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Treasury Department watchdog is examining DeSantis’ flights carrying migrants to Martha’s Vineyard

October 12, 2022 3:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Priscilla Alvarez and Devan Cole, CNN The Treasury Department’s inspector general is examining Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ flights…

Hawaii Gov. David Ige speaks at a news conference at the Hawaii State Capitol in Honolulu on October 11. Ige signed an executive order Tuesday that aims to prevent other states from punishing their residents who get an abortion in the islands.

Hawaii’s Democratic governor issues order bolstering abortion protections in state

October 12, 2022 3:07 PM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN Hawaii’s Democratic governor moved to strengthen abortion protections in the state on Tuesday, issuing an executive order…

US State Department says Iran nuclear deal ‘not our focus right now’

October 12, 2022 2:52 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN The Iran nuclear deal is “not our focus right now,” US State Department spokesperson Ned Price said Wednesday,…

Top American general says US and allies need to help Ukraine build a comprehensive missile defense system

October 12, 2022 2:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Ellie Kaufman and Oren Liebermann, CNN The US and its allies need to help Ukraine build a comprehensive air and missile defense system by…

American Siamak Namazi forced to return to prison in Iran after short furlough

October 12, 2022 2:14 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN American Siamak Namazi, who has been wrongfully detained in Iran for seven years, was forced to return to prison Wednesday…

Demonstrators fill the streets during a protest to demand the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry

US deploying delegation to Haiti amid security and humanitarian crises

October 12, 2022 1:00 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler and Kylie Atwood, CNN The Biden administration dispatched a high-level delegation to Port-au-Prince Wednesday following the…

New poll finds Georgia Senate race remains unchanged after allegations about Herschel Walker

New poll finds Georgia Senate race remains unchanged after allegations about Walker

October 12, 2022 12:31 PM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Agiesta, CNN Polling Director Sen. Raphael Warnock continues to hold an advantage over Herschel Walker in Georgia’s US Senate race,…

Lake Mead on the Colorado River -- the nation's largest reservoir -- is rapidly losing water amid a years-long drought and overuse.

Biden administration outlines plan to pay for Colorado River water cuts as crisis looms

October 12, 2022 12:23 PM CNN Newsource

By Ella Nilsen, CNN As concerns grow over the future of the drought-plagued Colorado River system, the Biden administration has announced how it…

A bill to protect federal judges has been added to a must-pass legislative package of defense funding that is expected to be approved before the end of the year.

Bill to protect federal judges added to must-pass defense package

October 12, 2022 11:29 AM CNN Newsource

By Ted Barrett, CNN A trio of Democratic senators announced Wednesday that a bill to wall off private information about federal judges that are…

Steve Wynn can’t be forced to register as a foreign agent of China, judge rules

October 12, 2022 10:54 AM CNN Newsource

By Devan Cole, CNN A federal judge on Wednesday threw out the Justice Department’s lawsuit against casino mogul and Republican megadonor Steve…

Biden will examine all aspects of US-Saudi relationship, including arms sales, national security adviser says

October 12, 2022 10:06 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak and Kylie Atwood, CNN President Joe Biden will examine all aspects of US ties with Saudi Arabia, including arms sales, as…

January 6 committee to argue in upcoming hearing Trump remains a ‘clear and present danger’

October 12, 2022 10:00 AM CNN

CNN By Annie Grayer, Jamie Gangel, Zachary Cohen and Sara Murray, CNN The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol…

January 6 committee to argue in upcoming hearing Trump remains a ‘clear and present danger’

October 12, 2022 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Annie Grayer, Jamie Gangel, Zachary Cohen and Sara Murray, CNN The House Select Committee investigating the January 6 attack on the US Capitol…

Biden’s first formal National Security Strategy identifies China as ‘America’s most consequential geopolitical challenge’

October 12, 2022 10:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Kevin Liptak, CNN President Joe Biden’s first formal national security strategy identifies China as “America’s most…

Navy SEAL candidate died of bacterial pneumonia in hours after Hell Week training, Navy investigation finds

October 12, 2022 8:39 AM CNN Newsource

By Ellie Kaufman and Barbara Starr, CNN Navy SEAL candidate Kyle Mullen, 24, died of bacterial pneumonia in the hours after completing what is known…

Blumenthal says he’s been talking to Republicans about his bill to halt arms sales to Saudi Arabia

October 12, 2022 9:49 AM CNN Newsource

By Daniella Diaz, CNN Democratic Sen. Richard Blumenthal of Connecticut said he’s been discussing his bill that would stop US arms sales to…

Paul Whelan, American wrongfully detained in Russia, calls home on Wednesday

October 12, 2022 9:31 AM CNN Newsource

By Jennifer Hansler, CNN Paul Whelan, an American wrongfully detained in Russia for nearly four years, was able to call his parents Wednesday for…

Biden kicks off Western swing by designating WWII training ground as national monument

October 12, 2022 9:23 AM CNN Newsource

By Arlette Saenz and Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden kicked off a four-day western swing Wednesday by traveling to Camp Hale in Colorado to…

New York City Mayor Eric Adams last month asked city agencies to reduce spending by 3%

Fearing economic slowdown, many cities rein in spending

October 12, 2022 7:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Tami Luhby, CNN Cities, towns and villages are expecting to curb spending by nearly 3% for fiscal 2022 compared with the year before, in…

Secret Service employee charged with criminal harassment and witness intimidation

October 12, 2022 7:17 AM CNN Newsource

By Nicki Brown, CNN A US Secret Service employee and driver for former first lady Michelle Obama was charged with criminal harassment and witness…