National Politics Archives

‘Self-professed’ white supremacist gets jail for January 6 riot

August 11, 2022 8:42 AM Noelia Gonzalez

A self-proclaimed white supremacist will spend time behind bars for his role in the U.S. Capitol riots. Bryan Betancur was sentenced to four months…

Appeals court says House can obtain Trump’s taxes from the IRS

August 9, 2022 1:19 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — A federal appeals court on Tuesday signed off on a House Ways and Means Committee request to obtain former President…

Jury orders Infowars’ Alex Jones to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4 million for calling 2012 massacre a hoax

August 4, 2022 3:29 PM Associated Press

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Jury orders Infowars’ Alex Jones to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4 million for calling 2012 massacre a hoax. This is a…

Justice Department Sues Idaho to Protect Reproductive Rights

August 3, 2022 7:34 AM Noelia Gonzalez

The Justice Department is suing Idaho over its abortion ban. Tuesday the Justice Department filed the lawsuit, alleging the state is restricting…

Wisconsin activist says he committed voter fraud to expose potential voter fraud

July 29, 2022 5:06 PM CNN Newsource

By Fredreka Schouten, CNN The Wisconsin Elections Commission plans to meet next week to consider making a criminal referral against a Racine County…

Senate passes bipartisan bill investing $52 billion in US semiconductor production

July 27, 2022 11:16 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Foran and Ted Barrett, CNN The Senate voted Wednesday to pass a long-awaited bill aimed at boosting US semiconductor production in a bid to…

U.S. delegation visits Kyiv, vows to ensure continuing support

July 25, 2022 7:36 AM Noelia Gonzalez

A group of U.S. House members met with Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky Saturday in Kyiv. The delegation, which included Representative Adam…

Twitter says ‘uncertainty’ with Elon Musk is hurting its business

July 22, 2022 6:41 AM CNN Newsource

By Clare Duffy, CNN Business Twitter’s battle with Elon Musk is weighing on its business. The company on Friday reported revenue of $1.18…

House votes to pass bill guaranteeing access to contraception

July 21, 2022 10:18 AM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — The House voted Thursday to pass a bill that would guarantee access to contraception by protecting the right to buy and use…

The January 6th committee is returning to primetime

July 21, 2022 8:49 AM Noelia Gonzalez

The January 6th committee is returning to prime-time today for its last planned public hearing. You can watch it tonight live on ABC-7 at 6 pm…

Ukrainian first lady Olena Zelenska addresses Congress

July 21, 2022 8:19 AM Noelia Gonzalez

Ukraine’s first lady, Olena Zelenska, addressed the US Congress Wednesday morning. She is in Washington this week to highlight the human cost of…

Biden to announce executive action on climate after failed effort in Congress

July 20, 2022 8:30 AM Noelia Gonzalez

President Joe Biden on Wednesday will lay out a set of executive actions on climate change, according to a White House official, as prospects for his…

Fauci says he plans to retire by end of Biden’s current term

July 18, 2022 10:21 AM CNN

CNN By Jeremy Diamond, CNN Dr. Anthony Fauci plans to retire by the end of President Joe Biden’s current term in office, the government’s…

Federal Judge Temporarily Blocks Enforcement of L.G.B.T.Q.+ Protections

July 18, 2022 7:56 AM Noelia Gonzalez

A federal judge has temporarily blocked the Biden administration from protecting transgender students. The ruling by a federal judge in Tennessee…

Ivana Trump’s death ruled accidental by medical examiner

July 15, 2022 5:04 PM CNN Newsource

By Artemis Moshtaghian, CNN Ivana Trump, an ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, died of “blunt impact injuries” to the torso, New…

Trump will make first return to Washington since leaving office

July 14, 2022 5:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Gabby Orr, CNN Donald Trump will return to Washington on July 26 to deliver what’s being billed as a major policy speech, CNN has learned,…

Texas Senators to lead several Republican colleagues in Texas-Mexico border visit

July 13, 2022 7:06 PM Kerry Mannix

RIO GRANDE VALLEY, Texas — Several Republican lawmakers led by Texas Senators Ted Cruz and John Cornyn will visit the Texas-Mexico border later this…

What we know about infamous Oval Office meeting held by Trump’s inner circle in December 2020

July 12, 2022 12:40 PM CNN Newsource

By Zachary Cohen, CNN A heated Oval Office meeting convened by then-President Donald Trump on December 18, 2020 — in which lawyer Sidney Powell…

Federal judge says trial for Steve Bannon will go on next week

July 11, 2022 6:28 AM CNN Newsource

By Holmes Lybrand and Tierney Sneed, CNN A federal judge on Monday denied a request by Steve Bannon for his contempt-of-Congress trial to be delayed…

Cipollone reaches deal to give transcribed interview to January 6 committee Friday

July 6, 2022 9:07 AM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, Zachary Cohen, Kaitlan Collins and Pamela Brown, CNN Trump White House Counsel Pat Cipollone has reached a deal with the January 6…

First oil sales on public land under Biden bring $22 million

June 30, 2022 4:03 PM Associated Press

By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — Energy companies bid more than $22 million to secure drilling rights on about 110 square…

WATCH: Ketanji Brown Jackson sworn in as Associate Justice of the Supreme Court

June 30, 2022 9:44 AM Kerry Mannix

UPDATE: Ketanji Brown Jackson has been sworn in as the 104th Associate Justice of the Supreme Court. WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Honorable Ketanji Brown…

Supreme Court hands down decisions on Biden Administration’s ability to end ‘Remain in Mexico,’ EPA’s power in regulating emissions

June 30, 2022 8:10 AM Kerry Mannix

UPDATE: The Supreme Court has handed down both decisions. The court said the Biden Administration can end the controversial Trump-era “Remain in…

Supreme Court curbs EPA’s ability to fight climate change

June 30, 2022 8:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Ariane de Vogue, CNN Supreme Court Reporter The Supreme Court curbed the Environmental Protection Agency’s ability to broadly regulate…

Biden calls for dropping filibuster rules to pass abortion rights into law

June 30, 2022 7:42 AM CNN Newsource

By Maegan Vazquez, Betsy Klein, Phil Mattingly and Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden said on Thursday that he would support making an exception…

Biden administration holding its first onshore oil sales

June 29, 2022 10:52 AM Associated Press

By MATTHEW BROWN Associated Press BILLINGS, Mont. (AP) — The U.S. government this week is holding its first onshore oil and natural gas drilling…

Manchin: Commission on veterans facilities to be dismantled

June 27, 2022 4:42 PM Associated Press

By JOHN RABY Associated Press CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — A group of U.S. senators has agreed to effectively dismantle a commission tasked by the…

White House press secretary says using federal lands for abortion services would have ‘dangerous ramifications’

June 28, 2022 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Kate Sullivan, CNN White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said Tuesday that using federal lands for abortion services would have…

FBI El Paso and USAO warn of possible violence following Roe v. Wade decision

June 24, 2022 4:26 PM Kerry Mannix

EL PASO, Texas — FBI El Paso and the U.S. Attorney’s Office (USAO) for the Western District of Texas addressed the potential for protest violence…

WATCH: Jan. 6th final June hearing, hearings to resume after July recess

June 23, 2022 12:48 PM Jason McNabb

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The House Jan. 6 Committee is holding their final hearing in the month of June. Chairman Bernie Thompson has stated that more…