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US Justice Department charges Iranian with trying to assassinate John Bolton

August 11, 2022 8:58 AM Noelia Gonzalez

U.S. Officials are trying to find an Iranian man who allegedly planned to assassinate at least two former U.S. Officials. Wednesday, The Justice…

‘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…

Harry Wait says he successfully ordered absentee ballots of other Wisconsin voters to show "the ease of harvesting election ballots online."

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…

Semi automatic machine robot installing semiconductor chip on board.

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 reported on July 22 revenue of $1.18 billion for the three months ending in June

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…

A meeting convened by then-President Donald Trump in December 2020 -- in which lawyer Sidney Powell and Michael Flynn

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…

The FBI interviewed Donald Trump's attorney two weeks ago

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…