National Politics Archives

Trump adds another South Carolina lawyer to impeachment defense team amid questions of whether he will pay them

January 27, 2021 4:16 AM CNN Newsource

Former President Donald Trump has expanded his impeachment legal team by tapping a former prosecutor-turned-criminal defense lawyer, an addition that…

Biden chief of staff: President wants schools open but US must ‘make the investments’ needed to safely return

January 26, 2021 7:36 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden wants schools to reopen but believes Congress must make the necessary investments to safely return to in-person learning, his…

Democrats stunned by briefing on Capitol’s security before insurrection: ‘It was only by pure dumb luck’ more weren’t killed

January 26, 2021 7:15 PM CNN Newsource

Members of Congress were left stunned during a briefing from law enforcement about their failure to prepare for the insurrection at the US Capitol…

Retirements shake up 2022 map as Republican senators eye exits

January 26, 2021 5:43 PM CNN Newsource

Senate GOP leaders are bracing for more retirements within their ranks, as a handful of senior Republicans decline to commit to running again —…

READ: Judge’s temporary order blocking Biden’s halt of deportations

January 26, 2021 5:19 PM CNN Newsource

A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s pause on deportations Tuesday, delivering a blow to one of the…

Several hundred White House officials have been vaccinated

January 26, 2021 5:16 PM CNN Newsource

Several hundred White House employees had been vaccinated as of Tuesday, two Biden administration officials told CNN, with more expected in the…

Justice Department officially rescinds policy that led to family separations at border

January 26, 2021 4:44 PM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Justice Department has formally rescinded the Trump administration’s controversial “zero tolerance”…

Democrats weigh whether they need witnesses to make a visceral case against Trump at impeachment trial

January 26, 2021 4:40 PM CNN Newsource

Facing highly skeptical Republican senators, House impeachment managers are preparing a case to show the visceral evidence of the Capitol…

Antony Blinken sworn in as Biden’s secretary of state

January 26, 2021 4:28 PM CNN Newsource

Antony Blinken said it is the honor of his life to serve as the top US diplomat after being sworn in as the newest secretary of state Tuesday.…

Former Army secretary says DC National Guard had no plan ahead of Capitol riot beyond local traffic control

January 26, 2021 4:25 PM CNN Newsource

Former Army Secretary Ryan McCarthy told a House panel on Tuesday that the National Guard only planned to deal with traffic in Washington, DC, the…

Democrats signal they could take next steps on Covid relief package as soon as next week

January 26, 2021 4:02 PM CNN Newsource

Democrats are swiftly moving to unlock an arcane Senate budget process to pass a Covid-19 relief bill with just Democratic votes even as the Biden…

Biden confronts Putin over several issues in first call, White House says

January 26, 2021 3:52 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden held his first call Tuesday with his Russian counterpart, according to the White House, confronting President Vladimir Putin over…

Biden announces purchase of 200M vaccine doses

January 26, 2021 3:40 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden announced a series of measures on Tuesday aimed at ramping up coronavirus vaccine allocation and distribution, including the…

Harris reflects on ‘full circle’ moment after receiving vaccine dose at NIH building her late mother frequented

January 26, 2021 3:26 PM CNN Newsource

Vice President Kamala Harris on Tuesday spoke in personal terms about a “full circle” moment after receiving the second dose of the…

Biden to announce purchase of 200M vaccine doses and plans to bump up distribution to states

January 26, 2021 2:49 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden will announce a series of measures on Tuesday aimed at ramping up coronavirus vaccine allocation and distribution, including…

US government urges Americans not to travel abroad after new testing requirement goes into effect

January 26, 2021 2:17 PM CNN Newsource

The US government is urging Americans not to travel abroad after new restrictions went into effect Tuesday requiring all passengers traveling by air…

At least 150 people have been charged by Justice Department in Capitol riot

January 26, 2021 2:14 PM CNN Newsource

At least 150 people have now been charged by federal prosecutors in connection with the January 6 insurrection at the Capitol, according to a CNN…

Rand Paul test vote sidelined but offers early look at Republican opposition for Trump impeachment trial

January 26, 2021 2:02 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate tabled an effort by Sen. Rand Paul Tuesday to force a vote on the constitutionality of former President Donald Trump’s impeachment…

Republicans and Democrats see promise and uncertainty in Ohio’s open Senate race

January 26, 2021 1:45 PM CNN Newsource

The unexpected retirement of Republican Sen. Rob Portman has set off a frantic scramble in Ohio, leading numerous Republicans and a handful of…

Rand Paul test vote sidelined but offers early look at Republican support for Trump impeachment trial

January 26, 2021 1:23 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate tabled an effort by Sen. Rand Paul to force a vote on Tuesday on the constitutionality of former President Donald Trump’s…

Texas judge temporarily blocks Biden’s plan to halt deportations

January 26, 2021 12:49 PM CNN Newsource

HOUSTON, Texas — A federal judge in Texas temporarily blocked the Biden administration’s pause on deportations Tuesday, delivering a blow…

Democrats introduce bill to raise minimum wage to $15 by 2025

January 26, 2021 12:57 PM CNN Newsource

Seeking to fulfill a long-standing Democratic ambition, a coalition of lawmakers introduced a bill on Tuesday that would raise the national minimum…

‘It’s time to act’: Biden moves to address racial inequity

January 26, 2021 12:47 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden signed a series of executive actions revolving around racial equity policy on Tuesday, focusing on nondiscrimination policy,…

Biden speaks with Putin for first time as president

January 26, 2021 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden held his first call Tuesday with his Russian counterpart, according to the White House, confronting President Vladimir Putin over…

Biden signs executive orders related to racial ‘equity’

January 26, 2021 10:59 AM CNN Newsource, ABC News

UPDATE: President Joe Biden on Tuesday afternoon ordered the Department of Justice to end its reliance on private prisons and acknowledge the central…

US Capitol officers debating no-confidence vote for leaders in charge during Capitol riots

January 26, 2021 12:10 PM CNN Newsource

US Capitol Police officers are in preliminary discussions over holding a no-confidence vote targeting department leaders who were working on the day…

Blinken becomes Biden’s top diplomat after a friendship forged over decades

January 26, 2021 11:54 AM CNN Newsource

It was February 2008 when a snowstorm suddenly overwhelmed the flight path of two American helicopters, forcing them to make an unexpected landing on…

Biden set to address increasing vaccine supply as Psaki gets pressed on how much is available

January 26, 2021 11:52 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden is set to speak Tuesday afternoon on his vision to contain the Covid-19 pandemic, and is expected in part to focus on actions his…

Homeland Security secretary nomination advances as top Democrat rejects GOP request for delay

January 26, 2021 11:52 AM CNN Newsource

Alejandro Mayorkas’ nomination to be Homeland Security secretary moved forward Tuesday after a Senate panel vote as a top Democrat rejected…

Acting Capitol Police chief tells Congress the department ‘failed’ during riot

January 26, 2021 11:43 AM CNN Newsource

The acting head of the US Capitol Police told congressional members during a closed-door briefing Tuesday that the “department failed to meet…