National Politics Archives

Mitch McConnell on Capitol security: ‘I think we’ve overdone it,’ compares Capitol to Kabul

March 10, 2021 3:49 PM CNN Newsource

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell on Wednesday acknowledged security changes need to be made at the United States Capitol but the Republican of…

Senior Democratic leader calls for Graham to ‘go to church’ after reparations comment

March 10, 2021 3:40 PM CNN Newsource

House Majority Whip James Clyburn on Wednesday blasted Sen. Lindsey Graham over his comments that aid to Black farmers in the Covid-19 relief bill…

Covid case and death rates were higher in GOP-led states in second half of 2020, study finds

March 10, 2021 3:37 PM CNN Newsource

In the second half of 2020, Republican-led states had higher Covid-19 case rates and death rates than Democrat-led states, according to a study…

Memo from top Biden adviser outlines White House messaging blitz on Covid-19 relief plan

March 10, 2021 3:11 PM CNN Newsource

The White House plans to deploy its messaging blitz to tout the newly passed $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan to “every corner” of the…

Jayapal asks for investigations into three GOP members for their role in instigating the Capitol Insurrection

March 10, 2021 2:48 PM CNN Newsource

Democratic Rep. Pramila Jayapal of Washington has sent letters to the House Committee on Ethics and the Office of Congressional Ethics requesting…

Biden announces plans to purchase 100 million more Johnson & Johnson coronavirus vaccine doses

March 10, 2021 2:36 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is directing the US Department of Health and Human Services to purchase an additional 100 million…

First on CNN: Watchdog group requests investigation into 13 GOP lawmakers for misusing proxy voting

March 10, 2021 2:19 PM CNN Newsource

A nonprofit watchdog group has filed a complaint with the House Committee on Ethics, requesting an investigation into 13 Republican House members who…

Michelle Obama opens up about mental health struggles during Covid pandemic

March 10, 2021 2:01 PM CNN Newsource

Former first lady Michelle Obama spoke candidly in an interview published Wednesday about her struggles with low-grade depression during the Covid-19…

Biden administration to restart program for Central American children

March 10, 2021 1:43 PM CNN Newsource

The Biden administration announced Wednesday that it will restart the Central American Minors program, which allows certain at-risk Central American…

Biden says U.S. to buy 100 million more Johnson & Johnson doses

March 10, 2021 7:27 AM CNN Newsource

WASHINGTON, DC — President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is directing the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services to purchase an…

Senior Biden administration officials to meet with Chinese counterparts next week in Alaska

March 10, 2021 1:21 PM CNN Newsource

Two top Biden administration officials will meet with their Chinese counterparts next week in what will be the first meeting of officials from both…

Congress sends $1.9 trillion pandemic relief package to Biden’s desk

March 10, 2021 12:34 PM CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve the $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan, paving the way for President Joe Biden to sign his…

Florida Senate panel advances election bill that would ban drop boxes

March 10, 2021 12:19 PM CNN Newsource

A Florida Senate panel on Wednesday voted to advance a revamped election bill that would ban drop boxes used for mail-in ballots, among other…

Senate confirms Ohio Rep. Marcia Fudge as HUD secretary

March 10, 2021 12:19 PM CNN Newsource

The Senate voted Wednesday to confirm Ohio Democratic Rep. Marcia Fudge as secretary of Housing and Urban Development, adding another African…

A guide to what you can expect to get from the $1.9 trillion stimulus package

March 10, 2021 12:13 PM CNN Newsource

The $1.9 trillion coronavirus package contains a wide range of benefits to help Americans who are still struggling with the economic fallout of the…

Here’s what’s in the Covid relief package

March 10, 2021 12:13 PM CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives voted Wednesday to approve a $1.9 trillion Covid relief plan, a top legislative priority for President Joe Biden. The…

Travel guidance won’t come until more people are vaccinated, CDC says

March 10, 2021 12:03 PM CNN Newsource

The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has so far declined to issue new guidance on travel for vaccinated Americans due to concerns about…

To punish Saudi Arabia with the “Khashoggi Ban,” Biden mirrored a plan developed under Trump

March 10, 2021 11:40 AM CNN Newsource

When the Biden administration announced a ban on dozens of Saudis from traveling to the US in response to intelligence that the kingdom’s…

Vice President Kamala Harris waits for her own portfolio as she settles into new role

March 10, 2021 10:37 AM CNN Newsource

Vice President Kamala Harris was in the middle of an Oval Office meeting last Thursday when, before her turn to speak had come, a staffer delivered a…

Pentagon carrying out an urgent review to determine which bases are ‘high-risk’ for sexual assault

March 10, 2021 9:55 AM CNN Newsource

The Pentagon is carrying out an urgent review to determine which US military installations and units are “high-risk” for service members…

House to take final vote on Biden’s $1.9 trillion pandemic plan

March 10, 2021 8:41 AM CNN Newsource

The House of Representatives is slated to take a final vote Wednesday to approve President Joe Biden’s $1.9 trillion coronavirus relief plan,…

Biden’s German Shepherd has aggressive incident and is sent back to Delaware

March 10, 2021 6:30 AM CNN Newsource

The two German Shepherds belonging to President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden were returned to the Biden family home in Delaware last week…

Trump’s clash with GOP over using his name in fundraising ignites midterm worries

March 10, 2021 6:24 AM CNN Newsource

Donald Trump’s push to route his supporters’ money through his own political apparatus, rather than traditional Republican campaign…

House GOP struggles over conservative hardliners’ tactics: ‘It’s a pain in the a**’

March 10, 2021 6:07 AM CNN Newsource

House Republicans are engaged in an internal struggle over how to assert their power with their robust minority, with a small contingent of…

Stimulus checks could come quickly, but the jobless may have a wait for unemployment benefits

March 10, 2021 4:05 AM CNN Newsource

The $1.9 trillion Covid relief bill that President Joe Biden championed even before taking office is expected to land on his desk in coming days, but…

Facing recall, California Gov. Newsom pleads for optimism and patience

March 9, 2021 10:14 PM CNN Newsource

Facing a recall effort that has threatened his political future, California Gov. Gavin Newsom acknowledged Tuesday night the fatigue and frustration…

Secretary of Defense to contact Manchin after Republicans raise concerns about Pentagon nominee’s tweets

March 9, 2021 7:41 PM CNN Newsource

Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin plans to speak with West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin after Colin Kahl, the Biden administration’s nominee for…

Biden forges ahead with his pro-union agenda on several fronts

March 9, 2021 7:29 PM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden on Tuesday continued his string of pro-union actions since entering the White House by calling for the House to pass a bill to…

Austin OKs request for nearly 2,300 National Guard to stay at US Capitol through late May

March 9, 2021 6:44 PM CNN Newsource

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin approved the request of the US Capitol Police to keep nearly 2,300 National Guard troops to support security efforts…

How much will your stimulus check be?

March 9, 2021 5:57 PM CNN Newsource

A third round of stimulus payments is expected to be on the way later this month. The payments are included in a sweeping $1.9 trillion Covid relief…