National Politics Archives

These are the volunteers who drove across the country to register voters in the Georgia runoff

January 2, 2021 5:09 AM CNN

It took one text from a friend to convince Graco Hernandez to drive thousands of miles to help in Georgia’s election. The recent political…

Virginia state senator dies at age 60 after contracting Covid-19

January 1, 2021 11:43 PM CNN

Virginia state Sen. Ben Chafin Jr. has died after contracting Covid-19, according to a statement from his office. He was 60 years old. “State…

Execution date for the only woman on federal death row is reinstated

January 1, 2021 7:06 PM CNN

A group of three judges on the DC Circuit Court of Appeals ruled Friday that a lower court judge was wrong when he vacated an execution date for Lisa…

READ: Ruling dismissing Gohmert’s lawsuit against Pence

January 1, 2021 7:00 PM CNN

Federal Judge Jeremy Kernodle on Friday threw out a lawsuit from Republican Rep. Louie Gohmert of Texas and several Arizona Republicans seeking to…

US and Iran ratchet up military activity as concerns increase ahead of Soleimani killing anniversary

January 1, 2021 6:37 PM CNN

The US and Iran charged each other with ratcheting up tensions in the Persian Gulf as concerns about potential conflict build days before Iran marks…

Former Pennsylvania Gov. and US Attorney General Dick Thornburgh dead at 88

January 1, 2021 3:59 PM CNN

Richard “Dick” Thornburgh, a former Republican governor of Pennsylvania who went on to serve as US attorney general under two presidents,…

Senate Democrats push for $2,000 stimulus checks as clock winds down on 116th Congress

January 1, 2021 2:38 PM CNN

Senate Democrats and independent Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont pushed, without success, for a Senate vote on $2,000 stimulus checks Friday as the…

With Trump a no-show, Mar-a-Lago guests left to party maskless with Rudy Giuliani and Vanilla Ice

January 1, 2021 1:32 PM CNN

Guests who paid four-figures for tickets to President Donald Trump’s annual New Year’s Eve party were left to party with his personal…

Pence asks judge to reject Gohmert’s Texas lawsuit asking the VP to interfere in the Electoral College count

January 1, 2021 1:20 PM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Vice President Mike Pence’s lawyers asked a federal judge Thursday to reject a request from U.S. Rep. Louie Gohmert of…

Mitt Romney slams vaccine distribution roll out: ‘As incomprehensible as it is inexcusable’

January 1, 2021 10:57 AM CNN

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney on Friday warned the process of distributing vaccines is “falling behind” in a statement blasting the plan…

A new year brings same problems with delayed vaccine distribution

January 1, 2021 9:04 AM CNN

The Trump administration enters 2021 well short of its goal to vaccinate 20 million people by January 1, leaving state health officials across the…

Families of US hostages and detainees look to Biden to keep up efforts to free loved ones

January 1, 2021 7:00 AM CNN

As President-elect Joe Biden prepares to take over from the outgoing Trump administration, the goal for the families of Americans unlawfully detained…

US defense officials divided over potential for Iranian attack on eve of grim anniversary

December 31, 2020 9:32 PM CNN

The US flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday in the latest show of force meant to deter Iran, as defense officials remain…

US flies B-52 bombers to the Middle East in show of force

December 31, 2020 9:22 PM CNN

The US military flew nuclear-capable B-52 bombers to the Middle East Wednesday “to underscore the US military’s commitment to regional…

Distilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fee for helping out during pandemic

December 31, 2020 6:56 PM CNN

Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee…

Trump extends immigration restrictions, citing pandemic’s impact on labor market

December 31, 2020 5:38 PM CNN

President Donald Trump extended certain restrictions on legal immigration and on visas that allow immigrants to temporarily work in the United States…

Distilleries that made hand sanitizer won’t face hefty fine for helping out during pandemic

December 31, 2020 5:36 PM CNN

Distilleries that helped out in the beginning of the coronavirus pandemic by making alcohol-based hand sanitizer won’t have to pay a hefty fee…

Trump budget director accuses Biden team of ‘false statements’ in latest transition spat

December 31, 2020 4:34 PM CNN

President Donald Trump’s budget director is accusing President-elect Joe Biden’s team of issuing “false statements” regarding…

John Roberts praises ‘unsung heroes’ of pandemic and sidesteps election controversies in annual report

December 31, 2020 4:00 PM CNN

Chief Justice John Roberts sidestepped the roiling controversy over election results on Thursday instead using his annual report to recall the…

At least 140 House Republicans to vote against counting electoral votes, two GOP lawmakers say

December 31, 2020 3:51 PM CNN

Two Republican members of the House of Representatives tell CNN that they expect at least 140 of their GOP colleagues in the House to vote against…

Fact-checking Trump campaign ad implying fraud in Georgia

December 31, 2020 3:43 PM CNN

A week before Congress is set to certify former Vice President Joe Biden’s victory in the 2020 presidential election, President Donald Trump…

GOP Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn says he ‘absolutely’ would take back mocking liberals in post-election tweet

December 31, 2020 3:03 PM CNN

Republican Rep.-elect Madison Cawthorn of North Carolina says he “absolutely” regrets posting a tweet mocking liberals just after he was…

Democratic early vote turnout concerns GOP in Georgia runoff

December 31, 2020 2:55 PM CNN

Republicans directly involved in the Georgia runoff for two US Senate seats are increasingly concerned that the Democrats are outperforming their…

Fact checking Ossoff’s false claim that Loeffler ‘has been campaigning with a klansman’

December 31, 2020 1:40 PM CNN

The Senate runoff races in Georgia that will decide party control of the Senate have been filled with false and misleading claims and attacks between…

Pelosi appoints first woman to serve as House chaplain

December 31, 2020 12:03 PM CNN

House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has appointed Rear Adm. Margaret Grun Kibben as chaplain of the House of Representatives — the first woman to serve in…

Stimulus payments to Americans are on the way, government says

December 31, 2020 11:01 AM CNN

Americans can expect to start seeing $600 in their bank accounts immediately as the federal government’s second round of stimulus payments is…

Fact-checking Sen. Rubio’s criticism of Dr. Fauci

December 31, 2020 10:59 AM CNN

Just a week after Sen. Marco Rubio was criticized for getting the coronavirus vaccine ahead of some front-line workers, the Florida Republican is…

Congresswoman-elect María Elvira Salazar tests positive for Covid-19

December 31, 2020 9:34 AM CNN

Florida Congresswoman-elect María Elvira Salazar said Thursday that she has tested positive for Covid-19 and will be unable to attend the…

Why Josh Hawley’s move could endanger Senate Republicans

December 31, 2020 7:52 AM CNN

Senators are still blocking an immediate and final vote to override President Donald Trump’s veto of the National Defense Authorization Act,…

Biden’s inaugural committee hosting national memorial for Covid-19 victims on January 19

December 31, 2020 7:20 AM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden’s inaugural committee on Thursday announced that it is hosting a national memorial to remember and honor the lives…