National Politics Archives

Biden administration sanctions senior Russian officials over Navalny poisoning and imprisonment

March 2, 2021 8:46 AM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration has imposed sanctions on seven Russian officials in response to the poisoning and imprisonment of opposition leader Alexey…

‘This is the year to get it done’: Democrats move on expanding background checks

March 2, 2021 7:32 AM CNN Newsource

Democrats are reintroducing legislation to expand background checks on all commercial gun sales, the first congressional move on significant gun…

Left out of House stimulus, hospitals and nursing homes pin hopes on the Senate

March 2, 2021 5:02 AM CNN Newsource

Shut out of the stimulus package that passed the House last week, hospitals and nursing homes are hoping they can convince the Senate to give them an…

Senators to grill FBI Director Chris Wray over security failures during January 6 insurrection

March 2, 2021 3:00 AM CNN Newsource

FBI Director Chris Wray will finally have to answer questions about the January 6 insurrection when he appears before the Senate Judiciary Committee…

UN Ambassador Linda Thomas-Greenfield: Congress’ work in wake of Capitol riot ‘shows that our democracy is resilient’

March 1, 2021 8:53 PM CNN Newsource

US ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield said Monday that Congress’ work in the immediate wake of the US Capitol…

Romney treated at hospital after fall over the weekend but ‘doing better’

March 1, 2021 7:44 PM CNN Newsource

Sen. Mitt Romney was knocked unconscious and taken to the hospital for “a lot of stitches” on his eyebrow and eyelid after a fall over…

McConnell says the GOP will back Murkowski’s reelection despite Trump threat

March 1, 2021 7:31 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell committed on Monday that Senate Republicans will support GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s reelection bid in…

Proud Boys nominated man to hold ‘war powers’ and lead January 6 attack, Justice Department says

March 1, 2021 6:00 PM CNN Newsource

Federal prosecutors say a Seattle-area resident was nominated to have “war powers” to lead the Proud Boys on January 6, as they continue…

Refugees are being removed from flights to the US as they await Biden’s signature

March 1, 2021 5:43 PM CNN Newsource

Hundreds of refugees who had been approved — and booked — to come to the United States are being taken off flights, according to…

Bob Dole Fast Facts

March 1, 2021 5:36 PM CNN Newsource

Here is a look at the life of former US Senator and presidential candidate Bob Dole. Personal Birth date: July 22, 1923 Birth place: Russell, Kansas…

Key GOP swing vote undecided on whether to back Biden’s imperiled budget pick

March 1, 2021 5:19 PM CNN Newsource

Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowksi of Alaska had a sit-down meeting on Monday with Neera Tanden, President Joe Biden’s nominee to lead the Office…

Miguel Cardona confirmed as education secretary

March 1, 2021 4:51 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate voted 64-33 on Monday to confirm Miguel Cardona, a former public school teacher, as secretary of education. He faces the monumental task…

Fact-checking Psaki’s claim that there ‘have not been sanctions put in place’ on foreign leaders even in recent past

March 1, 2021 4:30 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden has faced criticism, including from some Democratic lawmakers, for deciding not to impose direct sanctions on Crown Prince…

Elizabeth Warren proposes wealth tax on ‘ultra-millionaires’

March 1, 2021 3:26 PM CNN Newsource

Now that Democrats control the White House and Congress, President Joe Biden and other party leaders are pushing to spend big to revive the economy…

NY attorney general says she’s received letter to investigate sexual harassment allegations against Gov. Cuomo

March 1, 2021 2:18 PM CNN Newsource

New York Attorney General Letitia James announced Monday that she has received the letter she needs to launch an independent investigation into…

Kinzinger’s allies launch super PAC to defend Republicans who impeached Trump

March 1, 2021 2:03 PM CNN Newsource

Allies of Illinois GOP Rep. Adam Kinzinger have launched a super PAC to support Republicans in 2022 who stood up to then-President Donald Trump after…

Stimulus negotiations: Pressure turns to the Senate to close deal on Covid relief

March 1, 2021 12:50 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate could move as soon as this week to pass their own version of President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill. That plan will,…

Senate Democratic leaders want members to hold firm against ‘lethal’ GOP amendments on relief bill

March 1, 2021 12:34 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Democratic leaders are urging their caucus to stick together and fend off GOP amendments that could alter key elements of the $1.9 trillion…

Garland AG nomination advances for Senate vote

March 1, 2021 12:16 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Monday to advance President Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland…

Garland confirmation advances out of committee, setting up floor vote

March 1, 2021 11:54 AM CNN Newsource

The Senate Judiciary Committee voted on Monday to advance President Joe Biden’s nomination of Judge Merrick Garland for attorney general,…

Border-separated families could be reunited in U.S.

March 1, 2021 11:09 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The Biden administration could reunite migrant families separated at the U.S.-Mexico border under former President Donald…

Biden administration preparing to sanction Russia over Navalny treatment this week

March 1, 2021 8:35 AM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration is preparing to impose sanctions on Russia over the poisoning and jailing of Russian opposition leader Alexey Navalny this…

Senate Democrats drop proposal to penalize companies for not providing $15 minimum wage

March 1, 2021 6:22 AM CNN Newsource

Senate Democrats decided Sunday to abandon an alternative proposal to penalize companies for not providing a $15 minimum wage to their employees, the…

New York Times: Second former aide accuses Cuomo of sexual harassment

March 1, 2021 5:41 AM CNN Newsource

A second former aide to New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo is accusing him of sexual harassment, according to the New York Times. The former aide, Charlotte…

6 takeaways from the Trump-dominated CPAC

February 28, 2021 11:30 PM CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump turned the Conservative Political Action Conference into his first post-presidential rally Sunday evening, pledging in…

Biden administration resumes Taliban peace talks

February 28, 2021 8:51 PM CNN Newsource

The US is sending negotiators to the Middle East to restart peace negotiations with the Taliban for the first time in the Biden administration, the…

White House aide with close progressive ties leaving to join nascent outside group

February 28, 2021 6:19 PM CNN Newsource

A White House aide with close ties to progressives is leaving the administration to play a role in a nascent outside advocacy group being put…

Biden administration disappointed after Iran rejects invite to discuss nuclear deal with US and other nations

February 28, 2021 4:04 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration is disappointed after Iran rejected an offer by the European Union to partake in nuclear talks with the US and the other…

Diversity visa lottery winners from countries blocked by Trump hope for another chance under Biden

February 28, 2021 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

In 2016, Belqees Al-Doais won a lottery that she was sure would change her life: the chance at a visa to come to the United States. She was in her…

Trump to tell CPAC crowd the ‘incredible journey’ is ‘far from over’ in first public remarks since leaving White House

February 28, 2021 2:40 PM CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump takes the stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference Sunday, looking to reclaim his role as the Republican…