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‘The most important state’: Sanders faces dire moment in Michigan showdown with Biden

March 10, 2020 7:51 AM CNN

Bernie Sanders is again looking to Michigan to save his presidential bid. Just as suddenly as the Democratic race narrowed to a one-on-one showdown…

Why the Midwest may be Bernie Sanders’ last stand

March 10, 2020 7:11 AM CNN

The middle of the country could prove the end of the road for Sen. Bernie Sanders. The Midwestern states that begin voting Tuesday with primaries in…

The once tense Biden-Harris relationship comes full circle with endorsement

March 10, 2020 7:00 AM CNN

Joe Biden and Kamala Harris were friends bonded by a shared loved one. Then they were competitors with a high-profile clash in the Democratic…

If Biden wins Michigan, is it all over?

March 10, 2020 4:51 AM CNN

Eight days ago, the political world was preparing for one of two scenarios: 1) Bernie Sanders runs away with key Super Tuesday states like California…

Biden says he’s a ‘bridge’ to new ‘generation of leaders’ while campaigning with Harris, Booker, Whitmer

March 9, 2020 9:49 PM CNN

Former Vice President Joe Biden called himself a “bridge” to future Democratic leaders Monday night as he campaigned with Sen. Kamala…

SEC becomes first federal agency to ask DC employees to work from home over potential coronavirus case

March 9, 2020 9:38 PM CNN

The Securities and Exchange Commission is asking all personnel based at its headquarters to work from home due to an employee who may have…

For the presidential candidates, coronavirus precautions don’t apply

March 9, 2020 8:51 PM CNN

Public health officials continue to warn older Americans that they are the most vulnerable to the novel coronavirus, but the nation’s three…

White House says Trump has not been tested for coronavirus

March 9, 2020 8:49 PM CNN

President Donald Trump has not been tested for coronavirus despite being in close contact with multiple lawmakers who are now self-quarantining due…

Sanders says his campaign consults local public health officials before rallies

March 9, 2020 8:39 PM CNN

Sen. Bernie Sanders said Monday that his campaign is consulting with local public health officials before his rallies as he chases the Democratic…

Trump pushes payroll tax cut and assistance for hourly workers in coronavirus economic response

March 9, 2020 8:32 PM CNN

President Donald Trump said Monday he would press lawmakers to enact a payroll tax cut and ensure assistance is available to hourly workers amid a…

Immigration judges want to know how to handle coronavirus

March 9, 2020 7:09 PM CNN

The union representing immigration judges urged the Trump administration in a letter Monday to “immediately” implement steps to protect…

Senate GOP cool to new economic stimulus measures

March 9, 2020 7:06 PM CNN

Senate Republicans are cool to new economic stimulus proposals the Trump administration is planning to roll out as they await a briefing from top…

5 congressmen — including Trump’s future chief of staff and lawmaker who shook President’s hand — to self-quarantine after CPAC

March 9, 2020 6:49 PM CNN

Three more members of Congress, including President Donald Trump’s future chief of staff, have announced that they would self-quarantine after…

US military faces challenge to keep Pentagon functioning as coronavirus pandemic spreads

March 9, 2020 6:37 PM CNN

US military leadership has already taken a number of decisive actions in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak — canceling military exercises…

Trump campaign ‘proceeding as normal’ during coronavirus pandemic

March 9, 2020 6:13 PM CNN

As the novel coronavirus spreads across the globe and the United States, President Donald Trump’s campaign is insisting the pandemic will not…

US Attorney Geoffrey Berman asserts independence from Justice Department

March 9, 2020 5:09 PM CNN

Geoffrey Berman, the US attorney in Manhattan, asserted his office’s independence from politics on Monday in his first public comments since…

Two US service members killed in Iraq

March 9, 2020 4:58 PM CNN

Two US service members were killed on Sunday in Iraq by enemy forces, the Pentagon said in a statement Monday morning. The individuals’ names…

Rep. Matt Gaetz wore a gas mask on House floor during vote on coronavirus response package

March 9, 2020 3:59 PM CNN

Florida Republican Rep. Matt Gaetz donned a gas mask on March 4 while he voted on a bill that would dedicate billions of dollars to combating…

CNN Poll: Most Americans confident government can stop nationwide epidemic, but see local cases on the horizon

March 9, 2020 2:38 PM CNN

A majority of Americans say they are at least somewhat confident the federal government can prevent a nationwide epidemic of novel coronavirus,…

Washington state ‘fortunate’ for vote by mail amid coronavirus outbreak, Seattle mayor says

March 9, 2020 2:12 PM CNN

Washington state is holding its primary election on Tuesday as it deals with one of the largest outbreaks of reported coronavirus cases in the US.…

US begins to withdraw some troops from Afghanistan

March 9, 2020 1:21 PM CNN

The US has begun withdrawing some troops from Afghanistan, part of the initial drawdown to 8,600, a spokesman for US Forces in Afghanistan announced…

Fact check: Donald Trump made 115 false claims in the last two weeks of February

March 9, 2020 12:16 PM CNN

President Donald Trump made 115 false claims over the last two weeks of February, during which he faced a growing crisis over the coronavirus…

Fact check: Trump and his campaign promote dishonestly edited Biden video

March 9, 2020 12:13 PM CNN

President Donald Trump and his campaign promoted a dishonestly edited video on Saturday that wrongly made it seem as if Democratic presidential…

Michigan poll: Biden holds wide lead over Sanders ahead of Tuesday’s primary

March 9, 2020 11:52 AM CNN

Former Vice President Joe Biden leads Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders by a wide margin heading into the Tuesday contest in Michigan, according to a new…

The 25 most concerning lines from Donald Trump’s CDC visit

March 9, 2020 11:18 AM CNN

Late Friday, on the way to Mar-a-Lago, President Donald Trump stopped by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Atlanta to tour the…

Fissures widen between White House and health agencies over coronavirus

March 9, 2020 11:08 AM CNN

Fissures between the White House and national health agencies, including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, have begun to expand as the…

New Mexico political conventions set primary lineups for Congress

March 9, 2020 10:48 AM Jim Parker

POJOAQUE, N.M. (AP) — Former CIA operative Valerie Plame’s bid for a congressional seat in northern New Mexico fell flat at a statewide…

Cory Booker endorses Joe Biden

March 9, 2020 10:32 AM CNN

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker endorsed Joe Biden for president on Monday, the latest high-profile supporter to back the former vice president.…

New poll shows Biden has double-digit lead over Sanders

March 9, 2020 8:06 AM CNN

WASHINGTON, DC — Former Vice President Joe Biden has a double-digit lead over Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders for the Democratic presidential…

As Democratic establishment coalesces around Biden, Trump campaign argues he’s just like Sanders

March 9, 2020 10:16 AM CNN

President Donald Trump’s campaign held a background call with reporters Sunday evening where officials laid out their view of the Democratic…