to sell relief plan — and make the benefits permanent

March 9, 2021 2:15 PM CNN Newsource

After signing a massive but temporary expansion of the social safety net into law this week, President Joe Biden will set about convincing Americans…

South Dakota attorney general impeachment effort halted

March 9, 2021 1:26 PM CNN Newsource

Lawmakers in South Dakota voted Monday to halt their impeachment effort against the state’s attorney general, who faces three misdemeanor…

Nancy Pelosi Fast Facts

March 9, 2021 1:05 PM CNN Newsource

Here’s a look at the life of House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, a US representative from California. Personal: Birth date: March 26, 1940 Birth place:…

Record number of migrant children held in Border Patrol custody as cases climb overnight

March 9, 2021 1:00 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The number of unaccompanied migrant children in U.S. Border Patrol facilities intended for adults climbed on Tuesday,…

Republicans clash with Biden DOJ nominee Vanita Gupta

March 9, 2021 12:52 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Republicans took aim at associate attorney general nominee Vanita Gupta’s past tweets at a contentious confirmation hearing Tuesday,…

Congress moves to reauthorize Violence Against Women Act

March 9, 2021 12:32 PM CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives on Monday introduced legislation to reauthorize the Violence Against Women Act, a landmark bill championed by President…

Supreme Court dismisses case related to Trump era ‘public charge’ rule

March 9, 2021 12:18 PM CNN Newsource

The Supreme Court on Tuesday dismissed a case concerning a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult for immigrants to obtain legal…

Biden visits DC hardware store to highlight Paycheck Protection Program

March 9, 2021 12:03 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Tuesday visited a hardware store in Washington, DC, to highlight the changes his administration has made to the Paycheck…

DOJ asks Supreme Court to dismiss case related to Trump era “public charge” rule

March 9, 2021 10:56 AM CNN Newsource

The Department of Justice asked the Supreme Court on Tuesday to dismiss a case concerning a controversial Trump-era rule that makes it more difficult…

Iowa governor signs controversial law shortening early and Election Day voting

March 9, 2021 10:55 AM CNN Newsource

Republican Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds on Monday signed into law a controversial bill aimed at limiting voting and making it harder for voters to return…

More than 100,000 migrants encountered at US-Mexico border in past 4 weeks, data shows

March 9, 2021 7:35 AM CNN Newsource

US authorities arrested and encountered more than 100,000 migrants on the US-Mexico border over the past four weeks ending on March 3, according to…

Kinzinger is on a mission to save the Republican Party. The question is whether the party wants saving

March 9, 2021 5:56 AM CNN Newsource

Rep. Adam Kinzinger wants to save the Republican Party from Donald Trump. His first challenge: Convincing the party it needs to be saved.…

Biden German Shepherd has aggressive incident and is sent back to Delaware

March 9, 2021 5:41 AM CNN Newsource

The two German Shepherds belonging to President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were returned to the Biden family home in Delaware last week…

Georgia remains at center of voting rights fight after state Senate passes bill to restrict those rights

March 9, 2021 4:02 AM CNN Newsource

Georgia Republicans have advanced a sweeping bill in the state Senate that further restricts voting — keeping a state that was pivotal to the…

Biden nominates two female generals to 4-star commands after promotions delayed under Trump administration

March 8, 2021 9:56 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Monday announced he has nominated two female generals to positions as 4-star combatant commanders after their promotions had…

Cuomo faces mounting Democratic backlash as top New York state lawmakers call for resignation

March 8, 2021 6:23 PM CNN Newsource

The walls are closing in on New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. Powerful state Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins called for her fellow…

2 attorneys named to lead investigation into Cuomo sexual harassment allegations

March 8, 2021 6:22 PM CNN Newsource

A former federal prosecutor and an employment discrimination attorney have been selected to lead the investigation into sexual harassment claims made…

Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren quietly releases massive social media report on GOP colleagues who voted to overturn the election

March 8, 2021 5:36 PM CNN Newsource

Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren has quietly posted a nearly 2,000-page report documenting social media posts by her Republican colleagues who voted…

Appropriations chair says review shows need for ‘substantial investment’ in Capitol security

March 8, 2021 5:31 PM CNN Newsource

Retired Army Lt. Gen. Russel Honoré and other former military leaders faced pointed questions from House members about the security review conducted…