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Why Joe Biden’s confrontation with an auto worker in Detroit is probably a good thing for him

March 10, 2020 2:20 PM CNN

On Tuesday, while sneaking in some last-minute campaigning in Detroit on the day of the critical Michigan primary, Joe Biden got into an extended…

Department of Veterans Affairs adopts ‘no visitors’ policy at nursing homes due to coronavirus

March 10, 2020 1:58 PM CNN

The Department of Veterans Affairs announced Tuesday that more than 134 nursing homes across the country have adopted a “no visitors”…

Melania Trump doesn’t mention coronavirus during national PTA speech

March 10, 2020 1:57 PM CNN

First lady Melania Trump did not address coronavirus concerns at an annual meeting of Parent Teacher Association leaders held in the Old Town…

The 3 likeliest outcomes from Super Tuesday II

March 10, 2020 1:37 PM CNN

It’s only been a week since Super Tuesday, but the shape of the 2020 Democratic presidential race has been radically altered. Former Vice…

Senate Democrats to force vote this week to reverse DeVos student loan policy

March 10, 2020 1:20 PM CNN

Senate Democrats are expected to force a vote in the coming days to overturn a Trump administration student loan forgiveness policy that they argue…

Biden and Sanders facing off in six states on this 2nd Super Tuesday

March 10, 2020 11:44 AM CNN

DETROIT, Michigan — The one-on-one showdown between former Vice President Joe Biden and Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders begins Tuesday with a test of…

Health and Human Services chief says ‘we don’t know’ how many Americans have been tested for coronavirus

March 10, 2020 12:16 PM CNN

Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Tuesday the department does not know how many Americans have been tested for coronavirus and…

Lawmakers advised to give ‘Star Trek’ greeting to avoid contact as Hill prepares for coronavirus

March 10, 2020 11:57 AM CNN

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill must now deal not only with the threat of coronavirus to the American public, but also the risks they themselves face from…

This Trish Regan rant on coronavirus is something else

March 10, 2020 11:51 AM CNN

Even as President Donald Trump sought to strike a more measured tone Monday night in response to the coronavirus pandemic, some of his allies…

Actress, activist Rosario Dawson says she voted for Bernie Sanders

March 10, 2020 11:07 AM CNN

Actress and activist Rosario Dawson said Monday night that she voted for Sen. Bernie Sanders in the 2020 Democratic presidential primary after her…

Pentagon identifies Marines killed in ‘intense’ clash with ISIS fighters in Iraq

March 10, 2020 10:59 AM CNN

The Pentagon has identified two US Marines who were killed in Iraq on Sunday in what is being called one of the “most intense” battles US…

Justice Department backtracks on removing CDC coronavirus posters from courtrooms

March 10, 2020 10:55 AM CNN

The Justice Department is advising immigration court administrators and judges to post Centers for Disease Control and Prevention fliers about the…

As states struggle to contain coronavirus, Trump gets combative with governors

March 10, 2020 10:50 AM CNN

At a time when his own administration is pledging to work with state and local officials to fight the spread of coronavirus, President Donald Trump…

Trump scare shows no American is immune from coronavirus risk

March 10, 2020 10:04 AM CNN

The White House insists President Donald Trump doesn’t need a coronavirus test, despite several members of his political circle…

Michigan GOP mayor who backed Trump in 2016 will support Biden

March 10, 2020 9:46 AM CNN

The Republican mayor of Sterling Heights, Michigan, a key battleground state, is voting for Joe Biden in Michigan’s Democratic primary on…

Obama strikes a serious tone in video celebrating Obamacare anniversary

March 10, 2020 9:28 AM CNN

With the 10-year anniversary of the Affordable Care Act fast approaching, former President Barack Obama highlighted the landmark health reform…

Acting intelligence chief will not brief lawmakers on election security despite expectation he was coming

March 10, 2020 9:11 AM CNN

Acting Director of National Intelligence Richard Grenell said late Monday he will not be briefing lawmakers on Tuesday about election security…

Here’s how you know Democrats are feeling very good about their chances in November

March 10, 2020 8:56 AM CNN

Montana Gov. Steve Bullock really had no interest in running for the Senate. He made that very clear for months and months. Over and over again. In…

‘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…